Sunland Park Race 7 - New Mexico Breeders' Derby Stakes
AMERICAN CENTURY (1) Made a mess of them when winning by a margin of 5L last time here and having second race start. Has early speed and positions nicely. Stepping up in distance. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . BUY LOCAL (2) Won by a big margin of 3L last start at this track and challenged by less formidable competitors. Have to respect the recent Todd W Fincher form and drawn nicely. Hard to overlook. GHOSTED AGAIN (6) Ran on hard when winning last start at this venue and racing over more ground. Jr Oscar Andrade and Todd W Fincher are an appealing combination. Key player. WAREISTHELUTE (5) Stormed home to win last start here and solid career start. Can't knock the form winning 2 in a row but stepping up to a higher level. Contender in this event.
Jockey: Luis Negron
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Won easily by 5L last time here and fitter for debut run. Should muster plenty of early toe. Dick Cappellucci stable are in good form of late. Major chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Negron | 55kg | - | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Christian Ramos
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Won with a leg in the air by 3L last start at this venue and competing at a lower class. Recent form of the stable is strong. Should put in a decent effort.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/02/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1609m | FT | Christian Ramos | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1207m | FT | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Stakes 81 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1308m | FT | Elvin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | FT | Irwin J Rosendo | 56kg | - | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | FT | Irwin J Rosendo | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1207m | FT | Irwin J Rosendo | 55kg | - | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | Trial 62 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1207m | FT | Aldo Arboleda | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | FT | Aldo Arboleda | 54.5kg | - | 7-3-4 | 10 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Javier O. Ortega
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $53.00 and passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last start at the track and competing in a less challenging grade. Can't back with any confidence.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/02/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1609m | FT | Miguel A Perez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1308m | FT | Miguel A Perez | 55kg | - | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | FT | Irwin J Rosendo | 56kg | - | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | FT | Erick Medellin | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | Trial 61 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Ramon Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | FT | Luis Ramon Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis A. Valenzuela
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last start around here and goes down in class. Has shown early pace in races to date. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1609m | FT | Jr Oscar Andrade | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1207m | FT | Jr Oscar Andrade | 55kg | - | 2-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Stakes 81 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1308m | FT | Jr Oscar Andrade | 54kg | - | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 9L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | FT | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.65 |
| 2/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | FT | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1106m | FT | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alejandro Medellin
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dashed home to win last start at the track and promising career start. Undefeated last 2 attempts but taking on stronger rivals. Has plenty of early speed. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1308m | FT | Alejandro Medellin | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 905m | FT | Alejandro Medellin | 55.5kg | - | 3-1 | 8 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1106m | FT | Christian Ramos | 55kg | - | 7-8-10 | 10 |
| 27.1L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Oscar Andrade, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Rounded them up to win last start here and stepping up in trip. Jr Oscar Andrade and Todd W Fincher command respect as a team. Can go through the gears. Can win.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1106m | FT | Jr Oscar Andrade | 55kg | - | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1106m | FT | Olaf Hernandez | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | FT | Olaf Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | FT | Fausto Henrique Da Silva | 56kg | - | 8-8-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1106m | FT | Fausto Henrique Da Silva | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1006m | FT | Fausto Henrique Da Silva | 54.5kg | - | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |