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Albuquerque Picks & Predictions — June 14, 2026

Sunday, June 14, 202610 racesAlbuquerque

Happy Flag Day from Albuquerque, where the skies are clear, the thermometer is sitting at a comfortable 81°F, and the dirt is primed for a full 10-race Sunday card. Conditions couldn't be much more straightforward — no weather excuses today, and a fast track should reward horses that can get out early and hold their advantage through the stretch.

The card has a little bit of everything: claiming races to open the afternoon, a pair of allowance spots where class matters, and the headliner — a Stakes sprint at 350 yards in Race 8 that should bring the crowd to its feet. Quarter-horse sprint racing at that distance is decided in the blink of an eye, so pace and gate speed are absolutely everything. We've got strong opinions on all of it.

TrackWiz analysis covers all 10 races today. Races 1 through 3 are available to everyone, and the full card — including that Stakes sprint, a Futurity in Race 9, and the closer in Race 10 — is waiting for subscribers.

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Race 1

7:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

A short five-furlong dirt opener with a clear class hierarchy — two Sherry Armstrong runners dominate the TrackWiz ratings and figure to control this field from gate to wire.

win7Jolie CandyML 5/2

Jolie Candy is the top-rated horse in this field at 87.81 and owns a strong 33% career win rate — one of the best strike rates on the card today. Jockey Enrique Portillo Gomez gets the call for trainer Sherry Armstrong, a barn that also fields Pop's Party, giving Armstrong a two-pronged attack. At a 5/2 morning line, this isn't a price play, but the combination of elite rating and elite win percentage makes her the right side of the exacta key.

place6Pop's PartyML 3/1

Stablemate Pop's Party carries a 79.77 rating and a 21% career win clip, making the Armstrong barn the dominant force in this race. At 3/1 on the morning line, there's still decent value for the place slot. If the two Armstrong runners run 1-2 in some order, Pop's Party should be the safety net underneath Jolie Candy.

show4American CherubML 7/2

American Cherub posts the third-best TrackWiz rating in the field (58.92) and a standout 27% career win percentage — the best among the non-Armstrong entrants. Oscar Andrade, Jr. rides for trainer Greg Green, a solid local combo. At 7/2, this horse gives your trifectas a legitimate anchor in the third slot.

Race 2

7:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

In Spite of It owns the top rating in this six-furlong claimer but faces a field that includes a horse with a remarkable career win percentage — expect pace pressure and a genuine contest into the stretch.

win4In Spite of ItML 3/1

In Spite of It tops the TrackWiz ratings at 87.08 and leads the field in average speed figures at 55. Francisco Amparan, one of the busier riders in the Albuquerque jock colony, has the mount for trainer Alberto Amparan — a family barn that knows how to set these horses up. The morning line of 3/1 is fair but not generous; the rating edge is significant enough to make this our top selection.

place2Sapello City GirlML 5/2

Sapello City Girl catches the eye with a jaw-dropping 66% career win percentage — by far the highest in this field — paired with a 77.11 TrackWiz rating. Enrique Portillo Gomez rides for trainer Martin Manuel Valdez-Cabral, a familiar local presence. The 5/2 morning line may actually underestimate her if she fires her best effort, and she belongs in every exotic ticket.

show5On My MarkML 9/2

On My Mark holds a 67.59 rating and posts the best average speed figure in the race at 56, which is worth noting in a six-furlong dirt sprint where pace and raw speed matter. Trainer Oscar V. Carrete sends Aldo Arboleda to the irons, and at 9/2 there's genuine show value here as a horse that could outrun her odds late.

