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Albuquerque Picks & Predictions — May 23, 2026

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Race 17Cyber PaintML 5/22:00 PM EDT

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It's trial day at Albuquerque Downs, and the track is dressed up and ready to run. Clear skies, 76°F, and a fast dirt surface — conditions just about as good as they get at 5,300 feet above sea level. When the weather cooperates like this in the high desert, you can expect some sharp clockings.

Thirteen trials are on the board today, all going 350 yards, all on the dirt. That means a full afternoon of short-field, all-out sprints where the fastest out of the gate usually holds on. These aren't throwaway races — trial results often tell you a lot about who's coming into form and who's just along for the ride before bigger spots later in the meet.

Our analysis flagged several interesting angles across the card, headlined by D Amor in Race 7, who carries the highest TrackWiz rating on the card at 79.63 despite going off at a generous 7/2 on the morning line. That kind of disconnect between our numbers and the oddsmakers is exactly what we look for.

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Race 1

2:00 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

A wide-open field of maiden trial sprinters at 350 yards with no established speed figures to lean on, making TrackWiz ratings the primary separator in what shapes up as a guessing game at the top.

win7Cyber PaintML 5/2

Cyber Paint draws our top rating in the field at 57.5 and opens at a reasonable 5/2 morning line, suggesting the oddsmakers agree this is the horse to beat. Trainer Zackary Stinebaugh sends this one out with jockey Gilberto Linares in the irons, a combination worth monitoring early in the meet. In a trial where proven speed figures are absent across the board, the edge in TrackWiz ratings — nearly a full point clear of the next rival — is the clearest advantage we can identify.

place9Elvin MuskML 7/2

Elvin Musk checks in second on our ratings sheet at 55.83 and is sent off at 7/2 by the morning line, so there's a bit of value baked in here relative to the top choice. Trainer Michael G. Valenzuela pairs with jockey Esgar Ramirez, and if Cyber Paint encounters any trouble breaking from gate 7, Elvin Musk from the 9-hole has the profile to pick up the pieces. This is the kind of trial where the place slot can be filled by almost anyone in the top tier, and the ratings support keeping Elvin Musk in your exotics.

show6Track ChurchML 9/2

Track Church rounds out our top three with a TrackWiz rating of 54.17 and a 9/2 morning line, making this a solid show-ticket inclusion for bettors looking to cover the superfecta. Trainer Marc E. Jungers puts Edwin G. Escobedo up, and while the gap between Track Church and the top two is modest, it's enough to note. In a field this green, the three horses rated 54+ give you the best statistical chance of landing on the right combination.

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Race 2

2:25 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Two horses bring verifiable career win percentages into this 350-yard trial, instantly separating them from a field full of unknowns and creating a clearer-than-usual top of the card.

win4Aj Hard PlayerML 3/1

Aj Hard Player is our top selection here with a 56.67 TrackWiz rating and a 50% career win rate — meaningful data in a field where most entrants show zero wins. The 3/1 morning line from trainer John A. Stinebaugh with Gilberto Linares up reflects legitimate confidence from connections. When you pair the highest combined rating and win percentage in the field, this becomes a straightforward top choice despite the lack of speed figures.

place10PromisingML 7/2

Promising is the other horse in this field with a career win percentage, checking in at 50% under trainer Eric Valenzuela. The TrackWiz rating of 55.83 ranks second in the field, just a hair behind our top pick, and jockey Jose Enrique Ortiz gives this one a capable rider. At 7/2, there's reasonable value here for place tickets, and the win-percentage edge over the rest of the field is a meaningful separator.

show2Kj MaverickML 9/2

Kj Maverick rates third in the field at 54.17 with a 9/2 morning line and comes out of the barn of Wesley T. Giles with Noe Garcia, Jr. aboard. Without a career win percentage to show, Kj Maverick is relying purely on our ratings model to earn inclusion, but the gap between 54.17 and the next-ranked horse is wide enough to be confident in this slot. Use in show parlays and trifecta keys.

