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Albuquerque Picks & Predictions — September 25, 2026

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Race 11Pyc Dollars CowboyML 5/23:30 PM EDT

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It's trial day at Albuquerque, and the track is set up beautifully for it. Skies are partly cloudy and temperatures are sitting at a comfortable 69°F — the kind of crisp high-desert afternoon that keeps the dirt consistent and fast. No weather excuses today; every horse gets a fair shot.

Twelve trials, all at 400 yards, all on dirt. That's a full card of pure quarter-horse speed, and with trial racing, the margins between winners and also-rans can be razor thin. These aren't just prep runs — qualifying positions are on the line, which means connections are showing up to run. Expect honest efforts top to bottom.

Our TrackWiz ratings are tightly bunched across the card, which tells you this is a genuinely competitive day. Ratings range from the high 70s up to 87.81 — and two horses share that top mark. When the numbers cluster this close, early gate breaks and post position matter more than usual. We'll walk you through what we're leaning on.

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Race 1

3:30 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

A tight battle at the top with two horses separated by less than half a point in TrackWiz ratings — this opening trial could come down to a photo at the wire.

win1Pyc Dollars CowboyML 5/2

Pyc Dollars Cowboy (#1) is the clear top-rated horse in this field at 86.71 and backs that number up with a career win rate of 50% — meaning he's hit the board first in half of his starts. Sergio Becerra, Jr. gets the call in the saddle, and at 5/2 on the morning line, the market agrees with our TrackWiz model. In a 400-yard dash where there's no room for mistakes, you want the horse with both the rating edge and the proven winning habit.

place2Renikas CowgirlML 7/2

Renikas Cowgirl (#2) is the most dangerous horse in the race to Pyc Dollars Cowboy, carrying a rating of 86.35 — virtually a dead heat at the top. A 25% career win rate gives her a solid floor, and with Noe Garcia, Jr. guiding from post 2, she gets a clean break to show her early kick. The 7/2 morning line is fair value for a horse that could easily steal this race outright.

show4Ghirardelli DarkML 9/2

Ghirardelli Dark (#4) fills out the show spot with a 73.92 rating and a 25% career win rate — the third-best credentials in the field by both measures. The gap between her and the top two is real, but in a nine-horse 400-yard sprint, post position and the break matter enormously, and she's live to sneak into the exotics at 9/2.

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Race 2

3:55 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

Wesley T. Giles saddles two of the top four rated horses in Race 2, but it's a horse from a different barn that sits at the head of the TrackWiz rankings — setting up an interesting intra-stable dynamic to unpack.

win3Cold Cash AmandaML 5/2

Cold Cash Amanda (#3) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 82.61 and brings a 25% career win rate to the table, trained by Wesley T. Giles and piloted by Noe Garcia, Jr. — a combination that shows up well throughout today's card. She goes as the 5/2 morning-line favorite, which looks accurate given the edge she holds over the field. In a trial format where every fraction counts, the top-rated horse with a proven jockey is the play.

place7Elvin MuskML 9/2

Elvin Musk (#7) is the interesting piece here — an 80.06 rating that puts him just 2.5 points off the top, yet he's listed at 9/2 on the morning line despite having a winless career record. Trainer Michael G. Valenzuela has him in position to graduate, and Esgar Ramirez takes the mount. The ratings suggest he's very close to Cold Cash Amanda, making him a strong place candidate and a potential upset threat.

show4Cyber RiverML 10/1

Cyber River (#4) is another Giles barn runner and lands third in our ratings at 76.88 with a 25% career win rate — real numbers to back the claim. Gabriel Medrano rides, and at 10/1 on the morning line, the public may be underestimating a horse that fits right in with the top tier here. For exotic players, he's well worth including as the third leg of a trifecta.

