Retama Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
LA PANDEMIA (3) travelled on-pace when resuming last time out over 402m at Sam Houston Park and dug deep when pressured but found one better. Top chance in a nice race for her. MR NANDIN (6) was popular in betting last time out but disappointed in finishing fourth over 274m at this track (Dirt), beaten 2 lengths. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. BULL DAWGG (2) resumes from a spell of nine months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 402m at Lone Star Park (Dirt). Strong winning chance on best figures. CM NOVA (10) finished third last start over 320m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) to make it seven minor placings from 21 runs. Goes well here with two top-three finishes to her credit. Can measure up.

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at this track August 1 over 320m, 8 len behind The Lion Kingg with 56kg at $62.40. On debut ran last of 8 at this track July 11 2025 over 274m, 8 len behind Bludz Valiant Policy with 56kg at $34.20. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 357 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 | 01/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 2 | $15,504.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:17.88 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $62.40 |
| 8/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:15.77 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $34.20 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Lone Star Park October 30 over 402m, 0.5 len behind Kv Jericho with 57kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Lone Star Park September 26 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Spotofied with 57kg at $4.20. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 267 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 57kg | 0:22.21 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2025 | 76 | MDN CG 2 | $27,523.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 57kg | 0:15.44 | 8-7-5 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 12/07/2025 | 44 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:18.35 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $28.40 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 59kg | 0:17.99 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $38.80 |

Jockey: Luis F. Palacios
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Sam Houston Park on June 12 over 402m, 0.1 len behind Poor Decision carrying 58kg at $5.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Lone Star Park on November 8 over 201m, 0.5 len behind Putin My Record Dr carrying 59kg at $4.40. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 42 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 | 12/06/2026 | 216 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,736.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Luis Palacios | 58kg | 0:22.52 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Manuel Lara | 59kg | 0:12.02 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | 79 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | M | Manuel Lara | 58kg | 0:13.38 | 9-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $9.20 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,679.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Manuel Lara | 59.5kg | 0:18.78 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,208.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Manuel Lara | 59kg | 0:13.60 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $31.40 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,885.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | M | Manuel Lara | 59kg | 0:20.46 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 8 over 320m, 7 len behind Dayquiri carrying 56.5kg at $11.50. First up last campaign ran second last of 9 at Evangeline Downs on October 17 over 201m, 1.5 len behind Runaway Freighttrain carrying 57kg at $47.60. Will need this run.
Last Starts 77 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 | 08/05/2026 | 169 | MDN F 3 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:17.98 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $11.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/11/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 2 | $11,450.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:18.29 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $15.60 |
| 8/9 | 17/10/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $26,636.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | B Ransom | 57kg | 0:12.27 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $47.60 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2025 | 104 | MDN CLM 2 | $29,457.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 56kg | 0:13.21 | 8-6-7 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $33.90 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2025 | - | HCP F 2 | $15,625.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 56kg | 0:17.09 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 15 over 274m, 0.5 len behind Hello Darlin Girl carrying 58kg at $6.60. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track on June 26 over 274m, 2 len behind Dm Sophie Cartel carrying 58kg at $2.90. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/06/2026 | 42 | MDN 35 | $19,665.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:16.16 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 196 | MDN CLM 35 | $18,156.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:15.31 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.60 |
| 5/10 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 35 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:11.91 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $7.90 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,787.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:13.38 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2025 | 33 | MDN 35 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:15.54 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $7.30 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:17.95 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Lone Star Park November 7 over 366m, 5 len behind Dare To Fly carrying 56kg at $41.40. On debut fifth of 10 at Sam Houston Park May 3 2025 over 302m, 1.2 len behind Class Cowboy with 56kg at $19.70. Prefer others.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/11/2025 | 50 | MDN CG 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:20.07 | 4-8-8 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $41.40 |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:15.59 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $8.20 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 2 | $13,953.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:17.88 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $15.30 |
| 9/9 | 12/07/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:18.42 | 4-3-D2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $25.50 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,216.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:18.40 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 2 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:18.01 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 5 over 302m, 2 len behind Pyc Dash Ta Phoebe carrying 58kg at $15.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at this track on June 26 over 274m, 1.4 len behind Call Me Diamante carrying 58kg at $6.10. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 35 | $23,849.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 58kg | 0:16.09 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 181 | MDN CLM 35 | $18,131.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Good | Miguel Ortega | 58kg | 0:16.59 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $15.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/12/2025 | 92 | MDN CLM 35 | $38,285.00 | Zia Park | 320m | Fast | Raul Ortega | 57kg | 0:17.78 | 5-6-6 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 35 | $25,994.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 57kg | 0:15.51 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $18.80 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2025 | 114 | MDN 35 | $28,837.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:13.70 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $13.30 |
| 10/10 | 24/04/2025 | 174 | MDN 35 | $31,949.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Manuel Lara | 59.5kg | 0:15.90 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $44.40 |

Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 6 over 320m, 1.3 len behind Lawboss with 58kg at $33.80. The race before that ran last of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 9 over 302m, 15 len behind Jetblack Corona Chic with 58kg at $43.30. Expected to be doing her best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 35 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | SP | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.92 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $33.80 |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 35 | $27,933.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:17.00 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $43.30 |
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $25,473.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:15.72 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $30.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.95 | 10-10-LR | 8 |
| 99.0L | $11.40 |
| 7/9 | 24/02/2026 | 102 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.83 | 8-5-7 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $16.40 |
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | 48 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,847.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.99 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |