Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden
GET FASTER (9) appeals as a key chance after finishing 3rd at Sam Houston over 302m last start, beaten 2.8L in a Futurity Trial. ROCKET TEMPTATION (8) was 7th at the same meeting, 2.6L from the winner, and XPOZAY (6) finished 9th in a separate trial at Sam Houston. The remainder of the field is lightly exposed, with several debutants adding intrigue to this maiden sprint.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced filly by Mr Jess Tex out of Streakin Flair. Draws the inside barrier for her debut with Luis Vivanco riding for Carlos B. Sanchez. Watch for any positive signs from the yard. Worth keeping safe on debut.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 56kgs
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Colt by Corona Cartel making his debut for Brian Stroud. Draws barrier 2 with Jose Herbert to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Eleazar Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced gelding by Pyc Fun N Fancy out of Go Paloma Go. Makes his debut for trainer Shae L. Cox with Eleazar Hernandez booked. Monitor for any market support on debut. Not without hope.
Jockey: Miguel Vallejo
Weight: 56kgs
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Colt by Royal Shake Em Fever on debut for Jose Ivan Martinez. Draws barrier 4 with Miguel Vallejo to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding by Rc Me Leaving You trained by Jose Luis Sanchez III. No recent race form available. Needs to show ability on debut for this stable.
Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished 9th of 9 last start at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 7.8L behind Reverzcowgirl. Prior run was 10th of 10 at Louisiana Downs, also well beaten. Best effort was a 5th at Louisiana Downs three starts ago. Needs to lift on recent form but can improve with a better run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 77 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Gerardo Luna | 56kg | - | 9-9 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Humberto Vital | 56kg | - | 10() | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Noe Castaneda | 56kg | - | 6() | 6 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Colt by Flying Cowboy 123 on debut for Zackary Stinebaugh. Draws barrier 7 with Oliver Martinez to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished 7th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.6L in a Futurity Trial, after settling back from barrier 1. Drops 1m in trip and moves out to barrier 8 for this maiden. Still early in the career and can improve with experience.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Christian Ramos | 56kg | - | 8-7 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed 3rd of 9 on debut at Sam Houston over 302m in a Futurity Trial on 17 Apr, beaten 2.8L by Natural Flyin Cowboy. Steps out again here for Jose U. Lopez with Leonardo Rodriguez taking the ride. Can build on that promising first effort.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | - | 4-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced filly by Flying Cowboy 123 on debut for Christopher Earlywine. Draws barrier 10 with Angel Fierro to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.