Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden
QUEEN STONE (4) appeals off a debut 2nd at Sam Houston over 302m, leading then beaten 1.5L, and now drops slightly in trip. THE LANDMAN (6) was 3rd here over 302m, beaten 1.6L after racing handy, and should be in the finish. OUR FAVORITE COWBOY (7) also brings a 3rd at Sam Houston over 302m, 1.5L off the winner, while JMG DASH MONDAY (1) has local experience including a 3rd in a 302m trial. HIGH VIZABILITI (9) has run three straight 4ths, including a close 0.5L at Louisiana Downs over 201m, and can be around the mark.

Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 26-day break after a solid 3rd at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.5L in a Futurity Trial after improving from 4th to 3rd. Earlier finished 8th of 10 at Remington Park over 274m on 19 Mar, beaten 4.4L at $81. Draws the rail and stays at 56kg for Raul Rodriguez, Jr., with Victor Urieta, Jr. up. Can feature with the right jump.

Jockey: Rosendo Pina Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 26-day break after a solid 3rd at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.5L in a Futurity Trial, after settling 2nd from the inside draw with 56kg. Prior run was 8th of 10 at Remington Park over 274m on 15 Mar, beaten 4.5L at $31 with 57kg from barrier 8. Drops back to 274m and draws gate 2, with Rosendo Pina Garcia riding for Wendy Alejandra Garcia. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Filly from the John Boegner yard, drawn barrier 3 with Luis Vivanco booked at 56kg. USA-bred by Boknaai out of Nativecreek Princess. Limited exposed data, so keep expectations measured. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark; only run was 2nd at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 1.5L in a Futurity Trial, tracking 1st then 2nd late. Stuck on well behind Bolo Cowboy with 56kg on a fast track. Draws barrier 4 now after jumping from 7 last time. Can feature with the right break.

Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 26-day break. Last start 6th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 2L in a Futurity Trial, with 56kg from barrier 7, tracking 6th then 3rd mid-race; winner was Jb Jess Flexxin. Drops 28m in trip and draws two spots better today with Froylan Ramirez up for Brittany N. Tellez. Can improve.

Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 26-day break. Last start 3rd of 10 after racing handy at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 1.6L in a Futurity Trial with 56kg (FT). Draws barrier 6 after jumping from 3 last time for Brian Stroud with Jose Herbert aboard. Can feature with natural improvement.

Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Debut run produced 3rd of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 1.5L in a Futurity Trial (FT), after travelling handy from the inside draw. Moves from gate 1 to 7 and drops back 28m in trip. Claudio Aguilar rides for Ricardo D. Romero, with 56kg again. Can feature with natural improvement.

Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after debuting 6th of 8 at Sam Houston over 320y on 24 Apr, beaten 5.9L on FT, after racing 4th/5th mid-race. Draws wider now from barrier 8 after barrier 4 last time. Same rider Oliver Martinez sticks for trainer Jose Ivan Martinez at 56kg. Can improve with race experience.

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark with three straight 4ths this prep. Last start 4th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 3L in a Futurity Trial, holding spot throughout from barrier 6. Prior run 4th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 201m on 27 Mar, beaten 0.5L at $6. Draws barrier 9 and stays at 56kg; can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding for Sergio Fuentes drawn barrier 10 with Alfredo Garza up at 56kg. US-bred by Rc Me Leaving You out of Ls Conquesta. Limited exposed data, so keep expectations measured. Can feature with the right run.