Zia ParkTue, November 05, 2024

HIT BTWEEN THE ICE (2) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and stalked the lead before fading to finish fourth over 5½f at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt). Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish. RONCHETTI (7) is back at the races for the first time since July 20. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 5½f at Ruidoso Downs. Looks a winning chance. DRINKROUNDTHETRUTH (1) ran below expectations last time at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths starting at 4/1. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. SPEED BUMP BOB (3) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 6f at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt), beaten 2.25 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.