17:32 zia-park Saturday 1st November 2025

RZ RICHY (2) returned from a lay-off last start with a strong win by a nose over 1f180yards at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt). Can make it back-to-back wins. MATTIE JANE (5) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when sixth over 1f180yards at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt) after she got a long way back. Should be peaking now and shapes as a leading player. GRAFITY (6) improved sharply on his seventh two starts back at Retama Park (Dirt) with success over 1f180yards at Lone Star Park (Dirt) a month ago, getting home by half a length after being prominent at the corner. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he can win again. SHADE FACTOR (4) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on 5/07/2025, finishing ninth and beaten 7 lengths over 2½f at Ruidoso Downs (Dirt). Has found the right race and is worth including.