Retama Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Claiming
VOLCOM TAC (5) Despite being out sprinted still grabbed 2nd last run at Sam Houston and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should be going forward early. Key player. ELEGANT PRIZE (7) Maintained a solid pace but eventually weakened to finish 3rd beaten by 3/4L last time at Sam Houston and good career start. Going back up in distance. Won't be far away. ROCKET TEMPTATION (2) Finished 5th last time at Sam Houston. May see an upturn in form and has a good draw. Deserves consideration. CARTEL SIS (6) Steven Salazar trained 2yo by Inspyre having first race start. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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At $8.50 had difficulty when 9th last start at Sam Houston but has drawn the rails. Minor claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 57kg | - | 9() | 8 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 57.5kg | - | 3() | 1 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped at $6.50 and came in 5th last time at Sam Houston. May see an upturn in form and can find a nice position from the draw. Serious contender.
Last Starts 37 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 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN 71 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | - | 5-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 57kg | - | 3-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Christian Ramos | 56kg | - | 8-7 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Not competitive when 7th last time at this track. Very hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN 69 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 229m | FT | J R Ramirez Jr | 56kg | - | 8() | 7 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 8() | 5 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | - | 10-10 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 56kgs
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Was $11.00 and made up ground when 4th last time at Sam Houston. Knockout chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Eduardo Eduardo Luviano | 56kg | - | 5() | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Eduardo Eduardo Luviano | 56kg | - | 4() | 10 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Christian Ramos | 56kg | - | 8-9 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Was overpowered late when 2nd last run at Sam Houston and showing consistent performance in races. Shows good early pace. Showing good ability this preparation. Good chance and definitely has claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 40 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 50 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | - | 2() | 8 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | - | 9-8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Inspyre 2yo having first race start for trainer Steven Salazar. Watch betting.
Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 56kgs
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Couldn't shake them off when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last time at Sam Houston and promising career start. Jockey Alejandro Medina consistently rides well for this stable. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 30 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN 63 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 57kg | - | 2() | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 301m | FAST | Francisco Giles | 56kg | - | 3-4 | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Francisco Giles | 56kg | - | 5-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: J.r. Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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First up after a break. At $31.00 unsatisfactory performance when 9th last time at Sam Houston but goes down in class. Might be ridden for luck. Very unlikely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 56kg | - | 10-9 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 56kg | - | 10() | 4 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Olvin Josue Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Started at $43.00 and fairly underwhelming when 10th last time at Sam Houston but was a debutant last start. Gets back and needs luck. Stepping down to a lower level. Hard to have.
Last Starts 49 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 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | SY | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | - | 10-10 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Aniceto Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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Mario J Loza trained 2yo by Docs Best Card having first start. Follow the money.