Retama Park Picks & Predictions — July 10, 2026

Wild Senorita (No. 2) is the most intriguing horse on the card — she brings a 40% career win rate to the gate, the highest of any horse with a meaningful sample in this field. That win percentage tells you she knows how to close the deal, and at 9/2 with an 84.90 rating, she's a serious threat to wire Mr Dashing Yess if she gets a good break.

Jm On the Fly (No. 5) shows a 25% career win rate and a solid 61.84 rating at 5/1 odds — fair pricing for a horse that has demonstrated the ability to hit the board consistently. Trainer Roberto Duenes puts Luis F. Palacios up, and in a wide-open claiming sprint, a 25-percent winner gives you reliable show coverage in the exotics.

Spirit Tac (No. 7) slots in second on ratings at 74.73 — a noticeable gap below Rolands Cartel but well ahead of most of the field. Trainer Marc E. Jungers sends Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr. to the irons at 6/1 morning line odds, making Spirit Tac an appealing exacta partner. If Rolands Cartel handles the favorite's pressure, Spirit Tac looks well-placed to inherit the runner-up spot.

Holly Penya (No. 5) is priced at a surprising 15/1 despite holding a 65.72 rating — the third-best mark in the field, which makes her one of the more overlooked horses on today's entire card. Trainer Kie Mushinski puts Luis L. Vivanco up, and if you're building a trifecta around Rolands Cartel, Holly Penya at 15/1 offers excellent overlay value as your show horse.

Sharp Caliber (No. 1) is the second-best horse in the race at 81.61 and checks in at 3/1 — a tight gap behind Denhawken that makes this an honest pace duel brewing. Trainer John A. Stinebaugh pairs with Gilberto Linares, and in a race this short, Sharp Caliber could push Denhawken all the way to the wire, making her the safest place bet on the ticket.

Knob Kreak (No. 9) rates at 53.33 — a big step down from the top pair — but at 5/1 he gives you a third horse that's meaningfully rated above the bottom half of the field. Trainer Roberto Duenes saddles Luis F. Palacios, and if the top two beat each other up in a tight early duel, Knob Kreak is positioned to sneak into the exotics at a solid price.

Cyber Diva (No. 1) holds a 56.67 rating and goes as the 3/1 morning line second choice, giving trainer Martin Rodriguez a horse with legitimate second-best credentials in the race. Aniceto Gomez gets the call, and Cyber Diva's rating advantage over the rest of the field — outside of Cholula H — is real. She's the natural place bet if you're confident in the favorite.

Cr Dashing Ivory (No. 5) comes in rated 54.17 at 9/2, which puts her just a hair under Cyber Diva and well clear of the pack that's bunched between 20 and 41 on ratings. Trainer Rene Talamantes uses Claudio Ponce Aguilar, and at 9/2 in a wide-open field, she offers decent show value in exotics — a smart hedge for trifecta builders.

Ss Vaquero (No. 1) carries a 69.0 rating — second-best in the field — and is the 5/2 morning line favorite, meaning the public is higher on him than Mitoles Princess despite a lower rating. Trainer Wendy Alejandra Garcia employs Rosendo E. Pina Garcia, and if you believe the betting market, Ss Vaquero has intangibles the ratings don't fully capture. Either way, he's a safe place selection at a short price.

Dulce Gone Wild (No. 7) checks in at 63.92 and is priced at 4/1 — the third-best rating in the race at a price that reflects solid public respect. Trainer Mario J. Loza puts Aniceto Gomez up, and in a 10-horse maiden field at 400 yards, having a third horse rated clearly above the field's midpoint gives you reliable exotic coverage at a fair price.

Eagle On the Prey (No. 3) is the eye-catcher on paper — a 100% career win rate matched with a 55.83 rating and 7/2 morning line odds. Trainer Zackary Stinebaugh puts Gilberto Linares up, and while that perfect record is a compelling storyline, the rating sits below our top pick. Still, a horse that has never lost is worth putting on your ticket as the place selection.

Tc Abanero (No. 2) rates at 55.0 with a 50% career win rate and is priced at 4/1 under trainer Zackery N. Rios with Nestor Duran aboard. He's clustered in ratings with Eagle On the Prey and Cowboys and Dreams, making him a legitimate third-board threat in what could be a tactical race at the allowance level. At 4/1 with a consistent win record, he's a sensible show play in the exacta and trifecta.

Eye On the Lights (No. 8) is the most dangerous threat to the top pick — an 83.07 rating paired with an impressive 42% career win rate makes this horse the strongest résumé holder in the field. Trainer Jose Luis Sanchez III puts Luis L. Vivanco up at 3/1, and a 42-percent winner in allowance company is no fluke. If Dr Pepper 123 stumbles at all, Eye On the Lights is fully capable of taking over.

Lil Kool Marge (No. 1) presents a fascinating angle at 8/1 — a 79.35 rating that ranks third in the field, paired with a 25% career win rate and a price that suggests the market may be underrating her. Trainer Esteban Rubio sends Nestor Duran, and in a race with a top trio rated 87-83-79, a third horse rated that closely to the top pair at 8/1 is the kind of overlay that rewards smart exotic players. She's the anchor of your trifecta at a price that makes the ticket worth it.