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Races 1, 2, and 3 are unlocked for everyone today, and they give you a real taste of what this card has to offer. Flying Cowboys Candy in Race 3 carries our highest free-race rating at 87.81 and draws the 5/2 morning line — she's the horse we'd point a casual bettor toward first. In Race 1, Pyc Dollars Cowboy grades out at 86.71, making him one of the stronger top picks on the entire card. Cold Cash Amanda in Race 2 rounds out the free trio at 82.61, a tick lower but still worth your attention at 5/2.

One angle worth watching across all three openers: in 400-yard trial racing, early speed is everything, and consistent gate figures tend to separate winners from photo-finish losers. With the track playing fair today, there's no surface excuse to hide behind — the horse that breaks sharpest usually wins. All three of our free picks grade well on that front, which is a big part of why they're sitting at the top of their respective fields.

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Race 3

4:20 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

Flying Cowboys Candy stands apart at the top of the ratings, but Gbh Cowboy's gaudy career win percentage gives this trial an intriguing subplot worth watching closely.

win7Flying Cowboys CandyML 5/2

Flying Cowboys Candy (#7) leads all comers with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating — the highest in the first three races of the card — and draws the services of Christian Cardenas for trainer Tony E. Sedillo. A 25% career win rate is solid for a quarter horse runner, and that top-line rating suggests she's operating at a level above most of this field. At 5/2, she's correctly installed as the morning-line choice.

place3Fabulous PilotoML 9/2

Fabulous Piloto (#3) is the second-rated horse in this field at 77.18, and while the career win percentage isn't on the board, the TrackWiz model sees something worth noting here. Christian Ramos takes the mount for trainer Jorge A. Morales-Flores, a barn that is active throughout tonight's card. The 9/2 morning line gives you a touch of value on a horse with legitimate top-three potential.

show1Gbh CowboyML 7/2

Gbh Cowboy (#1) is the wild card — a 74.35 rating pairs with a 60% career win rate, which is a remarkably high conversion rate and demands respect in any field. Jose Enrique Ortiz rides for Omar Vargas, and post 1 gives him a clean lane in a sprint. He's listed at 7/2, which is fair given the win percentage, and he's a must-include in any trifecta involving this race.

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Race 4

4:45 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

Race 4 is the first behind the TrackWiz paywall, and the morning-line favorite doesn't match the top of our ratings — creating a potential value opportunity right from the jump.

win2Bf CyberrageousML 9/2

Bf Cyberrageous (#2) leads the field with an 84.90 TrackWiz rating and draws Noe Garcia, Jr. for Wesley T. Giles — a trainer-jockey pairing that has already shown up multiple times on tonight's card. What makes this pick interesting is that the morning line has him at 9/2, meaning the market hasn't fully caught up to where our model has him. In a trial where the top horse often dictates the outcome, this is a confident top selection.

place5Cold TruthML 7/2

Cold Truth (#5) rates second in the field at 79.93 and has Christian Ramos in the irons for trainer James Kevin Goodnight — a barn that also saddles Cowboy Favorite in Race 5. The 7/2 morning line actually has Cold Truth shorter than Bf Cyberrageous, which tells you the public respects this runner even if our ratings give the edge to the 2-horse. A place ticket here makes a lot of sense.

show6Rc One Eye CatML 5/2

Rc One Eye Cat (#6) brings the only meaningful career win percentage in this field at 14%, and while that number isn't flashy, it's real experience to draw on in a field where most runners haven't broken their maiden. Raul Ortega rides for Jorge A. Morales-Flores, and at 5/2, he's the public's favorite — though our model has him third. Worth including in exotics as the proven commodity in the bunch.

