Pendleton will make his first start since a blowout stakes win in Saturday night's J.R. Malouff Handicap at the Downs at Albuquerque. He's the 123-pound highweight in the field of eight and he will be making his first start since a 14-length win in the $75,000 San Juan County Commissioners Handicap at SunRay Park.

The Malouff, at seven furlongs, is meant to serve as his bridge to the $200,000 Downs at Albuquerque Handicap on Aug. 3, according to his trainer, Justin Evans. Others making up the field include Classy Classy, Oh So Regal and King of the Court. 

For entries for the J.R. Malouff: https://www.drf.com/race-entries/track/ALB/country/USA/date/07-13-2019

For more on Pendleton from Evans: https://www.drf.com/news/pendleton-turning-real-deal