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Albuquerque Picks & Predictions — June 21, 2026

Sunday, June 21, 202611 racesAlbuquerque

It's a scorcher at Albuquerque on Sunday — clear skies, 89°F on the thermometer, and the kind of dry New Mexico heat that turns the dirt fast and unforgiving. Eleven races are on the board today, mixing quarter-horse sprint action in Race 1 with a full slate of thoroughbred dirt routes and sprints capped by a stakes showdown in Race 10.

The surface is the story early. When Albuquerque bakes like this, the track tends to play lightning-quick in the upper stretch, rewarding horses that break clean and establish position. Keep that in mind as you work through the card — pace scenarios shift in a hurry when the ground gets this hard and dry.

Today's card has something for everyone: a maiden race for the player hunting an overlay, multiple claiming events where class droppers can be dangerous, and that stakes finale where TrackWiz analysis points to a clear top selection. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

7:30 PM EDT

Allowance · 350 yd · Dirt

A sprawling 12-horse field at 350 yards makes this opener a chaotic sprint — one horse owns a massive rating edge over the field, but the morning line suggests bettors will have options at fair prices.

win6Grs Streak of TfML 3/1

Grs Streak of Tf (No. 6) sits at the top of the TrackWiz ratings with an 87.08 — a full 20 points clear of the next-best horse in the field. Trainer Sebastian Gonzales sends this one out at a 3/1 morning line, which looks like fair value given the rating dominance. In a 350-yard sprint where there's no time for comebacks, breaking sharp and rating high is everything, and this horse checks both boxes. Jockey Jesse James Gonzales keeps the connections in the family, which often translates to seamless communication at race time.

place2Home Town RollML 4/1

Home Town Roll (No. 2) carries a 66.57 TrackWiz rating and ships in at 4/1 on the morning line — a horse with a 7% career win rate that suggests consistent competitiveness without necessarily dominating. In a short-field sprint like this, finishing second is very much on the table for a horse of this profile. Oscar Andrade, Jr. is one of the sharper riders on the card and gives this one a live shot at the exacta.

show3Kings MajicML 6/1

Kings Majic (No. 3) rates at 59.6 and goes at 6/1 — a solid third option in a race where the top three rated horses are clearly separated from the rest of the field. Trainer Jacob Renteria and rider Luis Martinez keep things straightforward, and a 6% career win rate suggests this horse knows how to compete. At 6/1, there's legitimate value here for trifecta players looking to anchor the bottom.

Race 2

7:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

The 7-furlong claiming route sets up around a clear class standout, but a pair of pace-pressers with matching speed figures could make this more competitive than the morning line implies.

win2CrossrighthandsML 5/2

Crossrighthands (No. 2) owns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 87.81 — and the 5/2 morning line says the public respects it. A 16% career win rate is genuinely solid for a claiming horse, and an average speed figure of 54 keeps pace with the field's mid-tier. Francisco Amparan gets the call for trainer Sherry Armstrong, a connection worth noting. With Sinai and Mohay Please both rating in the mid-60s to 70s, there's real competition, but Crossrighthands has the edge where it counts.

place6SinaiML 7/2

Sinai (No. 6) comes in with a 70.31 rating and a 7/2 morning line — value that's easy to like for the place slot. Trained by Andres Gonzalez alongside stablemate Mohay Please, this horse shares the same barn setup and an identical average speed of 54. Alejandro Medellin gets the mount, and at those odds with that rating, Sinai is a natural for exacta coverage.

show4Khantaro d'OroML 6/1

Khantaro d'Oro (No. 4) rates at 68.77 — just a tick below Sinai — and goes off at 6/1, making it an attractive show play and a legitimate trifecta component. Dick Cappellucci-trained horses at Albuquerque tend to be honest, and Miguel A. Perez is a capable hand over seven furlongs. The 10% career win rate is middle-of-the-road but consistent with a horse that tends to hang around the money.

Race 3

8:20 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A 12-horse maiden special weight at 5½ furlongs with every horse in the field showing zero career wins — expect the unexpected, but the ratings tell a clear story at the top.

win7South of RichmondML 7/2

South of Richmond (No. 7) tops this wide-open maiden field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating and goes as the 7/2 second choice — sensible value in a race this deep. The horse carries an average speed figure of 55, tied for the highest in the field alongside Mark My Kiss and a couple of others, which matters over 5½ furlongs. Trainer Gary W. Cross and rider Alejandro Medellin make a competent pairing, and in maiden company where every entrant is winless, a horse that grades this cleanly should be respected.

place11Mark My KissML 4/1

Mark My Kiss (No. 11) rates at 75.66 and also posts a 55 average speed figure, making it South of Richmond's most dangerous rival on pure numbers. Todd W. Fincher is a trainer who knows how to spot talent, and Oscar Andrade, Jr. is arguably the meet's most reliable rider. At 4/1 on the morning line, this one offers legitimate upside for exacta and place bettors.

show4Comfort CashML 5/1

Comfort Cash (No. 4) slots in at 58.77 — a clear step below the top two but a comfortable rating gap above the rest of the field. Simon J. Buechler trains, and Enrique Portillo Gomez provides steady handling over the 5½-furlong trip. At 5/1, the price is fair, and in maiden races where trips can go sideways, having the third-best rated horse at a fair price is smart trifecta construction.

