Sam Houston Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance
BLUDZ VALIANT POLICY (2) looks a key chance, having won two of four starts including a last win over this trip at Retama Park. RUN ON MONDAY (3) is consistent, with a recent win at Lone Star Park over 302m and a close 2nd at this distance prior. COBRA STONE 77 (7) is proven at 320m, winning twice from three attempts including a strong win at Sam Houston. REAL QUICK FLIRT (8) comes off a Stakes placing at Lone Star Park and has two wins from his last five. SINNIN HOT PEPPER (5) and EL REY JUANITO (6) both have recent wins and can be included in the mix. WICKED REWARD (4) has placed in three of his last five and is capable of featuring with his best. JETTIN GATOR (9) is a dual winner last season but resumes off a long break. KARTENDO FAST DASH (1) needs to improve on recent efforts.

Jockey: Luis Maldonado
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 10th of 10 at Sam Houston over 320m on 16 Apr, beaten 4.4L behind Eagle On A June Bug. Previous runs include a 4th at Lone Star Park over 302m, beaten 1.8L. Has not placed in five runs this season. Needs to lift on recent form but draws barrier 1 and can improve.

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 207-day break. Won two starts back over this trip at Retama Park by 2.3L with 56kg at $4.20. Last start finished 8th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 366m, beaten 1.8L at $14. Has a strong record at 320m and can feature fresh.

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 166-day break. Last start 4th of 7 at Lone Star Park over 320m in Stakes 82, beaten 1.1L behind Vp Dash For Texas. Won two starts back at Lone Star Park over 302m. Has a solid record at this track and distance. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed in three of his last five, including a close 2nd at Sunland Park over 366m two starts back behind Easy One at $2.88. Last start finished 9th of 10 at Sunland Park over 320m, beaten 2.5L at $16. Has a solid record at this track with a win and two seconds from four runs. Can feature with a return to best form.

Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 166 days. Won two in a row at Retama Park last season, including a Futurity Trial over 320m by 0.5L at $2.80. Last start finished 5th of 7 at Lone Star Park over 320m in Stakes 82, beaten 1.6L. Has shown ability at this trip and can feature with the right run fresh.

Jockey: H. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 133 days. Won three starts back at Lone Star Park over 201m at $2.70, then placed second at this distance at Gillespie County Fairground. Has a solid overall record with two wins and two seconds from seven starts. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.

Jockey: Jose Alvarez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 159 days. Last start 3rd of 9 at Evangeline Downs over 366m in a Futurity Trial, beaten 2L at $15. Won two of three at this 320m trip, including an Allowance at Retama Park two back. Proven fresh and at the distance; can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 166 days. Last start 3rd of 7 at Lone Star Park over 320m in Stakes 82, beaten 1L after racing handy. Won two runs back at the same track over 302m. Has placed both times at this distance and is proven fresh. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 270-day break. Won two of last four, including an Allowance at Retama Park over 302m and a Maiden at Sam Houston over 229m. Last start finished 8th of 9 at Retama Park over 366m, beaten 3.6L. Can feature if returning near best.