19:51 sunland-park Friday 2nd January 2026

KING OF COUNTRY (3) finished out of the money when fresh from a lay-off two starts back then he settled well back and was beaten 9 lengths when ninth over 6f at Zia Park a month ago. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. WEST TX RAIN (1) is back from a lay-off of 11 weeks. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 3f213yards in Group 1 grade at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt). Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. WHISKEY WHISKEY (2) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time when beaten 0. 3 lengths into second over 3f213yards at Zia Park (Dirt). Reunites with Oscar Jr Andrade who has been in the money three times when aboard. Sure to be competitive. LITTLE MOON DAWG (4) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only one length over 3f213yards at Zia Park (Dirt). Likely improver with top-three prospects.