Lone Star Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
E Z WORDS (2) Came in 4th last time at Sam Houston. Should bounce back and can find a nice position from the draw. Change in trainer. Tracking very well this preparation. One of the top hopes. RED DIRT ALLEY (3) In the money when 3rd last time at Sam Houston. Fights on bravely so consider. TAKE THIS CITY (7) Just missed last run at Sam Houston and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Tristan Ashford stable are on a hot streak. Big chance. TEXAS HUNK (5) Gave away some ground when 4th last run at Sam Houston. Should bounce back. Alfredo J Juarez Jr is a smart booking. One of the hopes.

Jockey: Luis A. Huaman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $28.00 and struggled with the pace when 5th last start at Sam Houston but drawn beautifully. Racing for a new trainer but back in trip. This will be a test.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FT | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Rohan R Singh | 56kg | - | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Jansen Melancon | 56kg | - | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $91.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 51 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | FT | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | - | 6-6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | FT | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | - | 9-10 | 1 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FT | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | - | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Santos Rivera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $4.33 ran 4th last time at Sam Houston. Should bounce back and drawn nicely. First start for a new trainer. Been in the money frequently this preparation. Should give this a shake.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Santos Rivera | 56kg | - | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FT | Santos Rivera | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Santos Rivera | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FIRM | Sergio Munoz | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FAST | Alexis X Batista | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 14.85L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FT | Alexis X Batista | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 7L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | FT | Carlos Lozada | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 54L | $20.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | - | 6-8-10 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last time at Sam Houston. Commands respect.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Ernesto Valdez Jiminez | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | FT | Mario Fuentes | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Mario Fuentes | 53kg | - | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 48 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Elvin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-9-9 | 6 |
| 32L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | FT | Brayan Pena | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 71 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | FT | Elvin Gonzalez | 53kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | - | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Alvarez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $8.00 and well beaten when 6th last run at Sam Houston. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Jose Amador Alvarez | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Jose Amador Alvarez | 55.5kg | - | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | FT | Jose Amador Alvarez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | WET FAST | Timothy Thornton | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 11L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Alfredo J. Juarez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $16.00 and folded up in the straight when 4th last run at Sam Houston. Should bounce back. Alfredo J Juarez Jr is a key engagement. Value play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Rohan R Singh | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | FT | Rohan R Singh | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 16L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Rohan R Singh | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | FT | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | FT | Rohan R Singh | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Ernesto Valdez Jiminez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $16.00 faded to finish 5th last run at Sam Houston. Should muster plenty of early toe. Others much better.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Stewart Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last run at Sam Houston and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Tristan Ashford has been training plenty of winners recently. Will be fighting out the finish.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Iram Vargas Diego | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FT | Iram Vargas Diego | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 10L | $2.10 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Iram Vargas Diego | 54kg | - | 2-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Iram Vargas Diego | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | FT | Iram Vargas Diego | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |