Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Albuquerque Downs – Racing News and Analysis for August 13, 2026


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Pick Pony Condensed Card — Albuquerque Downs, August 13, 2026

Track playing fast early with speed favored; inside posts carry an edge in the 870-foot routes, neutral at 400 feet, and pure gate luck at 300–350 feet. Afternoon storm chance rises late in the card — watch for surface changes in Races 9 and 10. Monitor jockey double-bookings for Races 4 and 5 before wagering.

Race 1 — 350f | Maiden Special Weight | Fillies | $20,800

Chasing Venus (7) is the top choice at 3-1 off strong connections and reliable gate work. Rrun Up The Score (8) and Jess On Canvas (1) are the main dangers, with the rail giving Jess On Canvas (1) a clean shot if she breaks sharply. Include A Flashin Wynn (11) at 8-1 in trifecta bottoms as the best-priced longshot in a wide-open gate lottery.

Race 2 — 870f | Claiming $7,500 | Geldings/Colts | $14,000

How Eye Roll (4) is the clear top selection with an ideal post draw and top connections. Runaway Goddess (7) and Fireball Ar (2) are the main threats, both drawn inside or mid-field. Mexican Moonflash (6) at 6-1 has enough value to include in trifecta coverage.

Race 3 — 350f | Maiden Special Weight | Fillies | $17,800

Running Cowgirl 123 (9) is the 3-1 morning line choice and the top pick despite a slightly wide draw in a 12-horse field. Lil Bit Flash N Dash (3) and Rivory Princess (6) are the co-second choices with favorable posts and solid connections. Hot Lil Jess (10) at 10-1 offers genuine exotic value in superfecta bottoms.

Race 4 — 870f | Claiming $10,000 | Geldings/Colts | $15,400

Sapello Sicario (8) is the top pick despite a slightly wide draw, backed by the day's strongest trainer-jockey partnership. Streakin Big Daddy (2) is the primary danger with an ideal post 2 draw at 870 feet, and La Traviesa (6) rounds out the top three. Confirm jockey assignments before wagering — a potential double-booking conflict exists in this race.

Race 5 — 400f | Maiden Special Weight | Geldings/Colts | $17,800

Regarding Jess (10) leads at 3-1 off strong trainer confidence, though the wide post is a minor concern in a 12-horse field. Powerful Knockout (2) and Papa Two (7) are the co-second choices with excellent post draws and capable connections. Confirm Enriquez's primary mount before betting — he appears double-booked on Powerful Knockout (2) and Ian Lightfoot (11).

Race 6 — 870f | Allowance $35,700 | Geldings/Colts | $35,700

West Tx Rain (4) is the standout of the mid-card at 2-1 with the ideal post draw in an eight-horse field — a strong single in multi-race sequences. Rock Ya Later (1) at 4-1 from the rail is the best value play on the card and the top exacta partner. Fire Breather (2) is the other main threat from post 2 at 4-1.

Race 7 — 400f | Allowance $35,700 | Geldings/Colts | $35,700

Kj Wildthang (5) is the 2-1 morning line standout and another strong single candidate, backed by the card's most active winning trainer. Sundanz (7) and Walk It Back (6) are the main dangers at 4-1 each. Jo Cash Run (3) at 6-1 offers the best secondary exotic value.

Race 8 — 400f | Allowance $29,700 | Geldings/Colts | $29,700

Kj Bad To The Bone (3) at 3-1 gives the Giles barn back-to-back favorites in Races 7 and 8, and the post 3 draw in a 12-horse field is excellent. Barbarossa (1) at 4-1 from the rail and Tellraiser (4) at 4-1 are the co-dangers, with Barbarossa (1) the more dangerous from the inside. Traces Trick (2) at 6-1 rounds out the trifecta coverage.

Race 9 — 350f | Allowance $33,700 | Geldings/Colts | $33,700

One Signature Trick (2) gets the nod at 3-1 primarily on post draw — the inside gives a clean, traffic-free path in a 12-horse 350-foot sprint. Hs Danger Weapon (7) and Spenzor (9) are genuine co-threats at 4-1 each, though Spenzor (9) has the most compromised draw of the three. Mw B Cause Im Sexy (5) at 6-1 is the Giles barn's entry and worth including in trifecta bottoms.

Race 10 — 300f | Maiden Claiming $10,000 | Fillies/Mares | $13,400

Sezagenuineknockout (8) closes the card as the 3-1 morning line choice at the shortest sprint distance of the day — pure gate speed decides this one. Luna Dama (3) and Rosetas Vike (5) are the 4-1 co-dangers with solid inside draws and quality jockey bookings. Sixie Lady (1) at 6-1 from the rail with an active jockey is the top longshot to include in the trifecta.

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