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Turf Paradise hosts an eight-race card on Monday, January 26, featuring Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing. The day opens with a Quarter Horse maiden stake, followed by multiple claiming events at various distances, and closes with a maiden claiming sprint. The featured race is an allowance optional claiming at one mile on turf, offering the most competitive field of the day. The program runs from 1:15 PM to 4:27 PM MST.
Weather and Track Conditions
Phoenix enjoys ideal racing weather with temperatures ranging from 64-69°F, cloudy skies, and light winds of 4-7 mph. No precipitation is expected, ensuring fast dirt and firm turf conditions. The track’s dry surface should favor tactical speed in sprints and allow closers legitimate opportunities in routes.
Track Bias and Post Position Notes
- Sprint races (5F-6.5F): Pronounced inside bias favoring posts 1-3; early speed wins 30-46% of sprint events.
- Route races (2 turns): More balanced post distribution; post 2 most productive at ~16% of route winners.
- Turf course: 39% of winners from posts 1-2 when rail is at zero feet (Race 7).
- Post 9 historically weak across all distances.
Race 1 – Mark Villa Maiden Stakes (Quarter Horse, 300Y)
- The Dulce Tacha: Fastest qualifier, gate-to-wire in trials, consistent connections.
- Bf Dulce Sin Rage: 1-5-6 record, 86% in money, similar sire line.
- Bobs Speedysaintjess: Steady qualifier, placed in stakes as juvenile.
Race 2 – Maiden Claiming Fillies (1 Mile)
- Scarlett Letter: Placed twice, stretches out in distance, solid connections.
- Miss Madame: Fastest speed figures, early speed, experienced jockey.
- Chica Tigre: Highest last race speed rating, route potential.
Race 3 – Claiming Sprint (5.5F)
- Good Focus: Recent maiden-breaking win, improving form, inside post.
- The Scent: 2-6-10 record, tactical speed, experienced jockey.
- Dominate: 2-5-7 record, consistent at level.
Race 4 – Starter Optional Claiming (1 Mile)
- Street Vendor: Recent course-and-distance win, best speed figures.
- Mr Fabricator: Head-to-head with favorite, consistent form.
- Brown Town: Recent win at level, experienced jockey.
Race 5 – Maiden Claiming Colts (1 Mile)
- More Than Ordinary: Minimal published form, connections capable.
- Mo Grey: Two placed efforts, tactical speed, experienced jockey.
- Honor the Blue: First-time blinkers, tactical speed.
Race 6 – Low-Level Claiming Sprint (5.5F)
- Taino House: 2-4-2 record, rail draw, inside bias.
- Hail State: Strong recent finish, tactical speed.
- Olympic Legend: Consistent form, tactical speed.
Race 7 – Allowance Optional Claiming (1 Mile Turf)
- Djoser: Recent maiden-breaking win, post two, best form.
- Reboso: Steps down in class, tactical speed, outside draw.
- Crusher Royale: Recent placing, mid-pack draw.
Race 8 – Maiden Claiming Finale (5.5F)
- Global Agenda: Consistent efforts, tactical speed.
- Maestro Italiano: Fast closer, consistent at level.
- Tempting Mischief: First-time starter, connections confident.
Key Contenders
| Race | Key Contenders |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Dulce Tacha, Bf Dulce Sin Rage, Bobs Speedysaintjess |
| 2 | Scarlett Letter, Miss Madame, Chica Tigre |
| 3 | Good Focus, The Scent, Dominate |
| 4 | Street Vendor, Mr Fabricator, Brown Town |
| 5 | More Than Ordinary, Mo Grey, Honor the Blue |
| 6 | Taino House, Hail State, Olympic Legend |
| 7 | Djoser, Reboso, Crusher Royale |
| 8 | Global Agenda, Maestro Italiano, Tempting Mischief |
Secondary Choices
| Race | Secondary Choices |
|---|---|
| 1 | Not Any Dynasty, Your Favorite Heart |
| 2 | Boss Girl, Clam Beach |
| 3 | Slew O’ Mischief, Mandela Effect |
| 4 | Right Hand Ryder, Sarge’s Sermon |
| 5 | Manx Missile, Senor Tequilas |
| 6 | Racer Rex, Saint Pio |
| 7 | My Vino, Ratleff |
| 8 | In A Pickle, Valentine Rocks |
Longshots
| Race | Longshots |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Corona for Me, Tell Misty, Not Any Dynasty |
| 2 | Boss Girl, Clam Beach |
| 3 | Slew O’ Mischief, Mandela Effect, Chicken Wing |
| 4 | Right Hand Ryder, Sarge’s Sermon, You’re the Cause |
| 5 | Manx Missile, Senor Tequilas, Take a Chance Indy |
| 6 | Racer Rex, Saint Pio, Beer Begone |
| 7 | My Vino, Ratleff, The Man the Myth |
| 8 | In A Pickle, Valentine Rocks, Big Wheelz |
