Zia ParkSat, November 18, 2023

Wicked corona z (3) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.1 lengths from the winner in second over 1½f at the albuquerque downs racetrack & casino after being in contention on the corner.Taking on a better field but he is capable of running a bold race.Moonin the czech (6) finished out of the money two starts back then he settled well back and was beaten 0.9 lengths when fourth in a 2f contest at the albuquerque downs racetrack & casino seven weeks ago.Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field.Telleroursecrets (9) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing third and beaten only a neck over 1½f at the albuquerque downs racetrack & casino (dirt) when he did his best work late.Steps up a level but he is good enough to take this out.Justus (4) resumes.Wasn't far away at last run before a break, finishing tenth over 1f130yards at sunray park (dirt) seven months ago.Lines up today for the first time for trainer lonnie vaughn.Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.