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Race 5

5:10 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

This is one of the deepest fields on the card by career win percentage — four horses with double-digit win rates, including one horse sitting at 66% — and the TrackWiz ratings make for a fascinating top-three spread.

win8Tater Hill SenatorML 5/2

Tater Hill Senator (#8) sits atop the field with an 87.81 rating — matching Flying Cowboys Candy from Race 3 as the joint-highest mark on the entire card — and owns a 50% career win rate that speaks to consistent performance. Jacob Enriquez rides for Renee K. Wilson, one of the busiest barns tonight. At 5/2 on the morning line, the model and the market are aligned, and this horse looks like the most complete package in Race 5.

place2Cowboy FavoriteML 7/2

Cowboy Favorite (#2) is the horse with the eye-popping stat: a 66% career win rate, best in this field and among the best on the card. Christian Ramos rides for James Kevin Goodnight, and the 81.85 TrackWiz rating confirms this is a legitimate contender rather than a horse with a inflated win percentage from a shallow résumé. The 7/2 morning line is fair, and he could easily flip the result on the top pick.

show5Bp GaitherML 8/1

Bp Gaither (#5) is a legitimate value play at 8/1 on the morning line — a 79.38 rating is third-best in the race, and his 75% career win rate is actually the highest in the field. Sergio Becerra, Jr. takes the mount for Marco A. Flores, and while the public may overlook him at that price, the combination of a high win rate and a strong rating makes him a must-use in trifecta boxes. Don't sleep on this one.

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Race 6

5:35 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

Mw Wishyouhadahero carries the top rating in Race 6 but goes off at a price that suggests the crowd hasn't fully locked in on her yet — and trainer Rodolfo G. Valles has a horse worth following throughout the night.

win8Mw WishyouhadaheroML 7/2

Mw Wishyouhadahero (#8) leads the field at 86.35 and brings a 20% career win rate to a race where most competitors are still looking for their first score. Christian Cardenas takes the mount for Rodolfo G. Valles — a barn that saddles Evenn If in Race 7 as well — and the 7/2 morning line feels like it could tighten significantly once money flows in. The rating gap between her and the field is substantial enough to make this a confident top selection.

place7Bandido 123ML 9/2

Bandido 123 (#7) rates second in the field at 77.43 and carries a 25% career win rate — genuine credentials that make him a legitimate place threat. Jose Enrique Ortiz climbs aboard for Omar Vargas, a trainer who keeps several runners active tonight. The 9/2 morning line offers a fair price on what our model sees as the clear second-best horse here.

show2Sephora 157ML 5/2

Sephora 157 (#2) is the intriguing show play — a 68.33 rating is third in the field, and her 33% career win rate is the second-highest among the starters. Gabriel Medrano rides for Wesley T. Giles, and the 5/2 morning line makes her the second-shortest price on the board. She's live for more than just the show spot, and trifecta players should make sure she's included.

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Race 7

6:00 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

Widow Jane's 100% career win rate is the headline number in Race 7, but Favoreson Mv's superior TrackWiz rating sets up a genuine clash between proven perfection and higher-ceiling talent.

win7Favoreson MvML 5/2

Favoreson Mv (#7) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 85.17 and owns a 33% career win rate — solid production across a broader sample than Widow Jane's perfect record. Sergio Becerra, Jr. takes the mount for Omar Vargas, and at 5/2 on the morning line, this is a case where our model and the market agree on the top choice. The rating advantage over the rest of the field is clear, and Becerra has been one of the sharper pilots on tonight's card.

place4BreviloquentML 8/1

Breviloquent (#4) is a fascinating piece at 8/1 morning line — an 79.79 rating that ranks second in this field despite a career win percentage that hasn't been converted yet. Oscar Andrade, Jr. rides for David M. Gomez-Barraza, and while the win column is empty, the model sees a horse operating at a high level. That 8/1 price is generous for a second-rated runner, making him a live place play and an attractive trifecta inclusion.

show5Metal Potion TML 9/2

Metal Potion T (#5) brings a 66.90 rating and a 20% career win rate — real credentials that put him in the mix for the third spot. Francisco Zamora rides for Angel Hernandez Dominguez, and the 9/2 morning line reflects moderate public interest. In a race where the top two have a clear edge, Metal Potion T looks well-suited to fight for the show position and round out the exacta/trifecta.

