Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance
CHASING GLORY (3) comes in with strong credentials, having won her last two starts, including a convincing 1L win at Sam Houston over 302m just 11 days ago. DANGEROUS CORONA (2) is a key chance after breaking through for a maiden win at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 302m last start and has placed in three of her last five. RIOS FANCY EAGLE (6) was runner-up at Sam Houston over this trip last start, beaten 0.5L, and has a solid record at the track. SHES MY BIAS (1) resumed from a spell with a maiden win at Retama Park over 274m last July and has shown ability in limited runs. TRES FESS (9) also comes off a last-start win at Lone Star Park over this distance. These runners look set to fight out the finish.

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Returned from a spell with a win at Retama Park over 274m on 3 Jul, defeating Instagram Diva by 0.1L with 56.5kg. Previously finished 4th at Sam Houston over the same trip, 0.6L behind Wind It Up Miss Lota. First-up after 305 days but has shown ability at this distance. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 186 days, comes off a last-start win at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 302m on 30 Oct, leading throughout to score by 1L at $4.20. Placed in both prior runs over 274m, including a close 3rd behind Dashin Quick Corona two back. Has been consistent with six placings from 14 starts. Can feature fresh if ready.

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Sam Houston over 302m, leading throughout to score by 1L. Won two of her last three, including a 1609m victory at Evangeline Downs two runs back. Has a perfect record at this track from her only attempt. In strong form and can feature again.

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
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Finished 9th of 10 last start at Sam Houston over 320m, beaten 4L behind Flies Like An Eagle. Runner-up two back at Louisiana Downs over 201m, just 0.3L off Five Valiant at $2.90. Has placed in three of eleven starts but is yet to break through. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start finished 10th of 10 at Sunland Park over 320m on 21 Feb, beaten 5.2L with 59kg at $23. Previous run was 5th at Zia Park over 274m, beaten 2.4L at $26. Drops 2.5kg and draws better here. Needs to lift but can improve with the weight drop.

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 9 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Di The Peytons Kiss with 56.5kg. Has placed in both runs at this track and finished 3rd at Retama Park three starts back. Consistent at this distance with two placings from two attempts. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.

Jockey: Eleazar Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 219-day break, having won last start at Lone Star Park over 402m by 0.1L after leading throughout. Has placed at this track and at the 274m trip previously. Returns with a slight weight rise and a better barrier. Can feature with a repeat of last prep's peak.

Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed 2nd two starts back at Gillespie County Fairground over 320m, beaten 1L by Jc Corona Connection. Last start finished 9th of 10 at the same track and trip, beaten 3.2L. Has also placed at Sam Houston over 229m. Can feature with a return to best form.

Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start won after settling 2nd at Lone Star Park over 274m on 1 Nov by 0.3L with 56kg. Placed 3rd two runs back at the same track and distance, beaten 0.5L. Returns from a 184-day break and has a win from three tries at this trip. Can feature with a repeat of her last effort.

Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 10th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 320m on 14 Mar, beaten 4.5L at $12. Won over 274m at Fair Meadows Tulsa four runs back. Has one win and two placings from 10 starts. Can improve back to this trip.