Retama Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn
TARZAN BQUIK (10) Picked up some late ground when 4th last run at Delta Downs. Racing for a new trainer. In the mix. I AM NME (9) Competed in a tight contest last run at Sam Houston. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Has to be included. ZEE RAY (4) First up. Nice run when 3rd last run at Sunland Park and putting a tidy record together so far. Displays good tactical speed. Can go on with it. BIG SKY COWBOY (2) Did well to run into 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last time at this venue and drawn nicely. Placed at every start this preparation. Key player.

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back after a spell. Jumped at $8.00 and ran 6th last start at Sam Houston but has drawn the rails. Racing for a new trainer. Hard to see it being competitive today.
Last Starts 61 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 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 70 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | SY | Miguel R Vallejo | 56.5kg | - | 6-6 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 72 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | FT | Miguel R Vallejo | 56.5kg | - | 7-7 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jose Amador Alvarez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly when 2nd last time at this venue and can find a nice position from the draw. Has not missed the money this preparation in 4 attempts. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 12 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 69 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 302m | FT | Jose Amador Alvarez | 57.5kg | - | 5-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | FT | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | - | 2() | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN 71 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | GD | Alejandro Medina | 56.5kg | - | 4() | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 301m | FAST | Alejandro Medina | 56.5kg | - | 3-4 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Trial 77 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | FT | Alejandro Medina | 57kg | - | 7-6 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN 72 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | FT | Alejandro Medina | 57kg | - | 5() | 5 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 86 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | MY | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | - | 4-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | FT | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | - | 8-9 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 274m | UNKNOWN | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | - | 7() | 4 |
| 2.55L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | FT | Emilio Tapia | 56kg | - | 8-8 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 79 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Everardo Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 10-10 | 2 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a break. Was $5.00 and moved ahead of some to finish 5th last start at Sam Houston. Expected to be flashing home. Place at best.
Last Starts 90 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 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN 63 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | - | 7-7 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN 62 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Gerardo Luna | 57.5kg | - | 9() | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2025 | - | 2yo | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FAST | Gerardo Luna | 56kg | - | 3() | 6 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Racing fresh after a break. Competitive effort when 3rd last run at Sunland Park and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has early speed and positions nicely. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 159 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 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 320m | FT | Eugenio Alberto Navarrete Jr | 57kg | - | 3-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 80 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | SY | Ricky Ramirez | 56kg | - | 6-8 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 274m | FT | Ricky Ramirez | 56kg | - | 3() | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: J.r. Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a 39 week break. Started at $33.00 and appeared lacklustre when 7th last time at Lone Star Park and will be dropping in distance. Looks to be in trouble.
Last Starts 272 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 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 79 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | - | 7-6 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | FT | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | - | 5-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Adrian X Morales | 56kg | - | 10-9 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/05/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Jorge Javier Garcia | 56kg | - | 4-7 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/03/2025 | - | MDN 64 | $0.00 | Sandy Ridge | 101m | FT | Mario Delgado | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2025 | - | 2yo | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FAST | Luis Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 6() | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan Dominguez
Weight: 58kgs
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4yo first starter by Big Lew for trainer Marla Dayana Vargas. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Ali Rivera
Weight: 58kgs
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First up after a break. Odds of $9.50 and basic showing when 9th last run at Remington Park. Coming to a new trainer. Some hope in this event.
Last Starts 147 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 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 229m | FT | Nestor Duran | 57kg | - | 10() | 7 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | FT | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | - | 4() | 8 |
| 0.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 73 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | FT | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | - | 3() | 9 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | UNKNOWN | Gerardo Vera | 57kg | - | 9-8 | 10 |
| 3.35L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 74 | $0.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | FT | Ricky Ramirez | 56kg | - | 4-8 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Flashed home late into 3rd last time at Gillespie County Fairground. Place claims at best.
Last Starts 19 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 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN 50 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 274m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56.5kg | - | 5() | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | - | Derby Trial 87 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 366m | FT | Alejandro Medina | 56.5kg | - | 8-8 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN 70 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | - | 5() | 8 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN 71 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56.5kg | - | 3() | 9 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | - | 4() | 7 |
| 0.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 69 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | MY | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 4() | 10 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN 63 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 6() | 5 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN 63 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | MY | Eddie Sanchez | 59kg | - | 6-6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN 63 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 7-7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 9() | 2 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Missed by a narrow margin last run at Sam Houston. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide alley. Solid prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | - | 3() | 10 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/05/2026 | - | Derby Trial 77 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | GD | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | - | 2-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 78 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 56kg | - | 7-8 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 82 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | MY | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | - | 2-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN 62 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 229m | MY | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | - | 5() | 8 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 65 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Jr Oscar Andrade | 56kg | - | 4() | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Arturo Alvarez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $3.75 and made some ground when 4th last run at Delta Downs. First appearance for a new trainer. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 41 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 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 57kg | - | 5-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | WET FAST | Arturo Alvarez | 57kg | - | 4-4 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | FT | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | - | 2-4 | 4 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Trial 72 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | FT | Federico Vargas Vargas | 57kg | - | 8-8 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 84 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | FT | Federico Vargas Vargas | 57.5kg | - | 2-2 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 2yo | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | FAST | Federico Vargas Vargas | 56kg | - | 5-2 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $20.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN 78 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | FT | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | - | 2-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN 64 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | WET FAST | Noe Castaneda | 56.5kg | - | 8() | 8 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | FT | Humberto Vital | 56kg | - | 4() | 8 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | UNKNOWN | Clemente Olegario Torres Jr | 56kg | - | 2() | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |