Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden
COWBOY BOB 123 (10) brings the best recent effort after running 3rd at Sam Houston over 320m in a Futurity Trial, beaten 1.8L, and looks the one to beat. VIVA AN IDEA (6) is a key chance after a close 4th at Sam Houston over 320m, beaten 1.1L, and should appreciate the slight rise in trip. FREE FLIGHT (1) was 5th here over 320m, beaten 1.8L, and draws the rail. BRAGGART (5) and REAL FLIRTY RUNAWAY (7) both finished 6th in 274m maidens last time and need improvement at 365m.

Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after 19 days for Ricardo Aguirre. Last start 5th of 7 at Sam Houston over 320m on 24 Apr, beaten 1.8L in a Futurity Trial, with 56.5kg from barrier 6; winner was Jeg Fascination B. Drops 0.5kg and draws the rail for Claudio Aguilar. Can improve.

Jockey: Eleazar Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after debuting 8th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 2.9L on FT with 56kg from barrier 9. Draws better in gate 2 and sticks with Eleazar Hernandez for Shae L. Cox. Can improve with the softer draw.

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced filly by Cyber Monday out of Devil Wears Prada B. Draws barrier 3 for trainer Martin Rodriguez with Francisco Giles up at 56kg. Debut profile only. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding trained by Sergio Fuentes with Alfredo Garza engaged from barrier 4 at 56kg. US-bred by Lovely Cash out of Ginuwine Buzz. Limited exposed data provided. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Alejandro Zuniga
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a debut 6th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 4.7L on FT with 56kg. Draws better today from barrier 5 after jumping from 9 last time. Same rider Alejandro Zuniga sticks for trainer J. Ryan Basham. Can improve.

Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Sam Houston over 320m on 24 Apr, beaten 1.1L in a Futurity Trial after improving mid-race. Prior run 7th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 201m on 26 Mar, beaten 3.8L at $10. Draws barrier 6 and stays on 56kg for Victor Urieta, Jr. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.

Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after debuting 6th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 3.6L on a fast track after settling 7th, with 56kg. Drops two barriers to 7 here and stays on the same weight for Angel Fierro, with Raul E. Galvan training. Can improve with race experience.

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced filly by Kiss My Hocks out of Teller Baja. Draws barrier 8 with Luis Vivanco riding for Jesus Huitron Lira at 56kg. Profile is all about pedigree and setup. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Flying Cowboy 123. Last start 7th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 3.7L in Futurity Trial 78 on FT, with 56kg from barrier 8. Draws barrier 9 and sticks at 56kg for Oliver Martinez for trainer Jose Ivan Martinez. Can improve with race experience.

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a debut 3rd at Sam Houston over 320m on 24 Apr, beaten 1.8L in a Futurity Trial 78. Settled 5th and closed to 3rd with 56kg from barrier 9 behind Blazin On Monday. Draws barrier 10 here for Gilberto Linares for John A. Stinebaugh. Can feature with natural improvement.