Sam Houston Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
SHANGHAI CUPID (3) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RENTON (8) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1710m at this track, beaten only 0.8 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ZORRITOS DASH (1) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time when he was always up in the leading division over 1609m at this track (Turf). Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to take this out. OBAN (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1106m at Sam Houston Park, beaten 12 lengths. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.
Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on February 28 over 1609m, 6 len behind Friday Night Fever carrying 54kg at $2.90. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Thousand Chances with 54kg at $24.30. Definite chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,663.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 54kg | 1:38.29 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 06/02/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,971.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 54kg | 1:46.29 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $24.30 |
| 4/7 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,948.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:45.82 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $32,159.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | B Quinonez | 54.5kg | 1:14.35 | 1-7-7 | 8 |
| 29.5L | $38.60 |
| 6/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $32,061.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | B Quinonez | 54.5kg | 0:59.84 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $63.10 |
Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Sam Houston Park on February 15 over 1673m, 8 len behind Lebombo carrying 56kg at $14.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Delta Downs on January 24 2025 over 1509m, 6 len behind Spamalot carrying 55kg at $11.20. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/02/2026 | 142 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | SP | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:44.07 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $14.10 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:37.18 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 49.5L | $16.70 |
| 6/7 | 09/08/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $41,860.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 53.5kg | 1:42.36 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/12 | 11/07/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1:28.95 | 9-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $17.20 |
| 6/11 | 06/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Luis R Reyes | 56kg | 1:36.08 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $28.80 |
| 5/6 | 10/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 54.5kg | 1:39.17 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $6.70 |
Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 4 len behind Marc with 55.5kg at $8.90. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 10 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind C P A Jim carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 28 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 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:39.29 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.90 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:40.94 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $10.10 |
| 5/6 | 06/12/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 1:45.97 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $28.10 |
| 7/9 | 30/10/2025 | 33 | MDN CG 2 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 1:19.69 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2025 | 30 | MDN CG 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 0:57.24 | 7-6-3 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $21.40 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,915.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | M | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 0:58.61 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $9.40 |
Jockey: Freddy Jose Manrrique
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on October 2 over 1710m, 25 len behind Behold The King carrying 54kg at $13.06. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 7 at Sam Houston Park on February 6 over 1106m, 12 len behind Clockin In with 55.5kg at $2.70. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 127 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Freddy Jose Manrrique | 55.5kg | 1:03.96 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $2.70 |
| 10/10 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:44.05 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $13.06 |
Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on February 27 over 1308m, 17 len behind Avery Place carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:17.70 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, eased back early on 9th of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf on December 20 over 1609m, 10 len behind Aces Honor carrying 54.5kg at $31.50. Second-up ran last of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 19 over 1710m, 9 len behind Swift Blade with 54.5kg at $50.80. Needs to find a few lengths to test these.
Last Starts 53 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 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $50.80 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 12-11-9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $31.50 |
Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, 13 len behind Eternal Mischief with 56kg at $16.60. Last start in a small field at Sam Houston Park on February 15 over 1673m, 10 len behind Lebombo carrying 56kg at $6.20. Hard to find many positives.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 15/02/2026 | 44 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | SP | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:44.07 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $6.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $16.60 |
Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Zorro D' Oro carrying 54kg at $9.10. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Eternal Mischief carrying 54kg at $9.90. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | S Elliott | 54kg | 1:46.02 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.10 |
| 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 |