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The first three races are on us today, and they give you a nice early read on the track. Cyber Paint (Race 1, 5/2 ML) and Nine Degrees (Race 3, 5/2 ML) both earned identical TrackWiz ratings of 57.5, so watch how the surface is playing in those openers — gate speed and early reaction time tend to be the deciding factor in 350-yard trials, and the first few races will tell you whether there's any lean to a particular gate or path today. Aj Hard Player in Race 2 is the 3/1 morning line chalk but comes in at a comparable 56.67 rating, meaning the field is competitive and a sharp look at the tote as post time approaches could find you some value.

One theme connecting these free picks: none of these morning lines are screaming overlay or underlays, which suggests fairly open fields. In trial racing, that often means the cleanest trip — straightest run, no bobble at the break — wins the race. Keep that in mind when you're watching the early replays.

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Race 3

2:50 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Nine Degrees enters with both the top rating and a 50% career win rate, making this one of the more top-heavy trials on the card — though the tight clustering at the top means any hiccup could reshuffle the order.

win6Nine DegreesML 5/2

Nine Degrees stands out immediately with the field's best TrackWiz rating (57.5) and a 50% career win percentage — the only horse in this field who has proven they know how to finish first. Trainer Eric Valenzuela sends out Jose Luis Enriquez, and at 5/2 on the morning line, the price reflects the legitimate edge. In a trial full of unknowns, having any form on the board is a major advantage, and Nine Degrees has it.

place9Lethal WindML 7/2

Lethal Wind rates at 55.83 — second in the field — and while there's no career win percentage to point to, the TrackWiz model has identified a clear tier separation between this horse and the mid-pack. Trainer Wesley T. Giles with Noe Garcia, Jr. in the irons is a pairing that shows up frequently on this card, and consistency of connections can matter in maiden trials. The 7/2 morning line is fair for a place play.

show1Delightfully SageML 9/2

Delightfully Sage completes the top three at 54.17 from trainer S. Trey Wood's barn with Ricky Ramirez up. Wood is one of the most active trainers on this card, and having a consistent hand guiding a maiden trial runner matters. At 9/2, Delightfully Sage is a solid show ticket and trifecta wheel option for those looking to build exotic plays around the top two.

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Race 4

3:15 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

This trial goes behind the subscription wall for full analysis, and for good reason — Goldmine Creek sits atop a tightly bunched field where the top four horses are separated by less than four rating points.

win8Goldmine CreekML 5/2

Goldmine Creek leads our ratings at 57.5 and is the morning line favorite at 5/2 from trainer John A. Stinebaugh with Gilberto Linares in the irons. Stinebaugh has horses throughout this card and appears to have sent a capable runner here — the 57.5 rating is the highest of any horse in Races 1 through 4. With no speed figures available in these trials, the ratings edge and morning line position both point the same direction.

place3A Noble CowgirlML 7/2

A Noble Cowgirl rates 55.83 under trainer S. Trey Wood with Ricky Ramirez up, making this a familiar combination from one of the card's busiest barns. The 7/2 morning line is competitive, and at just 1.67 rating points behind our top pick, this is a legitimate threat to steal the win outright. A Noble Cowgirl is a strong place-ticket inclusion and a natural exacta partner with Goldmine Creek.

show1Back in Black VML 9/2

Back in Black V checks in at 54.17 with Francisco Calderon up for trainer Raymond G. Valerio — a slightly different connection than the top two, which is worth noting as a potential live longshot angle. The 9/2 morning line is fair, and in a trial where any gate can produce a winner, having three clear tiers above the field is your best guide. Back in Black V anchors the show position and trifecta combos well.

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Race 5

3:40 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Cr Angelas Dynasty brings a perfect career record into this trial and is the rare horse on tonight's card with a 100% win rate, which creates an immediately identifiable standout in an otherwise anonymous field.

win1Cr Angelas DynastyML 5/2

Cr Angelas Dynasty is simply the most accomplished horse in this race with a 100% career win percentage — every time this horse has run, it has won. Trainer Rolando Almanza and jockey Jesse Lee Levario team up on the 5/2 morning line choice, and the 57.5 TrackWiz rating tops the field. Until proven otherwise, a perfect record demands respect, and this is the clearest top selection on the night's card so far.

