Lone Star Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
RUNNING POINT (3) chases a fourth straight win after leading throughout to score by 1L at Lone Star over 1609m on 16 Apr and looks the one to beat. SWEET RETREAT (2) brings solid local mile form, a Sam Houston MSW win then 2nd here over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 0.3L. WOLF TOOTH (6) comes off a front-running MSW win at Oaklawn over 1710m and was previously 2nd over this trip, so profiles as a key chance. ESSENTIAL TIME (7) was a narrow 2nd at this track and trip last start and fits into the mix.

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 15-day turnaround after a close 2nd at Lone Star Park over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 0.3L in an Allowance 95 with 53.5kg after improving from midfield. Won the prior start at Sam Houston over 1609m on 13 Mar by 3L in a Maiden Special Weight at $2.70, settling handy and taking over late. Draws barrier 2 and rises to 55.5kg under Stewart Elliott for Steven M. Asmussen. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Stewart Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Stewart Elliott | 54kg | - | 4-5-3-1 | 5 |
| 3L | $2.70 |
| 8/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-8 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-11-11 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has won three straight since February, leading throughout each time. Last start won after settling 1st at Lone Star Park over 1609m on 16 Apr by 1L on FM track with 53.5kg, beating Binary Code. Prior wins at Sam Houston over 1674m and 1710m by 6L and 6.3L at $3.60 and $5.50. Up 2kg today and draws barrier 3; can feature with a similar run-on-speed setup.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1674m | FT | Jr Floyd Wethey | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Jr Floyd Wethey | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 13L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | GD | Chris Landeros | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 16/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Chris Landeros | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 12L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Geovanni Franco
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a 35-day break after finishing 5th of 8 at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 4 Apr, beaten 7.3L on SY, with 52.5kg after settling handy. Won two back at Delta Downs over 1308m on 20 Feb by 0.5L (MSW 77) leading throughout at $3.30. Steps up in trip today and carries 55.5kg; Blinkers go on and draws barrier 4 for Robertino Diodoro with Geovanni Franco up. Can feature with a positive ride.
Last Starts 35 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SY | H Javier Hernandez | 52.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Jansen Melancon | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Taylor Kingsley | 46.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | FT | Taylor Kingsley | 46.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 3-4-5-10 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip 402m and up 1.5kg after a tough last start 8th of 9 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 17 Apr, beaten 15.6L on fast going. Won two back at Remington Park over 1006m on 28 Aug by 1.5L on muddy, leading throughout at $4.33. Meets a familiar foe from earlier form lines, and draws barrier 5. Can feature with a cleaner getaway and a return to sprint tempo.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Johan Rosado | 54kg | - | 2-5-8 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | MY | Stewart Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Stewart Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 18L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 17 Apr, made all to score by 0.8L on FT with 54kg. Earlier placed over this mile trip at Oaklawn on 27 Dec, 2nd by 1.8L at $9.50. Rises 1.5kg and draws barrier 6 with Weston Hamilton for Terry Eoff, with blinkers listed. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Lone Star Park over 1609m on 18 Apr, beaten 0.1L on a SY track after settling back, with 54kg. That was his first track placing (1: 0-1-0) and he now draws barrier 7 with Iram Vargas Diego staying on. Three career placings from eight starts and 1/3 at the mile. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SY | Iram Vargas Diego | 54kg | - | 6-7-7-5 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Iram Vargas Diego | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Weston Hamilton | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | YL | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/12/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | Iram Vargas Diego | 55kg | - | 10-11-9-7 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Iram Vargas Diego | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-3 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | FAST | Iram Vargas Diego | 52kg | - | 9-8-3 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | FT | Belen Quinonez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 42-day break after breaking maiden at Sam Houston over 1006m on 28 Mar by 0.3L (55.5kg) at $3, running home from midfield. Prior second at Delta Downs over 1308m on 20 Feb, beaten 0.5L at $1.80. Earlier mile try at Fair Grounds saw him fade to 11th, so the rise of 603m from last start is a test. Can feature with a measured ride from barrier 8 under Rene Diaz for Jayde J. Gelner.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 55kg | - | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-11 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SY | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-8 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 8-7-2-2 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after a tough last start 8th of 8 at Sunland Park over 1811m on 5 Apr, beaten 24.5L in Stakes 89 with 55kg. Won two runs prior at Sam Houston over 1609m on 10 Jan by 1L (FM) at $5.50, settling handy. Third at Remington Park over 1609m before that, beaten 3.6L. Three-year-old colt for Dick Cappellucci with Floyd Wethey Jr. up can improve back to the mile, where he’s 1 win and 1 placing from 4.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/04/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1811m | FT | Ken S Tohill | 55kg | - | 6-6-8-8 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Jr Floyd Wethey | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | Rene Diaz | 54kg | - | 4-5-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/11/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-9 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 6-7-7-8 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 7.35L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 3-3-6-9 | 10 |
| 11L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Richard E. Eramia
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 116 days. Last start won after settling 3rd then 2nd at Will Rogers Downs over 1106m on 13 Jan by 0.5L, with 55.5kg at $2.75. Draws barrier 10 and rises 503m in trip. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1106m | FT | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |