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Albuquerque Picks & Predictions — May 29, 2026

Friday, May 29, 202611 racesAlbuquerque

It's a big Friday at Albuquerque Downs as the track rolls out a full 11-race card made up entirely of 350-yard trials on the dirt. Clear skies and a comfortable 78°F mean conditions are about as ideal as you'll find in New Mexico — no excuses for the horses today, and no weather caveats muddying the handicapping.

Trial cards have their own rhythm. You're not just picking winners — you're trying to identify which horses will earn fast enough times to advance to the final. That makes speed figures and gate-to-wire dominance the name of the game. Every fraction counts when the margins separating qualifiers from also-rans can be measured in hundredths of a second.

TrackWiz analysis has identified standout plays across the card, headlined by Perrys Alibi (Race 1, 5/2 morning line, 87.81 rating) and Rc a Flashn Comet (Race 11, 7/2 morning line, 86.35 rating) as the two highest-rated horses on the entire program. Keep those names circled.

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Race 1

7:30 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

A wide-open trial sprint with one horse separating itself significantly on ratings — but trials are unpredictable, and post position can play a big role over the short 350-yard trip.

win5Perrys AlibiML 5/2

Perrys Alibi (No. 5) tops the TrackWiz ratings by a wide margin at 87.81 — more than 30 points clear of the next best horse in the field. That kind of separation in our model is hard to ignore, and the 5/2 morning line suggests the book agrees. Jockey Jaime Parga Leos gets the call for trainer David M. Gomez-Barraza, a combination worth watching in these short-field trials. In a race where so many horses lack a defined edge, Perrys Alibi's rating cushion makes this the clear top selection.

place2Mw Big Daddy IssuesML 7/2

Mw Big Daddy Issues (No. 2) checks in with a 55.83 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field — and draws a favorable inside post that could be an asset in a 350-yard dash where there's no time to make up ground. Jockey Jacob Enriquez gives trainer Clinton Crawford a live pilot, and this one looks like a safe exotics anchor behind the top pick.

show3Sand and SeaML 9/2

Sand and Sea (No. 3) sits at 54.17 in the ratings and draws the 3-hole, keeping her close to the inside where sprints are often decided. Joseph Belloc Jr. takes the mount for trainer James J. Gonzales III. The 9/2 morning line prices her fairly — she's a logical third wheel in your trifecta combinations.

Race 2

7:55 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

The second trial features a tightly bunched upper tier, but one horse stands slightly apart on ratings while another brings a rare edge — actual documented career wins — into a field that's otherwise light on experience.

win9Moonin the MoonML 5/2

Moonin the Moon (No. 9) leads the TrackWiz ratings at 57.50 and goes with Luis Martinez for trainer Xavier E. Rodriguez, a barn that sends out multiple runners tonight and clearly knows this circuit. The 5/2 morning line reflects legitimate favorite status. In a trial where most runners are statistical blanks, that ratings advantage carries real weight.

place3ShaferML 7/2

Shafer (No. 3) comes in at 55.83 on our ratings scale — a tick behind the top selection but well clear of the lower half of this field. Trainer James J. Gonzales III has live runners throughout tonight's card, and Christian Cardenas takes the mount. At 7/2, there's a bit of overlay value here if Moonin the Moon gets any trouble out of the gate.

show8Big Morning BreezeML 9/2

Big Morning Breeze (No. 8) rates at 54.17 and benefits from the outside post at 350 yards, where a clean break is everything. Trainer David M. Gomez-Barraza puts Oscar Andrade Jr. up, a capable combination in these short sprints. The 9/2 price makes her a tidy show bet and a viable trifecta leg.