place5Seis LightningML 7/2

Seis Lightning rates second in the field at 55.83 with no career win percentage to show, but the TrackWiz model has this horse clearly separated from the mid-pack. Trainer Manuel Rodolfo Rodriguez sends out Raul Ortega, and the 7/2 morning line reflects a horse the morning line maker respects. If Cr Angelas Dynasty gets into any trouble in this sprint, Seis Lightning has the profile to capitalize.

show3TrenchtownML 9/2

Trenchtown comes in at 54.17 under trainer Justin W. Joiner with Francisco Calderon up, rounding out a three-horse top tier that is meaningfully clear of the rest of the field. At 9/2, Trenchtown offers decent show value and fits naturally into trifecta plays. The gap between Trenchtown's 54.17 and the next-ranked horse (Gunz Loaded at 48.33) is large enough that this trio looks like a legitimate sequence.

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Race 6

4:05 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Hes Rustless and Hes Unbeatable — the names alone set the tone — lead this trial with ratings tight enough that a clean break from the gate could determine everything at 350 yards.

win8Hes RustlessML 5/2

Hes Rustless tops the field with a 57.5 TrackWiz rating and draws the 5/2 morning line from trainer John A. Stinebaugh with Gilberto Linares up — a combination that has shown up as a top selection multiple times tonight. The name may be tongue-in-cheek, but the ratings are serious, and Stinebaugh's barn has been active placing horses at the top of these trials all card. This is a confident top selection.

place4Hes UnbeatableML 7/2

Hes Unbeatable rates 55.83 and, true to its name, is the horse most likely to give our win pick a run for the money in this field. Trainer Jason L. Olmstead with Ramiro Haro Garcia up, at 7/2 on the morning line, represents a barn that appears sharp in these trials. The 1.67-point rating gap between these two rivals is slim, making the exacta both directions a reasonable play.

show9IndefensibleML 9/2

Indefensible rounds out the top three at 54.17 for trainer Eric Valenzuela with Sergio Becerra, Jr. in the irons. The 9/2 morning line is appropriate for a third-rated horse, and Valenzuela has runners scattered throughout tonight's card. In a 350-yard sprint, clean trips are everything, and Indefensible in the 9-hole could find clear running if the inner gates tangle.

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Race 7

4:30 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

D Amor is a class apart in this trial — a 79.63 TrackWiz rating and a 66% career win percentage create a gap that the rest of this field will struggle to close in the time it takes to run 350 yards.

win9D AmorML 7/2

D Amor is the standout of the night — a 79.63 TrackWiz rating that dwarfs the next-best horse by over 23 rating points is not a subtle edge, it's a canyon. A 66% career win percentage backs up the model, meaning this horse wins nearly two out of every three starts. Trainer Jason L. Olmstead pairs with jockey Gonzalo Gutierrez, and at 7/2 on the morning line, there may even be some value here given the magnitude of the ratings gap.

place1Chief Keef 123ML 3/1

Chief Keef 123 is the second-rated horse in the field at 56.67 with a 50% career win percentage — impressive credentials that would make this horse a strong contender in almost any other race tonight. Trainer Xavier E. Rodriguez with Luis Martinez up, at 3/1, is priced almost like the favorite despite our model's clear preference for D Amor. Chief Keef 123 is worth including in exotics and as a place bet for those who want a safer return.

show7Jet Two Is ArmedML 9/2

Jet Two Is Armed brings a 100% career win percentage into this race — a perfect record — yet still only rates at 54.17, a full 25+ points behind D Amor. That context tells you everything about how exceptional tonight's top choice is. At 9/2, Jet Two Is Armed from trainer John A. Stinebaugh is a credible show play and a smart trifecta inclusion, particularly given the unbeaten record.

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Race 8

4:55 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

No horse in this trial carries a career win percentage, so it's a flat-out ratings battle — and Did I Win (fittingly) sits atop our model by a slim margin over a competitive top tier.

win2Did I WinML 3/1

Did I Win leads our ratings at 56.67 and opens at 3/1 on the morning line, the co-favorite of this field. Trainer James J. Gonzales III puts Christian Cardenas in the irons — Gonzales is active on this card and has shown the ability to place horses in competitive spots. Without any career win percentage data to separate the field, the ratings edge and morning-line validation both point to this horse as the clearest top selection.

