Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
CHICKIES KOOL CORONA (2) brings the best recent claimers’ form, close-up 4th at Sam Houston over 366m last start, beaten 1.8L after showing speed, and has a narrow 2nd at 402m on his card. RG JES A FREAKN CASH (6) was 4th here over 366m, beaten 1.3L, and maps to be competitive again. EM ROYAL SECRET (5) has a strong 503m reference with a 2nd at Evangeline Downs, and can improve back up in trip. PEPPI LE PEW (7) has a prior Sam Houston 2nd at 503m and is in the mix.

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 235 days. Last start 8th of 8 at Lone Star Park over 402m on 27 Sep, beaten 6.35L with 56kg from barrier 8 behind Political Policy. Draws the rail and carries 56.5kg; career record 3:0-0-0. Needs to lift but not without hope from barrier 1.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | FIRM | Benjamin Mendez Jr | 56kg | - | 8-8 | 8 |
| 6.35L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 302m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 10-10 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 79 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | - | 8-8 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 136m and draws better from barrier 2. Last start 4th of 10 after showing speed at Sam Houston over 366m on 25 Apr, beaten 1.8L in Maiden Claiming 52 with 58kg. Earlier 4th at Lone Star Park over 503m on 15 Nov, beaten 4.8L after racing handy. Consistent on-pace type who can feature with the right jump.
Last Starts 27 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 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 52 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | FT | Miguel R Vallejo | 58kg | - | 1-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 58 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | - | 3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | MY | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | - | 3-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 366m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | - | 5-6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 52 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 402m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | - | 1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | - | 3-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | MY | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | - | 5-4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | FT | Jorge Javier Garcia | 56.5kg | - | 1-5 | 4 |
| 3L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN 72 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56.5kg | - | 6-8 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | - | 4-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/09/2024 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | - | 9() | 4 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/08/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | - | 10() | 4 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 229m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | - | 6() | 9 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2024 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Jose R Herbert | 59kg | - | 4() | 2 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/04/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | - | 3() | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt by Texas Icon for trainer Bradley C. Bolen, draws barrier 3 with Alejandro Medina up at 56.5kg. USA-bred out of Sixy Dashin Chick. Profile is light on exposed form, but the setup is straightforward. Can improve.

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up in six days after finishing 7th of 9 at Sam Houston over 402m on 14 May, beaten 4L on FT, from barrier 1 with 56.5kg; winner was El Terco Jess. Prior run 6th of 10 here over 366m on 25 Apr, beaten 3.3L on FT from gate 8. Three-year-old gelding for Manuel Roman with Eliazar T. Vera sticks and draws barrier 4. Has place claims with a clean break.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | - | 6-5 | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 52 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | - | 7-7 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN 85 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | FT | Federico Vargas Vargas | 57.5kg | - | 8-8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $20.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 69 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 6-8 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $20.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN 76 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 8-6 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 76 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 7-7 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN 64 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 2-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 67 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 4-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FAST | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 2() | 1 |
| 2.05L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/05/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 5() | 7 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN 65 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 229m | FT | Brian Cobos Barraza | 56kg | - | 5() | 7 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/03/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 274m | FT | Emilio Tapia | 56kg | - | 8() | 4 |
| 6.1L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second two starts ago at Evangeline Downs over 503m on 20 Nov, beaten 0.5L in a Maiden Claiming 53 at $7 after racing handy. Last start 7th of 9 at Sam Houston over 366m on 7 May, beaten 3.6L on FT with 58kg from barrier 8. Career 7:0-1-0, with four runs at Sam Houston yet to place. Can feature with a clean jump back up in trip.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | FT | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | - | 7-7 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | FT | Humberto Vital | 57kg | - | 3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | FT | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | - | 9() | 9 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 366m | FT | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | - | 7-7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | MY | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | - | 9-9 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Eleazar Rivera Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 6() | 9 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 56.5kg | - | 8() | 10 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a close 4th at Sam Houston over 366m on 7 May, beaten 1.3L in Maiden Claiming 55 after settling midfield. Prior run was 5th of 6 at Louisiana Downs over 796m on 25 Mar, beaten 13.8L at $18. Three-year-old gelding by Freakier for Janessa Lee Muniz with Ruben Delarosa, Jr. up from barrier 6. Can feature with a repeat of the latest effort.