Race 3

8:20 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 3 is the most intriguing trial of the early sequence — Bigg Twist holds the top rating but Wheelz brings a perfect career record into the gate, setting up a genuine battle between raw numbers and proven results.

win2Bigg TwistML 3/1

Bigg Twist (No. 2) posts the field's best TrackWiz rating at 56.67 and goes postward at 3/1 — a fair price for the top-rated runner. Luis Martinez is up for trainer Xavier E. Rodriguez, who is one of the busiest barns on tonight's card and clearly comfortable at this oval. When the rating leader also draws favorably, the model and the market are telling the same story.

place8WheelzML 7/2

Wheelz (No. 8) is the wildcard here — a 100% career win rate is as clean a record as you'll find anywhere on tonight's card. Trainer Wesley T. Giles sends him out at 7/2 with Noe Garcia Jr. in the irons. That unbeaten mark suggests this horse knows how to break and win at this distance, and at a price slightly higher than the top selection, there's real place value.

show9RestartML 9/2

Restart (No. 9) rates at 54.17 — third-best in the race — and draws the 9-hole, where a clean break to the outside can actually be a clean run in short sprints. Jose Luis Enriquez gets the mount for trainer Eric Valenzuela. At 9/2, Restart is a logical third finisher and a useful trifecta closer.

The first three races on the card are unlocked for every TrackWiz reader, and they set the tone nicely. Perrys Alibi in Race 1 carries the highest rating of the day at 87.81 — a number that stands out sharply in a field of trials and suggests a horse ready to post a qualifying time with authority. Races 2 and 3 feature tighter, more competitive groupings with Moonin the Moon and Bigg Twist as our top selections, though ratings in the mid-to-upper 50s signal more question marks and potential for value underneath.

One angle worth watching across the early trials: in 350-yard sprints, horses that break cleanly and get to the front by the first few strides rarely give that lead back. Gate speed is everything. Our free picks all project favorably from that standpoint, but even a half-step hesitation at the break can flip the result. Manage your expectations accordingly — and consider using these early races to establish your bearings before the premium portion of the card heats up.

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Race 4

8:45 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

This is the first race on tonight's card requiring a TrackWiz subscription to access full analysis — and it's worth it, because a horse with a 50% career win rate at 5/2 sits atop a field with a few live underneath runners.

win10Pepa JetML 5/2

Pepa Jet (No. 10) leads the field with a 57.50 TrackWiz rating and, importantly, shows a 50% career win rate — real, documented results that separate her from the many maiden profiles in this trial. Ricky Ramirez rides for trainer S. Trey Wood, and the 5/2 morning line keeps her accessible while acknowledging her edge. The combination of the top rating and a proven win record is the clearest signal in this race.

place9Hs Sunday SpiritML 7/2

Hs Sunday Spirit (No. 9) checks in at 55.83 on our ratings and draws the 9-post — a spot that can set up a clean run in a 350-yard sprint. Trainer Melvin O. Cordova sends Jose Luis Enriquez to the gate, and at 7/2, this one looks like a sensible place play behind the favorite.

show4Lookin Like KingML 9/2

Lookin Like King (No. 4) rates at 54.17 and slots into the 4-hole — mid-field position that allows for a clean break without interference. Clinton Crawford's barn has been active throughout tonight's card with Jacob Enriquez aboard. The 9/2 price makes this a logical show bet and trifecta component.

Race 5

9:10 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Start Big enters Race 5 as the class of the field on both numbers and results, but the 3/1 price demands he deliver — and a tight cluster of capable horses sits ready to capitalize on any miscue.

win1Start BigML 3/1

Start Big (No. 1) pairs the field-best TrackWiz rating of 56.67 with a 50% career win rate — the same win percentage as Pepa Jet in Race 4, but this horse draws the rail, which in a 350-yard sprint means no one gets between you and the finish line. Trainer S. Trey Wood has been a consistent presence tonight, and Ricky Ramirez gets the mount. The 3/1 price is fair for a horse who both rates well and has wins on his résumé.

place9Miss Desirio 16ML 7/2

Miss Desirio 16 (No. 9) rates at 55.83 — just a sliver behind the top pick — and draws a favorable outside post that allows for a clean, unimpeded run. Jose Enrique Ortiz rides for trainer Eric Valenzuela, and at 7/2, this filly looks like outstanding place value. If Start Big has any bobble off the rail, Miss Desirio 16 is right there.

show8Jbp LovestruckML 9/2

Jbp Lovestruck (No. 8) posts a 54.17 rating and benefits from Clinton Crawford's consistent barn management, with Jacob Enriquez in the irons. The 9/2 price for a horse that rates in the top three of the field is sensible show territory, and this one rounds out the trifecta nicely.

