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By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — JULY 18, 2026 —King Estate dug in through the final strides to hold off a determined rally from Cq Coyame Jessy and score a neck victory in Saturday's Grade 2 $203,549 Zia Quarter Horse Derby at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The New Mexico-bred sorrel gelding covered the 400 yards in 19.219, earning a 98 speed index while securing the winner's share of $85,490. A steady 6 mph headwind greeted the field over a fast racing surface.

Breaking alertly from post eight under Christian Cardenas, King Estate quickly seized command and stubbornly repelled the late charge of Cq Coyame Jessy through the final " name="twitter:description" /> By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — JULY 18, 2026 —King Estate dug in through the final strides to hold off a determined rally from Cq Coyame Jessy and score a neck victory in Saturday's Grade 2 $203,549 Zia Quarter Horse Derby at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The New Mexico-bred sorrel gelding covered the 400 yards in 19.219, earning a 98 speed index while securing the winner's share of $85,490. A steady 6 mph headwind greeted the field over a fast racing surface.

Breaking alertly from post eight under Christian Cardenas, King Estate quickly seized command and stubbornly repelled the late charge of Cq Coyame Jessy through the final " />