The New Mexico State Racing Commission Stakes at Sunland Park is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $90,000, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged four years and older. This five-and-one-half-furlong race will see a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars vying for the top prize. Here’s a detailed analysis of the contenders:
- Payingoffmymarker (NM)
- Jockey: C Ramos
- Trainer: T W Fincher
- Weight: 121 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 3/1
- Pedigree: Marking – Domesday Gal, by Dome
- Owner: Dustin Brooks
- Breeder: Dustin Brooks
- Bikiniless (NM)
- Jockey: A Medellin
- Trainer: B G Hone
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 10/1
- Pedigree: Marking – My Bikini Fell Off, by Elusive Jazz
- Owner: Brian Mundell
- Breeder: Tom McCrocklin
- Charlies Hurricane (NM)
- Jockey: I J Rosendo
- Trainer: S J Buechler
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 12/1
- Pedigree: Shame On Charlie – Hurricane Hush, by Attila’s Storm
- Owner: J. Rodney Brooks, Marty Brooks, E. Glenn Berry and Donnie R Reid
- Breeder: Rodney Brooks, Marty Brooks, Glenn Berry & Donnie Reid
- Corrina Corrina (NM)
- Jockey: T J Hebert
- Trainer: G W Cross
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 1/1
- Pedigree: Mr. Trieste – Scared Money, by Carson City
- Owner: Derrick W. Jenkins
- Breeder: Derrick Jenkins
- Mama Was a Rocket (NM)
- Jockey: A J Juarez, Jr.
- Trainer: T W Fincher
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 10/1
- Pedigree: Diabolical – Gator Prowl, by Roar of the Tiger
- Owner: J. Kirk and Judy Robison
- Breeder: J. Kirk and Judy Robison and Downstream Racing LLC
- First Again (NM)
- Jockey: M T Fuentes, Jr.
- Trainer: D Morales
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 6/1
- Pedigree: Axiomatic – Mia’s First, by Malabar Gold
- Owner: Larry E. Young
- Breeder: Larry E. Young
- Marking’s Miracle (NM)
- Jockey: E P Gomez
- Trainer: B L Woolley, Jr.
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 15/1
- Pedigree: Marking – Forest Pike, by Old Forester
- Owner: Rose A. Kao, L. Odell Shaw and Linda Shaw
- Breeder: Rose Ann Kao
- Quite Lovely (NM)
- Jockey: F Amparan
- Trainer: A Amparan
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 15/1
- Pedigree: Sway Away – Comic Kitty, by Comic Strip
- Owner: UKUSA Stables (Larry Nichols et al)
- Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Larry F. Nichols
Analysis and Predictions
Favorite: Corrina Corrina (NM) – With morning line odds of 1/1, Corrina Corrina is the favorite. Trained by G W Cross, this six-year-old mare has shown consistent performance and is expected to be a strong contender. She won this race last year and has never finished worse than second in nine starts at Sunland Park.
Top Contenders: Payingoffmymarker (NM) and Bikiniless (NM) – Payingoffmymarker, at 3/1, is another strong competitor, trained by T W Fincher. Bikiniless, with odds of 10/1, also presents a solid challenge under trainer B G Hone. Both horses have shown significant potential and could provide stiff competition to the favorite.
Dark Horses: Mama Was a Rocket (NM) and First Again (NM) – With odds of 10/1 and 6/1 respectively, Mama Was a Rocket and First Again could surprise the field. Mama Was a Rocket, trained by T W Fincher, has a strong pedigree and has shown promise in recent races. First Again, under trainer D Morales, also has the potential to perform well in this race.
Long Shot: Marking’s Miracle (NM) – At 15/1, Marking’s Miracle is considered a long shot. However, with jockey E P Gomez and trainer B L Woolley, Jr., there’s always a possibility for an upset in a competitive field.
The New Mexico State Racing Commission Stakes promises to be an exhilarating race with a mix of experienced and emerging talents. With several strong contenders, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this five-and-one-half-furlong sprint at Sunland Park.