Race 6

9:35 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Imma Dandy arrives with a 50% career win rate and the field's top rating — a rare combination that makes this a more decisive shape than most trials on tonight's card.

win1Imma DandyML 5/2

Imma Dandy (No. 1) sits atop the field with a 57.50 TrackWiz rating and a 50% career win rate, drawing the rail in a race where the shortest path wins. Oscar Andrade Jr. gets the mount for trainer David M. Gomez-Barraza, who has a sharp book of runners tonight. At 5/2, the favorite price is well-earned — when a horse leads on both TrackWiz ratings and actual results, it's hard to look elsewhere for the top spot.

place3Je American DreamML 7/2

Je American Dream (No. 3) rates at 55.83 and goes to the gate at 7/2 with Eugenio Alberto Navarrete Jr. riding for trainer Albert Valles. That inside-middle draw (post 3) in a short sprint can be ideal — clean break, no wide trips, no jostling. A solid place candidate against a strong top selection.

show7Tempered DaddyML 9/2

Tempered Daddy (No. 7) checks in at 54.17 on our ratings and draws post 7 — a clear outside run with Gabriel Medrano up for trainer John A. Stinebaugh. The 9/2 price is fair for a horse that ranks third in the field on TrackWiz numbers, and he's a useful show bet or trifecta trailer.

Race 7

10:00 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 7 is the most fascinating of the night — the morning-line favorite carries a perfect record but our top-rated horse enters at 6/1, creating a genuine tension between market price and TrackWiz numbers.

win5New Year CartelML 6/1

New Year Cartel (No. 5) is the most striking value play on the entire card tonight — a 82.71 TrackWiz rating at 6/1 on the morning line. That's an enormous ratings number for a price that suggests the market hasn't fully caught up. Jose Luis Enriquez handles the mount for trainer Juvencio Canales, and while New Year Cartel doesn't carry a win percentage on record, the analytical edge here is undeniable. When our model shows a horse is the best in the field by a wide margin and the public isn't betting it down, that's where value lives.

place8BridgerML 6/5

Bridger (No. 8) is the 6/5 morning-line favorite, and a 100% career win rate explains why. Trainer Eric Valenzuela sends Jose Enrique Ortiz to the irons on a horse that has never lost — that's not a stat you can ignore. At chalk-level odds, the value isn't in a straight win bet, but Bridger is a lock for the place spot in exotics and a necessary ingredient in any trifecta key.

show10Elmer AzulML 4/1

Elmer Azul (No. 10) rates at 55.00 — third in the field — and goes for the David M. Gomez-Barraza barn with Oscar Andrade Jr. riding at 4/1. In a race where the two horses above him have significant profiles, Elmer Azul's job is to be the reliable third leg. The price is reasonable and he's a smart show bet or trifecta closer.

Race 8

10:25 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Race 8 features a tight group of three horses with win percentages in a field otherwise full of unproven runners — and our top selection pairs a strong rating with actual career wins.

win1Bogarts Brown SugarML 5/2

Bogarts Brown Sugar (No. 1) tops the field at 57.50 on the TrackWiz ratings and brings a 50% career win rate to the table — a meaningful résumé in a trial full of horses without documented wins. Luis Martinez rides for trainer Xavier E. Rodriguez, the barn that has been quietly consistent throughout tonight's program. Drawing the rail at 5/2 morning line, this is a well-positioned top selection with both numbers and results behind her.

place5Baby Daddy CartelML 7/2

Baby Daddy Cartel (No. 5) also shows a 50% career win rate alongside a 55.83 TrackWiz rating, making this one of the few races where the place pick brings its own legitimate credentials. Luis Angel Flores Garcia rides for trainer Eric Valenzuela at 7/2, and in a 350-yard sprint, proven closers can be deceptive — this one has earned her stripes.

show7Big AveryML 9/2

Big Avery (No. 7) rates at 54.17 and goes for the steady Clinton Crawford barn with Jacob Enriquez up at 9/2. No career win percentage on record, but the TrackWiz number slots him third in the field, and the price is exactly where you want a show bet — generous enough to matter in an exacta/trifecta payout.

