Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
HEY COUNTRY GIRL (8) sets the standard after a close 2nd at Sam Houston over 229m in Maiden Claiming, beaten 0.3L. SIXES FLY HIGHER (2) was 4th at Louisiana Downs over 274m in a Futurity Trial, 3.8L off the winner, and draws lower. CT QUEEN (1) wasn’t far away when 5th here over 229m, beaten 1.1L from the inside gate and maps similarly. RED TEXAS HAWK (6) was 7th here over 274m, beaten 2.6L, and can be competitive at this trip.

Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark; only start was 5th of 10 at Sam Houston over 229m on 25 Apr, beaten 1.1L on FT, from barrier 1 with 56kg. Faced a Maiden Claiming 50 and settled 5th throughout. Draws the rail again for Brittany N. Tellez with Froylan Ramirez up. Can feature with natural improvement second time out.

Jockey: Olvin Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 68-day break after a debut 4th of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 6 Mar, beaten 3.8L on FT at $26. Sat 3rd in running from barrier 7 and held behind winner Whoopie Cowgirl. Drops to barrier 2 today with Olvin Martinez up for Brian Stroud. Can improve with the inside draw.

Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debuting 7th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 25 Apr, beaten 6L on FT, with 56kg from barrier 4. Drops 28m in trip and draws one gate closer. Ricardo Aguirre trains; Claudio Aguilar rides from barrier 3. Can improve with the experience.

Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debuting 10th of 10 at Sam Houston over 320m on 30 Apr, beaten 6.4L on a fast track with 59kg. Drops 3kg to 56kg and draws barrier 4 after jumping from 6. Agustin Silva sticks for Francisco Campos Jr. Can improve with race experience.

Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly trained by Jose Dolores Camacho, drawn barrier 5 with Eliazar Vera up and 56kg. US-bred by Five Bar Cartel out of Tf A Special Runaway. Limited exposed form in the data, so the setup is the key guide. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 27-day break. Last start 7th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 2.6L in Maiden 67, with 56kg from barrier 8 on FT. Drops two gates to barrier 6 and keeps 56kg under Alfredo Garza for Juan Johnny M. Hernandez. Can improve.

Jockey: Edgar Mata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debuting 11 days ago at Sam Houston over 229m, finishing 9th of 10, beaten 3.4L on FT, with 56kg from barrier 5. Meets a 45m distance rise and shifts from gate 5 to 7. Edgar Mata sticks for Oscar Birdow. Can improve with the run under the belt.

Jockey: Diego Contreras
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 2nd at Sam Houston over 229m on 25 Apr in Maiden Claiming 50, beaten 0.3L after settling 2nd, with 56kg. That was her first run for trainer Manuel Roman and she handled the FT track. Earlier debut 7th at Louisiana Downs over 274m in a Futurity Trial on 6 Mar, beaten 3L. Up in trip today and third career start; can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Rey Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debuting 27 days ago at Sam Houston over 274m, finishing 10th of 10, beaten 5.5L on a FT track. Settled 9th from barrier 7 there under 56kg, with Miss Chilitos winning. Draws barrier 9 now for Manuel Gonzalez IV with Rey Hernandez aboard. Can improve with the run under the belt.

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced filly by Kas Tempting out of Glorys Deliverance. Draws barrier 10 with Luis Vivanco riding for Jose Luis Sanchez III. Setup-only profile with no exposed form. Can feature with the right run.