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Race 8

6:25 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

Dynastys Dash tops the ratings by a wide margin in Race 8, but Komandeaux's combination of strong rating and proven win percentage makes this more than a one-horse show at the top.

win8Dynastys DashML 7/2

Dynastys Dash (#8) leads the field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — the same mark carried by the top horses in Races 1 and 9 — and a 33% career win rate that shows she converts when the conditions are right. Joseph Belloc, Jr. rides for Rodolfo G. Valles, and the 7/2 morning line is sensible value for a horse this far ahead of the field in our model. The rating gap between her and the third-ranked horse is substantial, making this a two-horse race at the top.

place1KomandeauxML 5/2

Komandeaux (#1) is the second-rated horse at 76.32 and brings a 25% career win rate, giving him genuine credentials in this spot. Sergio Becerra, Jr. gets the mount for Omar Vargas — a pairing that pops up repeatedly on tonight's card — and the 5/2 morning line has him as the public's near-co-favorite. He's a solid place play and could challenge for the win if Dynastys Dash has any trouble breaking.

show9DynnamicML 8/1

Dynnamic (#9) is the value piece in the show spot, rated 66.98 and holding his own in a competitive field despite a morning line of 8/1. Francisco Zamora takes the mount for Juan Esquivel, and the winless career record shouldn't be a dealbreaker in a trial. The model sees enough ability here to project a top-three finish, and at 8/1, he pays well enough to justify a small show bet or trifecta use.

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Race 9

6:50 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

My Golden Boy carries the top rating in Race 9 while Lil Kool Panther's unbeaten record at 100% makes this a compelling matchup between model-driven form and unblemished results.

win5My Golden BoyML 7/2

My Golden Boy (#5) leads the field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating and a 16% career win rate that reflects a horse who has faced tougher fields but still gets the job done. Jacob Enriquez rides for Renee K. Wilson — one of the most active barns on the night — and the 7/2 morning line puts him at a very accessible price for the top-rated horse. The model is clear here, and Enriquez's familiarity with Wilson's horses is a meaningful angle.

place6No VacanceeML 9/2

No Vacancee (#6) is rated second in the field at 79.52 with a 33% career win rate — productive numbers that make him a genuine contender rather than just a place filler. Juan Pulido rides for Jed H. Vane, and the 9/2 morning line is fair for a horse sitting this comfortably in the rankings. He's the most logical second choice and a strong candidate to hit the board.

show10SttealthML 8/1

Sttealth (#10) is the value play at 8/1 — a 64.74 rating that ranks third in this field, ahead of several horses with shorter morning lines. Sergio Becerra, Jr. rides for Marc Anthony Ramirez, and the program number 10 may cause some casual bettors to underestimate this runner. The rating credentials are legitimate, and at 8/1, he represents genuine overlay value for show bettors and trifecta constructors.

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Race 10

7:15 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

Race 10 is one of the most competitive on the card from a career win percentage standpoint — eight of the ten starters have won at least once — but our ratings point clearly to one standout at a price worth playing.

win3Terry MesuML 9/2

Terry Mesu (#3) leads the TrackWiz ratings at 83.78 and boasts a 40% career win rate, which is among the highest of any top-rated horse on the card tonight. Juan Pulido takes the mount for Emilio Cadena, Jr., and the 9/2 morning line is attractive for a horse with both the top rating and a strong win conversion. In a field this competitive by win percentage, having the top number matters — and Terry Mesu has it by a meaningful margin.

place2Racy 123ML 12/1

Racy 123 (#2) sits second in the TrackWiz ratings at 73.96, but what catches the eye is that Gabriel Medrano picks up the mount and the 12/1 morning line represents a significant overlay for the second-best horse in the race. A 7% career win rate suggests he's been running in tougher company, which could actually make this spot a class relief of sorts. At that price, Racy 123 is one of the better place values on the entire card.

show10ShezdanstyforsureML 10/1

Shezdanstyforsure (#10) rates third in the field at 70.15 and owns a 33% career win rate that gives her a legitimate claim to the show spot. James A. Flores rides for Donald Guynes, and the 10/1 morning line is again generous for a horse ranked this clearly in our model. The combination of solid ratings and a proven win percentage makes her a logical third for trifecta purposes.

