Retama Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BURNING SHORES AA (4) is fresh from a spell of three-and-a-half months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) over 1207m. In a different yard now. Nicely placed and expected to go well. WMA SMOKE SIGNAL (6) has switched yards since finishing sixth six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1710m at Pimlico. Likely to play a major role. WMA BIG BABY (1) has switched yards since finishing fourth six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1710m at Pimlico. Sure to make her presence felt. AA TAKE A CHANCE (2) resumed last time out and finished third over 1710m at Pimlico, beaten 23 lengths. Has a decent record at this venue with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Credentials hard to fault.

Jockey: Daniel Benavides
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Pimlico in G1 on May 17 over 1710m, 23 len behind Diamond Gem Aa with 55kg at $27.80. The race before that won by 5 len at Sam Houston Park LR March 29 over 1609m defeating Tm Purncess with 56kg at $17.70.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 17/05/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55kg | 1:57.01 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $27.80 |
1/8 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $95,087.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | D Benavides | 56kg | 1:47.30 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.70 |
6/7 | 01/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $12,039.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Anardis Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:12.27 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $18.00 |
5/7 | 09/02/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $15,298.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Anardis Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:27.51 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $33.50 |
7/7 | 24/01/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $16,129.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 53.5kg | 1:18.89 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $24.00 |
6/9 | 07/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3U | $200,308.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:59.63 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $56.10 |
4/11 | 15/11/2024 | - | Stakes | $40,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. | 54.5kg | 1815.20. | 6-7-4-3-3 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $44.50 |
5/8 | 06/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $11,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1307m | Muddy | Ali Rivera | 55kg | 1467.0. | 2-3-4-5 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $35.10 |
5/6 | 26/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $15,000.00 | Retama Park | 1408m | Fast | Marco A. Hernandez, Jr. | 57.5kg | 1510.20. | 6-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 28.25L | $17.50 |
4/5 | 03/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $15,000.00 | Retama Park | 1307m | Fast | Luis L. Vivanco | 57kg | 1464.50. | 3-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 14L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 8 at Pimlico in G1 on May 17 over 1710m, 23 len behind Diamond Gem Aa with 56kg at $23.30. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Sam Houston Park in LR on March 8 over 1710m, 13 len behind Rb Grand Slam carrying 56kg at $19.40.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 17/05/2025 | 70 | G1 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | Fast | X Perez | 56kg | 1:57.01 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $23.30 |
4/9 | 08/03/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $103,933.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Cole Meche | 56kg | 1:52.69 | 2-5-4 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $19.40 |
4/8 | 14/02/2025 | 69 | G2 OPEN 4U | $62,802.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:32.09 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $32.10 |
5/9 | 07/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3U | $200,308.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Montalvo | 56kg | 1:59.63 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $45.10 |
5/12 | 15/11/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $178,843.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 1:46.92 | 11-5-5 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $35.10 |
5/10 | 01/11/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,254.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 1:34.33 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $1.60 |
1/7 | 17/10/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming | $11,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. | 57.5kg | 1597.10. | 1-5-4-2 | 7 |
| -1.5L | $3.10 |
1/8 | 06/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $11,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1307m | Muddy | Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. | 56.5kg | 1467.0. | 5-4-2-1 | 2 |
| -3.5L | $5.80 |
2/6 | 02/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $14,500.00 | Retama Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. | 57kg | 1329.10. | 5-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.75L | $5.60 |
2/7 | 27/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $14,500.00 | Retama Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. | 57kg | 1314.30. | 3-3-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.75L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Alejandro Ochoa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after two months ran last of 8 at Pimlico in G1 on May 17 over 1710m, 116 len behind Diamond Gem Aa with 56kg at $24.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Sam Houston Park on February 9 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Uptown Walk The Line with 56kg at $35.70.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 17/05/2025 | 70 | G1 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | Fast | J R Betancourt | 56kg | 1:57.01 | 2-8-8 | 2 |
| 116.6L | $24.10 |
5/9 | 08/03/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $103,933.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:52.69 | 9-7-5 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $18.10 |
2/7 | 09/02/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $15,298.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:27.51 | 7-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $35.70 |
5/7 | 24/01/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $16,129.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Cole Meche | 53.5kg | 1:18.89 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $26.10 |
8/12 | 15/11/2024 | 70 | LR OPEN 3U | $178,843.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 55.5kg | 1:46.92 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 32.0L | $64.60 |
6/8 | 06/09/2024 | 181 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $16,176.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | M | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 1:28.02 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $6.00 |
4/7 | 09/03/2024 | - | Stakes | $60,000.00 | Sam Houston | 1709m | Firm | Iram Vargas Diego | 56kg | 1876.50. | 7-5-5-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $9.40 |
4/7 | 16/02/2024 | - | Stakes | $35,000.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Jose L. Alvarez | 56kg | 1531.40. | 7-7-7-6 | 5 |
| 18.75L | $2.90 |
