Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
COALTRAIN EAGLE V (2) brings the only recent 274m race, 7th of 9 at Louisiana Downs beaten 2.1L after racing handy, and can improve. KAHLUA (4) has experience from an 8th of 10 over 274m at Louisiana Downs, beaten 3.7L, and draws lower. QUICK IVORY JESS (8) resumes here after an 8th of 9 over 320m at Sam Houston, beaten 6.6L, and drops back to 274m. Others are lightly profiled.

Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 56kgs
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Draws the inside gate for Alfredo Garza and trainer John Boegner. USA-bred gelding by The Fiscal Cliff out of Sol Jazzy Blownblues. Setup is sound from barrier 1. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Olvin Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 60-day break. Last start 7th of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 13 Mar, beaten 2.1L in Maiden 63 at $12 on a fast track after settling 4th; winner was Hf Mama Says. Draws barrier 2 again with 56kg under Olvin Martinez for Joseph D. Manucy. Can improve.

Jockey: Rey Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced filly by Kj Mucho Macho Man out of Kiss My Cowgirl on debut. Draws barrier 3 for trainer Manuel Gonzalez IV with Rey Hernandez booked at 56kg. Debut setup looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Jose Alvarez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after 67 days. Last start 8th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 6 Mar, beaten 3.7L on FT, with 56kg at $6.50 after settling 7th; winner was Dk Bonita Jess. Draws barrier 4 after jumping from 8 last time. Can improve with the softer gate.

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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Filly by This Is An Eagle out of Ace Winema for trainer Martin Rodriguez. Draws barrier 5 with Francisco Giles up at 56kg. Limited exposed details available. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Rosendo Pina Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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USA-bred gelding by Mr Jess Tex out of Daddys Dollars. Draws barrier 6 with 56kg for jockey Rosendo Pina Garcia and trainer Rene Talamantes. Set-up is straightforward with no noted gear or weight changes. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 56kgs
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Filly trained by Ricardo Aguirre with Gerardo Luna booked, draws barrier 7 with 56kg. USA-bred by This Is An Eagle out of Get Down Diva. Limited disclosed form, so market and setup will guide. Can improve.

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Ivory James out of Im Jess Quick makes her second start. Last start 8th of 9 after settling 5th then 8th at Sam Houston over 320m on 24 Apr, beaten 6.6L in a Futurity Trial, with 56.5kg on FT, behind Valiant Magic Mike. Drops 46m in trip and carries 56kg from barrier 8 for Noe Villatoro and Dagoberto Sanchez. Can improve with race experience.

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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USA-bred gelding by Bf Farm Boss out of Shakers Leaving for trainer Sergio Fuentes. Draws barrier 9 with Luis Vivanco up and carries 56kg. Set-up is straightforward with no notable gear or weight changes listed. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Diego Contreras
Weight: 56kgs
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Filly trained by Manuel Roman with Diego Contreras booked. USA-bred by Ch For Tres Cash out of Bitty Brit. Limited exposed data provided. Can improve.