Retama Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Trials
DR PEPPER 123 (4) has two wins and one placing from three starts this preparation. Scored last start by 0.3 lengths in Group 3 grade at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) over 366m after being racing in the leading division. Won't find this as tough so he is likely to play a big role. FAST LOVING AJ (7) last appeared six weeks ago over 366m at Sam Houston Park when he finished third. This is his first run for the Brittany N Tellez stable. Worth serious consideration. TEMPTEDTOGOTOTHEBAR (1) resumes after a break of a year. Looking to emulate his debut win over 229m at Sam Houston Park to kick off last prep. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. FAVORITE MVP Z (9) was in contention on the turn and finished second last time over 366m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten half a length. Placed to advantage and can take this out.

Jockey: Adrian Morales
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a year break. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Delta Downs in the G2 July 6 over 320m, 0.5 len behind Reletless Politics carrying 57.5kg at $2. On debut favourite; won by 1.0 len Sam Houston Park May 3 2024 over 229m defeating Machiavelli carrying 56kg at $2.
Last Starts 360 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 | 06/07/2024 | 21 | G2 HCP 2 | $456,376.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Juan Ramirez | 57.5kg | 0:17.64 | 3-2-D2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
1/8 | 15/06/2024 | 22 | HCP 2 | $7,553.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Juan Ramirez | 57kg | 0:17.66 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |
1/9 | 24/05/2024 | 21 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.19 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
1/8 | 03/05/2024 | - | MDN CG 2 | $25,994.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:13.04 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Lone Star Park October 24 over 366m, 0.5 len behind Dm Chasing Money with 58kg at $2.30. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Lone Star Park October 3 over 366m, 2 len behind Bv I B Quick carrying 56.5kg at $5.80.
Last Starts 250 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 24/10/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $23,121.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 58kg | 0:20.10 | 5-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
4/10 | 03/10/2024 | 89 | ALLOW 2 | $23,121.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:19.92 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
5/8 | 06/07/2024 | 21 | G2 HCP 2 | $456,376.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | 0:17.64 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.80 |
1/10 | 15/06/2024 | 21 | HCP 2 | $7,553.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | 0:17.61 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
1/9 | 25/05/2024 | 17 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.20 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
1/10 | 08/05/2024 | 11 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,820.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | 0:13.25 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.70 |
10/10 | 27/04/2024 | - | Trials | $5,000.00 | Delta Downs | 301m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56.5kg | 2177.19. | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 28.15L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Alejandro Ochoa
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 48 days. First-up 4th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on April 24 over 274m, long-neck behind Bf D Rageous with 56.5kg at $8.10. Second-up second last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on May 15 over 302m, 5 len behind Miss Chick Chimes with 56.5kg at $5.70.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 15/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $28,125.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:17.00 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.70 |
4/9 | 24/04/2025 | 166 | ALLOW F 3 | $28,754.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | SP | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:15.55 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $8.10 |
1/10 | 09/11/2024 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:20.11 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:16.97 | 5-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $19.70 |
5/10 | 21/09/2024 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $22,059.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:17.18 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $35.00 |
5/9 | 20/07/2024 | 50 | MDN 2 | $15,789.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:18.16 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $17.30 |
0/0 | 07/07/2024 | - | Maiden | $10,500.00 | Gillespie Fairground | 274m | Francisco Giles | - | - | 5 | - | $0.00 | |||
9/9 | 31/05/2024 | - | Maiden | $17,000.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 2339.50. | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 8L | $11.50 |
8/8 | 03/05/2024 | - | Maiden | $17,000.00 | Sam Houston | 228m | Good | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 1555.30. | 8-8 | 4 |
| 16.05L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.3 len at Sam Houston Park G3 June 14 over 366m defeating Fast Flyer 123 carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 366m, 1.3 len behind Shez Flyn carrying 56.5kg at $2.70.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 14/06/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3 | $427,994.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:19.89 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
2/9 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:19.94 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
1/8 | 08/05/2025 | 215 | ALLOW 3U | $32,812.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:16.68 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
1/8 | 05/10/2024 | 86 | MDN CG 2 | $26,012.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:16.71 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.40 |
3/10 | 11/07/2024 | 35 | MDN CG 2 | $24,060.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:18.07 | 8-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 06/06/2024 | - | MDN CG 2 | $25,680.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:15.59 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $26.90 |

Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 59-day let-up. First-up after eight months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Remington Park on May 4 over 274m, nose behind Relentless Deal with 56kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on July 26 over 320m, 2 len behind Lil Ela carrying 56kg at $9.20.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 04/05/2025 | 236 | MDN CLM 35 | $25,781.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Rolando Raudales | 56kg | 0:15.57 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
4/7 | 10/09/2024 | 46 | HCP 2 | $7,353.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Francisco Raul Jr Ramirez | 57.5kg | 0:17.76 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $14.50 |
2/8 | 26/07/2024 | 57 | HCP 2 | $9,023.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 320m | Fast | Francisco Raul Jr Ramirez | 56kg | 0:17.41 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $9.20 |
5/8 | 30/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $29,052.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Francisco Raul Jr Ramirez | 57kg | 0:15.59 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 0.3 len Lone Star Park November 15 over 320m defeating Beaux Tye with 56.5kg at $20.40. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Lone Star Park September 14 over 366m, 2.5 len behind Respct carrying 57kg at $40.20.
Last Starts 228 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 15/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:17.53 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $20.40 |
7/10 | 25/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 2 | $14,451.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:19.72 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $10.70 |
1/10 | 04/10/2024 | 20 | MDN CG 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:15.45 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
4/9 | 14/09/2024 | 71 | HCP 2 | $14,706.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 57kg | 0:20.03 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $40.20 |
9/9 | 05/07/2024 | 42 | HCP 2 | $15,038.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 58kg | 0:18.08 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $19.70 |
3/9 | 24/05/2024 | 63 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 58kg | 0:17.12 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $18.40 |
2/10 | 22/03/2024 | - | Maiden | $8,500.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Sloppy | Modesto Pina | 57.5kg | 1950.20. | 5-1 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $6.20 |
5/9 | 07/03/2024 | - | Futurity Trial | $5,000.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 57.5kg | 1955.0. | 1-5 | 3 |
| 3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 366m, 1.5 len behind Butane carrying 56.5kg at $8. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Louisiana Downs in LR on March 22 over 320m, 0.3 len behind Captain Eagle carrying 57.5kg at $10.20.
Last Starts 40 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 | 22/05/2025 | 61 | HCP 3 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:20.18 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $213,550.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Roman Armando Huerta | 57.5kg | 0:18.00 | 3-1-D1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.20 |
2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $8,026.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Roman Armando Huerta | 57kg | 0:17.75 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.70 |
4/10 | 25/01/2025 | 70 | MDN 3U | $14,516.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 57kg | 0:17.47 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 |
4/10 | 16/11/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 57kg | 0:17.90 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $10.80 |
8/8 | 25/10/2024 | - | HCP 2 | $14,451.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 56.5kg | 0:19.66 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $33.10 |

Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 12 over 229m, 2 len behind Volcoms Joyce Yg carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. The start before that 5th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 366m, 2.75 len behind Shez Flyn carrying 56.5kg at $35.30.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 12/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 35 | $31,104.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | M | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | 0:13.02 | 9-7-6 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
5/9 | 22/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | 0:19.94 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $35.30 |
7/10 | 03/05/2025 | 259 | MDN 35 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:17.49 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $2.10 |
3/10 | 17/08/2024 | 15 | G2 HCP 2 | $314,900.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:17.91 | 8-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.9L | $15.20 |
2/9 | 02/08/2024 | 28 | HCP 2 | $15,361.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:17.90 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $18.70 |
3/8 | 05/07/2024 | 20 | HCP 2 | $15,038.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 59kg | 0:17.86 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $35.80 |
3/10 | 15/06/2024 | - | Maiden | $17,000.00 | Sam Houston | 228m | Fast | Jose R. Herbert | 59kg | 1600.40. | 8-5 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 8 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 366m, 0.5 len behind Butane with 56.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Sam Houston Park on May 25 2024 over 302m, 0.1 len behind Dk Marney Jess carrying 56kg at $4.40.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 22/05/2025 | 187 | HCP 3 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:20.18 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
7/8 | 16/11/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $73,049.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:19.96 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $2.40 |
1/10 | 25/10/2024 | 20 | HCP 2 | $14,451.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:19.72 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
3/9 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | LR HCP 2 | $69,523.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:19.70 | 9-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $1.90 |
1/10 | 14/09/2024 | 42 | HCP 2 | $14,706.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:19.82 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
1/9 | 03/08/2024 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $24,578.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:15.70 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
9/10 | 15/06/2024 | - | Futurity | $621,810.00 | Sam Houston | 301m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56.5kg | 2107.20. | 1-10-10 | 6 |
| 7.35L | $24.40 |
2/8 | 25/05/2024 | - | Futurity Trial | $10,000.00 | Sam Houston | 301m | Fast | Luis L. Vivanco | 56.5kg | 2174.9. | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.05L | $4.40 |
2/10 | 25/04/2024 | - | Maiden | $17,000.00 | Sam Houston | 228m | Fast | Luis L. Vivanco | 56.5kg | 1591.50. | 1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Luis Flores-Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 366m, 2 len behind Georg with 56.5kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Gillespie County Fairground on July 6 over 320m, 0.1 len behind A Fast Dynasty with 56kg at $5.70.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 22/05/2025 | 209 | HCP 3 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Roman Armando Huerta | 56.5kg | 0:20.17 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.80 |
10/10 | 25/10/2024 | 41 | HCP 2 | $14,451.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Luis Angel Flores-Garcia | 56kg | 0:19.72 | 3-6-10 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $18.90 |
8/10 | 14/09/2024 | 20 | HCP 2 | $14,706.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Luis Angel Flores-Garcia | 56kg | 0:19.85 | 5-9-8 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $3.70 |
1/10 | 25/08/2024 | 15 | HCP 2 | $337,174.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Eleazar Rivera Hernandez | 56kg | 0:17.66 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $9.10 |
1/9 | 10/08/2024 | 35 | HCP 2 | $12,289.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Luis Angel Flores-Garcia | 56kg | 0:17.67 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $20.10 |
2/9 | 06/07/2024 | 42 | HCP 2 | $12,030.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Luis Angel Flores-Garcia | 56kg | 0:18.04 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.70 |
3/9 | 25/05/2024 | - | Futurity Trial | $10,000.00 | Sam Houston | 301m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 2202.0. | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.30 |