Retama Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn
FDD BAJA (4) was thereabouts last time out when third at this track (Dirt) over 229m, beaten 0.4 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Hard to beat. CATCHING YOUR DREAMS (8) is yet to break through in three runs. Finished fifth at her last appearance over 366m at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt) on June 26. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. TEXAS SIZED IVORY (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 320m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths into seventh. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is right in contention. OJO CALIENTE (10) is on debut. By Ivory James and comes from the Ryan Basham stable. Top-three chance.
Jockey: Arturo Alvarez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Kas Tempting out of Jess Glance. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 5th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 28 over 229m, 1.1 len behind Pink Jett carrying 56kg at $34.90. Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on June 27 over 302m, 2.25 len behind Dangit Frank carrying 56kg at $5.80. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 27 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 | 27/06/2026 | 30 | MDN CG 2 | $19,665.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:17.73 | 8-9-9 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $5.80 |
| 5/9 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:13.49 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $34.90 |
Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Inspyre out of Sissys Pyc. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 8th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 29 over 320m, 4.5 len behind Muy Piscosita Eg with 56kg at $9. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at this track on June 26 over 229m, 0.4 len behind Tempted To Fly with 56kg at $8.30. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $19,665.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:13.90 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $8.30 |
| 8/10 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:18.24 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 7th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 320m, 2.25 len behind Mister Carter with 56kg at $33.30. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 28 over 229m, 2 len behind Pink Jett carrying 56kg at $4.50. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/07/2026 | 35 | HCP 2 | $14,514.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:18.62 | 1-7-7 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $33.30 |
| 8/9 | 28/05/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:13.49 | 8-5-8 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:13.44 | 3-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $13.40 |
| 6/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:17.02 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $9.30 |
Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Sam Houston Park on June 4 over 302m, 7 len behind First Pyc Boston with 56kg at $27.20. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on June 26 over 229m, 3 len behind Tempted To Fly with 56.5kg at $26.90. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $19,665.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | 0:13.90 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $26.90 |
| 9/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:16.95 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $27.20 |
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 9 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on June 26 over 366m, 4 len behind Whole Lota Macho with 56kg at $21.20. The run before that 8th of 10 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino on May 22 over 320m, 3 len behind Favorite Canvas carrying 56kg at $13.90. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 2 | $13,947.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 366m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:20.03 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $21.20 |
| 8/10 | 22/05/2026 | 50 | HCP 2 | $13,966.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 320m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:17.49 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $13.90 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $21,834.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | 0:17.19 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.60 |
Jockey: Alejandro Landeros Zuniga
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Ivory James - Eye Du) making his debut. Likely to be above average.