Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for SunRay Park – Racing News and Analysis for May 3, 2026


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SunRay Park — May 3, 2026 — Quick Reference Handicapper Report

Farmington sits at elevation with a dry fast track expected, southwest wind may marginally slow sprint times, and middle posts (4–8) hold structural advantages in the short sprints while posts 4–7 are historically strongest in the 1430f routes. Multi-trainer barn entries from Amparan, Green, Lambert, and Jose A. Gonzalez dominate the late card and create the day's best exotic wagering angles.

Race 1 — 330f | MSW | $30,300

Fire Sky (10) is the top selection as the morning line favorite with elite connections. HEZA PATRIOT (3) and Shades Of Ivory (8) are the primary threats at honest prices. Box all three in exactas and use Jess Corona Special (7) as trifecta coverage in a wide-open twelve-horse maiden sprint.

Race 2 — 350f | MCl $12,500 | $13,500

Ab Leaving You (9) is the clear top choice with a top jockey and a favorable post. Dianas Secret (6) and Md Rolex (7) fill out the exacta from the ideal middle posts. Use Gonna Be Vip (4) underneath in trifecta coverage at 6-1.

Race 3 — 400f | MCl $15,000 | $13,500

Ivy Chanel (3) is the top selection with the best post and strong connections. Como Tu Vike (4) draws directly outside and could press or outrun the favorite at the break. Checkin On Wc (6) is the preferred secondary choice, with Pyc Dancer Fancy (8) worth including at 6-1 in trifecta structures.

Race 4 — 350f | Cl $12,500 NW2L | $21,600

Flashn Milagro (2) tops the field for the in-form Deyta-Melendez barn. Taking Riskson Ivory (7) and Bogarts Cash (10) are legitimate threats at co-second-choice odds. Use My Heart My Dynasty (9) at 6-1 as the primary trifecta price horse underneath.

Race 5 — 990f | Cl $5,000 | $14,800

Sussums Girl (3) is the standout at 2-1 with the Amparan family combination and warrants a straight win bet. Jolie Candy (4) is the closest rival at honest odds from a perfect post. Sheza Hailstorm (7) at 4-1 and No Regrets N Love (8) at 4-1 round out trifecta coverage.

Race 6 — 1430f | Cl $7,500 | $21,060

Three Martinis (4) is the top selection from the optimal route post in a manageable seven-horse field. Vinniebob (2) and American Solo (3) are the primary exacta threats. Bluegrass Faith (5) at 4-1 and longshot Rapid Expansion (6) at 15-1 are worth including in trifecta coverage if the Crotts two-horse entry creates a pace advantage.

Race 7 — 990f | Cl $5,000 | $17,800

I'm A Dreamer Too (6) is the morning line favorite and Jose A. Gonzalez's primary selection from three entries in this race. New Mexico Jeremy (1) and Danz At Colfax (2) are the top exacta threats, with Mickeys Gold (3) at 6-1 as the best value option from the Lambert four-horse entry. Watch for pool distortions caused by the extraordinary multi-trainer blanket entries in this eleven-horse field.

Race 8 — 990f | OClm $12,500 | $26,920

Double Ride (2) is the day's most confident selection with full Amparan backing. The Amparan exacta box of Double Ride (2) over Red Leader (6) at 2-1 and 3-1 is the afternoon's primary value play. Wall Street Logic (1) at 4-1 and Lonzo Who (7) at 4-1 are the main threats if the barn pair get tangled in a pace duel.

Race 9 — 990f | Cl $10,000 NW3L | $25,600

Wareisthelute (1) at 2-1 from the rail is worth a straight win bet alongside exacta plays. Gamblaway (2) is the primary rival and Green's barn anchor at 3-1, with Hennessy Looker Rf (3) rounding out the top three. Nobody's Perfect (6) at 8-1 is the day's most intriguing value play if the Green three-horse entry fires from an unexpected angle.

Race 10 — 1430f | Cl $7,500 NW3L | $19,980

Maximum Bull (4) is the day's final anchor — the Amparan family's fourth strong entry sits in the historically optimal post for this distance at SunRay. Rainbow Crest (6) and Blacksod Bay (9) are the primary exacta threats. Scorpion Shot (2) at 6-1 and Sapello Sicario (5) at 8-1 offer trifecta value from inside posts in the ideal post zone.

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