Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Claiming
LG CLARA (3) sets the standard after a 2nd at Louisiana Downs over 274m, then struck a much tougher Sam Houston futurity trial last start; back to this grade suits. FLAXEN (7) was 4th here over 274m in a Maiden, beaten 2.8L, and can build from that debut. OUR SECRET BABY (5) wasn’t far away when 5th at Sam Houston over 274m, beaten 2.6L, and draws better. DTF COTULLA COWBOY (9) steps up in trip after a 7th over 229m on debut and can improve with that run.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Special Royal Corona on debut for John Boegner. Draws barrier 1 with Francisco Giles up and carries 56kg. Debut profile only. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Aniceto Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Patriotic Games out of Nova Moon Special makes her debut. Draws barrier 2 for trainer Manuel Gonzalez IV with Aniceto Gomez up at 56kg. Set-up looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip to 274 after a 33-day break. Last start 7th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 4.4L on FT, from barrier 2 with 56kg. Two runs ago ran 2nd of 8 at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 6 Mar, beaten 2.5L at $12 behind Aj Charming Ace. Can feature with the right run back to this distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Gerardo Luna | 56kg | - | 8-7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Humberto Vital | 56kg | - | 3() | 5 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Eduardo Luviano
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Hawkeye out of Tfcletsgetthecash. Draws barrier 4 with Eduardo Luviano riding for Manuel Flores at 56kg. Limited exposed data, so keep expectations measured. Can improve.
Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a debut 5th of 9 at Sam Houston over 274 on 16 Apr, beaten 2.6L on FT going from barrier 8 with 57. Drops 1lb to 56 and draws better in 5. Two-year-old filly by Rc Me Leaving You for trainer Adan Guzman, now with H. Javier Hernandez up. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Noe Villatoro | 57kg | - | 5() | 8 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 327 days. Last start 5th of 6 at Belterra Park over 1609m on 27 Jun, beaten 12.5L at $6.50 after settling last. Won the start prior at Belterra Park over 1609m on 15 May (Maiden Claiming 67) when finishing strongly. Back in trip here and can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 329 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FAST | John Mckee | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 20/06/2025 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | John Mckee | 56kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | John Mckee | 56.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | John Mckee | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $3.25 |
| 9/9 | 11/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | HEAVY | Jaime A Torres | 57kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 13 |
| 61L | $29.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | - | 6-5-6-11 | 4 |
| 31.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 22L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Alejandro Landeros Zuniga
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by A Dashing Valentine, first start here for J. Ryan Basham from barrier 7 with Alejandro Landeros Zuniga. Last start 4th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274 on 16 Apr, beaten 2.8L on FT, with 56kg after racing 4th in run; winner was Miss Chilitos. Stays at the trip and returns 34 days between runs. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 56kg | - | 4() | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Muddy Watters out of Black Gol makes her debut. Draws barrier 8 with Claudio Ponce Aguilar riding for Juan Johnny M. Hernandez. Profile is unexposed but well set to learn on the job. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Froylan Tellez Ramirez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Flying Cowboy 123. Last start 7th of 10 after settling 8th at Sam Houston over 229m on 2 May, beaten 3.5L on FT with 56kg. Draws barrier 9 again with Froylan Tellez Ramirez for Brittany N. Tellez, second-up after 18 days. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 72 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | FT | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | - | 8() | 8 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Miguel R. Vallejo
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Bolt Of Fire making her second start. Last start 9th of 10 after settling back at Sam Houston over 320y on 30 Apr, beaten 5.4L on FT with 56kg. Draws wider now from barrier 10 and stays with Miguel R. Vallejo for Jose Ivan Martinez. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Miguel R Vallejo | 56kg | - | 10-10 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |