Lone Star Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
BORDERLAND (8) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1673m at Sam Houston Park, beaten 2 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. DRAMA KING (2) has been in the money nine times including last start on March 21 when third over 1609m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt). Goes well here with four top-three finishes to his credit. Sure to prove very tough to beat. CRUZIN FOR GURLS (5) ran below expectations last time at Sam Houston Park (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 10 lengths starting at $6.50. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. ENDUE (7) finished 8 lengths from the winner in seventh at his most recent appearance over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Expected to feature in the finish this time.

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after a year in a small field at Sam Houston Park on April 4 over 1673m, 9 len behind Straightaway with 56kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on March 29 2025 over 1609m, 10 len behind Gwyneth's Malibu with 56kg at $10.60. Fitter but others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/04/2026 | 371 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:45.68 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $5.60 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,187.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Good | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:39.24 | 4-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $10.60 |
| 7/7 | 21/02/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $53,140.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56.5kg | 1:40.67 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Sam Houston Park on March 21 over 1609m, 9 len behind Win's Image carrying 56kg at $11.80. Before that 3rd of 8 at Sam Houston Park on February 20 over 1207m, 7 len behind Major Ortiz carrying 56kg at $9.10. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:40.46 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $11.80 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:12.08 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $9.10 |
| 3/7 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,692.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Cerapio Figueroa | 56kg | 1:27.91 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | 114 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Cerapio Figueroa | 56kg | 1:12.95 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $23.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/09/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,820.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 53.5kg | 1:18.64 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $6.60 |
| 5/7 | 09/08/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 35 | $41,860.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.36 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Luis A. Huaman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 7 at Sam Houston Park on March 14 over 1106m, 6 len behind Hello Come In carrying 56kg at $6.60. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Sam Houston Park on March 29 over 1207m, 6 len behind Spunoutofmymind with 56kg at $29.70. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,045.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 1:12.52 | 4-8-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $29.70 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 546 | MDN CLM 35 | $18,258.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 1:05.72 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.60 |
| 10/11 | 14/09/2024 | 10 | MDN 3U | $27,941.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:31.71 | 5-9-10 | 11 |
| 13.5L | $22.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2024 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,647.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:12.33 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $25.90 |
| 6/11 | 13/08/2024 | 40 | MDN 3U | $29,186.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:33.46 | 11-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $20.10 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2024 | 19 | MDN 3U | $49,624.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 52kg | 0:57.35 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Alfredo J. Juarez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 6 over 1710m, 18 len behind Thousand Chances carrying 56kg at $9.80. Last start ran last of 10 at Sam Houston Park Turf on April 3 over 1811m, 25 len behind Baker Hayfield with 56kg at $29.50. Others have better prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 35 | $48,035.00 | Sam Houston | 1811m | FM | Rohan R Singh | 56kg | 1:52.32 | 6-10-10 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $29.50 |
| 8/9 | 06/02/2026 | 590 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,971.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Isaiah Wiseman | 56kg | 1:46.29 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $9.80 |
| 9/9 | 26/06/2024 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $81,571.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:52.02 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $24.97 |

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Sam Houston Park on March 21 over 1609m, 10 len behind Win's Image carrying 56kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Sam Houston Park on March 14 over 1609m, 10 len behind Leonardo carrying 56kg at $6.20. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:40.46 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,045.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:38.84 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,692.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:44.80 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Elvin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:47.87 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $14.80 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Isaiah Wiseman | 56kg | 1:39.99 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $7.40 |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,971.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:47.07 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $63.70 |

Jockey: Santos Rivera
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 48 days. Last outing ran last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on March 7 over 1408m, 18 len behind Young Pope with 54kg at $11.10. At only start last preparation settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 2 over 1609m, 15 len behind Midway Munny with 54.5kg at $78.15. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 49 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 | 07/03/2026 | 64 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,854.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:25.34 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $11.10 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 86 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:39.89 | 10-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $78.15 |
| 9/11 | 08/10/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM 2 | $80,670.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 6-10-9 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $62.95 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Carlos Barbosa | 54kg | 1:46.04 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 34.3L | $67.67 |

Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on February 26 over 1207m, 8 len behind Bigwrigdude carrying 56kg at $41.20. The run before that 9th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on February 8 over 1207m, 17 len behind Personal Jet carrying 54kg at $72.10. Will be winding up strongly.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 26/02/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,796.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:12.65 | 8-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $41.20 |
| 9/12 | 08/02/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,796.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:11.46 | 10-9-9 | 11 |
| 17.5L | $72.10 |
| 12/12 | 14/12/2025 | 190 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,942.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 50kg | 1:11.50 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 23.0L | $85.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,883.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54kg | 1:25.39 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $16.80 |
| 7/12 | 02/05/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | A Pusac | 53.5kg | 1:45.66 | 1-8-7 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $111.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/04/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:39.75 | 4-10-10 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $60.00 |

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Sam Houston Park on April 4 over 1673m, 2 len behind Straightaway with 54kg at $2. The race before that ran last of 9 at Sam Houston Park on March 20 over 1609m, 39 len behind Zilarro carrying 54kg at $18.10. Top chance on his best efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:45.68 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 35 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 54kg | 1:38.51 | 5-9-9 | 9 |
| 39.1L | $18.10 |
| 5/7 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 55.5kg | 1:17.70 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $9.90 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 55.5kg | 1:39.29 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $17.30 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Brayan Pena | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $32,159.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:14.35 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |