Zia Park Picks & Predictions — November 7, 2026

Princess Kitten rates second at 81.72 and owns the fastest recent race speed in this field at 11.66 sec/furlong — she's your speed source here, and in an 870-yard race that's a meaningful asset. Her dirt record is extensive and productive (6 wins, placed in 15 of 29 dirt starts), and she's placed in two straight coming in. The age flag (6 years old) is noted, but her current form says she's still running well, and at 5/1 she offers real value relative to her capabilities.

El Huarache Prieto makes a compelling case as the show selection with a surface-and-distance record that stands out — 3 wins and placed in 6 of 9 starts at 870 yards is the kind of specific track stat that matters. He's also placed in 4 of his last 6 races, showing consistent effort, and the 'more than 1 win on today's surface/distance' angle is exactly what you want to see in an exacta or trifecta play. The lone concern is that he's skipping Lasix while six others in this race are on it — a legitimate edge for the competition.

Tactical Feature is quietly putting together the best recent form cycle of anyone in this race — he's placed in 4 of his last 6 and in his last 4 consecutive starts, which is a hot streak by any measure. His recent race speed of 11.61 sec/furlong ranks him second in the field, and a 47% career in-the-money rate shows he's consistently around at the finish. The knock is a thin record at exactly 400 yards (1 for 6 at the distance), but his overall form trend and speed figure make him the safest place ticket in this race.

Rrelentless Dynasty rates third in the field at 61.85 and brings an A-minus jockey in Jose Luis Enriquez, paired with a B-grade trainer — solid connections that punch above the modest morning line of 8/1. At that price, he's a natural trifecta piece for anyone keying the top two, and there's no glaring concern in his profile to talk yourself out of the ticket. This is the kind of quiet play that fills out an exotic nicely.

Bella Flair comes in with the second-best recent race speed in this field at 11.65 sec/furlong, and in a 350-yard race where gate speed is paramount, that's her calling card. She rates second in our model at 72.65 and carries a 28% in-the-money career figure that shows she can compete. At 10/1 on the morning line, she's a genuine overlay if Cyber Chic gets into any trouble at the gate — a great price on a horse with legitimate speed credentials.

Full Moon Follies owns the top recent race speed figure in the entire field at 11.53 sec/furlong, which makes her a legitimate contender on pure speed alone. She rates third in the field at 63.87 and has placed in 1 of her last 5, which isn't great — and she's 0-for-2 at Zia Park specifically. But in a wide-open beneath the top pick, she's got the raw pace to be there at the wire and round out a trifecta at 3/1.

Yanel brings the fastest recent race speed in this field at 11.64 sec/furlong, and that's a critical edge in a longer quarter-horse sprint where early positioning still matters. She rates second at 85.79 and has placed in 3 of her last 4 starts — a form cycle nearly as strong as the favorite's. Trainer Adam Archuleta grades B+ and her jockey Alejandro Medellin a solid B, and her dirt record (2 wins, placed in 6 of 11) is respectable. At 3/1, she's a natural place ticket that projects to run right with the top pick.

Nogal is a legitimate show selection at 79.36 in the ratings and has placed in 4 of his last 6 starts, showing the kind of consistent effort that keeps you in the trifecta mix. His trainer, Martin Manuel Valdez-Cabral, grades B+ — a quality handler — and Nogal owns a productive dirt record of 2 wins and placed in 6 of 12. The only flag is that he's not on Lasix while seven others in the field are, which is worth noting, though his recent form makes him the right show play in this competitive allowance.

Apollitical Slates rates second in the field at 76.24 and brings the third-fastest recent race speed at 11.77 sec/furlong — he's got the tools to keep up. His career in-the-money rate of 60% is impressive, and he's placed in 3 of his last 5 outings. Edgar S. Martinez rides and grades A, with a 23% win rate and 55% in-the-money clip over the past year — that's one of the sharper books at the meet. At 10/1 morning line, Apollitical Slates is a genuine value play for exacta and trifecta tickets.

Jo Playmaker rates third in this field at 75.99 with a 60% career in-the-money rate — the highest of any horse in the picks group — and jockey Noe Garcia Jr. grades A with a 20% win rate and 51% in-the-money figure over the past year. He's placed in 3 of his last 5 starts and owns a 1-for-5 dirt record with 3 total placings, showing he can compete on this surface. At 8/1, he's an affordable trifecta piece alongside the top two picks.

Tempered Daddy rates second in this field at 72.56 and brings the third-fastest recent race speed at 11.58 sec/furlong — a legitimate speed angle in a maiden sprint. Gabriel Medrano rides (B-grade), and the trainer John Stinebaugh grades B, so this is a competent team on a horse that shows raw ability. At 7/2, he's a reasonable price, and his speed figure profile makes him a natural exacta partner with the top pick.

Double Down Vike rates third at 72.22 — just a fraction behind Tempered Daddy — and owns the second-fastest recent race speed in this field at 11.56 sec/furlong, which makes him genuinely quick. His dirt record shows two placings in four starts (50% in-the-money), so he's proven on the surface. At 8/1, he's a legitimate trifecta play who could easily outrun that price — a horse with real pace who offers good value in multi-horse wagers.

Im Jess Special rates second in the field at 55.48 and is the most viable option underneath the favorite from a ratings standpoint. The concern is real — she's placed in just 1 of her last 5 starts and only once in 5 dirt efforts — but Oscar Andrade Jr. in the irons is a B-minus rider who can navigate a tricky maiden field. At 6/1, she offers enough price to make a place ticket worthwhile if the top pick dominates as expected.

Sea and Sand rates third at 54.17 and comes with the third-fastest recent speed figure in this field at 12.13 sec/furlong, plus the Enriquez-Wilson combo which has been clicking at 20% wins and 58% in-the-money over the past year. The concern is she's off-the-board in her most recent start, so current form is a mild question mark. At 9/2, she's a reasonable trifecta piece in a wide-open maiden race where the top pick looks like the class of the field.

Brs Jimmie Dean rates second in the field at 74.89 and is on a scorching form cycle — he's placed in his last three consecutive starts, and his career numbers are exceptional: a 33% win rate and 66% in-the-money mark that leads everyone in this field. His dirt record shows 3 wins and placed in 6 of 9 — he flat-out runs on this surface. At 4/1, he's the natural exacta partner with the favorite and arguably the most bankable play on the entire ticket.

Hs Shotgun rates third at 63.87 and brings the third-fastest recent race speed in the field at 11.20 sec/furlong — a legitimate pace figure in a 400-yard sprint. Edgar S. Martinez rides (A-grade jockey, 23% win rate, 55% in-the-money over the past year), and his trainer Angel Dominguez also grades A — this is a top-shelf connections team. The concern is two straight off-the-board efforts, but his overall profile (3 wins in 14 dirt starts, 57% career in-the-money rate) says this horse is capable of bouncing back and filling out a trifecta at 5/2.