Sun, January 12, 2025

RONNIE JUDE (1) is a four-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Martin N Perez stable. Resumes after filling a minor placing at his latest outing four months ago at Sweetwater County Fair (Dirt). Not seen at the trials but is in a nice race. Key chance who will go close. PERRYS DOWN DUCK (5) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 1.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1f180yards at Zia Park after being in the firing line on the bend. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role. EYE B WINNING (2) has been freshened since being narrowly beaten last time, finishing second over 1½f at Zia Park (Dirt). Leading player again. JET BLACK MERCEDES (7) failed to figure again last time over 1½f at Zia Park (Dirt), beaten 4 lengths into tenth. Settles back early but winds up late. Must be respected.