Retama Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn
VALIANT VINDICATOR (8) finished one length from the winner in fourth last start after being prominent at the bend over 320m at this track, an improvement on his ninth on debut at Sam Houston Park the run before. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. POLITICAL MONKEY (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a head from the winner in third over 302m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. D TEXAS COWBOY 123 (9) knuckled down strongly to get within 0.8 lengths of the winner in third last start over 229m at Sam Houston Park. Sure to be thereabouts. KOPPERS CLIFF (2) debuted three weeks ago when he finished eighth over 302m at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.4 lengths. Expected to be right there at the business end.
Jockey: J.r. Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by First Splendor out of Lady Fortune. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 8th of 10 at this track on June 27 over 302m, 1.4 len behind Dangit Frank with 56kg at $4.50. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $19,665.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.73 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Leonardo V. Reyes
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on May 23 over 320m, 6 len behind Flight History with 56kg at $37. The race before that ran last of 9 at Sunray Park on April 24 over 320m, 8 len behind Gbh Cowboy carrying 56kg at $19.40. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 2 | $13,966.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 320m | Fast | Francisco Zamora | 56kg | 0:17.42 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $37.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 42 | HCP 2 | $8,734.00 | Sunray Park | 320m | Fast | Sergio Jr Becerra | 56kg | 0:17.30 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $19.40 |
| 8/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $12,500.00 | Sunland | 274m | Fast | Jesse Lee Levario | 56kg | 0:15.26 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, ran second last of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 29 over 229m, 6 len behind Ali Catt with 56kg at $14.30. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 12 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Red Hot Racha with 56kg at $57. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:15.92 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $57.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $27,933.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56kg | 0:13.40 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $14.30 |
Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 27 over 302m, head behind Dangit Frank carrying 56kg at $5.70. The start before that 5th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 2 over 229m, 1.5 len behind Chilitos Grande carrying 56kg at $11.40. Doesn't need to improve much to salute.
Last Starts 20 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 | 27/06/2026 | 56 | MDN CG 2 | $19,665.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56kg | 0:17.73 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.70 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Eleazar Rivera Hernandez | 56kg | 0:13.44 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $11.40 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Eleazar Rivera Hernandez | 56kg | 0:16.83 | 2-8-8 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $31.80 |
Jockey: Rosendo E. Pina Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 23 over 320m, 3.5 len behind Feenix with 56kg at $34.60. Second-up 5th of 8 at Delta Downs on June 12 over 320m, 4 len behind Ct Cyber Crime with 56kg at $38.20. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 2 | $8,368.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Garcia Rosendo E Pina | 56kg | 0:17.76 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $38.20 |
| 9/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $13,966.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | SP | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:17.86 | 3-8-D8 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $34.60 |
Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 29 over 229m, 2.25 len behind Ali Catt carrying 56kg at $23.40. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Gillespie County Fairground on July 4 over 320m, 3.5 len behind Ali Catt with 56kg at $9.50. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 36 | HCP 2 | $13,062.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:18.02 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $27,933.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:13.40 | 2-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $23.40 |
Jockey: Edgar U. Mata
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, ran second last of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 2 over 229m, 3.5 len behind Ml Sr Hayden James with 56kg at $12.90. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on June 25 over 320m, 1.0 len behind Vp Cowboy Heart carrying 56kg at $21.90. Key chance expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 54 | MDN CG 2 | $19,665.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Edgar U Mata | 56kg | 0:18.52 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $21.90 |
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Edgar U Mata | 56kg | 0:13.47 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $12.90 |
Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 2 over 229m, 4 len behind The Hottest Chilitos with 56kg at $16.80. Last start 3rd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 11 over 229m, 0.8 len behind Shf Ride The Tide carrying 56kg at $19.40. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/06/2026 | 40 | MDN CG 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:13.53 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $19.40 |
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:13.30 | 3-6-8 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $16.80 |
Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on June 26 over 366m, 2.25 len behind Jo Playmaker carrying 56.5kg at $9.20. The run before that 4th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 30 over 320m, 3 len behind Jr Rosita carrying 56kg at $3.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $19,665.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Leonardo V Reyes | 56.5kg | 0:21.12 | 5-3-7 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $9.20 |
| 4/10 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 2 | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56kg | 0:18.03 | 6-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56kg | 0:16.94 | 2-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $13.40 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56kg | 0:18.23 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $16.20 |