Sam Houston Race 7 - Adequan Derby Finals S. Stakes
INFLATION (5) brings the key last-start reference, winning a Sam Houston Derby Trial over 366 by 0.1L from FDD EL JEFE (4) after racing handy; Fdd El Jefe (4) was a narrow 2nd there and owns a Lone Star 402 win by 0.1L. FULL THROTTLE N 25 (6) also comes off a Sam Houston Derby Trial 1st over 366, beating THE VALIANT FLAME (1) by 0.3L with both on speed and likely prominent again. THE TEXAS HAMMER (8) was 3rd in Inflation’s trial, beaten 0.4L, and has strong Sam Houston figures.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Has been around the mark at Sam Houston, with 1 win and 2 seconds from 4. Last start 2nd of 7 here over 366m on 24 Apr in the Derby Trial (FT), beaten 0.3L by Full Throttle N 25 with 56.5kg. Also a dual winner, including a 302m maiden here on 31 May 2025 and a 320m Futurity Trial at Retama on 1 Aug 2025. Barrier 1 today with Jose Herbert for Brian Stroud; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Manuel Gutierrez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 3rd of 7 at Sam Houston over 366m on 24 Apr, beaten 2L on FT behind Full Throttle N 25, having sat 3rd throughout with 56.5kg from gate 1. Earlier posted a narrow 2nd at Lone Star Park over 366m on 2 Oct, beaten 0.1L in an Allowance 80 on FT. Placed in four of his last five; Manuel Gutierrez rides for Esau H. Hernandez. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a close 5th of 9 at Sam Houston over 366m on 24 Apr, beaten 0.5L on FT; race won by Inflation. Prior run 3rd of 9 in the Futurity 87 at Prairie Meadows over 320m on 27 Sep, beaten 1.8L at $6 behind Royal Candy King. Won two earlier Prairie Meadows races at 320m, including a Futurity Trial on 6 Sep defeating Rebas First Kiss. Draws barrier 3 with 56.5kg for Gilberto Linares and John A. Stinebaugh; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a close 2nd at Sam Houston over 366m on 24 Apr, beaten 0.1L by Inflation on a fast track with 56.5kg from gate 3. Earlier won at Lone Star Park over 402m on 30 Oct by 0.1L after leading, defeating Pick N Roll. Track record here is 3:1-1-0; Victor Urieta, Jr. rides at 56.5kg from barrier 4. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Christian Ramos
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround and has won two of the last three. Last start won after settling 2nd at Sam Houston on 24 Apr by 0.1L with 56.5kg on FT, defeating Fdd El Jefe. Also scored at Lone Star Park on 15 Nov (Allowance 86) by 0.6L at $7 with Christian Ramos for Marc E. Jungers. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ali Rivera
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start won after settling 2nd at Sam Houston over 366m on 24 Apr 2026 by 0.3L on FT, with 56.5kg, defeating The Valiant Flame. Earlier 2nd of 10 at Prairie Meadows over 320m on 16 Jun 2025, beaten 0.3L by Smoken Cowboy Joe, with 56kg at $4.80. Overall 2 wins and a 2nd from 5; Ali Rivera rides for John A. Stinebaugh from barrier 6. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip after a close 4th of 9 at Sam Houston over 366m on 24 Apr, beaten 0.5L with 56.5kg on FT behind Inflation. Also 4th at Remington Park over 302m on 27 Mar (2.4L at $9) and 13 Mar (1.1L at $6). Overall record 11:3-2-2 and 3:1-0-1 at Sam Houston; also won a Stakes 82 at Lone Star Park over 320m on 14 Nov 2025 by 0.5L. Drawn one wider in barrier 7 with Nestor Duran for Noe Rios; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after finishing 3rd of 9 at Sam Houston over 366 on 24 Apr, beaten 0.4L behind Inflation on FT with 58kg. Prior start 3rd at Gillespie County Fairground over 320 on 10 Aug, beaten 2L. Strong Sam Houston record of 4: 2-1-1 and has placed in all six starts. Drops to 56.5kg and draws slightly better in 8 for Agustin Silva and Hector R. Osorio; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 12-day turnaround. Last start 5th of 7 after settling back at Sam Houston over 366m on 24 Apr, beaten 2.3L on FT with 56.5kg, behind Full Throttle N 25. Previously won at Evangeline Downs over 274m on 10 Dec 2025 at $4.50, defeating Creedmoor. Draws 9 for Luis Vivanco and Jose Luis Sanchez Iii; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a solid 4th of 7 at Sam Houston in the Derby Trial 81 over 366m on 24 Apr, beaten 2.1L behind Full Throttle N 25 carrying 56.5kg. Prior run was 6th of 9 at Lone Star Park over 366m on 24 Oct 2025 in a Futurity Trial 87, beaten 1.8L at $61. Draws barrier 10 with Raul Hernandez, Jr. booked for Marc E. Jungers. Has place claims.