Race 9

10:50 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Keenan pairs the top TrackWiz rating with a 50% career win mark to stand out in a race where only two other horses have won before — the framing is clear, but at 3/1, the question is whether that price reflects the edge.

win6KeenanML 3/1

Keenan (No. 6) leads the field with a 56.67 TrackWiz rating and a 50% career win rate — among the few horses tonight who can say they've been to the winner's circle. Christian Cardenas handles the mount for trainer James J. Gonzales III, a barn that is firing on multiple fronts tonight. The 3/1 morning line is a fair price for a horse who leads on both model output and real-world results.

place10Vado CatML 7/2

Vado Cat (No. 10) rates at 55.83 and also brings a 50% career win rate into this trial — making this a race where the top two picks both have proven ability. Joseph Belloc Jr. rides for trainer James J. Gonzales III at 7/2, the same barn as the show pick in Race 1. This horse is dangerous and deserves a place ticket on her own merits.

show9Jess a Corona DashML 9/2

Jess a Corona Dash (No. 9) checks in at 54.17 — third in the ratings — and goes with Jose Luis Enriquez for trainer Eric Valenzuela at 9/2. No career wins on record but the rating positions her squarely in the mix, and this is a sensible show bet and trifecta component to round out the top three.

Race 10

11:15 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

Twissted Tea enters the final stretch of tonight's card as the only horse in the race with a perfect win record, and the TrackWiz ratings back up the morning-line favoritism convincingly.

win7Twissted TeaML 5/2

Twissted Tea (No. 7) checks every box — 57.50 TrackWiz rating, 100% career win rate, and a 5/2 morning line that respects her status without making the price uninvestable. Mario Delgado rides for trainer Justin W. Joiner, and this runner's unbeaten record is the kind of fact that cuts through all the noise in a trial field. When a horse has never lost and rates at the top of the field, that's your selection.

place2BanfiML 7/2

Banfi (No. 2) rates at 55.83 — second-best in the field — and adds a 50% career win rate for trainer David M. Gomez-Barraza with Oscar Andrade Jr. up at 7/2. This filly has run against winners and won herself, making her a legitimate threat to be involved at the wire. A strong place play and an essential trifecta key.

show9BrigidML 9/2

Brigid (No. 9) posts a 54.17 TrackWiz rating and goes for trainer Eric Valenzuela with Sergio Becerra Jr. aboard at 9/2. No career wins on record, but the rating slots her third in the field, and the price is right for a show ticket heading into the late races when the card gets less familiar. A tidy closer for exotic plays.

Race 11

11:40 PM EDT

Trial · 350 yd · Dirt

The nightcap features the starkest ratings gap of the entire card — the top selection is an outlier by a massive margin, turning what might look like a competitive trial into a potential single-key race.

win10Rc a Flashn CometML 7/2

Rc a Flashn Comet (No. 10) enters Race 11 with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — the second-highest figure of the entire night, trailing only Perrys Alibi from Race 1. A 33% career win rate adds credibility to the number, and trainer Jorge A. Morales-Flores puts Jesse Lee Levario up at 7/2 morning line. That's an enormous ratings advantage over the second-best horse in this field, and getting the top-rated runner at 7/2 rather than odds-on is a genuine overlay.

place9Kings LandingML 3/1

Kings Landing (No. 9) rates at 56.67 — a respectable figure but nearly 30 points behind the top selection, which tells you how dominant Rc a Flashn Comet looks on paper. Luis Martinez rides for trainer Xavier E. Rodriguez, and at 3/1, this horse is priced as the main rival to the favorite. A sensible place play for those who want Rc a Flashn Comet on top in exactas.

show7Rattle and BattleML 9/2

Rattle and Battle (No. 7) posts a 54.17 rating and draws post 7 — a clean outside run — with Jordy Soto Muniz in the irons for trainer Eric Valenzuela at 9/2. Third in the ratings, third in the picks — Rattle and Battle rounds out the trifecta sequence and is exactly the kind of price you want in the show hole to boost the payout if the top two come in.

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Bottom line: this is a sharp, well-structured trial card under perfect conditions at Albuquerque. Perrys Alibi is the horse of the day based on our ratings, with Rc a Flashn Comet and New Year Cartel as the other names we're most excited about. The first three races are on us — for the full 11-race breakdown, exotic ticket strategies, and every edge we've found on this card, head to TrackWiz Premium. Good luck out there, and may your horses break clean.

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