Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance
LIL KOOL CAT (3) brings strong recent form, having finished 2nd at Louisiana Downs over 402m, beaten 0.75L, and won at Evangeline Downs over 503m two starts back. CHILITO POT (4) is a last-start winner at Louisiana Downs over 402m, scoring by 0.3L. NO FAUX (7) also comes off a last-start win at Louisiana Downs over 796m, winning by 3.5L, and has been consistent this season. SWEET STORM (8) impressed last start with a win at Louisiana Downs over 302m. ROSSER (6) has placed in four of his last five, including a 2nd at Evangeline Downs over 366m. These runners shape as the leading chances based on recent performances.
Jockey: Alejandro Zuniga
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 10th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 366m on 19 Mar, beaten 4.3L with 58kg at $13. Ran 3rd at Lone Star Park three starts back, beaten less than a length by Tempting For Cash at $21. Steps up in trip and draws the inside barrier. Can improve with a soft run from the inside gate.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after a 173-day break. Last start finished 9th of 9 at Lone Star Park over 320m, beaten 4.1L by Jess Drive in a Claiming 80. Placed two runs back and won at Retama Park last season. Can improve fresh with the right run.
Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start 2nd of 10 after settling handy at Louisiana Downs over 402m on 16 Feb, beaten 0.75L with 58kg at $10 behind Ruse Dynasty 123. Won two starts back at Evangeline Downs over 503m by 0.8L at $8. Has placed in three of his last five and returns from a 78-day break. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start won after settling midfield at Louisiana Downs over 402m on 19 Mar by 0.3L with 58kg at $13, defeating Hamlet On The Move. Has two wins and a placing from his last five runs, including a previous win at Retama Park. Steps up 100m in distance and draws better today. Can feature with a repeat of his latest effort.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after a 173-day break. Last start finished 6th of 8 at Lone Star Park over 402m, beaten 2.9L by Lil Kool Marge in an Allowance 84. Won three runs back at Sam Houston over 402m. Can improve fresh.
Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Consistent performer with four placings from his last five starts. Last start 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs over 366m on 21 Nov, beaten 2.3L by Full Moon Desire with 57kg at $5. Won two runs back at Lone Star Park over 402m. Can feature with a repeat of his best form.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start won by 3.5L at Louisiana Downs over 796m on 12 Mar with 58kg at $2.50, leading throughout. Has two wins and two seconds from five runs this season, showing consistent form. Drops 294m in trip and draws barrier 7. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start won after leading throughout at Louisiana Downs over 302m on 13 Mar by 0.3L with 58kg at $12, defeating Political Oath. Runner-up at Lone Star Park two starts back over 229m. Has shown improvement this season with a win and a placing from three runs. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up last campaign finished 2nd at Lone Star Park over 796m, beaten 1.3L at $31 behind Dm Special Cat. Last start 4th of 7 at Lone Star Park over 796m on 14 Nov, beaten 4.6L at $19 behind Gladiator. Has placed once from two runs at this track. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed 2nd at Lone Star Park two starts back over 796m, beaten 1.3L by Gladiator with 60kg. Last start finished 8th of 8 at the same track and trip, beaten 15.3L behind Fast As Fire. Has placed in three of his last five runs and drops 294m in distance here. Can feature with a return to best form.