The first three races are fully unlocked for every TrackWiz reader, and they represent a nice cross-section of what today's card offers. Race 1 kicks things off with quarter-horse sprint action, and Grs Streak of Tf (morning line 3/1, TrackWiz rating 87.08) profiles as the horse to beat over 350 yards on a track that figures to reward raw early speed. In Race 2, Crossrighthands carries our top rating on the card among the free picks at 87.81 and draws the 5/2 morning line in a 7-furlong claiming event — a distance where pace shape and late kick matter more than raw gate speed. Round out the free look with Race 3, where maiden special weight runners go 5½ furlongs and South of Richmond at 7/2 stands out as the most well-rounded contender in what figures to be a wide-open field.

One thread connecting all three free races: the hot, fast surface should reward horses that don't have to work too hard to find position early. None of our top picks here profile as deep closers, which fits the expected track bias nicely.

Full Card Analysis

Race 4

8:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

This 6-furlong claimer has a legitimate standout at the top, but a trio of horses bunched in the 50s on the ratings scale makes the bottom half of the ticket surprisingly interesting.

win4Dashing AmericanML 5/2

Dashing American (No. 4) shares the top TrackWiz rating in the card today at 87.81, going as the 5/2 favorite under trainer Sherry Armstrong and jockey Kelsi Purcell. A 10% career win rate may sound modest, but in claiming company this is reliable form, and the 53 average speed figure is competitive. Armstrong is no stranger to sending out properly prepared horses, and Purcell provides an underrated edge in the irons.

place3MindblowerML 9/2

Mindblower (No. 3) rates at 72.04 — a solid 15-point gap below Dashing American but a clear second-best in the field. What stands out here is a 14% career win rate, the highest among the top three picks, which suggests a horse that fires regularly when conditions align. Oscar Andrade, Jr. takes the mount for trainer Todd W. Fincher, a pairing that shows up live consistently on this card.

show2StackersML 7/2

Stackers (No. 2) is the show pick at 7/2 with a 55.48 rating — a horse that lines up squarely in the middle of this field on ratings but brings a trainer in Bernadette Barrios who knows the Albuquerque strip. The 3% career win rate is low, but in claiming races the place and show positions often go to horses that run consistent mid-pack trips. Luis Ramon Rodriguez handles the ride, and the early post position at No. 2 is a clean draw at six furlongs.

Race 5

9:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Two horses rated in the mid-80s dominate this 6-furlong claiming field, and the pace scenario between them could set up a nice late run for a well-rated closer lurking on the outside.

win1Shug's RocketML 9/2

Shug's Rocket (No. 1) leads all horses in this race with an 84.90 TrackWiz rating and an average speed figure of 56 — the best in the field. Trainer Bennie L. Woolley, Jr. sends this one out at 9/2, which looks like value given how closely it rivals Be a Pro on the numbers. A 14% career win rate backs up the class, and Enrique Portillo Gomez is a jockey who can rate a horse through a contentious early pace.

place5Be a ProML 5/2

Be a Pro (No. 5) at 5/2 is the morning line favorite with a 83.32 rating — nearly identical to Shug's Rocket — and boasts a 20% career win rate that gives it a legitimate edge in the win probability conversation. Francisco Amparan and trainer Martin Manuel Valdez-Cabral have a horse that figures prominently in the pace scenario at 55 average speed. The separation between these top two and the rest of the field makes this a solid exacta pairing.

show8Z Marks the SpotML 6/1

Z Marks the Spot (No. 8) is the show pick at 6/1 with a 64.74 rating and an eye-catching 22% career win rate — among the highest in the field. Trained by Leroy A. Fincher with Aldo Arboleda up, this horse has a profile that suggests it runs hard and hits the board regularly. The 52 average speed figure is a tick below the top two, but in a race with a hot early pace, a horse with that win percentage is a smart trifecta hedge.

