Sam Houston Race 4 - Race 4 - Trials
BLUDZ VALIANT POLICY (6) sets the standard after a dominant Sam Houston 320m win last start, leading throughout and scoring by 3.3L. JP ICY CORONA (2) resumes but is 2 from 2, including a Sam Houston 320m Futurity Trial win by 0.3L, so commands respect. JEG FASCINATION CHIK (3) was close-up 4th here over 302m, beaten 0.6L, and maps to be in the firing line. CARPE DIEM BABY (1) has a recent Sam Houston 274m win on the card earlier this year and draws the rail. LA TARTANERA JESS (7) broke through at Lone Star over 302m and is an improver fresh.

Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 23‑day break after finishing 6th of 9 at Sam Houston over 274m on 25 Apr, beaten 2.4L in Allowance 75 with 56.5kg. Won three runs back at Louisiana Downs over 274m in Maiden 75 after leading, with 57kg at $11. Draws barrier 1 and retains trainer Janessa Lee Muniz, with Raul Hernandez, Jr. booked. Can feature with the right run from the inside.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/04/2026 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | - | 6() | 3 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Trial 77 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 57kg | - | 3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 57kg | - | 1() | 6 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 81 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 58.5kg | - | 6() | 7 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 73 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | FT | Rocky Ramirez Jr | 57.5kg | - | 4() | 5 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN 64 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 229m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 57kg | - | 4() | 2 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 72 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 65 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 57kg | - | 3() | 5 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN 61 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 2() | 1 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 360 days. Last start won from barrier 2 at Sam Houston over 320m on 23 May by 0.3L on FT, leading throughout; beat Bubba Watters. Prior debut win at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 19 Mar by 1.8L on FT at $3.90, leading. Unbeaten in two runs and draws barrier 2 again; can feature with the right jump.
Last Starts 360 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 72 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN 61 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Noe Villatoro | 57kg | - | 1() | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 16-day turnaround after a close 4th at Sam Houston over 302m on 2 May, beaten 0.6L in Allowance 79 after racing handy from gate 8. Prior run was 5th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 201m on 14 Mar, beaten 1.8L at $16 in Allowance 80 from the inside draw. Barrier improves to 3 and steps up 63m in trip. Can feature with the right jump.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Noe Castaneda | 56.5kg | - | 2-4 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | FT | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | - | 4() | 1 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | FT | Humberto Vital | 56kg | - | 2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/11/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 93 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | FT | Noe Castaneda | 56.5kg | - | 3-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/10/2025 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | FT | Humberto Vital | 56kg | - | 4() | 3 |
| 1.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | Allowance 76 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | MY | Noe Castaneda | 56.5kg | - | 6() | 7 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 68 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | Noe Castaneda | 56kg | - | 2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 65 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | - | 7-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 82 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | FT | Ubaldo Luna | 56kg | - | 7-7 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 247 days. Last start 8th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 366m on 13 Sep, beaten 4.4L with 56.5kg on FT, behind Wynston. Earlier Retama runs were 8th over 320m, margins 4.9L and 3.6L. Needs to lift but can improve fresh.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 90 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | - | 8-8 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 76 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Jose R Herbert | 56kg | - | 3-6 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 88 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Nicolas Vallejo | 56kg | - | 6-7 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Nicolas Vallejo | 56kg | - | 5-7 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 79 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Paulina Ramirez | 56kg | - | 7-4 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Eleazar Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Filly trained by Saul Ramirez Jr with Eleazar Hernandez booked. USA-bred by Tarzanito out of Cc Iamloveluget. Limited exposed data provided. Can improve.

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 16-day turnaround after winning at Sam Houston over 320m on 2 May by 3.3L on FT, leading throughout with 56.5kg. Track record here is 1:1. Won two of last three at 320m, and owns 3 wins from 5 starts overall. Can feature with a similar jump.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | - | 1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Futurity 96 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | - | 6-6 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 91 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | - | 2-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2025 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | - | 2-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN 65 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | - | 1() | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 185 days. Last start won at Lone Star Park over 302m on 14 Nov by 0.1L on FT, beating Royal Belleza D, with 56.5kg after racing handy. Prior run finished 10th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 229m on 26 Sep, beaten 3.4L at $31. Filly by Apollitical Jess can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 185 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 78 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | FT | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | - | 2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 74 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | FT | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | - | 10() | 8 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip with a 45m distance drop after a last-start 9th at Sam Houston over 320m on 9 May on MY, beaten 3.1L with 56.5kg. Won a Retama Park 320m Futurity Trial on 12 Jul last year when leading throughout. Also 4th at Will Rogers Downs over 366m on 26 Oct on MY at $3.50. Can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | MY | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | - | 9-9 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 85 | $0.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 366m | MY | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | - | 4-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | Futurity 90 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | - | 7-6 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 74 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | - | 1-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 70 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | - | 7-7 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 65 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | - | 1() | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 302m | FT | Ali Rivera | 56kg | - | 7-6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $2.90 |