Sam Houston Race 10 - Race 10 - Allowance
NIKOS (4) brings fresh local form and looks a leading chance after winning a 402m Maiden at Sam Houston last start, leading throughout. UNCLE SHORTY (1) rates highly off his last run when 2nd at Lone Star Park over 201m, beaten 0.3L, and draws the rail. OMAC DONALD (3) is in the mix after breaking through at Lone Star over 201m and has prior 274m placings. WHY SIPPIN ON MONDAY (9) comes here fit off a 3rd at Delta Downs over 302m and can be competitive at this trip.
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 186 days and draws the rail. Last start 2nd of 10 after leading at Lone Star Park over 201m on 7 Nov, beaten 0.3L on FT with 56kg. Won two back at Lone Star Park over 320m in Maiden grade when leading throughout. Can feature with a clean break from barrier 1.
Jockey: Leonardo Reyes
Weight: 58kgs
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Back in trip from 320m to 274m and draws barrier 2. Last start 5th of 10 at Sam Houston over 320m on 23 Apr, beaten 2.5L in Allowance 82 with 58kg on FT, sitting 5th throughout behind Royalist. Prior Sunland Park run was 5th over 320m on 9 Mar, beaten 1.3L in Allowance 84 at $5.50 after racing handy. Can feature with the right jump.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 193 days and returns off a last-start win at Lone Star Park over 201m on 31 Oct, led throughout to score by 0.1L with 56.5kg at $6. Placed at Retama Park two and three runs prior, including 2nd over 274m then 3rd over 229m, both on FT. Up in distance and weight here, with Jose Herbert riding for Brian Stroud from barrier 3. Can feature with a clean break.
Jockey: Miguel Vallejo
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a win at Sam Houston over 402m on 23 Apr, led throughout to score by 0.5L with 58kg. Prior Sam Houston run was a 2nd over 229m on 8 Jun, beaten 1.3L by Rangerr. Track stats solid here (2:1-1) and retains Miguel Vallejo for Jose Nevarez Jr. In with a chance.
Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 46‑day break after finishing 6th of 7 at Louisiana Downs over 201m on 27 Mar, beaten 2.5L with 57kg at $9.50. Prior Lone Star run was 5th of 8 over 302m on 31 Oct, beaten 1.1L in an Allowance, with Gerardo Luna riding. Drops 0.5kg, draws 5, and steps up 73m from last start. Track record shows two thirds at Sam Houston; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 52-day break after a solid 3rd at Sunland Park over 402m on 21 Mar, beaten 2.3L at $13 in Claiming 63 after racing handy. Prior runs at 320–366m were mixed, including 7th at $5 in Claiming 69 and 8th in a Starter Optional Claiming 81. Nestor Duran rides for Richard D. Sedillo from barrier 6 at 58kg, with a small barrier improvement from last start. Can feature with a repeat of his latest effort.
Jockey: Lucas Constantin
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 59-day break after finishing 6th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 201m on 14 Mar, beaten 2L with 58kg at $4.40. Won at 201m at Lone Star Park on 12 Oct, then ran 4th in a 366m Futurity Trial at Evangeline on 22 Nov. Carries 58kg again from barrier 7 for trainer Richard G. Washington with Lucas Constantin up. Can feature with a clean start.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up now off 46 days, having finished 6th at Sunland Park over 320m on 27 Mar, beaten 4.3L in an Allowance 76 after settling back. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Sunland Park over 320m on 6 Feb in an Allowance 80, beaten 1.8L at $4.60. Winner at Zia Park two starts earlier over 302m in Maiden Claiming 79 when leading throughout. Can feature with a clean jump.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off an 18-day let-up after a solid 3rd at Delta Downs over 302m on 24 Apr, beaten 1.5L on FT with 57kg, after settling 4th/3rd behind Jess Telling Beau. Won over 302m at Ruidoso Downs on 13 Jun last year, leading throughout. Drops 0.5kg and draws wider from barrier 9. Can feature with a clean break.