Sam Houston Race 7 - Race 7 - Trials
DAYQUIRI (2) rates on top after a last-start win at Sam Houston over 320m, improving sharply from a prior 9th and now draws better. POLITICAL LOOKER (4) is a key chance with strong figures last prep, including wins at Evangeline Downs and Lone Star Park and a 3rd in a 366m futurity trial; returns from a 152-day break. RUSEAPOLLITICALRATE (8) brings sharp recent form, leading throughout to score over 274m here 11 days ago and has prior Sam Houston placings. UNDERWORLD GODDESS (5) has credible Los Alamitos form, including an allowance win over 274m and a recent 3rd in a 366m futurity trial, and can feature.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Filly drawn the rail with 56.5kg for Victor Urieta Jr. Trained by Leonardo Rivera-Antopia in the USA. By Docs Best Card out of Silk Stocking Street. Can improve with a soft run from barrier 1.
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back on a 10-day turnaround after breaking through at Sam Houston over 320m on 8 May, edging clear by 0.1L on FT, with 56.5kg from barrier 8. That followed a debut 9th of 10 over 320m on 25 Apr when beaten 3.5L after settling back. Draws barrier 2 now with Gilberto Linares again riding for John A. Stinebaugh. Can feature with another clean jump.
Jockey: Eleazar Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Unraced filly by Tarzanito out of One Sexy Mvp. Draws barrier 3 with Eleazar Hernandez riding for Saul Ramirez, Jr., carries 56.5kg. Debut profile only, so the market and parade may guide. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 152 days, comes off an Evangeline Downs 229m Allowance win on 17 Dec by 0.8L with 56kg at $4.60 after racing handy. Prior efforts included 3rd in a 366m Futurity Trial there on 21 Nov, beaten 1.4L by Jlc Show Time, and a Lone Star 229m Allowance win on 4 Oct by 0.5L. Consistent profile this season with three wins and two placings from five runs. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 114 days. Last start 6th of 8 at Los Alamitos over 366m on 24 Jan, beaten 2.1L in a Derby Trial 90 with 57kg at $41 after settling 4th. Prior run 4th of 9 over 320m there on 28 Dec, beaten 0.9L in a Handicap Stakes 86 at $34. Track record reads 1 win and 1 placing from 2; can improve.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up off 254 days after a 4th at Lone Star Park over 302m on 6 Sep, beaten 0.7L in Allowance 80 with 56kg from barrier 8. Scored the start prior at Retama Park over 320m on 8 Aug, leading and drawing clear with Noe Villatoro aboard. Runner-up at Sam Houston over 274m in June, beaten 0.5L. Lightly raced filly by Mr Piloto who can feature if forward.
Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 58-day break after finishing 6th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 201m on 21 Mar, beaten 1.7L with 57kg at $13. Earlier ran 7th of 8 in a 320m Maiden Trial there on 24 Feb, beaten 3.6L at $10. Best effort was a close 3rd at Lone Star Park over 274m on 3 Oct 2025, beaten 0.3L. Can feature with a clean break from barrier 7 for Angel Fierro and Rolando Almanza.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off an 11-day turnaround after winning at Sam Houston over 274m on 7 May by 0.3L (FT), leading throughout with 57kg from barrier 8. Prior Sam Houston run was a close 2nd over 229m on 26 May last year, beaten 0.25L (FAST) after showing speed from the inside draw. Track record reads 3:1-1-0, and overall is 6:1-2-0. Can feature with a repeat of the latest effort.
Jockey: Rosendo Pina Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 93 days and drops 0.5kg. Last start 5th of 9 at Sunland Park over 320m on 14 Feb, beaten 2.3L with 57kg at $7 after settling midfield. Prior run a close 3rd at Lone Star Park over 302m on 14 Nov, beaten 0.2L in Maiden 78 from gate 10. Can feature with the right run.