SUNLAND PARK – TOP 4 PICKS FOR EACH RACE
March 2, 2026
RACE 1: Maiden Special Weight (6.5F – Dirt, $25K)
1. HONOR THE GIANTS (#8) – ML 8/5
- Highest last race speed rating (81) and best dirt speed (81) in field
- Finished 3rd vs similar company; ready for breakthrough
- Morning line favorite with solid form indicators
2. DIALED WHO (#1) – ML 7/2
- May improve with Lasix added; recently raced in 87 days
- Average pace figures suggest competitive ability
- Value option in competitive field
3. ROKI (#7) – ML 9/2
- Switches to high percentage jockey (Negron); blinkers being added
- Hot trainer/jockey combo (6 starts: 2-0-0)
- Strong trainer record; positive equipment change
4. ESKIMO CHARLIE (#3) – ML 4/1
- Mid-range speed figures; competitive placement
- Decent class level; raced within 340 days previously
- Moderate chances with appropriate odds
RACE 2: Fillies & Mares Claiming $7,500 (5.5F – Dirt, $12K)
1. JOLIE CANDY (#6) – ML 3/2
- Morning line favorite with highest last race speed rating (72)
- Best dirt speed (72) fastest in field; early speed helps sprints
- 33% trainer record beating favorites; hot trainer/jockey
- Strong candidate for repeat performance
2. GIRLS DON’T CRY (#1) – ML 4/1
- Best dirt speed close to average winning speed (62)
- Finished 3rd vs similar; consistent performer
- Solid trainer/jockey connections
3. REGAL’S CHARM (#2) – ML 9/2
- Best dirt speed faster than average winning speed; early speed advantage
- Strong pace figures (91 E1, 88 E2) indicate speed will carry
- High jockey percentage; competitive in class
4. CONTESSA’S SONG (#7) – ML 8/1
- Highest speed figure at distance (70); best dirt speed exceeds avg winning
- Hot trainer/jockey combo (4 starts: 2-0-0) in last 14 days
- Value play with distance advantage
RACE 3: Claiming $5,000 (6F – Dirt, $11K)
1. McGREGOR LAKE (#6) – ML 2/1
- Morning line favorite; best dirt speed fastest in field (tie)
- Highest speed figure at distance (92); multiple positive comments
- Sharp 5F workout (Feb-23); drops in class
- Hot trainer/jockey combo (10 starts: 3-2-0); 37% trainer record in class drops
- Dominant choice
2. KHANTARO d’ORO (#4) – ML 5/2
- 29% trainer record first start after claiming; excellent placement
- Switches to high percentage jockey and high percentage trainer
- Strong early/middle pace indicators
- Returns from 254-day layoff with trainer known for comebacks
3. RAPID EXPANSION (#1) – ML 5/1
- Drops in class; eligible to improve 2nd start since layoff
- Best dirt speed faster than average winning speed
- High percentage trainer; solid backup choice
4. RAINBOW CREST (#5) – ML 8/1
- Highest last race speed rating (109.6); finished 3rd vs tougher
- Drops in class; best dirt speed close to avg winning speed
- Decent trainer/jockey percentages
RACE 4: NM Bred Claiming $7,500 (5.5F – Dirt, $16K)
1. ATTILIANNO (#1) – ML 9/5
- Morning line favorite; highest speed figure at distance (84)
- Best dirt speed fastest in field (tie, 84)
- Eligible to improve 2nd start since layoff; drops in class
- Hot trainer/jockey combo (6 starts: 2-0-0)
- High percentage jockey; dominant choice
2. SHAME ON WHISKEY (#3) – ML 9/2
- High percentage jockey (excellent record)
- Early speed running style perfect for sprint
- Strong pace figures (91 E1, 91 E2)
- Consistent competitor with favorable post position
3. BE A PRO (#9) – ML 5/1
- Highest last race speed rating (110.3)
- Hot trainer/jockey combo (4 starts: 2-0-0)
- Strong value at 5/1 with recent form
4. NEW MEXICO JEREMY (#8) – ML 6/1
- Early speed running style helps in sprint
- Best dirt speed (80) competitive in field
- Solid trainer/jockey indicators
RACE 5: Starter Optional Claiming $7,500 (5.5F – Dirt, $17K) – Pick-5 Carryover $845
1. ROLL PENNY ROLL (#1) – ML 5/2
- Morning line favorite; won last race (2/15 at Sunland)
- High percentage jockey; high percentage trainer
- Best dirt speed (75); recent winner with clean form
2. DAUX (#8) – ML 3/1
- Won last race (1/11); high class level (110.4)
