Fire Powwer, piloted by Luis Martinez, holds off Jingle Wood for the win in the $50,000 New Mexican Spring Fling Stakes at Sunland Park on Saturday.

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SUNLAND PARK, NM–APRIL 5, 2025–Trainer Tony Sedillo gets his third consecutive victory today at Sunland Park with Fire Powwer in the $50,000 New Mexican Spring Fling Stakes. Sedillo won the previous race, the NMHBA Stakes, with Woody Rocks.

It came down to the wire, but Fire Powwer, piloted by Luis Martinez, held off the competition for his first career win from two starts. With a 13 mph crosswind, the son of Big Daddy Cartel clocked an 85-speed index in 15.417 seconds, defeating Jingle Wood and Norvina.

Jingle Wood ran side by side with Fire Powwer closing well but just missed for second. After a slow start, post-time favorite Norvina crossed the wire in third, nearly two lengths behind the duo.

The winning connections of Fire Powwer accept the trophy after winning the $50,000 New Mexican Spring Fling on Saturday at Sunland Park. © Coady Media

Fire Powwer placed second in his trial with the fourth fastest time. The 300-yard victory was a slight upset, and the effort paid $11.60 to win at 9-2 odds. The $23,500 payday improved his bankroll to $25,680.

La Feliz Montana Ranch bred Fire Powwer out of the Walk Thru Fire mare Dahlia, who is a half-sister to champion aged mare Significant Heart. The $40,000 Ruidoso New Mexico Bred Yearling Sale was purchased by his current owner, CHR Racing.

Jockey Cristian Reyes piloted runner-up Jingle Wood to his second-place finish. The son of Woodbridge, trained by Clint Crawford, has yet to break his maiden from two starts and has earned $10,090.

MJ Farms bred Jingle Wood out of the Bigtime Favorite mare Ms Jingles. Chris and Melody Lykins own the $77,000 Ruidoso New Mexico Bred Yearling Sale graduate in partnership with Downtime Enterprises.

Ruben Castro was aboard Norvina for her third-place finish. Trainer Trey Woods saddled the daughter of Woodbridge, who won her trial heat and has a record of 1-0-3 from two starts and $12,040 in earnings.

Her breeder, MJ Farms, sold Norvina to her current owners, Tod and Gene Bradley, for $85,000 in the Ruidoso New Mexico Bred Yearling Sale.

Jms Tejano, Dads On A Roll, Blues Bandit, Jaelys Jewl, Eyekonic, Champagne For Me, and Dyna Mo Chimes complete the order of finish.

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