Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
HEAVENLY DREAM (7) did a great job to score by half a length over today's course and distance last time out to continue her outstanding recent form. Finds another suitable race and can figure in the finish. MY BOY VANDER (3) is close to a win after a string of recent placings, the latest when second over 1006m at this track (Turf). In-form four-year-old filly so she is a leading contender. HAPPY N SMILING (6) fought on well for second last start over 1006m at this track (Turf), making it two minor placings in a row. Well placed and should be in the finish again. GLORY O (5) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing 2.25 lengths away in third over 1006m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt). Well-placed and worth including.

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on February 7 over 1006m, 13 len behind True Chief carrying 56kg at $7.10. The run before that came from midfield and won by 5 len at this track January 18 over 1006m defeating Itty Bitty Baby with 55kg at $14.70. Needs to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 0:56.92 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $7.10 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $23,916.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | 0:57.45 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $14.70 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $26,034.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Cassidy D B Fletcher | 56kg | 1:46.47 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 43.8L | $60.80 |
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $25,954.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Cassidy D B Fletcher | 55.5kg | 1:05.22 | 8-10-10 | 1 |
| 27.6L | $105.40 |
| 12/12 | 06/11/2025 | 47 | CLM FM 3U | $17,557.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 54.5kg | 1:04.96 | 11-12-12 | 7 |
| 32.8L | $51.40 |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2025 | 61 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,633.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | B Quinonez | 54.5kg | 0:56.47 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $65.90 |

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last in a small field at Sam Houston Park on January 9 over 1710m, 46 len behind Cafe Au Lait with 56kg at $6.60. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on February 7 over 1006m, 4 len behind True Chief carrying 55kg at $20.60. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 0:56.92 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $20.60 |
| 6/6 | 09/01/2026 | 64 | CLM FM 3U | $25,411.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | Fast | Cerapio Figueroa | 56kg | 1:46.81 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 46.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 41 | CLM FM 3U | $33,588.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 9/11 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $33,639.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 0:57.77 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,633.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | Kelsi Purcell | 54kg | 1:35.97 | 4-7-8 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $20.80 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2025 | 55 | ALLOW FM 3U | $60,465.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Kelsi Purcell | 55.5kg | 1:18.60 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 36.2L | $44.60 |

Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Spa City Girl with 55kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Delta Downs on January 7 over 1006m, 5 len behind Approval Rating with 54.5kg at $2.80. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 38 | CLM FM 3U | $22,825.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 0:57.93 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/01/2026 | 32 | CLM FM 4U | $39,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 0:59.10 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 06/12/2025 | 189 | ALLOW FM 3U | $55,130.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | 1:21.38 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 31/05/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $52,344.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:18.14 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $53,514.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:11.19 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $8.20 |
| 2/11 | 28/02/2025 | 13 | ALLOW F 3 | $55,556.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:04.79 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last in a small field at Sam Houston Park on January 24 over 1207m, 24 len behind Evening Edge with 56kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track on January 25 2025 over 1006m, 9 len behind Fella's Sister with 55kg at $20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/01/2026 | 211 | CLM FM 3U | $20,927.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | M | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:13.14 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $8.40 |
| 9/12 | 27/06/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $26,439.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:28.75 | 1-4-9 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $18.40 |
| 11/12 | 07/06/2025 | 62 | CLM FM 3U | $26,439.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:42.64 | 3-4-11 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $26.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $22,364.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Isaiah Wiseman | 55kg | 1:38.19 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $14.70 |
| 6/6 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $17,433.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 55kg | 1:19.21 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $9.40 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $22,472.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 55kg | 1:26.09 | 6-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $27.20 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Sam Houston Park on January 16 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Lottery Ticket with 55kg at $2.80. The run before that ran last of 7 at Remington Park on December 18 over 1006m, 15 len behind Go Purple with 55.5kg at $4. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | S Elliott | 55kg | 0:58.81 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 7/7 | 18/12/2025 | 41 | CLM FM 3U | $36,753.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 0:59.59 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $36,641.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 0:57.16 | 1-4-7 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $5.40 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2025 | 125 | CLM FM 3U | $45,662.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 0:58.64 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 3/10 | 15/06/2025 | 246 | ALLOW FM 3U | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 0:56.48 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2024 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $50,578.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:31.38 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on February 7 over 1006m, 3 len behind True Chief with 55kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Remington Park on December 18 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Go Purple carrying 55.5kg at $5.80. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 51 | CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 0:56.92 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $36,753.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 0:59.59 | 7-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 5/7 | 05/12/2025 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $26,799.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 0:59.18 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 01/11/2025 | 462 | CLM FM 3U | $25,954.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 0:59.14 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 27/07/2024 | 114 | ALLOW FM 3U | $75,940.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 1:02.92 | 9-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.70 |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2024 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $215,054.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:12.38 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $35.20 |

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track March 6 over 1006m defeating Uptowneagleslanded carrying 53.5kg at $2.30. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Delta Downs January 23 over 1006m defeating Sassi Idol with 54.5kg at $2.10. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 7 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 | 06/03/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $23,876.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 53.5kg | 0:55.99 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/5 | 23/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW FM 4U | $58,296.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:00.35 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 07/01/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 4U | $39,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 0:59.10 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.30 |
| 8/9 | 28/11/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 53kg | 0:59.66 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW FM 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:20.83 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $48,062.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:30.55 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Remington Park Turf November 7 over 1006m, 4 len behind Saltwater Taffy carrying 55.5kg at $48.90. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Lone Star Park Turf May 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind Boltoro carrying 56kg at $21.50. May need the run.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $36,641.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 0:57.16 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $48.90 |
| 5/6 | 09/10/2025 | 23 | CLM FM 3U | $36,530.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:39.08 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2025 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:35.36 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.70 |
| 3/5 | 12/08/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $15,504.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 0:58.09 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $4.80 |
| 7/11 | 22/07/2025 | 25 | CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 54.5kg | 1:36.87 | 8-7-7 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $15.70 |
| 10/12 | 27/06/2025 | 17 | CLM FM 3U | $26,439.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:28.75 | 3-8-10 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $13.30 |