Race 3

8:20 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A ten-horse field makes this the deepest race of the early card, but La Vikina's rating gap over the field is substantial enough to cut through the chaos — the interesting question is who fills out the exotics.

win8La VikinaML 7/2

La Vikina sits at the top of this ten-horse field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating and the best average speed figure in the field at 56. Francisco Amparan rides for the powerful Martin Manuel Valdez-Cabral barn, and this horse is the clear class of the group on paper despite a 12% career win rate. At 7/2 on the morning line, the rating edge is significant enough to play her confidently.

place10Boston PrincessML 5/2

Boston Princess posts a 66.61 rating and a 12% career win clip, but the key angle here is jockey Enrique Portillo Gomez, who has been active and effective at Albuquerque this meet. Trained by Andres Gonzalez and drawing program number 10 — an outside post in a big field — she'll need a clean trip, but she has the pace figures at 55 to track and sustain a run.

show7True LovinML 10/1

True Lovin is our value flag in this race at 10/1 on the morning line, posting a 62.03 rating and a 25% career win rate — the strongest strike rate in the entire field. Trainer Greg Green runs two horses today (True Lovin and Delia), and 25% career wins is a number that demands respect. At double-digit odds, she's a must-include in trifecta and superfecta tickets.

Our three free races today span the early part of the card across claiming company at 5 and 6 furlongs. Jolie Candy (Race 1, morning line 5/2) leads our free selections with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating — the highest mark of any top pick on the card and a number that stands out even against the premium races. In Spite of It in Race 2 (3/1 ML, 87.08 rating) and La Vikina in Race 3 (7/2 ML, 86.35 rating) round out the trio. All three are dirt sprints, so early pace will be a central theme — horses that can establish position cleanly out of the gate on a fast track like today's tend to have a significant edge at this level.

The free picks give you a solid foundation to build a win parlay or a Pick 3 ticket through the first three races. They're not chalk-chasing exercises — La Vikina at 7/2 in Race 3 in particular represents the kind of value play we love when the numbers back it up. Dig into each race card for the full reasoning behind those selections.

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Race 4

8:45 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The allowance condition elevates the competition, and two horses — Made American and Hold My Scotch — sit almost dead even at the top of the TrackWiz ratings, setting up what looks like a genuine two-horse battle for the top two spots.

win4Made AmericanML 5/1

Made American earns the edge at 84.17 TrackWiz rating over Hold My Scotch's 83.03, with both horses clocking a matching 56 average speed figure. What tips the scale is the 5/1 morning line — if the market prices these two so closely, getting the top-rated horse at a point of value makes Made American the right top selection. Enrique Portillo Gomez rides for the Valdez-Cabral barn, a trainer who regularly sends horses out sharp.

place2Hold My ScotchML 2/1

Hold My Scotch is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 for a reason — the 83.03 rating and 56 average speed figure make this horse a genuine threat to win outright. Trainer Casey T. Lambert taps Gabriel Medrano, and this pair figures to be forwardly placed and dangerous at every call. In a race this tight at the top, the place bet on Hold My Scotch at short odds is still a sensible safety play.

show1Private EquityML 4/1

Private Equity holds a 67.72 rating and posts a solid 55 average speed figure, sitting a clear tier below the top two but well clear of the rest of the field. Oscar Andrade, Jr. rides for Todd W. Fincher — a trainer with a reputation for placing horses well in allowance conditions. At 4/1, this is an honest price for a horse that figures to hit the board if the top two outrun each other.

Race 5

9:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Truckin and Bettor Trip Nick arrive as nearly identical threats at the top of this nine-horse claimer — the race looks like a duel between two well-matched horses with the rest of the field fighting for third.

win3TruckinML 7/2

Truckin tops the ratings at 86.35 for trainer Sherry Armstrong, who has been one of the more active conditioners at this meet. Francisco Amparan takes the mount, and he's been sharp in this kind of short-price sprint scenario. With a 12% career win rate, Truckin hasn't won frequently, but the rating elevation above the field is real and the 7/2 morning line offers legitimate value given the horse's form cycle.

place7Bettor Trip NickML 5/2

Bettor Trip Nick is the most natural horse in this race to pair with Truckin — a 85.86 rating that's essentially a coin flip with the top selection, combined with an elite 29% career win percentage. Miguel A. Perez gets the call for Dick Cappellucci, and the 56 average speed figure is the best in the race. At 5/2 on the morning line, this horse could just as easily be the winner, and should be on every ticket.

show9Touch Of GlamML 9/2

Touch Of Glam checks in at 72.67 TrackWiz rating with a 20% career win clip and a 55 average speed figure. Enrique Portillo Gomez rides for Dick Cappellucci — notably, the same trainer as Bettor Trip Nick — giving Cappellucci a two-horse entry in this race. At 9/2, Touch Of Glam offers genuine show value and exotic coverage if either of the top two runs into traffic.

