Retama Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Starter Optional Claiming
HEZA KVN (6) turned in a fair effort at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) over 302m at his last run 12 weeks ago, finishing seventh and beaten 2.5 lengths. Has ability and should be right in the finish. DAZZLIN DRAMA (8) finished third two runs back at Gillespie County Fairground (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by half a length over 796m at Gillespie County Fairground (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. RUN LIKE DA DEVIL (3) has struggled to recapture his best form in two runs, the latest when tenth over 503m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Will strip fitter again and is worth including on best form. SUPERFRAGILISTIC (7) was beaten 3 lengths into sixth over 796m at this track two weeks ago. No surprise to see him in contention.

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 8 at Louisiana Downs on February 3 over 796m, 3 len behind Fireballs Deluxe carrying 58kg at $9.10. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Lone Star Park on November 6 over 796m, 5.5 len behind Jb Speedy Gonzales with 56.5kg at $9.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 184 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 | 03/02/2026 | 89 | CLM 3U | $10,556.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:48.47 | 6-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.10 |
| 6/6 | 06/11/2025 | 229 | ALLOW 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:47.37 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $9.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,678.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 57kg | 0:48.55 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/5 | 22/02/2025 | 71 | MDN 3U | $14,493.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 57kg | 0:47.97 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.30 |
| 4/9 | 13/12/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,408.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Daniel Sandoval-Granado | 57.5kg | 0:18.09 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $18.90 |
| 6/10 | 15/11/2024 | 48 | MDN 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:21.90 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $25.40 |

Jockey: J.r. Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 40 days. First-up 5th of 8 at Sam Houston Park on May 8 over 796m, 9 len behind Thrill And Fury carrying 58kg at $15.70. Last start ran last of 10 at this track in LR on June 27 over 503m, 6 len behind Lil Perry Wagon with 58kg at $47.40. Expect improvement on recent effort.
Last Starts 40 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 | 27/06/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $65,830.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:27.69 | 6-9-10 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $47.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 181 | HCP 3U | $21,648.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 58kg | 0:45.88 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $15.70 |
| 1/8 | 08/11/2025 | 36 | OCLM 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:46.22 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $19,113.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.10 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 07/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $23,411.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:47.31 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $6.80 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $23,089.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.87 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Diego Contreras
Weight: 58kgs
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Second run back. First-up after eight months ran second last of 8 at Gillespie County Fairground on July 4 over 796m, 12 len behind Snow Bound carrying 58kg at $23.50. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track on August 16 over 796m, 10 len behind Thrill And Fury carrying 58kg at $28.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/07/2026 | 238 | ALLOW 3U | $21,771.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:46.39 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $23.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/11/2025 | 36 | OCLM 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:46.22 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $36.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $19,113.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:46.10 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $20,642.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:46.89 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $22.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/08/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $23,256.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:47.09 | 6-7-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $21.20 |
| 8/8 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $29,612.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:46.45 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $28.10 |

Jockey: Ali Rivera
Weight: 58kgs
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Most recently ran second last of 8 at this track in G2 on July 24 over 796m, 3 len behind Eye Will Decide with 58kg at $43.20. Before that ran last in a small field at Sam Houston Park in G3 on June 13 over 796m, 13 len behind Eye Will Decide with 58kg at $19.60. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 13 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 | 24/07/2026 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $84,180.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:46.60 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $43.20 |
| 6/6 | 13/06/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3U | $76,709.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:45.49 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $19.60 |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 175 | HCP 3U | $21,648.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:45.88 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | OCLM 3U | $25,954.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.50 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | OCLM 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.22 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $4.70 |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | 71 | OCLM 3U | $25,875.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:46.88 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Sam Houston Park May 15 over 302m, 2.5 len behind Grace N Dash with 58kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Sam Houston Park April 16 over 402m, 2 len behind Celena Olena carrying 58kg at $9.80. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 83 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 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $21,648.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:16.81 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $4.10 |
| 4/9 | 16/04/2026 | 152 | OCLM 3U | $32,023.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:21.94 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $9.80 |
| 3/7 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $30,534.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:26.99 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 70 | OCLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | SP | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:26.96 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $22,636.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 58kg | 0:18.33 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $27,676.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 58kg | 0:20.35 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track in G2 on July 24 over 796m, 3 len behind Eye Will Decide with 58kg at $37.20. The run before that 4th of 7 at Sam Houston Park in G3 on June 13 over 796m, 4.5 len behind Louisiana Mystery with 58kg at $20.80. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $84,180.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.60 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $37.20 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | 30 | G3 OPEN 3U | $69,735.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | James A Flores | 58kg | 0:46.12 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $20.80 |
| 6/7 | 14/05/2026 | 194 | CLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:47.09 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/7 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,336.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:45.82 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $19.40 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $19,113.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.10 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $29,612.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.45 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $22.70 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 58kgs
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At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Gillespie County Fairground July 19 over 796m defeating Rich Mountain with 58kg at $6.30. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Gillespie County Fairground on July 4 over 796m, 3 len behind Snow Bound with 58kg at $6.10. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 18 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 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $21,771.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:47.00 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $21,771.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.39 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.10 |
| 6/7 | 13/06/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3U | $69,735.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:46.12 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $24.30 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 145 | HCP 3U | $21,648.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:45.88 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Zia Park | 796m | Fast | Daniel Antonio Torres | 58kg | 0:44.78 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $68.30 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $99,237.00 | Zia Park | 796m | Fast | I J Rosendo | 58kg | 0:44.55 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $37.90 |