Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Trials
RUN ON MONDAY (9) brings current Sam Houston form after a 2nd over 320m on 2 May, beaten 3.3L, and looks the one to beat. LITENIN (2) has won back-to-back 320m races at Zia Park and Sunland then was 3rd in a 366m Derby Trial, 0.3L off the winner, and is a key danger. FEE TRAIN (1) resumes but ended last prep with consecutive wins, including a Futurity Trial over 366m at Evangeline Downs by 0.1L. COBRA STONE 77 (5) was 3rd in the same 2 May Sam Houston 320m Allowance and has a prior 320m win at Retama, so fits the mix. JESS DRIVE (4) also resumes off two late-season wins, the latest a 320m Claiming at Lone Star by 0.8L.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 178 days and draws the rail. Last start won at Evangeline Downs over 366m on 21 Nov by 0.1L on FT, leading throughout at $19. Also won the prior run at Lone Star Park over 274m by 0.8L on FT at $1.80. Progressive profile and can feature with the right jump.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 100 days. Last start 3rd of 10 at Sunland Park over 366m on 7 Feb, beaten 0.3L at $2.50 after racing handy behind Faust. Won the two prior 320m runs at Sunland Park and Zia Park, leading throughout with margins 2L and 0.8L. Draws barrier 2 and drops 0.5kg; can feature with the right jump.
Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 9th of 10 at Sam Houston over 320m on 23 Apr, beaten 5.5L from barrier 1 on FT with 56.5kg. Earlier form at 366m was stronger, including a Maiden win at Lone Star Park on 20 Sep and a 4th in a Futurity Trial on 24 Oct on MY. Track record reads 3:0-1-0 here. Can feature with a cleaner start from barrier 3.
Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 186 days and unbeaten in two Lone Star Park runs for Victor G. Fierro. Last start won at Lone Star Park over 320m on 13 Nov by 0.8L on FT, carrying 56kg after settling 3rd to lead. Prior win was a Maiden over 402m there on 23 Oct by 0.8L, leading throughout. Can feature with the right jump.
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 16‑day turnaround after finishing 3rd at Sam Houston over 320m on 2 May, beaten 4.3L in an Allowance 81 after settling 5th/4th. Track record reads 1 win and 1 placing from 2 starts at Sam Houston. Won an Allowance 76 over 320m at Retama on 14 Aug, edging out Pick N Roll. Can feature with the right run from barrier 5 under Gilberto Linares for John A. Stinebaugh.
Jockey: Rosendo Pina Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 198 days. Last start won at Lone Star Park over 201m on 1 Nov by 0.3L on FT, leading throughout with 59kg, beating Amazone. Previously 3rd at Lone Star over 320m on 11 Sep, beaten 1.8L on FT. Can feature with natural improvement fresh.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 59-day break after finishing 9th of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 201m on 20 Mar, SP $17, after settling 8th. Prior runs there were 9th of 9 over 320m on 10 Feb (beaten 7.3L at $17) and 10th of 10 over 229m on 20 Jan. Best recent effort was 3rd at Evangeline Downs over 366m on 18 Dec, beaten 1.0L at $5. Carries 56.5kg and draws barrier 7; can improve with a clean start.
Jockey: H. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 8th of 8 at Sam Houston over 302m on 25 Apr, beaten 11.3L on FT, after settling last from the inside draw. Prior run 10th of 10 at Louisiana Downs over 366m on 12 Mar, beaten 7L at $22. Drawn wider now in barrier 8 with H. Hernandez up for Bonifacio Bustos. Needs sharp improvement but not without hope if stepping cleanly.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 16-day break after a solid 2nd at Sam Houston over 320m on 2 May, beaten 3.3L in Allowance 81 after improving from 6th to 2nd. Won two starts prior at Lone Star Park on 6 Sep over 302m (Allowance 80). Track record reads 4: 1-2-0, and overall 7: 2-3-0 shows consistent form. Can feature with a similar run.
Jockey: Everardo Rodriguez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Colt by Ec Jet One out of Beaukas, trained by Riley S. Aguilar. Draws barrier 10 with 56.5kg, Everardo Rodriguez rides. Gear noted as O. Can improve with race experience.