Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance
OMAC DONALD (9) comes off a last-start win at Lone Star Park over 201m and has been consistent in recent runs, including a placing at Retama Park over 229m. PINK CHERRY CHICK (6) is a key chance, having won two starts back at Retama Park and placed in three of her last five. DEL REY BAR (8) impressed with a dominant maiden win at Evangeline Downs over 366m and was runner-up at Lone Star Park prior. UNCLE SHORTY (7) was runner-up last start at Lone Star Park over 201m and has a recent win over 320m. These four shape as the main contenders based on recent performances.
Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 165 days. Won last start at Lone Star Park over 302m in Maiden 78, defeating Royal Belleza D by 0.1L. Showed sharp improvement second-up last prep. Can feature with a repeat of that effort.
Jockey: Lucas Constantin
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 201m, beaten 2L at $4.40 behind Aj Big Cash. Won four runs back at Lone Star Park over 201m. Steps up in trip with a better barrier this time. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 7 at Louisiana Downs over 201m, beaten 2.5L behind Shezinnocent at $9.50. Steps up to 274m here after a 32-day break and draws barrier 3. Has placed at this track and distance previously. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 187 days. Last start finished a close 2nd of 10 at Lone Star Park over 201m, beaten 0.3L by El Rey Juanito at $8.50. Won the start prior at the same track over 229m. Can feature fresh if forward enough.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 106 days, comes off a last-start win at Louisiana Downs over 229m in Maiden Claiming 64, settling second and scoring by 0.3L at $20. Has not placed in three previous runs at this 274m trip. Steps up in class and distance now but brings winning confidence. Can feature with further improvement.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 179 days. Won two starts back at Retama Park over 229m, then finished 6th of 9 at Lone Star Park over 274m, beaten 3.2L. Has placed in three of her last five runs. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 172-day break. Last start finished 2nd of 10 at Lone Star Park over 201m, beaten 0.3L by Xpressiv in an Allowance 83. Won three runs back at Lone Star Park over 320m. Can feature with a repeat of his best form.
Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 150 days. Won last start at Evangeline Downs over 366m by 3.3L at $7.50, leading throughout. Drops back in trip and carries 0.5kg less. Can feature with a repeat of that effort.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start won at Lone Star Park over 201m on 31 Oct by 0.1L with 56.5kg at $6, leading throughout. Previously placed at Retama Park and has a 2nd at this distance. Returns from a 179-day break and steps up to 274m with a slight weight increase. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Jockey: H. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start finished 8th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 302m on 25 Mar, beaten 3.4L at $8 after settling midfield. Won his maiden at Retama Park four runs back over 320m. Drops slightly in trip and gets a minor weight relief. Can improve with a return to best form.