Today, November 26, 2024, Zia Park in Hobbs, New Mexico, is hosting its annual “Land of Enchantment Day,” featuring a series of stakes races with purses totaling over $1.1 million. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s races, including the early maiden special weight events, with post times converted to Eastern Standard Time (EST) and morning line odds for notable entries:

Race 1: Maiden Special Weight

• Post Time: 2:05 PM EST

• Purse: $45,000

• Distance: 5 furlongs on dirt

• Conditions: For maiden fillies and mares aged 3, 4, and 5.

• Notable Entries:

• #1 Hello Goodbye: 3-year-old filly by Jimmy Creed, trained by D. Cappellucci, jockey L. A. Fuentes. Morning Line Odds: 5/2.

• #5 Dashingly: 3-year-old filly by Liam’s Map, trained by T. W. Fincher, jockey T. J. Hebert. Morning Line Odds: 3/5.

Race 2: Maiden Special Weight

• Post Time: 2:33 PM EST

• Purse: $45,000

• Distance: 5 furlongs on dirt

• Conditions: For maidens aged 3, 4, and 5.

• Notable Entries:

• #1 Apuro: 3-year-old colt by Into Mischief, trained by C. Crawford, jockey C. Ramos. Morning Line Odds: 2/1.

• #7 Bertani: 3-year-old colt by Vino Rosso, trained by T. W. Fincher, jockey L. A. Fuentes. Morning Line Odds: 5/1.

Race 3: Maiden Special Weight

• Post Time: 3:01 PM EST

• Purse: $45,000

• Distance: 5½ furlongs on dirt

• Conditions: For maiden 2-year-old fillies.

• Notable Entries:

• #2 Pink Pacific: 2-year-old filly by Improbable, trained by G. W. Cross, jockey T. J. Hebert. Morning Line Odds: 3/1.

• #9 Talent Connection: 2-year-old filly by City of Light, trained by T. W. Fincher, jockey A. J. Juarez Jr. Morning Line Odds: 4/1.

Race 4: Zia Park Distaff

• Post Time: 3:29 PM EST

• Purse: $100,000

• Distance: 6 furlongs on dirt

• Conditions: For fillies and mares aged 3 and up.

• Notable Entries:

• #2 Alberta Sun: Strong sprinter trained by Brian Cook. Morning Line Odds: 7/2.

• #5 Charlee Mae: Consistent performer trained by Jose R. Gonzalez Jr. Morning Line Odds: 5/1.

Race 5: Zia Park Sprint

• Post Time: 3:57 PM EST

• Purse: $100,000

• Distance: 6 furlongs on dirt

• Conditions: For 3-year-olds and up.

• Notable Entries:

• #3 Abeliefinthislivin: Known for speed, trained by Blaine D. Wright. Morning Line Odds: 10/1.

Race 6: Zia Park Championship

• Post Time: 4:25 PM EST

• Purse: $125,000

• Distance: 1 1/16 miles on dirt

• Conditions: For 3-year-olds and up.

• Notable Entries:

• #2 Mine That Star: 7-year-old horse by Pioneerof the Nile, trained by Kenneth McPeek, jockey Alfredo J. Juarez Jr. Morning Line Odds: 6/1.

• #4 Heroic Move: 4-year-old colt by Quality Road, trained by Robertino Diodoro, jockey Harry Hernandez. Morning Line Odds: 4/1.

Race 7: Zia Park Juvenile

• Post Time: 4:53 PM EST

• Purse: $100,000

• Distance: 6 furlongs on dirt

• Conditions: For 2-year-olds.

• Notable Entries:

• #6 Street Colors: Promising 2-year-old making her stakes debut. Morning Line Odds: 8/1.

Race 8: Zia Park Princess

• Post Time: 5:21 PM EST

• Purse: $100,000

• Distance: 6 furlongs on dirt

• Conditions: For 2-year-old fillies.

• Notable Entries:

• #3 Innocence: Filly trained by Steven Asmussen, jockey Flavien Prat. Morning Line Odds: 9/2.

• #7 Power Connection: Trained by Todd Fincher, has shown early speed. Morning Line Odds: 5/2.

Race 9: Zia Park Oaks

• Post Time: 5:49 PM EST

• Purse: $300,000

• Distance: 1 1/16 miles on dirt

• Conditions: For 3-year-old fillies.

• Notable Entries:

• #4 Olivia Twist: Strong contender trained by Todd Fincher. Morning Line Odds: 3/1.

• #9 Closing Act: Undefeated filly from Steven Asmussen’s barn. Morning Line Odds: 5/2.

Race 10: Zia Park Derby

• Post Time: 6:17 PM EST

• Purse: $300,000

• Distance: 1 1/16 miles on dirt

• Conditions: For 3-year-olds

• Notable Entries:

• #5 Indispensable (Morning Line Odds: 5/2): Ridden by jockey Flavien Prat and trained by John W. Sadler. This colt has the highest last speed rating and is considered the first pick for this race.

• #9 Generous Tipper (Morning Line Odds: 4/1): Ridden by Brian J. Hernandez Jr. and trained by Kenneth G. McPeek . This horse recently won at Belmont in a stakes race on November 3 and at Keeneland on October 16, making it a strong second pick.

This race features a competitive field with top contenders showing impressive recent form. Keep an eye on Indispensable for its speed and Generous Tipper for its consistency in high-stakes performances.