Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Allowance
GETTSOME (6) appeals as a leading chance after winning last start at Lone Star Park over 302m and also scoring at this distance two runs back. LIL KOOL MARGE (4) resumes off a last-start win at Lone Star Park over 402m and has a consistent overall record. LIGHT EM UP ROOSTER (5) was a winner two starts ago at Lone Star Park over 503m and has placed four times in his last five runs. RICH STRIKE (7) comes off a win at Lone Star Park over 229m and placed at his previous start. MISTICAL CYNS (8) is a two-time winner at this trip but needs to improve off recent efforts. KADILLAKING (3) and AKILES (1) have both shown ability in stronger company and can be included in the exotics.
Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 186-day break, last seen finishing 7th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 302m, beaten 2.8L with 56.5kg. Placed 3rd and 2nd in two of his last four starts, including a close 0.1L second at Retama Park over 320m. Draws barrier 1 and steps up slightly in weight. Can feature fresh if ready.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed at Remington Park three runs back over 320m, finishing 3rd behind Apicasso Jess, then was runner-up prior over 302m beaten just 0.05L. Last start finished 6th of 8 at Louisiana Downs over 302m, beaten 2.4L at $5. Has placed twice from three runs at this distance. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 5th of 8 at Remington Park over 366m on 14 Mar, beaten 2.8L by Holms at $31. Won four runs back at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 366m, defeating Beachin Famous by 2.3L. Drops 46m in trip and draws barrier 3. Can feature with a return to best form.
Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 172-day break, having last won at Lone Star Park over 402m by 0.5L. Has a solid overall record with 3 wins and 1 placing from 10 starts, and was runner-up over 503m at Retama Park four runs back. Drops back in trip and has shown versatility across distances. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 171-day break. Last start finished 5th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 320m, beaten 2.1L by Dm Chasing Money in an Optional Claiming 90. Won two of his last five, including a 503m win at Lone Star Park three runs back. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 179-day break after winning at Lone Star Park over 302m by 0.3L with 56.5kg. Won two of his last three starts, including a Claiming 75 over 320m. Has a solid recent record this season with two wins and a placing from four runs. Can feature fresh if forward enough.
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 172-day break, having won last start at Lone Star Park over 229m by 0.3L with 56.5kg. Also placed third two runs back over 274m at the same track. Has a solid overall record with 3 wins and 3 placings from 14 starts. Can feature fresh if forward enough.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 9th of 9 at Sam Houston over 274m, beaten 4L, 11 days ago. Ran 5th at Louisiana Downs the start prior, but did win over 320m at the same track three runs back. Steps back up to 320m here, a distance where both career wins have come. Can feature with a return to best form.