place1Lottery PicML 7/2

Lottery Pic rates 55.83 — just behind our top pick — and comes out of trainer Xavier E. Rodriguez's busy barn with Luis Martinez up. The 7/2 morning line reflects a horse the morning-line handicapper views as nearly interchangeable with the top choice, and that kind of pricing creates place-ticket value. In a tight trial with no experience data, Lottery Pic is a natural exacta partner.

show5DreamscapeML 9/2

Dreamscape checks in at 54.17 from trainer John A. Stinebaugh with Gilberto Linares aboard at 9/2. Stinebaugh's horses have been consistently appearing in our top-three selections across this entire card, which is a trainer angle worth noting for the night. Dreamscape is a reliable show bet and a strong trifecta anchor in what figures to be a very competitive finish.

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Race 9

5:20 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Runner On the Rise holds the top rating but the margins are tighter here than in most trials tonight, with three horses within a few points of each other and a legitimate spread of connections to add uncertainty.

win3Runner On the RiseML 5/2

Runner On the Rise tops the field at 57.5 with the 5/2 morning line from trainer Xavier E. Rodriguez and jockey Luis Martinez — one of the most active pairings on tonight's card. Rodriguez has runners throughout this card, and the consistent placement of his horses in the top tier suggests the barn knows how to evaluate its stock. The 57.5 rating is the ceiling of this field, and with no career win percentages to complicate the picture, this is a clean top selection.

place9Mondays BestML 7/2

Mondays Best rates second at 55.83 from trainer Marc E. Jungers with Edwin G. Escobedo up, a combination that has appeared multiple times on this card and shown consistency throughout. The 7/2 morning line is spot-on for a horse sitting this close to the top of the ratings. Mondays Best is the natural place ticket and exacta companion for our win pick.

show8Relentless Prize MrbML 9/2

Relentless Prize Mrb completes the top three at 54.17 under trainer Manuel Rodolfo Rodriguez with Gabriel Medrano in the irons. The 9/2 morning line is fair, and Rodriguez's barn has been placing horses in similar spots all evening. In a 350-yard trial, the three-horse tier we've identified here is separated enough from the rest that show tickets and trifecta plays focusing on this group make sense.

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Race 10

5:45 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Jd Sweet Success takes the top spot in a competitive trial closer to the end of the card, but the margins are narrow enough that post position and a clean break could easily reshuffle the outcome.

win9Jd Sweet SuccessML 5/2

Jd Sweet Success leads the field at 57.5 and draws the 5/2 morning line from trainer Justin W. Joiner with Francisco Calderon up. Joiner is a name we haven't seen as frequently on this card, which could actually be a hidden angle — a fresh stable sending a horse that the model has rated at the top of the field. The ratings lead is slim but consistent with what we've seen from 5/2-morning-line choices throughout the night.

place4Cr Dashin FolliesML 7/2

Cr Dashin Follies rates 55.83 at 7/2 from trainer Rolando Almanza with Sergio Becerra, Jr. aboard — Almanza was also responsible for Race 5's top pick, Cr Angelas Dynasty, suggesting the barn may have more than one live runner tonight. The connection to a barn that has already produced a strong selection earlier in the card is a soft trainer angle worth considering. Place tickets here are well-supported by the ratings.

show3Ivory GiantML 9/2

Ivory Giant rounds out the top three at 54.17 for trainer Xavier E. Rodriguez with Luis Martinez up — a combination that has appeared in the top selections throughout this card. Rodriguez's horses have been reliably rated at or near the top in nearly every trial tonight, which speaks to a barn sending quality. At 9/2, Ivory Giant is the natural third wheel for trifecta plays.

