Sam Houston Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming
MISS CHICK CHIMES (10) rates on top after leading throughout to win an 8-runner 302m Allowance at Lone Star on 8 Nov, and she draws wide again. TEMPTING FOR CASH (5) brings sharp 2025 form, winning over 302m at Lone Star on 18 Oct before a 2nd over 201m next start. ROCKETEAGLE (1) has a recent 302m Lone Star win and was 3rd there in stronger company last out, beaten 0.8L. HEZA KVN (6) is a multiple recent winner and drops sharply in trip after a solid 4th over 402m here on 16 Apr, which can suit his speed.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 193 days. Last start 3rd of 8 after settling 2nd at Lone Star Park over 302m on 31 Oct, beaten 0.8L with 56kg on FT, behind Real Quick Flirt. Won prior at Lone Star Park over 302m on 2 Oct by 0.5L in Claiming 73 after leading throughout. Draws barrier 1 with 56.5kg for Brian Stroud and Jose Herbert; can feature with the right jump.
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 186 days, draws barrier 2. Last start 4th of 9 at Lone Star Park over 201m on 7 Nov, beaten 0.6L in Claiming 66 with 58kg at $3.80 behind Coronita Wagon. Placed two back over 274m at Gillespie County Fairground, beaten a nose in Claiming 60. Track record at Sam Houston reads 4:2-1-0; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 180 days. Last start 5th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 229m on 13 Nov, beaten 1.1L in Starter Allowance 93 with 58kg after settling 5th. Also 5th two back at Lone Star over 320m in Allowance 84, beaten 0.8L at $21. Can feature with a similar effort.
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been around the mark at this track with 5 seconds and 2 thirds from 11 starts. Last start 7th of 10 at Sam Houston over 320m on 16 Apr, beaten 3.3L with 58kg on FT, after settling 5th then 7th; winner was Eagle On A June Bug. Prior run 4th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 320m on 14 Nov, beaten 1.4L in Optional Claiming 90 with 58kg. Each-way claims with a clean break.
Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 179 days. Last start 2nd of 9 at Lone Star Park over 201m on 14 Nov, beaten 1.0L in Starter Optional Claiming 70 with 58kg after settling 4th. Won the run prior at Lone Star Park over 302m on 18 Oct by 0.75L at $17. Track record reads 8:2-1-0; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been around the mark this season with 2 wins and a placing from 4 runs. Last start 4th of 9 at Sam Houston over 402m on 16 Apr, beaten 2.1L in Optional Claiming 88 with 58kg on FT, after settling 7th/5th; Celena Olena won it. Previous prep included wins at Lone Star Park over 503m (Optional Claiming 89) and Retama Park over 320m, plus a 3rd at Lone Star Park behind Lil Perry Wagon at $5. Track record here reads 1 win and 1 second from 6. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose Villarreal
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 179 days. Best recent effort was 2nd at Retama Park over 366m on 25 Jul, beaten 0.3L by Hes A Jet One at $14 with 58kg. Last start 6th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 320m on 14 Nov, beaten 2.2L on FT, with 58kg. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 184 days. Last start 6th of 7 at Will Rogers Downs over 320m on 9 Nov, beaten 3.8L in Optional Claiming 85 with 57kg at $14. Prior run 5th of 6 at Will Rogers Downs over 274m on 7 Oct, beaten 1.3L in Claiming 74 at $5.50. Each-way claims if resuming near his Lone Star Park spring form.
Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 307 days. Last start 9th of 10 at Delta Downs over 274m on 9 Jul, beaten 3.5L on MY, 58kg at $16, behind Jrs Coronas Toast. Won prior at Sam Houston over 229m on 9 May by 0.3L on FT in Claiming 75. Dual recent wins at 229m suggest the drop back from 274m suits. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 185 days. Last start won after leading throughout at Lone Star Park over 302m on 8 Nov by 0.1L with 56.5kg. Prior run was 8th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 302m on 9 Oct, beaten 2.6L. Can feature with a clean break.