Last Starts 15 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 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | FT | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | - | 6-5 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 57kg | - | 3-4 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | FT | Rocky Ramirez Jr | 58kg | - | 5-7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 50 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | Francisco Giles | 56kg | - | 8-8 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 76 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 56kg | - | 7-7 | 4 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Jose M Gonzales Corral | 56kg | - | 7-6 | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/05/2025 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Alejandro Ochoa | 56kg | - | 7-7 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Eddie Sanchez | 59kg | - | 7() | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Paulina Ramirez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 186 days. Best recent effort was 2nd at Sam Houston over 503m on 13 Jun, beaten 0.5L in Maiden Claiming 55 after racing on speed. Also placed 3rd at Retama Park over 796m on 31 Jul, beaten 4.5L. Can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 188 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 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 58 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | FT | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | - | 6-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | FT | Nicolas Vallejo | 58kg | - | 5-6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 52 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 796m | FT | Nicolas Vallejo | 58kg | - | 2-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | FT | Nicolas Vallejo | 58kg | - | 1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/05/2025 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FAST | Nicolas Vallejo | 58kg | - | 4-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 51 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | - | 6-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 52 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | MY | Paulina Ramirez | 56.5kg | - | 8() | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/08/2024 | - | 35 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 229m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 10() | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | FT | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | - | 6() | 1 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/05/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 49 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Rodolfo Fierro | 57kg | - | 8-8 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Rodolfo Fierro | 59kg | - | 3-5 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/09/2023 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 302m | FT | Jose L Vega | 58kg | - | 7-8 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2023 | - | MDN Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 302m | FT | Adrian X Morales | 56kg | - | 6-6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2023 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | FT | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | - | 8() | 5 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/07/2023 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 229m | FT | Adrian X Morales | 56kg | - | 7() | 9 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lucas Constantin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 294m after finishing 7th of 7 at Sam Houston over 796m on 30 Apr, beaten 25.5L on FT with 57.5kg. Prior run 9th of 10 at Sunland Park over 366m on 27 Feb, beaten 6.8L at $20. Carries 56.5kg here with Lucas Constantin for Marc E. Jungers and a 1kg drop from last start. Needs sharp improvement but can improve back to the shorter trip.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN 60 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 57.5kg | - | 6-7 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 366m | FT | Adrian A Ramos | 59kg | - | 9-9 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $20.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 69 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | FT | Bryan Candanosa | 57kg | - | 9-9 | 7 |
| 29.2L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 63 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | FT | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | - | 6() | 5 |
| 2.1L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up off 25 days after finishing 8th of 10 at Sam Houston over 366m on 25 Apr, beaten 4.8L on FT, from barrier 1 with 56.5kg. Best recent effort was 3rd at Lone Star Park over 402m on 7 Nov, beaten 1.0L in Maiden Claiming 61 after racing handy. Drawn 9 here and holds a consistent profile at short trips without a win from 9 starts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 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 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 52 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | FT | Ruben Delarosa Jr | 56.5kg | - | 9-8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 3-3 | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | - | 8-8 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | FT | Ruben Delarosa Jr | 56kg | - | 4-5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | GD | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 5() | 6 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | FT | Jose R Herbert | 56kg | - | 8() | 5 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN 58 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | MY | Ruben Delarosa Jr | 56kg | - | 7() | 5 |
| 5L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FAST | Ruben Delarosa Jr | 56kg | - | 8-8 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 50 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Ruben Delarosa Jr | 56kg | - | 4() | 6 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 13-day turnaround. Last start 7th of 8 after settling back at Sam Houston over 366m on 7 May, beaten 5.1L with 56.5kg on FT. Draws wider from barrier 10 and rises 136m in trip. Can improve with experience.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | FT | Luis Angel Maldonado | 56.5kg | - | 8-8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |