Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Trials
CAJUNS 123 (7) sets the standard after winning a 302m Maiden at Sam Houston last start, leading throughout. KARO KISS (9) is a key chance stepping up after a 274m Sam Houston Maiden win from the outside draw. CYBER INTELLIGENCE (2) brings strong trial form lines with a 3rd here over 320m, beaten 0.2L. LADIES FAVORITE (3) can figure off a close 2nd over 229m at Sam Houston, while SHARP CALIBER (6) was 3rd in a 302m Futurity Trial and stays in the mix.
Jockey: Olvin Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Colt by Apollitical Jess out of Signs Zoomer. Draws the inside gate for Olvin Martinez and trainer Jose Ivan Martinez with 56kg. Lacks exposed race form in the supplied data. Can feature with a clean break from barrier 1.
Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a debut 3rd at Sam Houston over 320y on 30 Apr, beaten 0.2L on a FT track. Sat handy throughout from barrier 4 and held on well behind Poppin Pursuit. Draws barrier 2 now with 56kg for Alejandro Medina for Gilberto Gonzalez. Can feature with natural improvement.
Jockey: Bryan Candanosa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 2nd at Sam Houston over 229m on 2 May, beaten 0.3L in Maiden 67 after racing handy with 56kg. Prior runs were 5th in Futurity Trials at Sam Houston (302m) and Remington Park (274m). Draws barrier 3 and sticks at 56kg for Bryan Candanosa for trainer Jose U. Lopez. Can feature with a repeat of the last run.
Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 26‑day break. Last start 4th of 7 after being prominent early at Sam Houston over 320 on 24 Apr, beaten 2.4L in a Futurity Trial (FT) with 56kg; winner was Mr Mallard Hocks. Sticks to 320 and draws barrier 4 after gate 1 there. Can improve with race experience and a better draw.
Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip slightly after a debut 5th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 1.9L on a Fast track with 56kg. Settled 6th from barrier 7 and kept on behind Cowboys Love Wine. Draws barrier 5 here with no weight change and retains Froylan Ramirez for Brittany N. Tellez. Can improve.
Jockey: Francisco Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing 3rd at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 1L in a Futurity Trial after improving from 5th to 3rd. Stays at 56kg and draws barrier 6, with Francisco Ramirez, Jr. taking over. Trainer John A. Stinebaugh keeps him at the scene of his debut placing. Can feature with further improvement.
Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 25-day break after winning at Sam Houston over 302m on 25 Apr, led throughout to score by 3L on FT with 56kg. Prior run 2nd of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 6 Mar, beaten 1L by Mojito Your Train at $5.50. Unbeaten at Sam Houston and holds a 1:1-1 overall record for Bobby Muniz Pena with Nestor Duran up. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 56kgs
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Colt by Mr Jess Tex out of Jnl Cashsblazinspeed. Draws barrier 8 with Eliazar Vera riding for Jimmy W. Guerra. Setup looks straightforward and fitness profile is unclear. Can improve with race experience and has place claims.
Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Returned with a debut win at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, leading throughout on FT going to score by 1.3L with 56kg. Remains with trainer Marc E. Jungers and switches to Luis Vivanco from Christian Ramos. Draws the same outer barrier 9 after that front-running success. Can feature with a repeat of that speed.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a debut 5th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 25 Apr, beaten 3L on a fast track after settling midfield. Draws wider from barrier 10 and steps up slightly in trip. Noe Villatoro sticks for Adan Guzman. Can improve.