Race 6

9:35 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 fur · Dirt

Albertus dominates this five-furlong allowance on paper with the top TrackWiz rating and the best raw speed figure on the card, making this look like a race to determine who finishes second.

win6AlbertusML 5/2

Albertus owns the highest TrackWiz rating in this field at 87.81 and flashes the best average speed figure of any horse in Race 6 at 57 — a meaningful edge in a five-furlong sprint where raw speed translates directly. The 28% career win rate backs up the rating, and trainer Alberto Amparan sends out Francisco Amparan to pilot — a connected barn that knows how to win. At 5/2, there's still some value given the clear statistical separation.

place4SmoothwhskygoindwnML 9/2

Smoothwhskygoindwn (yes, that's really the name) holds a 73.29 rating and also clocks a 56 average speed figure, making this horse the most logical pace pressure for Albertus. Enrique Portillo Gomez rides for trainer Simon J. Buechler, and the 9/2 morning line provides nice exacta value underneath the heavy favorite. A 12% career win rate won't scare anyone, but the speed numbers say this horse belongs.

show3Man of MischiefML 3/1

Man of Mischief comes in third in the rating order at 67.04 with a 56 average speed figure, which keeps this horse in the mix for a trifecta slot. Jose Miguel Vazquez rides for Martin Manuel Valdez-Cabral — a trainer who fields horses regularly at this level and typically has them ready. At 3/1 on the morning line, there might be a shade better than fair value available if the market focuses on the top two.

Race 7

10:00 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

The longest dirt race of the night at six and a half furlongs, this allowance features a standout top selection but a sneaky competitive mid-pack with multiple horses carrying legitimate speed figures.

win5Leave Them BehindML 3/1

Leave Them Behind arrives with the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.08 and the highest career win percentage in the race at 36% — that's a horse that wins when pointed correctly. The 56 average speed figure is tied for best, Enrique Portillo Gomez rides for Sherry Armstrong, and the 3/1 morning line is fair for a horse this dominant in the ratings. The extra distance at 6.5 furlongs should suit a horse named 'Leave Them Behind.'

place3Marking CanyonML 5/2

Marking Canyon is the morning-line second choice at 5/2 for a reason — an 82.05 rating, a 30% career win percentage, and a 55 average speed figure make this a legitimate threat to win outright. Aldo Arboleda gets the assignment for trainer Leroy A. Fincher. If the pace gets hot early, Marking Canyon's profile suggests a horse that can sustain a run at this distance.

show4Flags FinaleML 10/1

Flags Finale is our value flag in the show spot at 10/1 — the 64.78 rating is a clear step below the top two, but this horse flashes the best average speed figure in the race at 56 and carries a 10% career win rate that underestimates the raw speed. Francisco Zamora rides for trainer Hermenegildo G. Aldavaz, and at double digits, Flags Finale deserves a spot in your trifectas.

Race 8

10:25 PM EDT

Stakes · 350 yd · Dirt

The stakes race features a 350-yard quarter-horse sprint — a true blink-and-miss-it test of raw speed where gate break and early fractions decide everything.

win2Jess a Corona DashML 5/2

Jess a Corona Dash tops the TrackWiz ratings in this stakes at 87.81 and carries a 33% career win percentage — elite numbers for a quarter-horse stakes field. Brian Cobos Barraza gets the mount for trainer Omar Vargas, who also fields two other runners in this race, giving his barn a strong multi-horse presence. At 5/2 on the morning line, this is the highest-rated horse in the race and should be the anchor of any ticket.

