Red Lead proved he will be a nice fit against the handicap division this year in New Mexico, when he drove to a two-length win over Quiet Again in the $50,000 Curribot at Sunland Park on Sunday. It was another 3 1/4 lengths back in third to favorite Song of Navarone.
Red Lead ($5.20) stalked pacesetter Z Humor through an opening half-mile in 49 seconds, advanced from there and went on to cover 1 1/16 miles on a track rated fast in 1:44.
Ken Tohill rode the winner for Frontier Stables and trainer Chris Hartman.