Retama Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Claiming
VP DRAGON KING (4) was in contention on the turn and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 274m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. HOLY MONDAY (5) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time over 302m at this track (Dirt). Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. ONE CLASSY DYNASTY (7) was in the firing line on the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 229m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has the ability to build on that encouraging effort last start. EMERGENZ (1) finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in seventh at his most recent outing over 274m at this track (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Worth plenty of thought.
Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on July 18 over 274m, 2.75 len behind Lil Ferrari Wagon with 56.5kg at $11.10. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 320m, 3 len behind Natural Flyin Cowboy with 56kg at $46.80. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 14 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 | 18/07/2026 | 16 | MDN 2 | $24,819.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:15.75 | 3-8-7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $11.10 |
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 2 | $14,514.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:18.13 | 9-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $46.80 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 13 | MDN CG 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Good | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:15.68 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $12.20 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | HCP 2 | $13,966.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | SP | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:17.58 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $53.90 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:17.33 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $12.70 |
Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran last of 8 at this track on July 23 over 274m, 6 len behind Fdd Baja with 56kg at $18.20. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $20,464.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:15.96 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $18.20 |
Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Remington Park May 8 over 320m, 4 len behind Konklusiv with 56kg at $59.60. On debut fifth of 7 at Remington Park March 7 over 274m, 4.5 len behind Chin Up Buttercup with 56kg at $18.40. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 85 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 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | HCP 2 | $20,950.00 | Remington Park | 320m | M | Edwin G Escobedo | 56kg | 0:17.71 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $59.60 |
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 2 | $21,834.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:17.07 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $41.90 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,045.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:15.58 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $18.40 |
Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on July 18 over 274m, 0.3 len behind Leaving A Dynasty with 56.5kg at $5.30. Before that ran second last of 9 at this track on July 2 over 320m, 2.75 len behind Chilito with 56kg at $44.30. Will prove tough to stave off.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 2 | $13,208.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:15.98 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 2 | $14,514.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:18.45 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $44.30 |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:15.71 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 9 over 302m, 0.8 len behind In Eagles Arms carrying 56kg at $7.70. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Sam Houston Park on May 29 over 320m, 0.5 len behind You And Boss carrying 56kg at $13.50. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
Last Starts 23 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 | 09/07/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 2 | $18,287.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:17.66 | 1-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,061.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:18.26 | 4-5-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,760.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:15.89 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $34.70 |
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $24,745.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 57kg | 0:15.74 | 9-6-8 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $18.10 |
Jockey: Aniceto Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 10 at Sam Houston Park on May 23 over 320m, 7 len behind Coronas First Cowboy with 56kg at $52.80. Looking to others for the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $13,966.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | SP | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:17.58 | 3-10-10 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $52.80 |
Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on July 17 over 229m, 0.8 len behind Karlees Kool Wagon with 56.5kg at $7.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on June 12 over 274m, 2.25 len behind Our Eagle Has Landed with 56kg at $37.60. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 15 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 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $20,464.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:13.77 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.60 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $23,710.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56kg | 0:15.71 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $37.60 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 33 | MDN 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:13.43 | 6-2-5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $16.80 |
| 4/10 | 25/04/2026 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $24,745.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56kg | 0:16.80 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $30.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $39,326.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:17.25 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $18.80 |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,045.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:15.71 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $30.40 |