Sunray Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming
DR SHAN THE MAN (2) rates on top after winning a 796m Claiming at Sunland Park last start, coming from fifth to score, and he had placed in stronger prior. BILLY DE KID (10) is a key chance with recent 2nd in a 796m Starter Optional Claiming at Sunland and multiple 3rds at this trip; led last time here before fading to 4th. Z MARKS THE SPOT (3) appeals back to 795m after a 3rd over 796m two runs ago in a higher grade. WELL TA DO (7) brings a last-start 2nd at Sunland over 796m in Claiming 77 and maps to be handy. BLUR (5) is a past Sunray 796m winner but needs to lift off two unplaced runs.
Jockey: Brian Barraza
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a 74-day break after finishing 4th of 8 at Sunland Park over 796m on 27 Feb, beaten 7L in an Allowance 71 at $4 on FT. Earlier placed 3rd at Zia Park over 796m in a Claiming 69, and was runner-up at Albuquerque Downs in an Allowance 76. Draws barrier 1 with Brian Barraza for Heber Deyta-Melendez; 12:1-1-3 overall and placed at this track. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Oscar Andrade, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Sunland Park over 796m on 3 Apr, finishing strongly from 5th to score by 0.8L with 58kg. Prior run was 3rd at the same trip on 6 Mar in Claiming 72, beaten 2.5L by Eb Famous King. Barrier improves from 7 to 2 and stays on 58kg for Oscar Andrade Jr. Consistent this season and can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Aldo Arboleda
Weight: 58kgs
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Back in trip after weakening late last start at Sunray Park over 1308m on 18 Apr, 7th of 8 beaten 8L on FT, after racing handy with 56kg. Prior runs were solid sprints at Sunland Park over 796m, including 3rd on 4 Apr beaten 6L from barrier 1, and 3rd on 20 Feb beaten 3.3L at $8.50 from the tail. Carries 58kg with Aldo Arboleda up for Leroy A. Fincher; draws barrier 3 and gets a 513m drop in distance and +2kg. Can feature with a smooth run on the speed.
Jockey: Christian Ramos
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 39-day break after finishing 5th at Sunland Park over 796m on 3 Apr, beaten 4L in Allowance 79 with 58kg (FT), sitting 5th throughout behind Wicked Trouble. Best recent effort was 2nd at Ruidoso Downs over 796m on 31 May (MY), 3.3L off Rc Jessa Flashn. Barrier improves from 7 to 4 and retains Christian Ramos for Tony E. Sedillo. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose Vazquez
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 115 days. Last start 7th of 7 at Sunland Park over 796m on 17 Jan in Optional Claiming 84, beaten 14.8L carrying 58kg. Won at Sunray Park over 796m in May last year, leading throughout. Overall record 10 wins from 29 suggests he can improve.
Jockey: Kelsi Purcell
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been well held in two runs this season, latest 8th of 8 at Sunray Park over 796m on 17 Apr on FT, beaten 20.3L after settling last. Prior run 8th of 8 at Sunland Park over 796m on 20 Feb at $15, beaten 11.5L. Track record here is 6:0-0-1. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Jockey: Luis Valenzuela
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 46-day break after a solid 2nd at Sunland Park over 796m on 27 Mar, beaten 4.3L by Cash Snow on FT going after settling 4th throughout with 58kg. Prior runs last year were mixed at Zia Park and Albuquerque in allowance/claiming company over 796m. Four wins from 25 overall and a Sunray Park winner previously from four attempts. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Esgar Ramirez
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 38-day break after finishing 5th at Sunland Park over 796m on 4 Apr, beaten 7.3L on FT, after racing handy from barrier 7. Prior run was a 3rd at Albuquerque Downs over 796m on 3 Oct, beaten 2L on FT, sitting 2nd throughout. Earlier this prep he was a close 2nd at Sunland Park over 796m on 14 Feb in a Starter Optional Claiming 100, beaten 0.5L at $17 by Blur. Can feature with the right run for Esgar Ramirez from barrier 8.
Jockey: Oscar Andrade, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in three of the last five. Last start 2nd of 8 after racing on speed at Sunray Park over 905m on 25 Apr, beaten 1.0L by Blingo with 56kg. Track record is solid here (5:2-1-1), and he stays at a similar trip with a 2kg weight rise and barrier 9. Can feature with a clean break.
Jockey: Jose Enriquez
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed in two of his last three, including a 2nd at Sunland Park over 796m on 27 Mar in Starter Optional Claiming 86, beaten 1.5L at $8 after racing handy. Last start 4th of 8 at Sunray Park over 796m on 1 May in Claiming 83, beaten 7L on FT, after showing early speed. Proven at Sunray Park with 2 wins and a placing from 6 starts. Can feature with a clean jump from the wide gate.