Sam Houston Race 10 - Race 10 - Maiden
NOAH MOON (9) sets the standard after a strong 2nd at Sam Houston over 274m last start, beaten 2L from a wide gate, having previously run 3rd at Louisiana Downs. SUNNY BOI (8) is a key chance with a 3rd at Louisiana Downs over 274m then 4th here, beaten 1.1L. WAGONS BRAG (10) wasn’t far away when 6th here over 274m, 2.1L off the winner, and can improve. JESS CALL ME HERO (5) drops back in trip after a tough debut in a Sam Houston futurity trial and could be sharper at 228m.
Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old gelding by Tarzanito out of Czech Ala Susan makes his debut. Draws barrier 1 for trainer Carlos Cruz Lopez with Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr. up at 56kg. Debut profile only, so the map and start are key. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old gelding by Fdd Dynasty out of Feature Dreamgirl on debut. Draws barrier 2 with Nestor Duran riding for Richard D. Sedillo. Carries 56kg. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose Amador Alvarez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old gelding by Little Pyc out of Eurokey on debut. Draws barrier 3 with Jose Amador Alvarez riding for Francisco Perez, Jr., carrying 56kg. Unknown race-day pattern but the setup is straightforward. Can show something first-up.
Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt by Man Who Wouldbe King on debut for John Boegner. Draws barrier 4 with Luis L. Vivanco up at 56kg. Basic profile but the setup is straightforward. Can improve with race experience and has place claims.
Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt by Valiant Hero for Kie Mushinski. Last start 10th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 9.3L in a Futurity Trial from barrier 3 with 56.5kg. Drops 74m and draws barrier 5 with 56kg today. Can improve.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | - | 10-10 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Pragedis J. Murgia
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt by Giorgino out of Louisiana Effort debuts from barrier 6. Trained by Joanna Huerta with Pragedis J. Murgia booked at 56kg. Setup looks straightforward on paper. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old gelding by El Tartanero Jess out of Jetsie Cartel on debut. Draws barrier 7 with Claudio Ponce Aguilar riding for Victor G. Fierro at 56kg. No exposed form yet. Can feature with a clean break.
Jockey: Olvin Josue Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed on debut when 3rd of 7 at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 14 Mar, beaten 0.5L at $5.50. Last start 4th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 1.1L on FT, with 56kg. Two-year-old colt drawn barrier 8 for Olvin Josue Martinez for Joseph D. Manucy. Can feature with a repeat of his first-up effort.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 4() | 5 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 62 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Bobby Ransom | 56kg | - | 3() | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with 2nd then 3rd from two runs. Last start 2nd of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 2L in Maiden 67 after settling 3rd, with 56kg. Prior run 3rd of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 6 Mar in a Futurity Trial, beaten 1.3L at $17. Draws barrier 9 and holds place claims.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Francisco Giles | 56kg | - | 3() | 10 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Francisco Giles | 56kg | - | 3() | 1 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Aniceto Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt by Braggin Rites. Last start 6th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 2.1L in a Maiden 67 from barrier 3 with 56kg on FT. Draws wider now in barrier 10 after 34 days and switches to Aniceto Gomez. Can improve.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Rey O Hernandez | 56kg | - | 5() | 3 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |