Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Trials
IVORY ALLURE (8) sets the standard after a 2nd at Sam Houston over 302m, beaten 3L, and should be suited dropping to 320y. FEENIX (1) is a last-start trial winner at Louisiana Downs over 274m before an 8th in stronger company and draws the rail. RR CORONAS ROCKET (10) was 4th at Sam Houston over 302m, beaten 2.5L, and has claims. MADAME SECRETARI (3) holds some appeal off a 4th here over 302m, beaten 3L.

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Back to the rail draw after finishing 8th of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 28 Mar, beaten 4.5L on FT, with 56kg at $7.50. Won two starts back over 274m at the same track in a Futurity Trial, leading early and scoring narrowly with 56kg at $5. Barrier improves from 4 to 1 and distance listed up 46m. Can feature with a sharp break.

Jockey: Aniceto Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced filly by Flying Cowboy 123 out of No Sense Talkin. Draws barrier 2 with Aniceto Gomez riding for Carlos Turrubiartes at 56kg. Fitness and race craft the queries on debut. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 33-day break. Last start 4th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 3L in a Futurity Trial, improving from 7th in run. Drops from gate 6 to barrier 3 and keeps 56kg for Gilberto Gonzalez, now ridden by Nestor Duran. Can improve with the inside draw.

Jockey: Bryan Candanosa
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after 48 days. Last start 8th of 9 at Remington Park over 302m on 2 Apr, beaten 4.1L on FT, from the inside draw with 56kg. Moves from gate 1 to 4 and steps up in trip. Can improve.

Jockey: Froylan Ramirez
Weight: 56kgs
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Colt by Favorite Cartel out of First Prize Corina for trainer Wendy Alejandra Garcia. Draws barrier 5 with Froylan Ramirez at 56kg. Limited disclosed race data, so market and parade may guide. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced colt by Pyc Prize Time out of Rl Mardell. Draws barrier 6 with Francisco Giles riding for Martin Rodriguez. Debut profile only, so market and parade may guide. Not without hope.

Jockey: Claudio Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Colt by Favorite Cartel for Ricardo D. Romero, drawn barrier 7 with Claudio Aguilar up at 56kg. USA-bred out of Paint Me A Sinner. Limited exposed details, so the setup is the key guide. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Francisco Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, runner-up on debut at Sam Houston over 302m on 25 Apr on FT, beaten 3L by Cajuns 123 after improving from 3rd to 2nd. Stays at 56kg with Francisco Ramirez, Jr. up for Saul Ramirez, Jr. Barrier shifts from 5 to 8, with a slight step up in trip indicated. Can feature with natural improvement.

Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 75-day break. Last start 6th of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 6 Mar, beaten 1.4L at $7 on FT, after settling 5th; winner was Kvn And Candy. Changes barns to Jose Ivan Martinez and gets Oliver Martinez; draws barrier 9 with no weight change. Can improve.

Jockey: Rosendo Pina Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 25-day turnaround after a debut 4th at Sam Houston over 302m on 25 Apr, beaten 2.5L in Maiden 67 on a fast track. Raced handy early from barrier 3 and held on behind Jet Two Is Armed. Draws wider now in gate 10 with the same 56kg for Rosendo Pina Garcia and stays with trainer Rodolfo Sanchez. Can improve with race experience.