- Best dirt speed competitive; prime power strong (114.4)
- Value play with recent winning form
3. LONZO WHO (#7) – ML 4/1
- Finished 2nd vs similar last race; consistent performer
- Strong prime power (115.4); competitive throughout
- Solid value at 4/1 odds
4. TSUNAMI GOLD (#2) – ML 5/1
- Best dirt speed close to average winning speed
- Early/middle pace strong indicators (88 E1, 87 E2)
- Acceptable value despite trainer concerns
RACE 6: SOC Fillies & Mares $10,000 (6F – Dirt, $18K)
1. LUCKY VEGAS (#3) – ML 2/1
- Morning line favorite; highest last race speed rating (81)
- Best dirt speed fastest in field; drops in class
- High percentage trainer (40% – 2nd after claiming)
- High percentage jockey (excellent record)
- Strong dominant choice
2. FOREVER SAFE (#2) – ML 4/1
- Won last race (2/16); high percentage trainer
- High percentage jockey; early speed running style
- Excellent credentials for repeat; close second choice
3. NANG SINGHA (#1) – ML 5/2
- Drops in class; early speed helps 6-furlong sprint
- Hot trainer/jockey combo (4 starts: 2-0-0)
- Strong workout (4F, Feb-21); finished 3rd vs tougher
- Solid third option
4. WHIMSICAL HEIR (#4) – ML 15/1
- 24% trainer record first start after claiming
- Eligible 3rd start since layoff; finished 2nd last race
- Value play with improvement indicators
RACE 7: NM Bred Claiming $7,500 (1 Mile – Dirt, $13K)
1. FREE AGAIN (#8) – ML 5/2
- Morning line favorite; won last race (1/12)
- Highest last race speed rating (83); best dirt speed (83)
- High percentage trainer; high percentage jockey (excellent record)
- 24% trainer record 46-90 days away; dominant choice
2. KIRBY DERBY (#2) – ML 3/1
- Highest speed figure at distance (87); best dirt speed fastest
- High percentage trainer; high percentage jockey
- 30% trainer record 2nd after claiming; beaten only 1.75 lengths last
- Strong competition to the favorite
3. AMERICAN EMPIRE (#5) – ML 4/1
- Won last race (2/16); 31% trainer record 1st after claiming
- Eligible to improve 2nd start since layoff
- Recent winner with strong connections
4. TEN FIGURES (#4) – ML 7/2
- Strong pace figures throughout (76 E1, 77 E2, 80 LP, 76 late)
- Consistent competitor; reasonable mid-range odds
- Acceptable fourth choice
RACE 8: NM Bred Allowance (6.5F – Dirt, $36K)
1. AMERICAN RANGER BB (#9) – ML 5/2
- Morning line favorite; best dirt speed fastest in field
- Drops in class with positive indicators
- Highest speed figure at distance (66) relative to field
- Strongest choice despite 98-day layoff
2. STAND UP GUY (#2) – ML 7/2
- Blinkers OFF (positive equipment change)
- High percentage trainer; finished 3rd vs similar
- Best dirt speed close to average winning speed
- Strong credentials; second choice
3. HOLY BULLET (#1) – ML 9/2
- Best dirt speed close to average winning speed (71)
- Strong pace indicators (92 E1, 92 E2)
- Acceptable third option
4. GAMBLAWAY (#8) – ML 5/1
- Highest last race speed rating (109.3)
- Drops in class; eligible to improve 2nd start since layoff
- Value play with improvement potential
RACE 9: NM Bred Maiden Claiming $6,250 (1 Mile – Dirt, $12K)
1. AMERICAN SECRETS (#12) – ML 2/1
- Morning line favorite; drops in class
- 28% trainer record 2nd time on Lasix; eligible to improve 2nd start
- Finished 2nd vs tougher; high percentage trainer
- May improve at longer distance; dominant choice
2. TORREADO (#7) – ML 3/1
- Best dirt speed faster than average winning speed (49)
- Drops in class; may improve returning to route distance
- Early speed running style positive indicator
- Strong secondary choice
3. BYE BYE RUSS (#10) – ML 9/2
- Best dirt speed fastest in field (54)
- 34% trainer record beating favorite; high percentage trainer
- High percentage jockey; 33% trainer beating favorite
- Strong third option with multiple positive factors
4. SARGE MUSKETT (#5) – ML 8/1
- Highest last race speed rating (50); best dirt speed faster than avg winning
- Drops in class; ran 2nd vs tougher last race
- Value option at 8/1; may improve at route distance