Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
THE MILYS MARFA (4) appeals as a key chance, having placed 3rd at Lone Star Park over 274m last start and boasting two placings from her last five runs at this distance. SARAYU (9) is another strong contender, with a 2nd at Sam Houston over 274m and three placings from her last five starts. MESKITERA (8) has recent placings at this trip, including a 3rd at Lone Star Park and Louisiana Downs, and should be considered. DRAKON B (5) has a 2nd at this distance and brings recent racing fitness. These four shape as the main hopes based on recent form and proven ability at the trip.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
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Finished 6th of 10 last start at Evangeline Downs over 201m on 14 Nov, beaten 1.9L at $11 behind The Red Eagle Creek. Also finished 6th at the same track and trip two runs back, again beaten 1.9L in a Maiden 78. Draws barrier 1 and steps up slightly in weight. Needs to lift on exposed form but not without hope from the inside draw.
Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Finished 9th of 9 last start at Lone Star Park over 274m on 16 Oct, beaten 5L with 56kg at $21 behind Groove King. Prior run was 10th of 10 at the same track and trip, beaten 9.5L at $71. Yet to place from two starts at this distance. Needs to show improvement.
Jockey: Luis Maldonado
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding by Ajs Fast Dash trained by Manuel Flores. No recent race form or statistics supplied. Needs to be taken on trust.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed 3rd last start at Lone Star Park over 274m, beaten 1.8L behind Tres Fess in a Maiden Claiming, carrying 56kg. Also finished 3rd two runs back at Retama Park over this trip, just 0.6L from the winner. Has placed twice from three runs at the distance. Can feature with a repeat of her best form.
Jockey: H. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start finished 9th of 9 at Sam Houston over 366m on 24 Apr, beaten 5.8L behind Inflation. Only placing came when 2nd over 274m at Sam Houston. Drops back in trip and has yet to break through in nine starts. Place claims if he finds best form.
Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start finished 7th of 8 at Evangeline Downs over 366m on 13 Dec, beaten 2.4L behind Good Reason To Win at $23. Previous runs include two 9th placings at Lone Star Park, with a best margin of 6.3L. Drops back in trip here after a 143-day break. Needs to lift on exposed form but can improve fresh.
Jockey: Jose Villarreal
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes after 137 days, last seen finishing 9th of 10 at Evangeline Downs over 229m, beaten 3.5L at $17. Has yet to place from 11 starts, with a best recent effort being 4th at Lone Star Park three runs back. Has not figured in four runs at Sam Houston. Needs to lift to feature.
Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed two starts back when 3rd at Louisiana Downs over 302m on 10 Feb, beaten 2L at $3.10. Last start finished 8th of 10 at the same track and trip, beaten 4.1L at $14. Has placed twice from six runs at this distance. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed in three of seven starts, including a 2nd at Retama Park over 320m two runs back, beaten 0.3L by Fine Wine M3. Last start finished 6th of 9 at Lone Star Park over 201m, beaten 1.4L at $11. Has placed twice at this distance. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Jockey: Eduardo Luviano
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Unraced filly by Bolt Of Fire on debut for Javier N. Hernandez. Draws wide in barrier 10 with Eduardo Luviano to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.