The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & CasinoSat, August 15, 2026

KJ FLYING COWGIRL (3) is back from a lay-off of ten months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 2f in Group 1 class at this track (Dirt). Rates highly and should take some beating. EAGLE AYE (8) returns from a layoff of four-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 1f180yards at Ruidoso Downs. Has switched to the Sebastian Gonzales yard. Has found the right race. VALIANT POLITICIAN (6) turned in a fine effort to win by 1. 3 lengths at this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. No reason he cannot salute again. VYPER (1) dug deep to score when fresh from a lay-off two runs back then was beaten 1. 3 lengths into fourth over 1f130yards at this track (Dirt) last time five weeks ago. Capable of playing a big role.