Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden
MS ADELITA (1) sets the standard after a debut 2nd at Sam Houston over 320m, beaten 0.8L, and now drops slightly in trip from the inside gate. MS TRES SEIS ORO (7) was 4th over 320m here last time, beaten 1.5L, and should be competitive back to 301m. AN EAGLES GAME (6) wasn’t far away when 4th at Sam Houston over 302m, beaten 2.5L, and maps to be in the mix. NICKI NICOLE (10) brings a Louisiana Downs 4th over 274m, beaten 2.3L, and the rise in distance can suit.
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround after a debut 2nd at Sam Houston over 320y on 24 Apr, beaten 0.8L by Top Shelve on a fast track with 56kg. Draws the rail now after barrier 4 last time, with Oliver Martinez taking over. Trained by Jose Ivan Martinez and kept at the same weight. Can feature with natural improvement from the inside draw.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced filly by Kas Tempting out of Political Debut, debuting from barrier 2. Carries 56kg with Luis Vivanco riding for Jose Luis Sanchez III. Limited exposed data beyond the debut setup. Can feature with a clean break and professional manners.
Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Filly by Favorite Cartel out of Wicked Affair for trainer Ricardo Aguirre. Draws barrier 3 with 56kg and Claudio Aguilar booked. USA-bred and resumes here without exposed recent form. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 56kgs
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Filly by Fdd Going Grand out of Gorjus for trainer Bradley C. Bolen. Draws barrier 4 with Jose Herbert up and carries 56kg. Setup looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 25-day break. Last start 5th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.5L in a Futurity Trial, with 56kg on FT going after improving from 7th to 4th mid-race; winner was Jb Jess Flexxin. Draws barrier 5 after jumping from 4 there; weight unchanged at 56kg. Can improve.
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after debuting 25 days ago. Last start 4th of 9 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.5L in a Futurity Trial, with 56kg on FT after racing 3rd then 4th; winner was Jc Canelo. Draws barrier 6 after jumping from gate 2 on debut, with Gilberto Linares staying on for John A. Stinebaugh. Can improve.
Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround after a debut 4th at Sam Houston over 320y on 24 Apr, beaten 1.5L in a Futurity Trial (FT). Settled 6th and worked home to 4th behind Valiant Magic Mike carrying 56kg. Steps from barrier 2 to 7 and drops back in trip. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up run produced 6th of 9 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 3.8L in a Futurity Trial (FT), after settling 6th then 5th. Meets the starter again after 25 days with no weight change and a barrier shift from 6 to 8. Francisco Giles rides for Saul Ramirez Jr. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Jose Alvarez
Weight: 56kgs
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Filly trained by John Boegner with Jose Alvarez booked. Draws barrier 9 and carries 56kg. USA-bred by Special Royal Corona out of Bling Bling Bok. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Alejandro Zuniga
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 67-day break after a debut 4th at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 6 Mar, beaten 2.3L on a fast track at $15. Settled 6th and worked home behind winner Fallin Angels, carrying 56kg from barrier 6. Draws barrier 10 now and keeps 56kg for trainer Jacobo Mejia, with Alejandro Zuniga taking over. Can improve with race experience and a clean start.