Retama Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Trials
FLYIN CHILITOS (1) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten a nose into second over 320m at Group 3 level at Delta Downs (Dirt) after being prominent from the outset. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. PEPPA (2) was well supported when resuming last start but missed the placings in fourth over 302m at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Races well when second-up. Among the winning hopes. SS KRATOS (4) improved sharply on his seventh two starts back at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) with success over 402m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) seven weeks ago, getting home by 0.3 lengths after being in contention on the bend. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player again. TRES WINES (7) finished second last start over 320m at this track (Dirt), beaten 0.3 lengths. Should be peaking. Likely improver with solid claims.

Jockey: James Flores
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Delta Downs on June 12 over 320m, nose behind Seis Chilitos with 57kg at $1.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Delta Downs in G3 on July 4 over 320m, nose behind Fortune Seis Aces carrying 57kg at $6. Shows promise.
Last Starts 28 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 | 04/07/2025 | 22 | G3 HCP 3 | $198,930.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | James A Flores | 57kg | 0:17.71 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 12/06/2025 | 173 | HCP 3 | $7,776.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | M | David A Alvarez | 57kg | 0:17.66 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
5/10 | 21/12/2024 | 29 | G2 HCP 2 | $495,586.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | David A Alvarez | 57kg | 0:19.66 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 22/11/2024 | 13 | HCP 2 | $7,610.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | David A Alvarez | 57kg | 0:19.77 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
1/8 | 09/11/2024 | 22 | G1 HCP 2 | $162,720.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | David A Alvarez | 58kg | 0:19.58 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
1/8 | 18/10/2024 | 15 | HCP 2 | $8,671.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | David A Alvarez | 58kg | 0:20.11 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at this track in LR on June 26 over 302m, 2 len behind Fabulous Casina with 56.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Evangeline Downs November 22 over 366m defeating Chill To The Bone with 56kg at $2.
Last Starts 36 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 | 26/06/2025 | 187 | LR OPEN F 3 | $68,740.00 | Retama Park | 302m | M | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:16.95 | 1-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
6/10 | 21/12/2024 | 29 | G2 HCP 2 | $495,586.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Christian Cardenas | 56kg | 0:19.66 | 10-7-6 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $12.30 |
1/7 | 22/11/2024 | 27 | HCP 2 | $7,610.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Christian Cardenas | 56kg | 0:19.94 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
1/7 | 26/10/2024 | 64 | LR OPEN 2 | $57,803.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 320m | Fast | Christian Cardenas | 56kg | 0:17.09 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
6/10 | 23/08/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $38,402.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 0:17.75 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.70 |
5/10 | 02/08/2024 | 55 | HCP 2 | $15,361.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:17.96 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on July 10 over 402m, 1.75 len behind Light Em Up Rooster carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on June 14 over 402m, 0.6 len behind Ss Kratos with 56.5kg at $3.70.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 10/07/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $26,147.00 | Retama Park | 402m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:22.44 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $8.90 |
4/9 | 14/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:22.22 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $3.70 |
1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | MDN 35 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:27.93 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
5/8 | 01/05/2025 | 109 | MDN 3 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:18.16 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $7.40 |
8/10 | 12/01/2025 | 77 | MDN 3 | $39,194.00 | Sunland | 366m | Fast | Luis Martinez | 57kg | 0:20.17 | 1-8-8 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |
3/10 | 27/10/2024 | 38 | MDN 2 | $31,792.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 320m | Fast | Christian Cardenas | 56kg | 0:17.50 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start won by a 0.3 len at Sam Houston Park June 14 over 402m defeating Light Em Up Rooster with 56.5kg at $6.10. Before that from last on the turn second last of 8 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 366m, 2.25 len behind Butane carrying 56.5kg at $13.60.