place4First Flash BeautyML 7/2

First Flash Beauty matches Jess a Corona Dash's 33% career win rate and sits just a point behind in the ratings at 86.35. Noe Garcia, Jr. rides for trainer Wesley T. Giles, and the 7/2 morning line makes this a prime exacta target. In a 350-yard race with no room for error, having two high-percentage winners on your ticket is the play.

show1RenikoML 4/1

Reniko draws the rail in program number 1, which is a significant advantage in a 350-yard dash — gate position matters enormously in quarter-horse racing. The 55.0 TrackWiz rating trails the top two, and trainer James J. Gonzales III puts Christian Cardenas in the irons. At 4/1, the post advantage and a fair rating make this a reasonable show ticket and trifecta inclusion.

Race 9

10:50 PM EDT

Futurity · 350 yd · Dirt

The Futurity is a showcase for young quarter horses, and the talent gap between the top tier and the lower portion of this ten-horse field is wide — this looks like a race to be played top-heavy.

win2BridgerML 5/2

Bridger is the clear top selection here with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating and a perfect 100% career win rate — this horse has never lost. Sergio Becerra, Jr. rides for the Omar Vargas barn, which fields three horses in this Futurity and is clearly the powerhouse outfit entering this race. At 5/2, you're paying for the talent, but undefeated horses in futurities earn that kind of market respect.

place6Perrys AlibiML 9/2

Perrys Alibi sits third in the ratings at 79.13, which is a clear separation above the mid-pack, and posts a 25% career win percentage. Jaime Parga Leos rides for trainer David M. Gomez-Barraza, who also has Imma Dandy in this race. The 9/2 morning line offers legitimate exotic value in a race where the top two on our card dominate the ratings.

show10Baby Daddy CartelML 8/1

Baby Daddy Cartel comes in at 70.56 on the TrackWiz scale and carries a 66% career win rate — strong form for a Futurity entrant sitting at 8/1 on the morning line. Luis Angel Flores Garcia rides for trainer Omar Vargas, meaning the Vargas barn runs three horses, but Baby Daddy Cartel has the profile of a horse that wins more often than their odds suggest. At 8/1, this is a trifecta must-use.

Race 10

11:15 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Closing the card with a twelve-horse maiden claimer going six and a half furlongs — maiden races are always the toughest to handicap, but the TrackWiz ratings show a clear top tier with Dynamic Saga leading the way.

win10Dynamic SagaML 5/2

Dynamic Saga leads this twelve-horse maiden field with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating — the largest single-horse rating advantage of any race on the entire card today. James A. Flores gets the mount for trainer Jeff D. Hudson, and the 54 average speed figure is right in line with the field. At 5/2 on the morning line in a maiden claimer where maiden races are inherently unpredictable, this is still the right top selection by a significant margin.

place12Air Sport OneML 6/1

Air Sport One holds a 68.86 rating — the second-best in this field — and also posts a 54 average speed figure. Jose L. Torres rides for Roberto Fournier, who also sends out Icee Move, showing the barn has multiple chances here. The 6/1 morning line makes Air Sport One a compelling place and exacta target in a wide-open maiden race where the second horse is tough to pin down.

show4American SecretsML 9/2

American Secrets clocks a 66.43 rating with the best average speed figure among the three picks at 55, giving this horse a potential pace edge in the late stages of six and a half furlongs. Gabriel Medrano rides for the deep Valdez-Cabral stable, a trainer who frequently finds the right spots for his horses. At 9/2, American Secrets is an honest price for a horse with real speed figures in a maiden field where many runners lack a meaningful baseline.

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It's a clean, sunny afternoon in Albuquerque with 10 competitive races on the board and legitimate action from the first post to the Stakes sprint in Race 8. Jolie Candy is our highest-rated top pick of the day at 87.81, but the value and the exotic opportunities run deep across this card. Free picks on Races 1–3 are live now — and if you want the full picture, subscribers have access to everything. Enjoy the races.

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