Albuquerque Picks & Predictions — July 26, 2026

Khantaro d'Oro rates at 67.93 — the second-highest figure in the field — and comes in at an attractive 8/1 on the morning line, making him a genuine value play in the exacta. A career win rate of 13% tells a story of a horse that competes but hasn't always closed the deal; with Miguel A. Perez handling the reins for trainer Dick Cappellucci, this could be the spot where it clicks. Don't overlook him underneath.

Captain Fabulous checks in at 63.43 on the TrackWiz scale and matches the top horses in average speed at 55, which means he's capable of running with the leaders if the pace sets up correctly. The 21% career win rate for trainer Raymond G. Valerio's runner is the same as Crossrighthands — this horse just hasn't had the class advantage. At 8/1, he's worth including in trifectas as a live show option.

Shenanigans Storm rates just below at 75.69 and is actually the morning line favorite at 3/1, making her a narrow underlay in the win spot but a confident place selection. The average speed of 53 is a tick lower than Mighty Money, which is why she drops to the place position in our analysis — but Oscar Ceballos navigating from the rail for trainer Luis C. Rojero is a competent combination. Use her confidently in the exacta.

Golden Gato draws the 5/2 morning line — second-lowest odds in the race — but rates third in our model at 57.45, which is a gap worth noting. Still, Alfredo Sigala takes the mount for trainer Larry O. Henry, and an average speed of 54 keeps her in the conversation as a pace-setter who could hang on for a piece. A solid show play to protect your trifecta.

Lucky Vegas is the morning line favorite at 5/2 and backs it up with a 79.14 rating and a field-best 44% career win percentage — a horse that wins nearly half its starts is simply a dangerous runner. Trainer Sherry Armstrong puts Enrique Portillo Gomez up, and matching the top speed figure of 56 means she won't get outrun early. If Jolie Candy has any issues breaking cleanly, Lucky Vegas could easily steal this.

Maga Kai rates at 75.52 and carries a stellar 41% career win rate — the second-best in the field — making this horse a legitimate threat rather than just a pace factor. Aldo Arboleda rides for trainer Raymond G. Valerio, and the 55 average speed is consistent with a horse that runs its race every time. At 3/1 morning line, Maga Kai is a rock-solid show play and a must-use in any trifecta.

Shell Game rates a close second at 80.15 with the top average speed in the field at 57 — that number stands out in a five-furlong sprint where early pace can be decisive. Trainer Edgar Moreno and jockey Enrique Portillo Gomez combine from post 5, and a 5/2 morning line makes Shell Game the public's pick to win. Our model likes her a tick below American Cherub, but she's a must-use in the exacta either way.

Pop's Party checks in at 66.65 with a 20% career win rate for trainer Sherry Armstrong — a conditioner who has multiple horses in today's card and clearly has her barn in form. Kelsi Purcell takes the mount, and an average speed of 55 is competitive without being dominant. The 9/2 morning line suggests some public support, and she rounds out the trifecta nicely.

C Jack rates at 83.24 — only 4.5 points behind the top pick — and brings an impressive 33% career win rate that ranks tied for the best in this field alongside M L's Sportscaster. Trainer Joel H. Marr and jockey James A. Flores have a live combination here, and an average speed of 55 is competitive in this allowance company. If Stand Up Guy gets into any trouble, C Jack has the class and the closing ability to be right there.

Jmark rates third at 79.30 and offers some sneaky appeal at 8/1 on the morning line — that's a price mismatch relative to his rating standing. Trainer Daniel Hernandez puts Miguel A. Perez up, and a 56 average speed ties for second-best in the field. In allowance races, horses trained by conditioners with multiple runners in a card often receive extra attention, and Hernandez also saddles Eyecandothisallday today — suggesting his barn is live.

Ten Figures rates at 67.44 with a 25% career win rate and draws a 4/1 morning line that makes him a public-leaning selection — Kelsi Purcell gets the mount for trainer Danny Morales, and an average speed of 55 is steady without being flashy. He profiles as a stalker type who can sit off the pace and pounce if Plane Talk gets to the lead and tires late. A solid place play.

Drum Bunny comes in as the morning line favorite at 3/1 but rates third in our model at 62.08 — a slight disconnect worth noting for bettors. The career win rate of 7% is the lowest among our top three picks, but trainer Raymond G. Valerio has him positioned well with Luis Ramon Rodriguez up. Sometimes public favorites run into form unexpectedly, so including him in the show spot of your trifecta is prudent insurance.

Vanishing Money rates second at 74.78 with a 50% career win rate — one of the most compelling win percentages you'll find anywhere on today's card. Trainer Dick Cappellucci pairs this runner with Miguel A. Perez, and the 4/1 morning line actually makes Vanishing Money a slight value underneath given the career record. If Speed Merchant hits any traffic or breaks slowly, this horse has the talent to make it a race.

Driving Money draws the 5/2 morning line and comes in with a remarkable listed 100% career win rate — while that number almost certainly reflects a very small sample, it does mean this horse hasn't been on the track without winning. Trainer Dick Cappellucci has two horses in this stakes — Driving Money and Vanishing Money — which is a barn confidence signal. At 57.5 in the TrackWiz model, the rating gap to the top two is real, but the unbeaten record and price make this worth including in your trifecta.

Wild Steel rates at 81.43 and shows the second-best average speed in the field at 55 for trainer Sherry Armstrong — a conditioner who is well represented throughout today's card and clearly has a hot barn. Alejandro Medellin picks up the mount, and the 6/1 morning line on a horse this highly rated is the kind of price discrepancy that value bettors circle. A win wouldn't be shocking at all.

Jawdropper rates at 81.35 — essentially a dead heat with Wild Steel in our model — and comes in at 4/1 on the morning line with Rodolfo Guerra up for trainer Casey T. Lambert. A 10% career win rate is modest, but the rating says this horse is performing at a level that outpaces his strike rate. In a twelve-horse field where pace will be chaotic, having three horses rated within 2.5 points of each other in your trifecta is exactly the kind of coverage you need.