Jm Miracle heads trials for Rainbow Derby

Jm Miracle, the winner of last year’s All American Futurity, headlines Sunday’s trials for the $1 million Rainbow Derby at Ruidoso Downs. Jm Miracle goes in the first race and will meet Mad About the Moon, the runner-up in last year’s All American.

In other trials of note, champion Jess Walkin Thru runs in the fourth race; Trendi, the winner of last year’s Rainbow Futurity, goes in the fifth race; and champion Kiss My Hocks, the winner of last year’s Ruidoso Futurity, goes in the seventh race.

The horses with the 10 fastest times will advance to the finale July 18.

◗ Jrc Callas First, the reigning world champion Quarter Horse, nailed down his first win of the year in the Tower of America Handicap on June 26 at Retama Park.