February 14, 2025
NEW MEXICO — By Chris Lomon
Spotlight Race:
$250,000 Sunland Park Oaks, one mile on the dirt for 3-year-old fillies
Date:
Sunday, February 16 (Race 7, 5:13 pm ET )
What to do with a $20 Bet :
$20 win on #4 Maysam
The Reason:
There won’t be a big payoff to boast of should she win, but Maysam appears to have the talent – and an impressive debut score under her saddle – to handle her six rivals.
Spotlight Race:
$400,000 Sunland Park Derby, 1 1/16 miles on the dirt for 3-year-olds
Date:
Sunday, February 16 (Race 9, 6:17 pm ET )
What to do with a $20 Bet :
$20 win on #9 Caldera
The Reason:
Improving sort has the talent and a nice opening line (5-1) that could result in a nice payout should he get the job done. He’ll have to get an ideal trip, so let’s hope the racing gods are on his side Sunday at Sunland.