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Race 11

6:10 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Dulce Dreams is a 100% career winner at the top of the ratings, and with Cartier also carrying a 50% win rate, this trial has more proven form at the top than most others on the card.

win4Dulce DreamsML 5/2

Dulce Dreams sits at the top of our ratings at 57.5 and carries a 100% career win percentage — a perfect record that mirrors what we saw from Cr Angelas Dynasty earlier tonight. Trainer James J. Gonzales III with Christian Cardenas up, at 5/2 on the morning line, is a combination that commands respect. A horse that has never lost, leading the ratings in its trial, at a fair morning line price — this is one of the cleaner win plays on the card.

place5CartierML 7/2

Cartier rates 55.83 and brings a 50% career win percentage, meaning this is not just a ratings play — there's actual form behind it. Trainer Jason L. Olmstead with Ramiro Haro Garcia up at 7/2 is a pairing we've seen produce strong efforts throughout this card. Cartier is the most likely horse to push Dulce Dreams and represents excellent place-ticket value given the verified win record.

show6Kartel KowboyML 9/2

Kartel Kowboy checks in at 54.17 from trainer John A. Stinebaugh with Gilberto Linares aboard at 9/2. Stinebaugh and Linares have been a top-ranked combination multiple times tonight, and there's a case to be made that the barn saves its best for specific spots. At 9/2 with the third-highest rating in the field, Kartel Kowboy is the kind of show play that makes trifecta tickets worth building.

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Race 12

6:35 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

The nightcap trial features My Golden Boy at the top of a field where no horse brings a career win percentage — clean ratings are the only guide, and the top three are separated by a meaningful gap from the rest.

win3My Golden BoyML 5/2

My Golden Boy closes out the night as our top selection with a 57.5 TrackWiz rating and the 5/2 morning line from trainer Clinton Crawford with Jacob Enriquez up. Crawford has been a steady presence on this card and sends this one out in a spot where the ratings clearly favor the top tier. With no career win percentages available anywhere in this field, the model is doing the heavy lifting, and My Golden Boy sits cleanly at the top.

place7Flower MooneML 7/2

Flower Moone rates 55.83 from trainer S. Trey Wood with Ricky Ramirez up at 7/2 — Wood has been one of the most active barns all night and clearly has a full string of runners ready for these trials. Flower Moone is the natural exacta partner for My Golden Boy, and the rating gap between these two and the rest of the field is wide enough to make this a fairly confident top-two sequence. A solid place ticket to close the card.

show2Not Tonite CowboyML 9/2

Not Tonite Cowboy completes the top three at 54.17 under trainer Marc E. Jungers with Edwin G. Escobedo up at 9/2. Jungers and Escobedo have teamed up throughout the card, and seeing them land here in the final race suggests the barn had a productive night overall. Not Tonite Cowboy is the trifecta anchor for the nightcap — a reliable show play to close out your evening at Albuquerque.

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Race 13

7:00 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Tater Hill Senator and Famous Ms Sashay lead a 10-horse field where Cowboys Love Wine quietly brings a perfect career record at 6/1 — creating an interesting dynamic between form, ratings, and value at the top.

win6Tater Hill SenatorML 3/1

Tater Hill Senator tops our selection with a 56.67 TrackWiz rating and a 50% career win percentage, combining proven form with the top model score in this field. Trainer Clinton Crawford and jockey Jacob Enriquez, at 3/1 on the morning line, represent a combination that has appeared on this card multiple times and delivered. The win percentage separates Tater Hill Senator from the handful of horses rated above 50 but carrying zero wins.

place8Famous Ms SashayML 7/2

Famous Ms Sashay rates 55.83 under trainer S. Trey Wood with Ricky Ramirez up at 7/2 — Wood has been one of the night's most consistent barns, and this is yet another spot where the stable places near the top. Without a career win percentage, Famous Ms Sashay is leaning on the ratings model, but 55.83 in a 10-horse field is a meaningful edge over the bottom half. A natural place ticket and exacta inclusion.

show1Relentless DelightML 9/2

Relentless Delight checks in at 54.17 for trainer Xavier E. Rodriguez with Luis Martinez up, and Rodriguez has been the busiest trainer on this card — horses from this barn have appeared in the top selections in trial after trial. At 9/2, Relentless Delight is a reasonable show play, and the Rodriguez-Martinez pairing has enough repetition tonight to inspire confidence. Solid trifecta anchor for the final race of the evening.

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Bottom line: it's a clean, fast trial day in Albuquerque with 13 chances to find a winner. Cyber Paint, Aj Hard Player, and Nine Degrees lead our free picks in the early going, and D Amor is the name to know when Race 7 rolls around. Good luck out there — and remember, in a 350-yard trial, every tenth of a second matters. Full card analysis is available to TrackWiz subscribers at /pricing.

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