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Race 11

7:40 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

Rovos Rail stands clear at the top of the ratings in the penultimate race, but Traxion's 44% career win rate makes him a legitimate danger and keeps this from being a one-horse ticket.

win5Rovos RailML 5/2

Rovos Rail (#5) leads the field with an 84.97 TrackWiz rating and has converted at a 20% clip across his career — not flashy, but consistent. Joseph Belloc, Jr. gets the call for trainer James J. Gonzales II, a connections pairing that steps in with the top-rated horse at a 5/2 morning line. The gap between Rovos Rail and the third-ranked horse is notable, and in a trial format, that kind of rating separation often translates directly to the photo finish.

place4Rm Dulce ValienteML 10/1

Rm Dulce Valiente (#4) rates second in the field at 76.88 and has a 16% career win rate that reflects real experience. Brian Cobos Barraza rides for Heber Deyta-Melendez, and at 10/1 on the morning line, this is a genuine overlay situation — the second-ranked horse in the race going off at double digits. Trifecta players absolutely need to include Rm Dulce Valiente, and a place bet at 10/1 is well worth considering.

show8TraxionML 7/2

Traxion (#8) is the horse that keeps this race honest — a 71.67 rating ranks third, but his 44% career win rate is the highest in the field and demands attention. Christian Ramos takes the mount for Jorge A. Morales-Flores, a barn that has runners scattered throughout tonight's card. At 7/2 on the morning line, the public clearly respects his win percentage, and he's a sound show selection with legitimate upset potential.

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Race 12

8:05 PM EDT

Trial · 400 yd · Dirt

The final race of the night features one of the card's best value scenarios — the TrackWiz top pick goes at 8/1 morning line while lower-rated horses are priced much shorter, creating a prime opportunity for overlay hunters.

win7Gold DML 8/1

Gold D (#7) leads the field with a 79.79 TrackWiz rating but is priced at 8/1 on the morning line — a significant disconnect that our model flags as one of the better overlays on tonight's card. Oscar Andrade, Jr. rides for the busy Renee K. Wilson barn, and a 14% career win rate shows this horse has closed before. When the top-rated horse goes off at 8/1 while lower-rated horses are shorter, that's where value bettors earn their edge.

place6Apolitical ValorML 5/2

Apolitical Valor (#6) rates second in the field at 73.33 and carries a 25% career win rate — solid numbers from a horse that Jacob Enriquez will guide for Renee K. Wilson. The 5/2 morning line makes her one of the public's top choices, and while Gold D has the model edge, Apolitical Valor's strong win rate makes her a legitimate place threat who could outrun her rating and hit the board.

show2Get Gone 123ML 7/2

Get Gone 123 (#2) rates third in the field at 72.34 and owns a 30% career win rate — the second-highest in the race and a figure that should command more respect than a 7/2 morning line suggests. Francisco Zamora rides for John A. Stinebaugh, and this horse has the tools to be competitive deep into the stretch. For those looking to close out the night with a trifecta, Get Gone 123 is a must-include in the bottom slot.

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Bottom line: today's Albuquerque card is a tightly contested 12-race trial sprint fest, and our top-rated horses — led by Flying Cowboys Candy and Tater Hill Senator — are the names to build your tickets around. Races 1–3 are on us. For the full nine-race breakdown, exotic structures, and pace angles, subscribers have everything they need inside TrackWiz. Good luck out there — 400 yards goes fast, so be ready.

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