Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Retama Park – Racing News and Analysis for August 20, 2026


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Retama Park — August 20, 2026 — Pick Pony Condensed Card Report

Warm evening in San Antonio, mid-80s with humidity and a chance of scattered storms between Races 4 and 7. Track listed fast, playing fair with no pronounced bias; clean breaks and clean trips decide most races tonight. Post positions 3 through 7 hold a modest edge at 350 feet, while 250-foot races neutralize draw concerns considerably.

Race 1 — 250f | Clm 7500 | 7:45 PM

Chile Ancho (4) is the logical top choice from a favorable middle gate with consistent form at this level. Kleyopatra (1) is the main threat with a capable rider and a gate that works at 250 feet. Good Friday Patrona (3) rounds out the top three from a clean post draw.

Race 2 — 330f | Clm 20000 | 8:15 PM

Jet Black Viper (8) tops the morning line and the Sedillo barn has pointed here with purpose. Music Maestro (7) is the preferred play from the Jungers barn, drawing just inside the favorite from a better post. Tarzannita (9) is the best secondary option despite the outside draw and carries a short enough price to suggest real ability.

Race 3 — 350f | Md Sp Wt Fillies | 8:42 PM

Jess Sissy Cartel (2) is the clear top choice and morning line favorite in the first fillies' maiden special weight of the night. Mj Watters (7) and Sensational Sinner (9) are the logical threats, with MJ Watters holding a post advantage. Cartel Dreamz (4) at 6-1 from the prime gate is the best value play in the race and worth a win bet.

Race 4 — 250f | Md 10000 | 9:09 PM

Mas Amor (9) is the morning line choice despite the outside post, with connections pointing confidently at this spot. Rio Shacarri (2) and First A Tarzanito (3) share the co-second line from favorable inside gates and either could beat the favorite. Miss Abril (4) at 5-1 from a clean middle draw is a mild upset candidate worth including in trifecta coverage.

Race 5 — 300f | Md 10000 | 9:36 PM

Cedar Post (4) is the card's best individual value play — co-equal morning line odds with rivals but a dramatically superior post draw at 300 feet. Iceman Watters (10) is the morning line choice despite the worst draw in the field, which suggests considerable underlying talent. Dulces Hero (1) from the rail is the third key player, with the Stinebaugh name carrying weight at this oval.

Race 6 — 350f | Md Sp Wt Colts/Geldings | 10:03 PM

Rc Said Cap Em (5) breaks from a near-ideal gate and tops the morning line in this colts' maiden special weight. Perrys Wagon (6) sits just outside the favorite from an equally strong post and is the most logical exacta partner. The King Karver (9) at 4-1 is the co-third choice and worth including in trifecta coverage despite the outside draw.

Race 7 — 350f | Md Sp Wt Fillies | 10:30 PM

Adieu (6) is the standout top choice from a prime gate in the second fillies' maiden special weight, and the connections are sharp tonight. Jess Send Her (4) and Lorenzita (8) are the two most logical threats at co-4-1 odds. Ab Real Eagle 67 (10) at 5-1 from the outside is the best price play on the board given barn form throughout the card.

Race 8 — 250f | Md Sp Wt Colts/Geldings | 10:57 PM

Maxis Round Up (8) is the top choice at 2-1 and projects as the fastest horse in this pure speed test. Big Sky Cowboy (1) and Eyesa Got It (5) are the co-second choices, with Eyesa Got It holding a slight gate edge from post 5. Kissin Kachina (6) at 6-1 from a clean middle draw is the best value inclusion for exotics.

Race 9 — 440f | Alw 15100 | 11:24 PM

Mitoles Princess (7) tops the morning line in the card's feature event at the longest distance of the night. Goliath Stone (3) is the preferred secondary pick from an excellent post for the 440-foot trip, and Going For Gold (6) at 4-1 completes the logical top three. Hondo 44 (5) at 8-1 and Rrelentless Dynasty (2) at 5-1 are the best value inclusions for trifecta and superfecta coverage in the closer.

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