Sat, January 11, 2025

HAWKEYES CARTEL (5) registered his first win last start over 1f130yards at Zia Park (Dirt), getting home by half a length. Noe Jr Garcia was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Nicely placed to double the win tally. LA TROYA (4) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 0.8 lengths back in second over 1½f at Zia Park (Dirt). This is an easier assignment and can take this out. THINK OR Set Weights IM (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1½f at Zia Park, beaten 1.4 lengths into sixth. Has the class to figure prominently. JULIA BELLE (7) is back from a lay-off of 11 weeks. Turned in a fair effort at Will Rogers Downs (Dirt) over 1f180yards at her only run last prep, finishing fifth and beaten 1.5 lengths. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.