Sat, January 04, 2025

WICKED JESS (8) is a seven-start maiden who returned last time and finished fourth at Zia Park (Dirt) over 3f213yards, beaten 4.5 lengths. Fitter for that outing and is a great chance to break his maiden status. HARDBALL (9) did little and finished 17 lengths from the winner in seventh over 6½f at Zia Park last start, a less impressive effort than his when resuming fourth at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino the run before. Perfectly placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. GOINROGAN (1) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 13 lengths from the winner in sixth over 3f213yards at Zia Park (Dirt). Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. MY DARLING (4) resumes from a lay-off of 11 weeks. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 3f213yards at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt). Solid top-three hope.