Race 6

9:35 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

An allowance optional claiming at 5½ furlongs features three horses within striking distance at the top of the ratings — the pace here could be honest with multiple speed-types vying for position early.

win5L SquaredML 3/1

L Squared (No. 5) earns the top TrackWiz rating in Race 6 at 87.08 and goes as the 3/1 morning line choice — a horse that ties for the best single-race rating on today's entire card. The 18% career win rate is strong for this condition, and an average speed figure of 56 puts it at the upper end of the field. Tracy J. Hebert for trainer Joy I. Marlin is a pairing that carries form through this meet, and the 5½-furlong trip at Albuquerque suits a horse with this kind of numbers profile.

place2Bart Sip SomeML 9/2

Bart Sip Some (No. 2) rates at 84.90 — a narrow gap behind L Squared — and comes in with a 20% career win rate that mirrors the top pick almost exactly. Jose L. Torres rides for trainer Jeffrey J. Trujillo, a combination that brings local knowledge to the table. At 9/2 on the morning line, this horse offers real exacta value and is the most dangerous rival to L Squared in the field.

show1Jaime's CommitmentML 7/2

Jaime's Commitment (No. 1) rounds out the show ticket at 75.66 and 7/2 — a horse that brings a 20% career win rate and the highest average speed figure in the race at 57. Trainer Raymond G. Valerio saddles a horse that clearly knows how to find the wire, and Luis Ramon Rodriguez is a capable handler at this distance. The price is reasonable and the form is legitimate — solid trifecta anchor.

Race 7

10:00 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

The 7-furlong starter optional claiming condition draws a compact seven-horse field, but one horse stands above the rest on the ratings while a pair of morning-line overlays could shake up the ticket.

win3I'magamblerML 5/2

I'magambler (No. 3) tops this field with a commanding 87.81 TrackWiz rating and an impressive 29% career win rate — the highest among the top picks. Francisco Amparan pilots for trainer Alberto Amparan, a family-trained connection that often signals high motivation. The 5/2 morning line underscores public respect, but the 29% win rate is what really jumps off the page in a field this competitive. Over seven furlongs there's room for a horse with this kind of back class to settle and fire late.

place1Three MartinisML 6/1

Three Martinis (No. 1) is worth a look at 6/1 despite a 73.89 rating — it comes with a 20% career win rate and draws the rail at seven furlongs, which can be advantageous in clean trip scenarios. Luis Ramon Rodriguez is a steady pilot, and trainer Arturo Chavez regularly competes at this condition. At 6/1 against a morning line favorite, this is a clear overlay for the place position.

show2Dora's StormML 7/2

Dora's Storm (No. 2) rates at 68.26 with a 17% career win rate, and the 7/2 morning line suggests the market sees it as a genuine contender rather than just a fill. Trainer Robert James Gherardi and jockey Jose L. Torres make a workmanlike pairing over the distance, and the 55 average speed figure is competitive in this group. As a show play or trifecta component backing the top two, Dora's Storm is a reasonable price.

Race 8

10:25 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

This 6-furlong allowance features a clear top-rated horse at a fair price, but a second horse with an elite win percentage lurks just off the pace and complicates the picture.

win1Eye for an EyeML 3/1

Eye for an Eye (No. 1) leads Race 8 with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating — tied for the second-highest single-race mark on today's card — and posts a 14% career win rate with a 56 average speed figure. Trainer Greg Green and jockey Miguel A. Perez form a sharp combo, and in allowance company at six furlongs, a horse with this rating profile typically demands respect. The 3/1 morning line is honest money — not a steal, but not short either.

place7Fire BreatherML 5/2

Fire Breather (No. 7) catches the eye with a 40% career win rate — by far the highest of any horse on today's card — paired with a 79.78 rating and a 56 average speed figure. Trainer Timothy Mark Gleason sends this horse out at 5/2 with Aldo Arboleda in the irons, a combination suggesting confidence. The rating trails Eye for an Eye, but a horse winning 40% of its career starts doesn't need much to find the board.

show8Another JuanitoML 8/1

Another Juanito (No. 8) at 8/1 brings a 61.79 rating and an 11% career win rate — a horse that won't light up a tote board but makes for a savvy show play at a price. Trainer Jeffrey J. Trujillo and Jose L. Torres keep the ride comfortable, and a 53 average speed figure represents a small discount to the top horses but is manageable at six furlongs. Exotic players looking to build trifectas cheaply should give this one a long look.

