Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
BAKER HAYFIELD (7) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track (Turf) over 1609m, beaten 0.3 lengths. Rene Diaz stays on and although yet to win has been in the money on two occasions. Likely to feature. ZORRO D' ORO (2) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish third, beaten half a length, over 1609m at this track (Turf). Expected to measure up again. RENTON (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten one length when fourth over 1609m at this track five weeks ago after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. BUCK O FIVE (5) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track (Turf) over 1609m last time, finishing fifth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Well placed to make amends.
Jockey: Santos Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1673m, 2.25 len behind Falcon Quest with 54.5kg at $10.10. Before that 5th of 7 at Remington Park on December 17 over 1609m, 17 len behind Coach Kev carrying 54.5kg at $49.70. Not for ours.
Last Starts 26 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 | 11/01/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,948.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:45.82 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.10 |
| 5/7 | 17/12/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:42.91 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $49.70 |
| 6/8 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $58,015.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | SP | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:40.11 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $44.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | MDN CG 2 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:32.52 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $51.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM CG 2 | $31,963.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 53.5kg | 0:58.90 | 8-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $23.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 53.5kg | 1:18.55 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 31.0L | $57.10 |
Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Eternal Mischief with 56kg at $13.40. The run before that 5th of 9 at Remington Park on December 18 over 1408m, 12 len behind Cucamonga carrying 54.5kg at $17.40. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.40 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 35 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $17.40 |
| 4/7 | 29/11/2025 | 176 | MDN 35 | $58,015.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 1:25.20 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $16.10 |
| 9/11 | 06/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 54kg | 1:36.08 | 3-9-9 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $10.80 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 54kg | 1:39.17 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.60 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $52,716.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55.5kg | 1:24.69 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Eternal Mischief with 54kg at $9.90. The start before that 4th of 7 at Remington Park on December 11 over 1106m, 12 len behind Stormforged carrying 53.5kg at $9.70. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 6-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.90 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:05.24 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $9.70 |
| 4/9 | 30/10/2025 | 33 | MDN CG 2 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:32.52 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/11 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 0:57.24 | 11-4-2 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
At debut, settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on January 10 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind C P A Jim with 55.5kg at $13.30. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Elvin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:40.94 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $13.30 |
Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Eternal Mischief carrying 54kg at $7.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Remington Park on October 10 over 1609m, 8 len behind Indy Road with 54.5kg at $4.60. Worth consideration.
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 | 02/01/2026 | 64 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $7.60 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | MDN CG 2 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:32.52 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 30 | MDN CG 2 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:39.47 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.60 |
| 11/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:15.34 | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $49.41 |
Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Brink Of War with 56kg at $22.40. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Delaware Park on October 18 over 1673m, 5.5 len behind Kitten's Ploy with 56kg at $10. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 13 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 | 24/01/2026 | 83 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | M | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:12.02 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $22.40 |
| 7/8 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,237.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Matilda Burnham | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,441.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:45.24 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/09/2025 | 169 | MDN 3U | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:11.09 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $82.60 |
| 5/5 | 26/03/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $34,865.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 56.5kg | 1:41.92 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/7 | 09/03/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $52,970.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:44.48 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Eternal Mischief with 56kg at $2.20. The run before that 4th of 9 at Remington Park on December 18 over 1408m, 8 len behind Cucamonga with 54.5kg at $2.30. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 35 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 29/11/2025 | 31 | MDN 35 | $58,015.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 7/7 | 29/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:46.54 | 2-7-7 | 3 |
| 52.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/10/2025 | 177 | MDN 3U | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | 1:35.29 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $6.20 |
| 11/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:16.40 | 6-9-11 | 5 |
| 54.6L | $34.77 |
Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 7th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on December 14 over 1207m, 11 len behind Mirage with 56kg at $11.10. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Oaklawn Park on January 1 over 1207m, 5 len behind Tip Toe Joe carrying 56kg at $6.60. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 36 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 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 4U | $44,843.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 56kg | 1:12.59 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2025 | 277 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,942.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $11.10 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,472.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | E Nieves | 56.5kg | 1:42.85 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 34.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,806.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 4/6 | 05/01/2025 | 108 | MDN CLM 4U | $38,710.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | M | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:45.06 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/11 | 19/09/2024 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $38,235.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:36.65 | 6-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $8.70 |