Sam Houston Race 6 - Leon Bard Memorial S. Stakes
PRIZE TIME LELO (5) appeals, 2/2 at Sam Houston and proven at 320; was 2nd at Lone Star over 320, beaten 0.1L by Sew Fast. FEENOM (3) is a key danger after winning an Evangeline trial by 1.8L then running 6th in the Futurity, beaten 1.3L, and he’s scored and placed here. JET OUTTA HEERE (6) brings fresh winning form after a Louisiana Downs success over 302 by 0.5L and was a nose 2nd at 320 at Delta. SIGN OF A JET (4) led throughout to win at Lone Star over 402 and has a Sam Houston win, so adds speed. SHOT OF TAKILLYA (2) was 2nd in a Sunland Derby trial, beaten 0.3L, and has a 320 second on his card.
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up and back to 320, Jess Cartel Blue for trainer John A. Stinebaugh draws the rail for Gilberto Linares and rises to 56.5kg. Last start 8th of 8 after settling last at Lone Star Park over 366 on 24 Oct, beaten 6.8L on MY, with 56kg at $3.50. Two runs ago 4th of 8 at Lone Star Park over 320 on 4 Oct, beaten 0.2L at $26 behind Sew Fast. Has won 1 of 3 at 320; back to this trip from the rail gives him a chance.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip and draws inside from barrier 2 after a 67-day let-up, and drops 1kg to 56.5kg. Last start 8th of 9 at Sunland Park over 366m on 28 Feb, beaten 3L at $14. Prior was 2nd in the Derby Trial over 366m by 0.3L behind Texas Pharaoh at $2.70, on speed. Only run at 320 was a 2nd; can feature with the right run under Raul Hernandez, Jr. for Francisco Perez, Jr.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 137 days and back in trip. Last start 6th of 9 after settling 3rd at Evangeline Downs over 366 on 20 Dec, beaten 1.3L with 56kg at $5. Prior run won a Futurity Trial there by 1.8L at $2.60, defeating Menacing Lil Jessy. Strong Sam Houston (2: 1-1-0) and 320 (4: 1-1-1) records; drawn 3 with Luis Vivanco for Isidro Hinojosa and can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 187 days; last start won after leading at Lone Star Park over 402m on 31 Oct by 0.3L on FT with 57kg at $14, defeating Tex Hex Bruja. Prior run 7th of 9 at Lone Star Park over 302m on 25 Sep, beaten 3.2L in Allowance 82 with 57kg on FT. Earlier 2nd of 7 at Retama Park over 302m on 16 Jul, beaten 2L in Claiming 66 with 56kg at $5.50. Back 82m in trip and down to 56.5kg for Gerardo Luna and Ricardo Aguirre; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up here after 137 days. Last start 5th of 9 at Evangeline Downs over 366 on 20 Dec, beaten 1.2L on FT with 56kg at $14, behind Full Moon Desire. Prior 2nd at Evangeline over 366 on 21 Nov (Futurity Trial 85) beaten 1L at $5.50 by Unlimited Candy, and 2nd at Lone Star over 320 on 4 Oct by 0.1L at $4.60 to Sew Fast. Back in trip and has 2 wins and a second from 4 at 320; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Eleazar Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start won after settling 3rd then 2nd at Louisiana Downs over 302m on 25 Mar by 0.5L on FT with 57kg at $4.33, beating Ooo Baby Baby. Drops to 56.5kg and draws barrier 6 for trainer Tony J. Richey with Eleazar Hernandez aboard. Two attempts at 320m include a narrow 2nd; overall record 6:2-1-0. Can feature again.
Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 10 at Remington Park over 274m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.6L on MY with 56kg behind Notoryous. Prior run 9th of 10 there over 320m on 8 Mar, beaten 3.2L at $21 on FT behind Shes Ec To Tempt. Proven at this track with two runs for a win and a second; Agustin Silva rides for Alfredo Triana at 56.5kg from barrier 7. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 71-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 after settling 10th early at Louisiana Downs over 320m on 24 Feb, beaten 1.5L, with 57kg at $5.50 on FT behind Death Valley. Was 2nd at Lone Star Park over 402m on 23 Oct, beaten 0.8L on FT, and has placed in both 320m runs. Drops to 56.5kg and draws 8; can feature if he begins cleanly.