Retama Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
FAST LOVING AJ (9) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by 0.3 lengths over 320m at Listed level at Gillespie County Fairground (Dirt). Drawn out a bit but he should be in the finish. TANGIE BOY (1) comes here off a break of seven months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 503m at Ruidoso Downs. Expect him to play a major role. PULL A CORK (5) finished second last start over 503m at this track (Dirt) when he worked home well, beaten half a length. Meets a stronger field but he is capable of a big run. TACTICAL FEATURE (3) was prominent at the turn and finished third last time over 503m at this track (Dirt), beaten one length. Will trim down following recent racing. Likely improver with solid claims.

Jockey: Jesus Zuniga
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Zia Park December 12 over 402m, 2.75 len behind Paramounte Streakin with 58kg at $19.80. Previously first up; third in a small field at Ruidoso Downs June 6 2025 over 503m, 0.8 len behind Dark Ivory Coast with 58.5kg at $13.40. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 225 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 | 12/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $76,570.00 | Zia Park | 402m | Fast | Larry Marquez | 58kg | 0:21.05 | 4-7-6 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $19.80 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | 36 | OCLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | SP | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:26.96 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | 42 | OCLM 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:27.21 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.60 |
| 6/10 | 08/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $29,612.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:27.53 | 8-4-6 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $41.20 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $23,394.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 503m | Fast | Larry Marquez | 58kg | 0:26.74 | 2-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $25.80 |
| 3/5 | 06/06/2025 | 174 | CLM 3U | $24,572.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 503m | Fast | Larry Marquez | 58.5kg | 0:27.88 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Diego Contreras
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 14 over 402m, 7 len behind El Terco Jess carrying 59kg at $14.10. Second-up won by 1.3 len at Sam Houston Park June 11 over 503m defeating Praisley Miracle with 56.5kg at $14.40. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 44 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 | 11/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,644.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Diego Contreras | 56.5kg | 0:28.83 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $14.40 |
| 9/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $15,363.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Vidal M Aquino | 59kg | 0:22.54 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on June 26 over 503m, 1.0 len behind Dont Let Me Downn with 58kg at $3. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 503m, 0.5 len behind Hareofthedawg carrying 58kg at $16.50. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $16,179.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:28.44 | 8-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $17,458.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:27.83 | 10-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $16.50 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 146 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:19.95 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $9.60 |
| 8/9 | 12/12/2025 | 69 | CLM 3U | $51,302.00 | Zia Park | 320m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 57kg | 0:17.25 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $25,114.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:21.77 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $10.40 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 35 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:21.90 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Sam Houston Park May 9 over 302m, 3.5 len behind Klass Action carrying 56.5kg at $17.40. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Sam Houston Park April 23 over 320m, 2.75 len behind Royalist carrying 56.5kg at $8.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:16.76 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $17.40 |
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | 167 | ALLOW 3U | $26,201.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:17.78 | 1-7-7 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $8.60 |
| 1/9 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CG 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:15.53 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.80 |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $21,309.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:16.76 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $16.90 |

Jockey: Francisco Calderon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on June 26 over 503m, 0.5 len behind Dont Let Me Downn with 58kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 503m, 0.5 len behind Hareofthedawg with 58kg at $4.60. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $16,179.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:28.44 | 4-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,458.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:27.83 | 1-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 08/05/2026 | 183 | CLM 3U | $18,156.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Agustin Silva | 59kg | 0:22.46 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:47.37 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 19/09/2025 | 44 | OCLM 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 57kg | 0:27.21 | 2-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $17.70 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $28,062.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:27.99 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on June 27 over 366m, 1.75 len behind Otts Moore carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. The race before that ran last of 8 at Sam Houston Park on June 4 over 320m, 2.75 len behind Lg Princess with 56.5kg at $4. Hard to make a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $17,573.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:20.71 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | 19 | ALLOW F 3 | $25,105.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:17.78 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | ALLOW F 3 | $25,140.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:15.57 | 5-4-D3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 35 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:19.90 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 141 | MDN 35 | $34,129.00 | Sunland | 320m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 57kg | 0:17.11 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $30.10 |
| 2/9 | 16/10/2025 | 77 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Bryan Candanosa | 56kg | 0:15.86 | 2-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Alejandro Landeros Zuniga
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after seven months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Sam Houston Park on June 5 over 503m, 1.3 len behind Vp Rocket Ryon with 56.5kg at $11.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Lone Star Park November 6 over 274m defeating Coronation Ring with 56.5kg at $1.90. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 50 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 | 05/06/2026 | 211 | HCP 3U | $20,921.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Good | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 56.5kg | 0:27.75 | 2-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $11.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM 2 | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Juan Pulido | 56.5kg | 0:15.43 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2025 | 119 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Juan Pulido | 56kg | 0:15.59 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $12.70 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,344.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57kg | 0:16.96 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,696.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57.5kg | 0:18.43 | 5-8-7 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 51-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Sam Houston Park on June 4 over 320m, 0.2 len behind Uncle Shorty with 56.5kg at $8.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 9 over 302m, 1.5 len behind Klass Action carrying 56.5kg at $8.80. Just missed last start but likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/06/2026 | 26 | ALLOW CG 3 | $25,105.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | 0:17.87 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.30 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56.5kg | 0:16.76 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 57kg | 0:17.95 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 24/02/2026 | 95 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 57kg | 0:17.83 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $21.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 2 | $7,634.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:20.07 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $109.80 |
| 7/10 | 24/10/2025 | 41 | HCP 2 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | M | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:20.10 | 5-5-7 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $37.00 |

Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran second last of 9 at Sunray Park on May 15 over 302m, 2 len behind Padrina with 58kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Gillespie County Fairground LR July 5 over 320m defeating Shesa Bernardini with 58kg at $9.80. Expected to perform well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 51 | LR OPEN 3U | $52,250.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.91 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.80 |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2026 | 317 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Sunray Park | 302m | Fast | Joesan Marquez | 58kg | 0:16.73 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.10 |
| 7/10 | 02/07/2025 | 41 | HCP 3 | $15,291.00 | Retama Park | 366m | M | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:19.86 | 10-8-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2025 | 61 | HCP 3 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:20.18 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $213,550.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Roman Armando Huerta | 57.5kg | 0:18.00 | 3-1-D1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.20 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $8,026.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Roman Armando Huerta | 57kg | 0:17.75 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Remington Park May 16 over 503m defeating Jam For Me with 56kg at $3. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Remington Park April 17 over 302m, 2 len behind Jd Braveheart carrying 56kg at $23.60. Might need the run.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $23,743.00 | Remington Park | 503m | Fast | Mario Delgado | 56kg | 0:28.21 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 171 | MDN CLM CG 3 | $26,201.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Edwin G Escobedo | 56kg | 0:17.16 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $23.60 |
| 7/10 | 28/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $25,114.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | SP | Cody Rodger Smith | 57kg | 0:18.20 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $6.70 |
| 2/9 | 30/09/2025 | 129 | MDN 2 | $25,229.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 229m | Fast | Cody Rodger Smith | 56kg | 0:13.66 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/05/2025 | 58 | MDN 2 | $32,812.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:17.65 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $15.40 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $31,696.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Juan Pulido | 56kg | 0:18.43 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $7.50 |