Lone Star Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Ratings Handicap
HEDGE THE RISK (6) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 0.3 lengths over today's trip at Sam Houston Park Turf (Turf). Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this trip. Rates highly and should go well. BANDERA BLING (4) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished one length away in fourth last time out over 1609m at Sam Houston Park Turf. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. KING ARTHUR RIDGE (3) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Sam Houston Park Turf (Turf), finishing third and only 0.8 lengths from the winner at the end of 1609m when he worked home well. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. GHOST COWBOY (1) booted up from the inside draw to race on the speed only to be claimed late and finish 1.3 lengths away in fifth last start over 1609m at Sam Houston Park Turf (Turf). Sure to give a sight.

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on April 4 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Mr Jaws with 55kg at $6.10. The start before that 5th of 7 at Sam Houston Park on March 20 over 1308m, 12 len behind Chief Brady with 56kg at $14.10. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $43,668.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 55kg | 1:37.89 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $18,258.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:17.09 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $14.10 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:18.30 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $20,685.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:26.69 | 4-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.30 |
| 1/6 | 04/01/2026 | 134 | ALLOW 4U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $58,915.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 1408m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 1:26.06 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 27 over 1609m, 13 len behind King Arthur Ridge carrying 54.5kg at $34.40. The run before that second last of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on January 3 over 1710m, 15 len behind Shogun Be Fast carrying 55kg at $28.40. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 57 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 | 27/02/2026 | 55 | HCP 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 54.5kg | 1:38.09 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $34.40 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $24,664.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:44.07 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $28.40 |
| 8/8 | 04/12/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $27,565.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 55.5kg | 1:40.30 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:29.77 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $132.20 |
| 5/7 | 13/09/2025 | 303 | ALLOW 3U | $41,284.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:36.29 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $42.30 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $53,272.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:40.31 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Daniel Benavides
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on April 4 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Mr Jaws with 56kg at $8.20. The start before that second last of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf in LR on March 21 over 1811m, 12 len behind Colonel Yorke with 53.5kg at $23.40. Worth following up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $43,668.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | D Benavides | 56kg | 1:37.89 | 8-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.20 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $116,573.00 | Sam Houston | 1811m | FM | D Benavides | 53.5kg | 1:49.72 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $23.40 |
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 41 | HCP 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | D Benavides | 55kg | 1:38.09 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $26.10 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | D Benavides | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/10/2025 | 59 | CLM 3U | $36,530.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:38.77 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $51.70 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $13,178.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 55kg | 1:43.76 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 4th of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on April 4 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Mr Jaws carrying 55kg at $13.30. The run before that second last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on March 15 over 1006m, 7 len behind Hezakoolkat carrying 55kg at $6.50. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $43,668.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:37.89 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $13.30 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | S Elliott | 55kg | 0:58.74 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:11.04 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $8.30 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $18,545.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:17.53 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $7.30 |
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $20,685.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:26.69 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.20 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 117 | CLM 3U | $17,937.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:12.05 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 3rd of 8 at Remington Park Turf on September 13 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Team Leader with 55.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 5th of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on January 12 2024 over 1710m, 4 len behind Ole Crazy Bone carrying 54.5kg at $17.10. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | 189 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | Isaiah Wiseman | 55.5kg | 1:35.95 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $26,485.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Isaiah Wiseman | 55kg | 1:35.66 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $12.70 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $23,349.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | 1:24.49 | 2-8-9 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $16.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $38,710.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Andres Guerrero | 55kg | 1:40.74 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $23.70 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2025 | 24 | CLM 4U | $38,710.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 55kg | 1:41.60 | 1-4-9 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $7.20 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2024 | 22 | CLM 3U | $36,980.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 55kg | 1:42.23 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on March 21 over 1710m, 19 len behind Aries Honor carrying 56kg at $6. The run before that ran last of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on March 1 over 1710m, 14 len behind Faustin with 56kg at $12.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $22,472.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:44.57 | 1-9-8 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:43.63 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $12.70 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:46.02 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.40 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 35 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $17.40 |
| 4/7 | 29/11/2025 | 176 | MDN 35 | $58,015.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 1:25.20 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $16.10 |