Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
AIR OF GHURAIR (2) impressed when successful on debut over 1710m at this track (Turf) four weeks ago. Likely improver who should run well again. JUST BERNIE (9) is a talented gelding who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 15 lengths behind Colonel Yorke over 1710m in Listed grade at this track (Turf). Finds a suitable race and is sure to be prominent. BINARY CODE (7) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1673m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) after being prominent from the outset. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. ROMAN EAGLE (4) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 2.25 lengths over 1609m at this track (Turf). Sure to be thereabouts.

Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 9 at Sam Houston Park on February 22 over 1106m, 6 len behind Flashout carrying 56kg at $6.90. The race before that 6th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on January 23 over 1207m, 14 len behind Cheating Heart carrying 56kg at $12. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $28,531.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:05.45 | 9-6-2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.90 |
| 6/9 | 23/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:10.70 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 175 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:12.95 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.90 |
| 3/13 | 13/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54.5kg | 1:18.94 | 12-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.80 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 55kg | 1:12.21 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | SP | David Cabrera | 54kg | 1:06.39 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Brayan Pena
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, won won by a nose at this track February 13 over 1710m defeating Big Bang Boom carrying 56kg at $22.70. Another win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Brayan Pena | 56kg | 1:47.87 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $22.70 |

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 10 2022 over 1509m, 2.5 len behind Classic Intention with 55.5kg at $12.60. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on April 23 2022 over 1609m, 29 len behind Chief Cheetah with 56kg at $11.80. May need this run.
Last Starts 1280 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 | 10/09/2022 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $29,028.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Maria L Baca | 55.5kg | 1:29.48 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $12.60 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2022 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $118,571.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | FM | Maria L Baca | 53.5kg | 1:39.35 | 4-9-9 | 9 |
| 19.2L | $22.00 |
| 2/12 | 29/05/2022 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $46,348.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 4-3-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $18.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/05/2022 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $29,494.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | Good | Maria L Baca | 55.5kg | 1:34.36 | 6-7-9 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $16.40 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2022 | 73 | ALLOW 3U | $31,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Maria L Baca | 56kg | 1:39.74 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $11.80 |
| 1/10 | 09/02/2022 | 198 | MDN 45 | $51,136.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Maria L Baca | 56kg | 1:38.76 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Freddy Jose Manrrique
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on February 22 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind The Cajun Gatsby with 56kg at $8.80. Before that came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track January 10 over 1609m defeating Big Bang Boom with 56kg at $2.10. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/02/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Freddy Jose Manrrique | 56kg | 1:38.19 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:39.99 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 04/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:12.95 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.70 |
| 3/3 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 35 | $41,348.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54kg | 1:25.82 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/11/2025 | 221 | MDN 35 | $68,702.00 | Zia Park | 1006m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 0:57.27 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $20.10 |
| 4/7 | 18/04/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $52,716.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Freddy Jose Manrrique | 53.5kg | 1:12.03 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 41 day letup. Resuming 7th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on January 23 over 1207m, 16 len behind Cheating Heart carrying 55kg at $27.10. Last start ran last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on January 31 over 1609m, 7 len behind Yo Soy Roy with 55kg at $20.70. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 41 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 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:41.70 | 1-6-7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $20.70 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2026 | 341 | ALLOW 4U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 55kg | 1:10.70 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $27.10 |
| 8/12 | 16/02/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $55,556.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 54kg | 1:12.87 | 2-11-8 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $64.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/01/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $120,968.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54kg | 1:05.30 | 2-8-7 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $14.80 |
| 6/7 | 16/11/2024 | 16 | ALLOW 2 | $53,272.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Jermaine Marlon Bridgmohan | 54kg | 1:04.94 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $35.30 |
| 1/11 | 31/10/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $49,133.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 53.5kg | 1:19.74 | 8-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at this track on February 8 over 1710m, 11 len behind Down The Islands with 55kg at $5. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on January 4 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Ghost Cowboy with 55kg at $5.10. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/02/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $18,545.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:43.64 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/01/2026 | 45 | ALLOW 4U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.10 |
| 7/7 | 20/11/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | SP | Brayan Pena | 55.5kg | 1:11.06 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $44.80 |
| 8/8 | 04/10/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $25,875.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:43.19 | 1-6-8 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $35.90 |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $33,639.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 56kg | 1:36.19 | 1-8-8 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $20.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $34,109.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 56kg | 1:31.24 | 4-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Sam Houston Park on January 23 over 1207m, 7 len behind Cheating Heart carrying 55kg at $4.70. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Sam Houston Park on February 21 over 1673m, 2.25 len behind Bergheim with 55kg at $4.90. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:43.29 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 194 | ALLOW 4U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:10.70 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/12 | 13/07/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $51,223.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Good | Inosencio Diego | 54.5kg | 1:35.41 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $14.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 54kg | 1:25.36 | 9-5-7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $9.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | M | Inosencio Diego | 54kg | 1:40.79 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.80 |
| 9/11 | 05/04/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $52,716.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Good | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:13.09 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Rodolfo Guerra
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on January 10 over 1207m, 7 len behind Fete carrying 55kg at $20.70. Last start second last of 8 at Sam Houston Park on February 20 over 1308m, 11 len behind Falcon Quest with 55kg at $39.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 21 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 | 20/02/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $14,747.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Brayan Pena | 55kg | 1:18.55 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $39.40 |
| 6/7 | 10/01/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $15,695.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Brayan Pena | 55kg | 1:12.76 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $20.70 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | 82 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:20.80 | 4-8-8 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $61.60 |
| 4/7 | 18/08/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $11,628.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 56kg | 1:46.35 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2025 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,504.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 56kg | 1:26.97 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.40 |
| 5/6 | 22/07/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,468.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:14.36 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track in LR on February 22 over 1710m, 15 len behind Colonel Yorke with 55kg at $15.80. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1609m, 9 len behind Proven Advocate carrying 56kg at $12.80. Worth forgiving the last couple of runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/02/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 4U | $122,682.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1:42.69 | 7-9-8 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $15.80 |
| 8/9 | 23/01/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:37.63 | 4-9-8 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $12.80 |
| 1/11 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,691.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:44.97 | 8-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/11/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,588.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:42.14 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $22.10 |
| 4/10 | 13/10/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,530.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Ferrin Peterson | 55.5kg | 1:37.00 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $11.80 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2025 | 78 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,767.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 53.5kg | 1:42.54 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $61.80 |

Jockey: Santos Rivera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Sam Houston Park on February 21 over 1673m, 9 len behind Bergheim with 56kg at $8.80. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Sam Houston Park on January 31 over 1609m, 3 len behind Yo Soy Roy with 56kg at $8.80. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:43.29 | 8-4-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $8.80 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:41.70 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:41.21 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,971.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:06.75 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.30 |
| 3/8 | 22/11/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,794.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 55.5kg | 1:05.08 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.40 |
| 3/7 | 16/10/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,743.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:05.23 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 |