Race 9

10:50 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A deep 12-horse starter optional claiming field at 5½ furlongs is loaded with horses carrying strong win percentages, making this one of the harder vertical tickets on the card.

win7Double RideML 4/1

Double Ride (No. 7) tops the field with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating at 4/1 — a horse that combines a competitive 16% career win rate with the highest average speed figure in the race at 57. Francisco Amparan for trainer Alberto Amparan is a family operation that brings tightness to race preparation, and this combination already appears live in Race 7. At 5½ furlongs, a horse with this kind of speed figure and a top rating should be respected as the primary win single.

place2Distant FleetML 7/2

Distant Fleet (No. 2) at 7/2 is impossible to overlook — a 33% career win rate in starter optional claiming company is elite, and the 69.43 rating represents a clear second in the field. Oscar Andrade, Jr. for trainer Raymond G. Valerio is a sharp pairing, and a 57 average speed figure matches Double Ride at the top of the speed column. This horse profiles as a pace-presser who could turn the tables if Double Ride gets caught in traffic.

show8QuarrymenML 5/1

Quarrymen (No. 8) rounds out the ticket at 5/1 with a 57.89 rating and a 21% career win rate that's hard to overlook at that price. Trainer Sebedeo R. Chacon sends out a horse that knows how to compete in this condition, and James A. Flores gets the mount. The 55 average speed figure puts it a step below the top two but right in the mix for third, making this a natural trifecta component in a race with multiple credible win candidates.

Race 10

11:15 PM EDT

Stakes · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The stakes race to close out the early portion of the card is a tight six-horse affair where two horses share remarkable 50% career win rates — the talent is concentrated at the top, but the second choice offers real value.

win5Equity SearchML 2/1

Equity Search (No. 5) takes the top spot with an 85.92 TrackWiz rating, a 50% career win rate, and a 56 average speed figure. Trainer Todd W. Fincher saddles the 2/1 morning line favorite under Oscar Andrade, Jr. — a rider having a standout day on this card. In stakes company at 5½ furlongs, a horse that wins half its starts is about as reliable as it gets, and the Fincher-Andrade pairing has been clicking throughout this card.

place2Pass the TestML 5/1

Pass the Test (No. 2) rates at 84.17 — barely a point and a half behind Equity Search — and goes at 5/1 with Miguel A. Perez aboard for trainer Greg Green. The 9% career win rate is the one number that gives a little pause, but the speed figure of 55 is competitive and Green regularly places horses well at this level. At 5/1 against a 2/1 favorite in a six-horse field, the place payoff here could be generous.

show1Bye Bye VickiML 6/1

Bye Bye Vicki (No. 1) carries a 50% career win rate that matches Equity Search — an extraordinary figure — even if the 62.61 TrackWiz rating sits well behind the top two. Trainer Todd W. Fincher runs two horses in this race, giving Equity Search the edge by rating but not abandoning this one either. Aldo Arboleda handles the mount, and at 6/1 for a horse with that win percentage in stakes company, the show ticket and trifecta inclusion make strong sense.

Race 11

11:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The finale is an 11-horse claiming sprint at 5½ furlongs that looks like a two-tier race — a pair of horses rated in the mid-70s to mid-80s separate themselves, but a third horse at 3/1 makes the top of the ticket genuinely interesting.

win7Wild SteelML 4/1

Wild Steel (No. 7) leads this field with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating at a generous 4/1 morning line — one of the better prices on the card for a top-rated horse. Trainer Sherry Armstrong is one of the more active and successful conditioners on today's card, and Alejandro Medellin brings live hands. The 4% career win rate is low but shouldn't be overweighted in a claiming field this large — the rating tells a stronger story, and 4/1 makes this a legitimate win single to end the night.

place10Girls Don't CryML 8/1

Girls Don't Cry (No. 10) rates second in the field at 76.74 and goes at 8/1 — that's a genuine overlay for the place position in a field where the top two rated horses are clearly superior to the rest. Trainer Martin Manuel Valdez-Cabral is a consistent presence at Albuquerque, and Jose L. Torres navigates the outside post. A 5% career win rate is modest, but the rating gap over the rest of the field is significant enough to like this at 8/1.

show9Channel LaunchML 3/1

Channel Launch (No. 9) at 3/1 brings a 71.07 TrackWiz rating and a 10% career win rate with Oscar Andrade, Jr. up for trainer Todd W. Fincher — a pairing that has been busy and productive throughout this card. The 54 average speed figure is competitive at 5½ furlongs, and a 3/1 price in a race where the top-rated horse goes at 4/1 suggests the market sees this as a genuine contender. As a show play and trifecta anchor it's solid, though bettors should note the compressed odds mean modest returns.

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Today at Albuquerque is a card with real teeth — fast conditions, a stakes headliner in Equity Search, and plenty of spots in the claiming ranks where our ratings identify vulnerable favorites. Start with the free picks on Grs Streak of Tf, Crossrighthands, and South of Richmond, and if you want the full picture on all 11 races — pace projections, exotic tickets, and the complete stakes breakdown — the premium analysis is waiting at /pricing. Good luck, and enjoy the card.

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