By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 4, 2026—Leading the way into the $203,548 Zia Derby (RG2) final is Luxurie, the $300,000 Ruidoso New Mexico Bred Yearling Sale graduate who turned in the fastest qualifying time Saturday at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The son of leading New Mexico sire Big Daddy Cartel narrowly defeated fellow Big Daddy Cartel gelding Cq Coyame Jessy by a nose in the second of five trials, " name="twitter:description" /> By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 4, 2026—Leading the way into the $203,548 Zia Derby (RG2) final is Luxurie, the $300,000 Ruidoso New Mexico Bred Yearling Sale graduate who turned in the fastest qualifying time Saturday at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The son of leading New Mexico sire Big Daddy Cartel narrowly defeated fellow Big Daddy Cartel gelding Cq Coyame Jessy by a nose in the second of five trials, " />