Last Starts 48 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 | 14/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:22.22 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.10 |
7/8 | 22/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:20.18 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $13.60 |
10/10 | 26/04/2025 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $28,754.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:18.15 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
2/10 | 16/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:17.62 | 3-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |
1/9 | 26/10/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:21.81 | 9-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
5/9 | 11/10/2024 | 92 | MDN 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Ricardo Lomeli Ayala | 56.5kg | 0:22.30 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Eddie Sanchez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after nine months 7th of 10 at this track on June 27 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Fool with 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Delta Downs on April 27 2024 over 302m, 0.8 len behind Captain Tal with 56kg at $3.90.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 27/06/2025 | 259 | ALLOW 3U | $28,149.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:15.77 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.60 |
1/10 | 11/10/2024 | 27 | ALLOW 2 | $23,121.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:16.78 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
4/10 | 14/09/2024 | 28 | HCP 2 | $14,706.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:19.82 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |
9/10 | 17/08/2024 | 15 | G2 HCP 2 | $314,900.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | 0:17.91 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $27.40 |
2/10 | 02/08/2024 | 48 | HCP 2 | $15,361.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.96 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
3/8 | 15/06/2024 | 28 | HCP 2 | $7,553.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | 0:17.66 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Manuel Benavides
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Ruidoso Downs June 14 over 320m defeating Braven carrying 57.5kg at $11.20. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Sunland Park on April 5 over 402m, 5 len behind Holy Mitole carrying 57kg at $21.60.
Last Starts 48 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 | 14/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $41,991.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | Fast | Manuel Benavides | 57.5kg | 0:17.81 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.20 |
8/10 | 05/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $44,249.00 | Sunland | 402m | Fast | Emilio Tapia | 57kg | 0:21.54 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $21.60 |
1/10 | 15/02/2025 | 113 | MDN CLM 3 | $26,087.00 | Sunland | 320m | Fast | Emilio Tapia | 57kg | 0:17.47 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
6/7 | 25/10/2024 | 77 | HCP 2 | $14,451.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Ruben Castro | 56kg | 0:19.51 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $24.60 |
6/9 | 09/08/2024 | 42 | HCP 2 | $15,361.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 402m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:21.41 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $78.50 |
10/10 | 28/06/2024 | 35 | HCP 2 | $15,106.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | Fast | Ricky Ramirez | 56kg | 0:19.82 | 5-10-10 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $58.90 |

Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 26 over 320m, 0.3 len behind Insta Millionaire with 57.5kg at $3.70. The run before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Sam Houston Park May 31 over 274m defeating Pura Calidad carrying 56.5kg at $1.50.
Last Starts 36 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 | 26/06/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $26,594.00 | Retama Park | 320m | M | Jose R Herbert | 57.5kg | 0:17.87 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
1/10 | 31/05/2025 | 30 | MDN 3 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:15.43 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
2/8 | 01/05/2025 | 187 | MDN 3 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:18.16 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
2/9 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 56.5kg | 0:21.81 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.10 |
2/10 | 28/09/2024 | 57 | MDN CLM 2 | $20,588.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:13.36 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.40 |
4/9 | 02/08/2024 | 35 | HCP 2 | $15,361.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:17.90 | 9-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 len at this track July 16 over 229m defeating Mad Indian carrying 56.5kg at $5.10. The start before that 6th of 8 at Delta Downs on June 12 over 320m, 1.5 len behind Seis Chilitos carrying 57kg at $8.30.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 16/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $27,676.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:13.58 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |
6/8 | 12/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $7,776.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | M | Yaidel Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:17.66 | 4-7-6 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |
5/10 | 16/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $173,125.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Hugo Gutierrez | 57.5kg | 0:16.76 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
1/9 | 25/04/2025 | 126 | HCP 3 | $7,987.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Hugo Gutierrez | 57kg | 0:16.72 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $15.10 |
5/10 | 20/12/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 2 | $20,031.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:20.09 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $15.80 |
5/9 | 22/11/2024 | 97 | HCP 2 | $7,610.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:20.21 | 1-6-5 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Gillespie County Fairground in LR on July 19 over 320m, 6 len behind Valiant Spit Curl carrying 56.5kg at $22.90. The race before that ran last in a small field at Sam Houston Park on May 30 over 402m, 4 len behind Check Out Jess carrying 56.5kg at $5.70.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 19/07/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $55,046.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 56.5kg | 0:17.73 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $22.90 |
6/6 | 30/05/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,188.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:22.20 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 |
2/10 | 01/05/2025 | 147 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,188.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:20.88 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.90 |
2/8 | 05/12/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $9,245.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Good | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 56kg | 0:20.57 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $15.50 |
8/10 | 14/11/2024 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57.5kg | 0:20.31 | 6-7-8 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $28.20 |
5/7 | 31/10/2024 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:20.40 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $29.90 |