Retama Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
CR CHEETAH FEIN (2) has been racing well this preparation, scoring last start over 229m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) to make it two wins from four runs this time in. Has a high cruising speed. Will play a major role. AKILES (8) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then was never in contention last start when 2.25 lengths away in sixth over 274m at Delta Downs. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. LTZGOBRANDEN (9) flew the gates and led throughout to score by 0.8 lengths last start over today's journey at this track (Dirt). Has a decent record at this track. Strong claims on his best form. MIZ ALAMO (5) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh over 201m at Delta Downs. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish.

Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on July 10 over 229m, 1.0 len behind Hesababycry carrying 58kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Sam Houston Park on May 30 over 320m, 0.5 len behind Chiliz Cartel carrying 58kg at $3.20. Prepared to risk today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $16,110.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:13.76 | 1-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:18.04 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $23,045.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:15.62 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $6.90 |
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 168 | ALLOW 3U | $26,201.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.78 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $39.30 |
| 7/7 | 06/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $29,008.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:16.76 | 2-5-7 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $13.80 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 58kg | 0:16.80 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Miguel Ortega
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start won by a 0.3 len at Sam Houston Park June 5 over 229m defeating One Fine Wine with 58kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 10 at Remington Park on May 21 over 229m, 0.6 len behind Suspicious Eyes carrying 57kg at $19. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Good | Miguel Ortega | 58kg | 0:13.22 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $40,503.00 | Remington Park | 229m | SP | Miguel Ortega | 57kg | 0:13.14 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $21,106.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 57kg | 0:13.56 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 132 | CLM 3U | $20,365.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 57kg | 0:13.35 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 2/9 | 01/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 56.5kg | 0:15.63 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 56.5kg | 0:15.63 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track June 25 over 366m defeating Dyno Man carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. The race before that ran last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on May 30 over 320m, 2 len behind Chiliz Cartel carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. This is going to test him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $11,994.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:20.89 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 7/7 | 30/05/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:18.04 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | 175 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:19.95 | 1-9-9 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 6/9 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 2 | $21,374.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:17.63 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/10/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 2 | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:21.94 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 2 | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | M | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:17.45 | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Olvin Josue Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on July 10 over 229m, 0.7 len behind Hesababycry carrying 56.5kg at $4.70. The race before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on June 13 over 274m, 2.75 len behind Regal King carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Others favoured.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $16,110.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56.5kg | 0:13.76 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $4.70 |
| 7/7 | 13/06/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $20,223.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56.5kg | 0:15.71 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 182 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56.5kg | 0:17.20 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56kg | 0:13.25 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.30 |
| 5/10 | 31/10/2025 | 29 | CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56kg | 0:22.16 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.40 |
| 1/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56kg | 0:13.43 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Diego Contreras
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three years ran last of 7 at Delta Downs on July 9 over 201m, 3.5 len behind Dynasty Blood with 58kg at $35.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Gillespie County Fairground on July 15 2023 over 201m, neck behind Peach Fool Of Dash with 58kg at $16.50. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/07/2026 | 965 | OCLM 3U | $21,045.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 58kg | 0:11.84 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $35.90 |
| 9/10 | 17/11/2023 | 42 | HCP 3U | $19,654.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Federico Vargas Borgas | 58kg | 0:11.97 | 6-6-9 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $14.50 |
| 8/10 | 06/10/2023 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $24,031.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Federico Vargas Borgas | 58kg | 0:11.91 | 3-3-8 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $16.70 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2023 | 46 | CLM 3U | $17,964.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Federico Vargas Borgas | 58kg | 0:13.43 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2023 | 49 | CLM 3U | $18,713.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 201m | Fast | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 58kg | 0:12.24 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $16.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/05/2023 | 315 | CLM 3U | $23,806.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 58kg | 0:15.78 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Sam Houston Park on June 12 over 229m, 0.6 len behind Automatique carrying 58kg at $29.10. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track July 10 over 320m defeating Jeremiah carrying 58kg at $2.70. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $13,208.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:18.18 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2026 | 307 | MDN 35 | $27,894.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:13.32 | 9-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $29.10 |
| 10/10 | 09/08/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 274m | Fast | Nicolas Vallejo | 56.5kg | 0:15.62 | 7-9-10 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $14.10 |
| 7/7 | 16/07/2025 | 18 | MDN 35 | $28,440.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Nicolas Vallejo | 56.5kg | 0:17.23 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $55.20 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2025 | 42 | MDN 35 | $28,927.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Nicolas Vallejo | 56.5kg | 0:13.72 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $19.10 |
| 8/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Nicolas Vallejo | 56.5kg | 0:17.08 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $49.70 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign from last on the turn ran last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on May 22 over 229m, 3 len behind Sadie Sweet Watters with 56.5kg at $26. First up last campaign 3rd of 9 at Remington Park on April 19 2025 over 274m, 2.5 len behind Mts Uno Dos Treis carrying 57kg at $40.90. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | 207 | CLM 3U | $17,458.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | 0:13.29 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/10/2025 | 20 | HCP CG 2 | $7,610.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 366m | Fast | Mario Delgado | 56kg | 0:20.00 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $53.40 |
| 1/10 | 07/10/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 2 | $20,642.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Mario Delgado | 56kg | 0:16.09 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 |
| 10/10 | 08/09/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $25,229.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Agustin Silva | 58kg | 0:18.31 | 6-8-10 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $57.20 |
| 10/10 | 06/08/2025 | 34 | MDN CG 2 | $24,186.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:18.45 | 10-9-10 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $10.80 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2025 | 39 | MDN CG 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:15.98 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 55 days. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sam Houston Park on May 7 over 320m, 1.1 len behind Kadillaking carrying 58kg at $3.30. Last start from last on the turn ran second last of 7 at Delta Downs on June 5 over 274m, 2.25 len behind A Secret To Catch with 58kg at $14.60. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $20,223.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | SP | Lucas Constantin | 58kg | 0:15.33 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $14.60 |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 189 | ALLOW 3U | $23,045.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:17.80 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 30/10/2025 | 27 | OCLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:16.50 | 1-6-7 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $36.70 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:11.79 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 25/07/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $53,440.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:18.08 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.70 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $85,537.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 56.5kg | 0:13.03 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $19.60 |

Jockey: J.r. Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 16 over 274m, 2.5 len behind This Eagles Quirky with 58kg at $5.10. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track July 3 over 274m defeating Runaway Prize Dash with 58kg at $3.80. Impressed last start. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $18,287.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:15.91 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 177 | CLM 3U | $23,045.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:15.62 | 1-8-9 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $18,321.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Jose Vega | 58kg | 0:15.68 | 7-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $9.80 |
| 6/9 | 31/10/2025 | 35 | OCLM 3U | $25,875.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:16.74 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $32.30 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:16.80 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $28.20 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $26,512.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:15.79 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $34.20 |