3/10 | 20/01/2024 | - | Allowance | $15,000.00 | Sam Houston | 1307m | Fast | Jose L. Alvarez | 55kg | 1442.0. | 10-10-9-3 | 7 |
| 6L | $16.80 |
4/11 | 24/11/2023 | - | Stakes | $30,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 56.5kg | 1824.20. | 3-5-6-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.85L | $70.90 |

Jockey: Alejandro Zuniga
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by 0.5 len Sam Houston Park March 21 over 1106m defeating Triumph Aa carrying 56kg at $2.40. On debut second of 7 at Sam Houston Park January 11 over 1207m, 10 len behind Rb Douglas with 56kg at $3.40.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 21/03/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $11,886.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:13.97 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
1/7 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $14,516.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Anardis Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
2/7 | 11/01/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $13,710.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Anardis Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:19.08 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at Pimlico in G1 on May 17 over 1710m, 35 len behind Diamond Gem Aa with 56kg at $31.30. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on February 9 over 1308m, 12 len behind Uptown Walk The Line with 56kg at $4.60.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 17/05/2025 | 97 | G1 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | Fast | J D Acosta | 56kg | 1:57.01 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 35.6L | $31.30 |
6/7 | 09/02/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $15,298.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:27.51 | 1-5-6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $4.60 |
3/7 | 24/01/2025 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $16,129.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:18.89 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.90 |
3/10 | 01/11/2024 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,254.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 1:34.33 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.90 |
6/6 | 20/09/2024 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $16,176.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 1:19.61 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $3.50 |
8/8 | 06/09/2024 | 203 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $16,176.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | M | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 1:28.02 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $3.10 |
5/7 | 16/02/2024 | - | Stakes | $35,000.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Rodolfo Guerra | 56kg | 1531.40. | 4-4-6-5 | 2 |
| 20.75L | $10.70 |
1/7 | 02/02/2024 | - | Claiming | $13,000.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Rodolfo Guerra | 56kg | 1309.20. | 6-3-3-2 | 7 |
| -1.25L | $2.30 |
1/9 | 17/11/2023 | - | Stakes | $40,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez | 56.5kg | 1577.50. | 6-4-3-1 | 5 |
| -1L | $2.90 |
4/8 | 28/10/2023 | - | Allowance | $13,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Muddy | Anardis Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1291.40. | 4-6-6-4 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Adrian Morales
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after two months 6th of 8 at Pimlico in G1 on May 17 over 1710m, 44 len behind Diamond Gem Aa with 56kg at $11.30. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Sam Houston Park in LR on March 8 over 1710m, 16 len behind Rb Grand Slam carrying 56kg at $14.80.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 17/05/2025 | 70 | G1 OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | Fast | A Delgado | 56kg | 1:57.01 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 44.6L | $11.30 |
6/9 | 08/03/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $103,933.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | D Benavides | 56kg | 1:52.69 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $14.80 |
6/8 | 14/02/2025 | 69 | G2 OPEN 4U | $62,802.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:32.09 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $8.30 |
3/9 | 07/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3U | $200,308.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | L Panici | 56kg | 1:59.63 | 7-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $26.30 |
4/12 | 15/11/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $178,843.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 55.5kg | 1:46.92 | 12-4-4 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $22.40 |
1/10 | 01/11/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,254.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 56kg | 1:34.33 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
3/7 | 17/10/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming | $11,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Adrian X. Morales | 57.5kg | 1597.10. | 5-2-5-1 | 1 |
| 3.75L | $4.60 |
3/6 | 20/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $11,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. | 56.5kg | 1326.50. | 6-5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.35L | $7.40 |
2/8 | 06/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $11,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1307m | Muddy | Adrian X. Morales | 56.5kg | 1467.0. | 7-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.70 |
4/6 | 02/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $14,500.00 | Retama Park | 1207m | Fast | Adrian X. Morales | 57kg | 1329.10. | 6-6-4-4 | 2 |
| 5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Sam Houston Park April 5 over 1207m, 13 len behind Aa Burning Djewells carrying 52.5kg at $25.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Sam Houston Park March 7 over 1106m, 13 len behind Rip Tide Aa carrying 52.5kg at $20.30.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $11,981.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:22.44 | 2-6-6 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $25.70 |
5/6 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $1,585.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Cole Meche | 53.5kg | 1:36.94 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 36.8L | $45.40 |
4/7 | 07/03/2025 | 141 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,039.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Cole Meche | 52.5kg | 1:14.93 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $20.30 |
5/6 | 17/10/2024 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 1:30.18 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $35.60 |
9/11 | 03/10/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,006.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 57kg | 1:19.81 | 6-8-9 | 8 |
| 27.4L | $94.00 |
8/10 | 12/09/2024 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $14,706.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-8-8 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $28.20 |
4/6 | 09/08/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $13,000.00 | Retama Park | 1307m | Fast | Marco A. Hernandez, Jr. | 56kg | 1483.10. | 5-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $25.70 |
5/5 | 03/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $15,000.00 | Retama Park | 1307m | Fast | Marco A. Hernandez, Jr. | 53.5kg | 1464.50. | 5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 31.5L | $18.50 |