Sunland Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
AMERICAN CHERUB (8) ran a bold race over this journey last start, racing on the pace and sticking on strongly to finish 1.75 lengths away in second at this track (Dirt). In the right race and is one of the big hopes. LA BELLA BELLA (1) finished 8 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 1207m at this track, an improvement on her ninth at this track the run before. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SIS SPENDER (2) has not appeared since she finished tenth over 1308m at this track (Dirt) on January 5. Has found the right race and is worth including. POP'S PARTY (3) was in contention on the corner and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1006m at this track (Dirt), beaten 7 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Oscar Andrade, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on February 16 over 1207m, 8 len behind Forever Safe carrying 56kg at $47.30. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1006m, 19 len behind Marksalot carrying 56kg at $20.20. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/02/2026 | 8 | CLM FM 3U | $17,404.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 1:10.27 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $47.30 |
| 9/9 | 08/02/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $20,114.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 0:57.56 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $20.20 |
| 3/10 | 05/01/2026 | 35 | CLM FM 4U | $23,468.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 55kg | 1:17.26 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $26.70 |
| 3/10 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $48,239.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 55kg | 1:04.51 | 10-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $79.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/11/2025 | 24 | CLM FM 3U | $48,092.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 54kg | 1:10.82 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $16.80 |
| 4/8 | 24/10/2025 | 47 | CLM FM 3U | $17,656.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1308m | Fast | Roberto Morales | 56kg | 1:17.96 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Luis A. Valenzuela
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track January 5 over 1308m, 31 len behind Forty Five carrying 55.5kg at $7.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino October 8 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Silver Abstract with 55.5kg at $2.20. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/01/2026 | 35 | CLM FM 4U | $23,468.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | Tanner Fincher | 55.5kg | 1:17.26 | 3-10-10 | 6 |
| 31.3L | $7.10 |
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $48,239.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | Fast | Tanner Fincher | 55kg | 1:04.51 | 3-6-9 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 10/11/2025 | 33 | CLM FM 3U | $47,328.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Tanner Fincher | 54.5kg | 1:09.84 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2025 | 230 | CLM FM 3U | $25,723.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1006m | Fast | Tanner Fincher | 55.5kg | 0:58.38 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $2.20 |
| 9/11 | 20/02/2025 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $22,383.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | E P Gomez | 55kg | 1:10.71 | 5-7-9 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 16/01/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $145,161.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | E P Gomez | 55kg | 1:11.83 | 1-10-10 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $41.50 |

Jockey: Enrique Portillo Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1006m, 7 len behind Marksalot with 56kg at $15.80. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Zia Park on December 17 2024 over 1106m, 8 len behind Caden's Girl with 54.5kg at $28.40. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/02/2026 | 280 | CLM FM 3U | $20,114.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 56kg | 0:57.56 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.80 |
| 1/9 | 04/05/2025 | 8 | CLM FM 3U | $18,625.00 | Sunray Park | 905m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 55kg | 0:53.29 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 26/04/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $12,508.00 | Sunray Park | 905m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 55kg | 0:53.70 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,127.00 | Sunland | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 55kg | 1:06.35 | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/03/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $21,509.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 55kg | 1:13.29 | 6-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/01/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM F 3 | $25,000.00 | Sunland | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Amparan | 55.5kg | 1:06.03 | 6-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Erick Medellin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on February 16 over 1207m, 13 len behind Forever Safe with 56kg at $114.70. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1006m, 12 len behind Marksalot carrying 56kg at $67.30. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/02/2026 | 8 | CLM FM 3U | $17,404.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Kelsi Purcell | 56kg | 1:10.27 | 1-9-9 | 9 |
| 13.9L | $114.70 |
| 8/9 | 08/02/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $20,114.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | Kelsi Purcell | 56kg | 0:57.56 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $67.30 |
| 4/10 | 05/01/2026 | 35 | CLM FM 4U | $23,468.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | Aldo Arboleda | 56kg | 1:17.26 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $34.50 |
| 5/10 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $48,239.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | Fast | Alfredo Sigala | 56.5kg | 1:04.51 | 6-10-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $140.10 |
| 7/8 | 17/11/2025 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $48,092.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Sigala | 56.5kg | 1:10.82 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $105.10 |
| 7/8 | 22/10/2025 | 158 | CLM FM 3U | $23,896.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1006m | Fast | Erick Medellin | 55kg | 0:58.06 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Luis Negron
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1006m, 9 len behind Marksalot with 56kg at $24.90. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on January 5 over 1308m, 17 len behind Forty Five carrying 56kg at $34.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $20,114.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 0:57.56 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $24.90 |
| 7/10 | 05/01/2026 | 35 | CLM FM 4U | $23,468.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 1:17.26 | 2-4-7 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $34.70 |
| 8/10 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $48,239.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | Fast | E P Gomez | 56kg | 1:04.51 | 4-3-8 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $33.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/11/2025 | 45 | CLM FM 3U | $48,092.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | A Medellin | 55kg | 1:10.82 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $38.80 |
| 7/7 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $17,737.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 1:16.00 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $40.70 |
| 4/7 | 07/09/2025 | 113 | CLM FM 3U | $23,089.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 0:58.71 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Jose L. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on February 16 over 1207m, 23 len behind Forever Safe with 56kg at $93.10. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1006m, 11 len behind Marksalot carrying 56kg at $64.50. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/02/2026 | 8 | CLM FM 3U | $17,404.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | J Torres | 56kg | 1:10.27 | 10-10-11 | 5 |
| 23.6L | $93.10 |
| 6/9 | 08/02/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $20,114.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | J Torres | 56kg | 0:57.56 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $64.50 |
| 8/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | CLM FM 3U | $18,236.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Carmona | 56kg | 1:08.77 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $41.70 |
| 9/10 | 05/01/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 4U | $23,468.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | J Torres | 56kg | 1:17.26 | 10-8-9 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $84.50 |
| 9/9 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $37,519.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | J Torres | 55kg | 1:10.02 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $92.90 |
| 10/10 | 01/12/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $48,239.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | Fast | J Torres | 56kg | 1:04.51 | 8-9-10 | 10 |
| 22.5L | $72.90 |

Jockey: Alfredo J. Juarez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Marksalot carrying 56kg at $1.90. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on January 19 over 1207m, 10 len behind Souped Up Wildcat with 56kg at $9.10. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $20,114.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | 0:57.56 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 8/10 | 19/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,698.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 1:10.27 | 1-8-8 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $9.10 |
| 10/10 | 24/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $229,008.00 | Zia Park | 1308m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:18.01 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $25.90 |
| 4/9 | 03/11/2025 | 260 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $97,710.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:09.04 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $45.70 |
| 10/10 | 16/02/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN F 3 | $144,928.00 | Sunland | 1609m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:41.15 | 2-10-10 | 1 |
| 36.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/12 | 16/01/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN F 3 | $145,161.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:11.83 | 2-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $14.20 |