Sam Houston Race 12 - Race 12 - Allowance
EAGLES DIAMOND (5) profiles as a leading chance, coming off a strong run for 2nd at Lone Star Park over 366m, beaten just 0.5L in an Invitational Stakes, and has not missed a placing in his last five starts. CHATTAHOOCHEE (8) is also in the mix, last seen finishing 2nd at Retama Park over 320m and a winner two starts back. MAID IN DA SHADE (7) has been consistent, with two recent 2nds at Lone Star Park and Retama Park, both at similar distances. MAKO SHARK WATTERS (2) is a previous Sam Houston winner and was 3rd at Gillespie County Fairground three runs back. EAGLE REVENGE (4) resumes after a long break but was 3rd in a Futurity Trial last start and won at Louisiana Downs earlier in the year. These runners look best suited on recent form and proven ability at this level.
Jockey: Diego Contreras
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 8th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 201m on 14 Mar, beaten 2.8L at $18 behind Aj Big Cash. Best recent effort was a close 2nd at Sam Houston over 320m five runs back. Steps up 100m in trip and draws barrier 1. Can improve with a return to earlier form.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 143 days. Last start finished 8th of 10 at Zia Park over 302m, beaten 4.8L at $8.50 behind Good Grief. Won at Sam Houston over 320m five runs back. Has a win and two placings from six starts and draws well. Can feature with a return to best form.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 180-day break. Won two starts back at Lone Star Park over 229m in a Maiden 63, defeating Jess Drive at $4.40. Last start finished 8th of 8 at Lone Star Park over 302m, beaten 2.5L. Can improve fresh.
Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 291-day break. Last start 3rd of 9 at Retama Park over 320m, beaten 1.7L behind Jess Dirty. Won on debut at Louisiana Downs over 274m. Can feature fresh if forward enough.
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 165 days. Last start 2nd of 9 after leading at Lone Star Park over 366m on 15 Nov, beaten 0.5L at $6 behind Diamond Cowgirl 123. Consistent performer with a win and four placings from five starts. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up last campaign finished 2nd of 10 at Lone Star Park over 302m on 20 Sep, beaten 1.3L at $8.50 behind Flyingfooserageous. Last start 6th of 7 at Lone Star Park over 302m on 6 Nov, beaten 0.9L. Has placed twice in his last five runs and generally holds form at this level. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 166-day break. Last start finished 5th of 9 at Lone Star Park over 274m, beaten 1.7L behind Where Is Queen B. Placed twice from last four runs, including a close 2nd at Lone Star Park two starts back. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 271-day break. Last start finished 2nd of 9 at Retama Park over 320m, beaten 2.5L by Prize Time Lelo at $7. Won two starts back at the same venue over 274m. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Jockey: Noe Castaneda
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 10 after settling 4th at Louisiana Downs over 201m on 14 Mar, beaten 1.8L with 57kg at $16 behind Aj Big Cash. Ran 4th at Evangeline Downs two starts back over 320m, beaten less than a length. Steps up 100m in trip and drops 0.5kg. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 158-day break. Last start finished 5th of 9 at Evangeline Downs over 366m in the Derby Trial 100, beaten 3L at $26 behind Tempting Grace. Has been around the mark in recent runs without breaking through. Can improve fresh and has place claims.