Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
THE CARTEL MASTER (8) comes off a last-start win at Louisiana Downs over 320m, beating a field of nine and showing consistent recent form with three placings from his last four runs. MR HOCKS (7) is another key chance, having won his most recent start at Evangeline Downs over 366m by 1.5L and placing twice in his last four. STANDOUT (4) was runner-up two starts back at Louisiana Downs and has a strong record at Sam Houston with two wins from three starts. BLASTED EAGLE (1) scored at Lone Star Park three runs ago and has experience at this distance. CRYING EAGLE EXPRESS (2) is a two-time winner, including a recent win at Lone Star Park, but was unplaced last start. UP AND GOOD (3) and TOASTIN CORONAS (5) have both won twice but need to improve on recent efforts. The Cartel Master (8), Mr Hocks (7), and Standout (4) look the leading hopes based on recent performances.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 7th of 10 at Sunland Park over 320m on 6 Mar, beaten 2.4L with 58kg at $6.50 behind Alexandras Dynasty. Won two starts back at Lone Star Park over 302m by a narrow margin at $5.50. Has one win and three placings from seven runs at this distance. Can feature with the right run from barrier 1.
Jockey: Pragedis Murgia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start finished 9th of 10 at Remington Park over 229m on 12 Apr, beaten 2.7L with 57.5kg. Won two starts back at Lone Star Park over 229m by a nose at $11, defeating Lookatme Z. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 2 for this. Can feature with a return to best form.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 171-day break. Won over 320m at Gillespie County Fairground five starts ago, defeating Sew Fast by 1.5L. Has struggled in recent runs but returns to a more suitable distance. Can improve fresh and has place claims.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed 2nd two starts back at Louisiana Downs over 229m, beaten 0.3L by Pilot Point Train at $6.50. Last start finished 5th of 8 at the same track over 320m, beaten 1.8L at $6. Has a strong record at Sam Houston with 2 wins from 3 starts. Can feature with a return to that form.
Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 187-day break. Last start finished 5th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 302m, beaten 1.7L by One Fine Fancy. Runner-up two back at the same track over 274m, beaten 0.5L at $16. Has placed once from five runs at this distance. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 7th of 10 after settling back at Sunland Park over 274m on 7 Mar, beaten 3.7L with 58kg at $23 behind Bp Moonlight. Steps up 46m in trip here. Has placed once in her last five runs. Can improve with the distance rise.
Jockey: H. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 153 days, comes off a last-start win at Evangeline Downs over 366m by 1.5L at $2.50. Also placed second two runs back over this trip. Has shown consistency with two wins and a placing from his last five. Can feature if forward enough.
Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Louisiana Downs over 320m on 4 Feb, defeating Gillespie by 0.5L with 58kg at $4.80. Placed at his previous two runs, including a close 2nd at Lone Star Park over 302m. Has won 1 of 4 at this trip and is generally consistent. In with a chance if he holds that form.