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Winner - 8 runners
870y
Going:
Surface: D
MENDEL (5) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1f180yards at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. LEWIE GOTTA GO (4) raced on the pace to the bend before fading to finish seventh, beaten 5 lengths, over this journey in stakes class at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt). Will find this much easier. Among the leading chances this field. ITS A NEW GENERATION (2) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 1½f at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino, beaten 2. 25 lengths. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Goes up a rung or two but he is fitter and worth serious consideration. HEZAMONZTER (7) is back from a lay-off of three-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1f180yards at Retama Park (Dirt). Can make his presence felt.