Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Albuquerque Downs – Racing News and Analysis for September 20, 2026


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Pick Pony Handicapper Report — Albuquerque Downs | September 20, 2026

Fast track expected by first post at 3:30 PM. Inside posts carry a strong bias in the short sprints, and the Fincher barn dominates the trial races. Ramos and Andrade Jr. are the riders to follow all card.

Race 1 — 870f | Clm 10000n2l

Getoutofthewaybaby (3) is the top choice as the morning line favorite with a sharp rider and proven gate speed. Theadoro (1) off the rail and Kama Patriot (5) are the logical alternatives. Twist 'n Sport (4) at 6-1 is the best price worth including in trifecta coverage.

Race 2 — 400f | Clm 6250n2l

Eye Am Candy (7) leads despite an outside post drawback, with enough talent to overcome the position. Sit Down Shut Up (2) from the favorable 2 post is the main threat and offers strong value at 3-1. The outside posts 7 and 8 are a structural concern at this distance.

Race 3 — 400f | Alw 35800n2l

Home Town Roll (1) is the best bet of the card — the rail post in a twelve-horse 400-foot sprint with the meet's top rider is as good a structural edge as exists on the program. Bf Daddys Outrage (3) is the morning line favorite from an equally strong post. Bambi Cartel (2) at 10-1 from the 2 post is the price play in trifectas; posts 9 through 12 are essentially eliminated.

Race 4 — 870f | Alw 33600b

Fireside Chat (7) is the clear top choice at 2-1 with a strong rider booking. Mister Lights Out (4) at 3-1 from the favorable 4 post is the primary challenger and the value alternative. Titos Memory (2) at 8-1 from an inside post is worth a look in trifecta coverage.

Race 5 — 350f | Alw 30400n3l

Bf Flyrageous (3) from the ideal 3 post is the confident selection in the shortest race on the card. Viva Le Venus (4) is the preferred secondary choice over co-second-choice Valiant Politician (8), who shares the same odds from a significantly worse post. Rr Famous Tacha (7) at 6-1 is worth including in third-place coverage.

Race 6 — 1320f | Trial

Just Jane (3) is the dominant morning line choice and the single to use in the Pick 4. Never Surrender (9) with the meet's top rider and B D One (10) for the Fincher barn are the logical alternatives to advance. Equal Opportunity (1) and Louie's Mark (2) at 8-1 — both also Fincher — offer price value in trifecta and superfecta coverage.

Race 7 — 1320f | Trial

Haywire (7) at 2-1 is the Fincher barn's top entry with the barn's preferred rider aboard, making this the confident selection. Letsdothetwist (5) at 4-1 and Crimson Crusader (6) at 4-1 are the main competition. Jennys Tamale (4) at 8-1 with Ramos from the inside is the overlay of the race and belongs on every trifecta ticket.

Race 8 — 1540f | ALBDistff75k $75,000

Pepper Mill (6) at 2-1 is the anchor of the feature and the Pick 4 single. Whiskey High (7) at 3-1 and Practical Dream (1) at 4-1 off the rail with Ramos are the primary threats. Tiz The Spirit (4) at 6-1 for the red-hot Fincher barn is the value play — the exacta of Pepper Mill (6) over Tiz The Spirit (4) is the recommended overlay combination.

Race 9 — 1100f | Clm 6250b

Halo Rando (7) is the dominant morning line choice and closes the card as the confident win selection. Take Action (4) at 3-1 from the favorable 4 post is the main rival. Nine Lives Elmer (2) at 8-1 from the 2 post is the day's final value play and belongs in all trifecta structures.

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