Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Ratings Handicap
EXCAPING THE BLUES (7) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at this track. Credentials hard to fault. ILLUSTRATOR (8) scored over this course and distance last time after racing on the speed then lifting to score by 0.3 lengths. Inosencio Diego stays aboard. Sure to run well. TAP THE DOT (6) has been about the mark of late. Last time out was 2.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1609m at this track (Turf). Reunites with S Elliott who has eight wins when on board. Has winning claims on best figures. BRUCELEA (2) settled well back then came home powerfully to score by 0.8 lengths over 1006m at this track (Turf) last time out. Hasn't broken through over this course and distance but has managed five minor placings. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Rodolfo Guerra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1609m, 11 len behind Hunt Master carrying 56kg at $7.20. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track January 2 over 1710m defeating Carlea's Dream with 55kg at $7.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $52,068.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:35.35 | 7-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $7.20 |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55kg | 1:44.08 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $64,122.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | 1:37.46 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $8.60 |
| 4/5 | 19/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $67,278.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/08/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $65,116.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | 1:37.93 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $16.10 |
| 8/9 | 11/07/2025 | 117 | ALLOW 3U | $59,633.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 1:36.91 | 3-7-8 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $32.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Alvarez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1710m, 8 len behind Ocelot with 55kg at $16.50. Second-up won by 0.8 len at this track January 16 over 1006m defeating Balsa with 55kg at $7.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 0:57.10 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.40 |
| 6/7 | 02/01/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:42.99 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $16.50 |
| 6/8 | 31/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:29.77 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $19.20 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $67,278.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 54.5kg | 1:30.99 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $26.80 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,639.00 | Usa - Louisiana Downs Turf | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:36.24 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $4.90 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2025 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,517.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1710m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:43.11 | 8-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at this track on January 31 over 1609m, 7 len behind Illustrator with 56kg at $5.10. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 2 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Big Bernie with 55kg at $4.10. Prepared to risk on current form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/6 | 02/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:44.08 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 4/8 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:29.57 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $18.20 |
| 2/6 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $50,459.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:36.23 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $67,278.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | David Cabrera | 54.5kg | 1:30.99 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $9.60 |
| 3/5 | 22/08/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $51,163.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:29.86 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months got back early 6th of 8 at this track in LR on January 24 over 2414m, 9 len behind Anegada with 52.5kg at $36.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Woodbine Inner on June 21 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Ron's Gizmo with 55.5kg at $35.65. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 65 | LR OPEN 4U | $298,954.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 2414m | Y | Lane J Luzzi | 52.5kg | 2:34.10 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $36.80 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $85,649.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | D J Moran | 56kg | 1:45.59 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,995.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | Good | D J Moran | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $16.45 |
| 4/10 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,429.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | D J Moran | 56.5kg | 1:42.58 | 5-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $11.50 |
| 10/10 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,817.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | D J Moran | 56.5kg | 1:35.45 | 4-10-10 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $14.85 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $182,326.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | D J Moran | 55kg | 1:42.67 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $12.75 |

Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at this track on January 31 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Illustrator carrying 56kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Lone Star Park Turf on June 7 over 1710m, 10 len behind Ocelot with 55.5kg at $8.80. Others have his measure.
Last Starts 20 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 | 31/01/2026 | 140 | HCP 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Elvin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $13.30 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:35.95 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:29.74 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $14.60 |
| 5/8 | 03/07/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,517.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1710m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:43.11 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $12.90 |
| 9/12 | 07/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,765.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:40.64 | 11-9-9 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2025 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,031.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | 1:42.12 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on January 31 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Illustrator carrying 56kg at $5. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on January 2 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Big Bernie carrying 55kg at $2.20. Worth following up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:44.08 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.20 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:10.39 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $27.30 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:29.77 | 8-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $197,869.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:42.25 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/6 | 12/09/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,453.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:28.52 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Hunt Master carrying 56kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Sam Houston Park on January 5 2025 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Coastal Brink carrying 55kg at $5.30. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 14 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 | 06/02/2026 | 92 | HCP 3U | $52,068.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:35.35 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.90 |
| 8/8 | 06/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:29.57 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $12.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $197,869.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:42.25 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $5.80 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,453.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 54.5kg | 1:28.52 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $68,217.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:29.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,655.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:27.89 | 2-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.3 len at this track January 31 over 1609m defeating Whiskey Not Wine with 56kg at $3.10. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Ocelot with 55kg at $3.90. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 20 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 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:42.99 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $47,328.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1609m | FM | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:36.52 | 11-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 18/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $67,278.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:30.99 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $5.80 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2025 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:29.74 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.60 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 3U | $388,802.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1811m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:46.58 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $39.10 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on January 31 over 1609m, 4 len behind Illustrator carrying 56kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Shogun Be Fast carrying 55kg at $2.50. Out of his depth.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $24,664.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:44.07 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/12/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $41,348.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 56kg | 1:16.26 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $26.40 |
| 5/12 | 01/11/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $47,328.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 56kg | 1:36.52 | 4-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 55.5kg | 1:35.95 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2025 | 68 | ALLOW 3U | $41,860.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:29.93 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $15.20 |