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Zia Park Handicapper Selections — November 10, 2026

Fast track, cool temperatures, and a speed-favoring bias in sprints sets the table for a card where early position matters and dual trainer entries in several races create exotic opportunities. Mid-draw horses get a slight edge in the route races.

Race 1

Maga Kai (6) is the top selection as a closer who should benefit if co-favorites Vegas Love (1) and Hurricane Saylor (5) duel each other into the ground. Whimsical Heir (4) is the secondary choice if the pace sets up honestly. Paarl (2) at 6-1 is worth including in trifecta coverage.

Race 2

Dream Money (5) is the logical top choice as the morning line favorite in a field without a clear lone front-runner. American Cherub (3) is preferred over barn-mate Marquis Lights (4) based on jockey assignment, with Sheza Goin Comfort (6) as a pace-collapse beneficiary at 5-1.

Race 3

Misinformation (6) is the top pick as the Diodoro barn's preferred runner at 2-1, with barn-mate Unrivaled Hero (1) serving as protective exacta coverage underneath. Promissione (5) at 4-1 is the best outside threat if the Diodoro horses set up the race for a stalker.

Race 4

Alma's Grace (2) is the standout at 2-1 from the high-percentage Diodoro barn in a wide-open maiden filly field. Game Of Shance (1) at 3-1 is the natural opposition from the front end, with Leading You On (6) at 6-1 the best longshot play.

Race 5

Sunset Sizzle (4) gets the nod over co-favorite Ready To Dial (6) based on the Fincher-Valenzuela combination's current form at this meet. Lamorna Inn (1) at 4-1 is a live inside speed threat, and Lucky Vegas (3) at 5-1 is the best-priced legitimate contender if the favorites neutralize each other.

Race 6

Exit Strategy (5) tops the race on the strength of the Marr-Valenzuela partnership and a favorable mid-field post draw. Cash Waterfall (6) at 2-1 is the main danger, with Another Runaway (2) preferred over Cappellucci barn-mate American Century (4) based on jockey assignment.

Race 7

Mcdude (2) is the best win play on the card in the richest race of the afternoon, with the Fincher barn's route record providing strong support at 2-1. Tiburon (5) at 3-1 is the top secondary choice, and Getaway Car (4) and Carl Erskine (3) at 4-1 each are worth including as trifecta savers.

Race 8

Clever Clover (3) at even money has a clear form edge and is worth playing in exotics despite the short price. Fleetridge (5) at 2-1 is the only logical exacta partner, with Campfire Creed (6) and Midnight Boss (7) filling trifecta slots.

Race 9

Millbo Baggins (2) at 2-1 is the win selection in a competitive mile-and-an-eighth route, with Smokeintheair (3) at 3-1 as the natural opposition. The Barraza barn double-entry of Never Catch Me (4) and Dormello's Legacy (5) at 6-1 each should both appear in trifecta coverage.

Race 10

Songcat (9) at 1-1 is too dominant to bet to win but anchors all exotic structures. Bitcoin Buy (5) at 3-1 is preferred over Cappellucci barn-mate Thatsaterriblidea (4) for the exacta underneath, with Sirrah (3) at 5-1 and Who Said It's Easy (6) at 8-1 rounding out trifecta tickets.

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