Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Trials
LECHERO (6) brings the sharpest recent spark, winning an Allowance over 274m at Sam Houston on 25 Apr after handy runs at Lone Star over 320m and 366m. DI KVN WAVEN (4) has strong juvenile credentials, including a Retama Futurity win over 320m and a close 2nd in a Lone Star Futurity trial over 366m. TORNADO DYNASTY (3) resumes off a Lone Star Allowance win over 302m and a prior 2nd at 320m, while PRIZE TIME LELO (5) is a two-time Sam Houston winner and was narrowly beaten in an Lone Star Allowance over 320m last October. REAL QUICK FLIRT (2) adds depth with an Oct Lone Star Allowance win over 302m and a Stakes 3rd at 320m.
Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back to the rail draw after an 8th at Sam Houston over 320m on 23 Apr, beaten 5L in Allowance 82 with 56.5kg. Prior form solid, winning a 402m Maiden Claiming at Louisiana Downs on 3 Feb at $2.88 before a 0.5L 2nd over 320m on 24 Feb. Track record here is 4:0-0-0, but overall this season reads 6:1-2-0. Can feature with the right jump from barrier 1.
Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 16-day break after finishing 6th of 9 at Sam Houston over 320m on 2 May, beaten 5.1L on FT with 56.5kg from barrier 8. Prior run was a solid 3rd at Lone Star Park over 320m in Stakes 82 on 14 Nov, beaten 1.0L after racing handy. Won two starts earlier at Lone Star Park over 302m in Allowance 77 when leading throughout under Angel A Fierro. Draws barrier 2 and reunites with Angel Fierro; can feature with a clean break.
Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 186 days. Last start won after leading throughout at Lone Star Park over 302m on 13 Nov by 0.1L, with 56.5kg at $5, defeating Jvm Cardi B. Prior run 2nd at Lone Star Park over 320m on 18 Oct, beaten 0.25L behind Duke. Back from a spell but recent wins read well; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 226 days. Last start 5th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 366m on 4 Oct, beaten 1.1L at $3.90. Prior run 2nd in a 366m Futurity Trial there on 13 Sep, beaten 0.3L by Unleeshed. Strong overall record and can feature with the right break.
Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, with three runner-up finishes in his last five. Last start 7th of 8 at Sam Houston over 320m on 9 May, beaten 2.1L on a muddy track with 56.5kg after settling back. Earlier, missed by 0.1L in an Allowance over 320m at Lone Star Park on 4 Oct at $4.60 and again by 0.1L in a 366m trial at Lone Star on 13 Sep at $2.80. Track record reads 2 wins from 3 at Sam Houston; can feature with the right jump.
Jockey: Jose Villarreal
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 23-day break after winning at Sam Houston over 274m on 25 Apr by 0.6L on FT, carrying 56.5kg from gate 8 after settling 2nd. Prior Lone Star runs were solid seconds over 320m and 366m, including 0.5L off Maverykk and then 2.8L behind Gf Shes Sinful on MY. Overall record 8:2-2 and 1:1-0 at Sam Houston points to a reliable profile. Can feature with a similar jump and position.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 226 days. Last start 10th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 366m on 4 Oct, beaten 3.3L with 56kg at $14 behind Ivory Macho Man. Won the prior start over 366m at Lone Star in a Futurity Trial by 0.3L at $31, racing handy. Two-time winner who can feature with a clean break.
Jockey: H. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 83 days, with a slight weight drop to 56.5kg. Last start 6th of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 320m on 24 Feb, beaten 2.0L at $7.50 on FT from barrier 8. Earlier 5th of 9 at Lone Star Park over 366m on MY, beaten 1.9L. Twice placed in six starts, and can improve back to 365m range.
Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 23-day break after a career-best 2nd at Sam Houston over 320m on 25 Apr, beaten 2.3L in Maiden 73 after settling 4th/3rd with 56.5kg. Track record reads 3: 0-1-0, and he’s placed once this season from two runs. Eliazar Vera rides again for Manuel Roman from barrier 9, with the same 56.5kg. Can feature with a similar run.