Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Retama Park – Racing News and Analysis for July 31, 2026


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RETAMA PARK — PICK PONY CONDENSED REPORT | Friday, July 31, 2026

Fast, dry track expected all evening with early gate speed paramount across all distances. Inside and middle posts favored in the shortest sprints; inside bias applies at 870 yards in Race 3.

Race 1 — 350f | Maiden | $10,000

Pt Chrome Spots (2) is the top selection with the favorable inside draw and morning line favoritism. Vp Wired To Win (5) and One Famous Roberto (7) are the primary dangers. Shakira Rocks (1) at 12-1 from the rail is worth a token exotic inclusion at the price.

Race 2 — 350f | Allowance | $12,000

Just An Eagle (2) gets the nod over co-favorite V Golden Game (6) based on draw advantage. Rosario Tijeras (4) at 4-1 is the best value win play of the early card and should not be overlooked. Mrs Pyc Painted Nova (1) at 10-1 is worth watching for any market movement given the trainer's national credentials.

Race 3 — 870y | Claiming | $11,600

One Mighty Eagle (1) from the inside post is the clear top selection in the card's lone route. Jump Go Gone (5) is the primary threat, with Kvn Valiant Corona (7) at 4-1 offering the best value among the remaining contenders. Use Rock Solid Stones (6) and Jb Speedy Gonzales (4) to fill out trifectas.

Race 4 — 400f | Maiden | $14,100

Jess Hot Mess (10) is the top selection despite the outside draw, backed by the card's premier jockey-trainer combination. Checkout Shala (2) and Dreamscape (5) are both live from the Stinebaugh barn and must be used in all exotics. Justleaveme (4) at 10-1 from a clean middle draw is the best-priced secondary inclusion.

Race 5 — 300f | Maiden | $14,100

My Class Cartel (3) is a clear top selection at 2-1 in a race decided entirely at the break. Cherokee Stone (2) and Gold Heart Six (6) are the natural exacta partners. Wagons Brag (1) at 12-1 from the rail is a cheap trifecta add worth including.

Race 6 — 250f | Maiden | $17,100

Bigtime Dynasty (5) is the top selection from a neutral middle post at the card's shortest distance. Koppers Cliff (2) at 4-1 from the inside draw is the best value play and a genuine upset threat. El Fenix Boi (1) at 10-1 from the rail is the top longshot inclusion for trifecta coverage.

Race 7 — 400f | Maiden | $14,100

Kj Money Maker (7) is the morning line choice at 2-1 and the clear top selection. Gray Fox (3) at 4-1 from a better draw and The King Karver (5) at 4-1 from the middle post are the primary dangers. Seaductive Pursuit (1) at 15-1 with the card's top jockey from the rail is the best longshot play of the entire card.

Race 8 — 300f | Maiden | $14,100

Absolutes Cartel (5) is the top selection from the ideal middle post at a distance where gate speed is everything. Talego Stone (6) and One Pyc Fancy (7) are the co-equal dangers at 4-1 each. Moonlight On Aces (8) at 5-1 is a legitimate trifecta contender from a workable outside post.

Race 9 — 250f | Maiden | $17,100

Soaring Lark 123 (9) holds the morning line favoritism despite a challenging outside draw. Leaving You Cambria (3) at 4-1 from a clean inside post is the top value play and the most logically drawn contender. Dream To Fly (5) at 5-1 from a neutral middle post rounds out the primary exacta and trifecta structure. Lucky Rose Cartel (1) at 20-1 with the card's top jockey from the rail is worth a token ticket if the morning line price drops at the windows.

Race 10 — 400f | Allowance | $17,600

Klass Action (2) is the top selection in the card's richest race, with barn-mate Eagles Up (4) the most likely exacta partner. Flying Lil Sashay (8) at 4-1 is the top non-Jungers contender and a legitimate win threat from the outside. Defours (1) at 5-1 from the inside rail is the best value single among the secondary choices.

Race 11 — 300f | Maiden | $14,100

Tunnel Visionn (5) is the card's best single win bet, combining the top jockey, a middle post, and a 2-1 morning line in the closing race. Adieu (2) at 4-1 from a favorable inside draw and Cowgirl Fantasy (6) at 5-1 are the natural exacta partners. Cold Pursuit (10) at 6-1 and Texis Cash Jess (8) at 8-1 provide trifecta value from workable outside posts.

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