Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
EMBER IN THE SKY 3 (3) appeals as the leading chance, having finished 2nd or 4th in her last five starts, including a close 4th at Louisiana Downs over 302m, beaten 1.8L. BOK BLACK DIAMOND (8) is a key danger, with recent placings including a 2nd at Lone Star Park over 302m and a 3rd at the same venue. INDIAN CARTEL (5) and TRES WAVES (2) have both struggled to finish closer than 4th in recent runs, while KINETIK (7) did place 3rd at Sam Houston last year but has been unplaced since. Ember In The Sky 3 (3) and Bok Black Diamond (8) bring the most consistent recent form into this maiden claiming event.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Debutant gelding by Bolt Of Fire for trainer Adan Guzman. Draws barrier 1 with Noe Villatoro to ride. Watch for any positive signs from the yard.
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start finished 8th of 8 at Sam Houston over 320m on 25 Apr, beaten 5.9L by Capital Hatters in Maiden 73. Previous run was 10th of 10 at the same track and trip, beaten 5.2L. Best effort was a 5th of 9 three starts back, beaten 2.1L. Needs to lift on recent form but draws well in barrier 2.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed second in four of her last five starts, including a close 0.5L second at Lone Star Park in November behind Curvacious at $4.20. Last start finished 4th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 302m, beaten 1.8L at $4.60. Consistent performer yet to break through. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luis Maldonado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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American Tito is a gelding trained by Jorge Rivas Correa and will be ridden by Luis Maldonado. By Ivan James out of American Prize. Needs to show ability on debut.
Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 5th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 302m on 12 Mar, beaten 3.1L at $29 behind Jess Innocent. Previous runs include a 7th and 9th at Lone Star Park, and a 4th at Sam Houston. Yet to place from four starts. Needs to lift but not without hope.
Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start finished 4th of 9 at Lone Star Park over 274m on 8 Nov, beaten 1.1L behind First Seis Fancy at $13. Has yet to place from five career runs, with an average finish of 7.6. Returns from a 177-day break and gets a slight weight increase. Needs to show improvement but not without hope fresh.
Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 270-day break. Best effort was a 3rd at Sam Houston over 274m, beaten 1.3L by Rocketeagle. Has yet to win from four starts but did place at this track. Can improve fresh.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed twice from seven starts, including a 2nd at Lone Star Park over 302m last September. Last start finished 7th of 10 at Sam Houston over 366m, beaten 4.6L behind Th Rum Runner. Has been competitive in similar company and draws barrier 8. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 275-day break. Last start finished 10th of 10 at Retama Park over 366m, beaten 10.8L by Buchanan 747 in a Maiden Claiming 58. Has yet to place in five career runs. Needs to show improvement off previous form.