Sam Houston Race 10 - Race 10 - Maiden
EL TERCO JESS (6) profiles as a key chance, having finished 2nd at Evangeline Downs over 274m, beaten just 0.3L last start and placing in four of his past five runs. ML PRECIADO (5) is also in the mix, with a recent 2nd at Lone Star Park over 274m and multiple placings at this level. ONE BAD FDD (1) has twice run 2nd at 320m last campaign and resumes here. BICYCLE JOHNNY (7) and GOING FOR GOLD (8) both bring consistent recent placings, each finishing 3rd at Lone Star Park last start. JJS EAGLE (9) is lightly raced but has placed in his last two runs at Louisiana Downs. These runners look to have the best recent form for this maiden.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed second two starts in a row last campaign, including a 1L second to Uncle Shorty at Lone Star Park over 320m. Last start finished 6th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 320m, beaten 1.8L after settling midfield. Returns from a 179-day break and draws barrier 1. Can feature if forward enough first-up.
Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 270 days. Last start finished 6th of 10 at Retama Park over 229m on 2 Aug, beaten 2.4L at $14 behind Jv La Barbie. Steps up in trip and has yet to place from four starts. Needs to show improvement off previous efforts.
Jockey: Miguel Vallejo
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Unraced filly by Chilitos out of Lexy O Toole makes her debut. Draws barrier 3 for trainer Jose Ivan Martinez with Miguel Vallejo to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 418 days. Last start 6th of 8 at Remington Park over 274m on 7 Mar 2025, beaten 4.5L behind Ocho Rojo in a Futurity Trial. Drops 0.5kg and draws better in barrier 4. Can improve with the run under her belt.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes after 165 days and steps up to 365m. Last start finished 7th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 320m, beaten 2.9L at $3.20. Placed in three of seven career runs, including a close 2nd at this trip two starts back. Can feature fresh if forward enough.
Jockey: Jose Villarreal
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed 2nd at Evangeline Downs last start over 274m, beaten 0.3L by Wrenchh at $6. Has finished runner-up in four of his last five runs, showing consistent form at this level. Steps up to 365m and drops 1kg in weight. Consistent placegetter who can feature again.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed in three of his last five, including a last start 3rd of 10 at Lone Star Park over 320m, beaten 1.6L behind Rr Royal Lew at $6.50. Also finished 2nd at Lone Star Park three runs back, just 0.5L from Ponotoc Mountain. Steps up to 365m after a 165-day break. Has place claims if forward enough first-up.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed 3rd at Lone Star Park last start over 402m, beaten 1.1L behind Hes No Politician. Also finished 3rd at the same track two runs back, 2.5L from Jess Drive. Has placed in three of six career starts but is yet to break through. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
Jockey: H. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed 3rd at Louisiana Downs over 320m last start, beaten 1.5L behind Ivorys Cartel at $23. Also finished 3rd at the same track two runs back over 274m, again beaten 1.5L. Steps up to 365m and has been consistent in recent efforts. Can feature with another honest run.
Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start finished 9th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 320m on 24 Feb, beaten 4.3L at $29 behind Death Valley. Previous runs at Lone Star Park included a 10th and 9th, with best effort a 5th of 9 over 229m when beaten 1.1L at $9.50. Yet to place from four starts. Needs to lift on recent form but not without hope for minor money.