Retama Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Claiming
ROCKET TEMPTATION (2) is yet to break through after three career starts. Managed to find the placings at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) two starts back before finishing fifth over 302m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) last start. This looks his chance to break through. VOLCOM TAC (5) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time when he was prominent throughout over 320m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ELEGANT PRIZE (7) was in contention on the turn and finished third last time over 229m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt), beaten 0.8 lengths. This is a more suitable contest and can take this out. SANREMO (1) was always well out of his ground when 2.25 lengths from the winner in ninth over 274m at Sam Houston Park last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth on debut at Sam Houston Park the run before. Finds a more suitable contest and can take this out.
Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 229m, 0.9 len behind First Tartanero Jess with 57.5kg at $6.30. Last start ran second last of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 12 over 274m, 2.25 len behind Red Hot Racha with 57kg at $9.20. Ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57kg | 0:15.92 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $9.20 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57.5kg | 0:13.56 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on June 4 over 302m, 1.75 len behind First Pyc Boston with 56kg at $4.20. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 2 over 302m, 0.6 len behind Get Faster with 57kg at $12.30. Doesn't need to improve that much.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | 33 | MDN CG 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:16.95 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57kg | 0:16.89 | 7-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $12.30 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:17.40 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $35.60 |
Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on June 26 over 229m, 1.75 len behind Tempted To Fly with 56kg at $26.40. The race before that 8th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 229m, 4 len behind First Tartanero Jess carrying 56kg at $42.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 15 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 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $19,665.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Jose Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:13.90 | 3-8-7 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $26.40 |
| 8/10 | 22/05/2026 | 35 | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:13.56 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $42.80 |
| 10/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:17.42 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $27.70 |
Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 12 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Red Hot Racha carrying 56kg at $13.20. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 28 over 274m, 1.0 len behind No Se Primo carrying 56kg at $11.50. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Eduardo Luviano | 56kg | 0:15.92 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $13.20 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 2 | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Eduardo Luviano | 56kg | 0:15.72 | 2-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $11.50 |
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:17.29 | 2-9-9 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $9.30 |
Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 13 over 320m, 0.8 len behind Larrys Love carrying 56kg at $4.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 7 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Kas Cartel Gl carrying 56kg at $7.80. Top chance on his best efforts.
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 | 13/06/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,039.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:18.38 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/05/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,760.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:15.86 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.80 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:17.33 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $26.10 |
Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Inspyre out of Sissys Pyc. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 11 over 229m, 0.8 len behind Racey By Design with 57kg at $9.40. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 15 over 302m, 2 len behind Diamond 123 with 56kg at $40.80. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/06/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57kg | 0:13.44 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $9.40 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:17.01 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $40.80 |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:17.10 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $27.20 |
Jockey: J.r. Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Sam Houston Park April 17 over 302m, 6 len behind Cowboy Genes with 56kg at $38. On debut ran last of 10 at Louisiana Downs March 27 over 201m, 3 len behind Heza Dashin Runaway with 56kg at $40.40. Might need the run.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:17.33 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $38.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:12.20 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $40.40 |
Jockey: Olvin Josue Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 23 over 320m, 7 len behind Coronas First Cowboy with 56kg at $52.80. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $13,966.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | SP | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:17.58 | 3-10-10 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $52.80 |
Jockey: Aniceto Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Docs Best Card out of Black Ruby. Happy to watch and learn this time.