Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
CRUZIN FOR GURLS (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at Sam Houston Park Turf, beaten 8 lengths into fifth. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. HECKAMIGHTY (5) is a seven-start maiden who returned last time and finished seventh at this track (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 16 lengths. Can come on from that run and looks a serious contender. RUNNING POINT (1) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out, beaten 13 lengths into seventh over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with blinkers added. WITT'S R P M (3) drifted back on debut last start and failed to come on, finishing seventh over 1710m at Sam Houston Park Turf (Turf). Deserves another chance.
Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 8 at this track on February 8 over 1207m, 13 len behind Cool Agent with 55.5kg at $6.80. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on July 30 over 1509m, 8 len behind Don Ique with 54.5kg at $12.70. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/02/2026 | 193 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.94 | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $6.80 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,343.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf | 1509m | Good | C Landeros | 54.5kg | 1:31.13 | 5-8-9 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $12.70 |
| 6/9 | 16/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,767.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Landeros | 54.5kg | 0:58.48 | 5-4-6 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $10.10 |
Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 13 over 1710m, 8 len behind Air Of Ghurair with 56kg at $14.80. The race before that got back early 4th of 7 at Sam Houston Park Turf on January 10 over 1609m, 13 len behind Roman Eagle with 56kg at $7.40. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Elvin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:47.87 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $14.80 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Isaiah Wiseman | 56kg | 1:39.99 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $7.40 |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,971.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:47.07 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $63.70 |
| 10/14 | 30/10/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,831.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:12.08 | 13-10-10 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $56.70 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | 89 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,820.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Obed Sanchez | 54kg | 1:12.47 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $9.80 |
| 6/8 | 22/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:12.21 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $16.90 |
Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, got back early 7th of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 13 over 1710m, 28 len behind Air Of Ghurair carrying 54kg at $16.20. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 54kg | 1:47.87 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 28.9L | $16.20 |
Jockey: Luis A. Huaman
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on February 15 over 1673m, 35 len behind Lebombo with 56kg at $21.30. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1106m, 21 len behind Oklahoma Flame with 56kg at $48.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | SP | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:44.07 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $21.30 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,692.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:05.13 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $48.50 |
| 8/8 | 04/01/2026 | 169 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Brayan Pena | 56kg | 1:12.95 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $46.70 |
| 7/10 | 19/07/2025 | 6 | MDN 3U | $23,700.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | Fast | D Benavides | 56.5kg | 0:46.74 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $19.30 |
| 12/13 | 13/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | D Benavides | 54.5kg | 1:18.94 | 3-13-12 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $53.90 |
| 9/10 | 21/06/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Amin Castillo | 55kg | 1:43.62 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 36.6L | $28.30 |
Jockey: Daniel Benavides
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after seven months second last of 8 at this track on January 4 over 1207m, 16 len behind Grind Jim carrying 56kg at $16.50. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Oaklawn Park on April 13 over 1609m, 35 len behind Greers Ferry carrying 54.5kg at $91.40. Likely improver.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/01/2026 | 196 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 56kg | 1:12.95 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $16.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1:12.21 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $18.60 |
| 9/9 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:18.19 | 8-8-9 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $27.10 |
| 6/7 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:26.03 | 7-4-6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:19.73 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $13.60 |
| 12/12 | 13/04/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Hugo Torres | 54.5kg | 1:39.75 | 8-12-12 | 12 |
| 35.0L | $91.40 |
Jockey: Santos Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 8 at this track on January 18 over 1106m, 20 len behind Walkers Creek carrying 55.5kg at $19.80. Second-up second last of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 13 over 1710m, 37 len behind Air Of Ghurair carrying 55kg at $15.20. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Santos Rivera | 55kg | 1:47.87 | 4-7-8 | 3 |
| 37.4L | $15.20 |
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 55.5kg | 1:06.26 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $19.80 |