Lone Star Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
TRANSOM BAY (4) is a five-start maiden who finished seventh after being in contention on the corner at his most recent outing over 1509m at this track (Turf). Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. GOLDEN PURSUIT (5) improved last start to finish third over 1609m at Sam Houston Park Turf after being in the firing line on the bend. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. TEXAS HUNK (8) fought on well for second last start over 1106m at Lone Star Park (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Going well enough to overcome the tricky draw. PROMISE ME MONEY (1) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1106m at Lone Star Park, beaten just 0.6 lengths. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Lone Star Park on April 18 over 1106m, 0.6 len behind E Z Words with 53.5kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 8 at Sam Houston Park on March 29 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind One Deal carrying 54kg at $11.70. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,923.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | SP | Deshawn L Parker | 53.5kg | 1:06.55 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 54kg | 1:12.96 | 5-1-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $11.70 |
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | 99 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 54kg | 1:12.08 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $10.30 |
| 5/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,015.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:04.38 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Delta Downs November 26 over 1308m, 21 len behind U Rascal U with 55.5kg at $92.50. Previously first up; third of 9 at Louisiana Downs Turf September 2 over 1006m, 0.6 len behind Our Pact with 54.5kg at $3.20. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 1:21.55 | 1-8-8 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $92.50 |
| 8/9 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 0:59.43 | 7-6-8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,114.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 1:00.67 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.80 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $14,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | A Batista | 54kg | 0:57.64 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $30.70 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2025 | 138 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | A Batista | 54.5kg | 0:59.38 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2025 | 68 | MDN CLM 3 | $15,974.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 1:12.71 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Thiago Canuto
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently ran last in a small field at Lone Star Park on May 3 over 1106m, 11 len behind Another Crossbow carrying 56kg at $7.90. Before that 6th of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on April 3 over 1609m, 10 len behind Gus Cause carrying 56kg at $37.90. Tested on recent form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 03/05/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Thiago Canuto | 56kg | 1:06.68 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $7.90 |
| 6/8 | 03/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 35 | $48,035.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 1:38.88 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $37.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 1:40.46 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $34.80 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,692.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 1:44.80 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 39.8L | $21.90 |
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | SP | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:44.07 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $21.30 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:05.13 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $48.50 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1509m, 4 len behind Look No Mo carrying 56kg at $8. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on April 3 over 1609m, 11 len behind Gus Cause carrying 56kg at $2.50. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 10 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 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:31.03 | 5-2-7 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 35 | $48,035.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:38.88 | 2-4-7 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 35 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $6.70 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | M | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:12.02 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Alfredo J. Juarez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on April 3 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Gus Cause carrying 56kg at $15.90. Before that 6th of 8 at Sam Houston Park on March 21 over 1609m, 14 len behind Win's Image carrying 56kg at $13.20. Will be hard to hold out.
Last Starts 45 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 | 03/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 35 | $48,035.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:38.88 | 4-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $15.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Thiago Canuto | 56kg | 1:40.46 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $13.20 |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,663.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:38.29 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $11.60 |
| 8/8 | 20/02/2026 | 120 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:12.08 | 3-7-8 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $15.20 |
| 10/10 | 23/10/2025 | 133 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,221.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:00.32 | 8-9-10 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $26.80 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,264.00 | Fair Meadows | 1207m | Good | L Delorme | 56.5kg | 1:17.48 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Rodolfo Guerra
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Delta Downs October 23 over 1006m, 12 len behind Theboyz Warning carrying 55.5kg at $99.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Delta Downs November 16 2024 over 1308m, 24 len behind My Liam carrying 55kg at $38.80. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 207 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 | 23/10/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,221.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:00.32 | 7-10-9 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $99.20 |
| 7/9 | 02/09/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jocelyn Edison | 52kg | 0:59.38 | 1-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $13.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,628.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Nicasio Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 0:58.46 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $15.90 |
| 7/7 | 14/07/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:45.38 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 45.5L | $46.80 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,664.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:40.86 | 2-1-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $28.70 |
| 6/6 | 09/06/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,664.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 53.5kg | 1:00.31 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $42.90 |

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Tiz Mischief out of Divine Soul. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Lone Star Park on May 3 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Another Crossbow with 53.5kg at $1.60. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Lone Star Park on April 18 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind E Z Words carrying 54kg at $2.60. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 15 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 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 53.5kg | 1:06.68 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,923.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | SP | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 54kg | 1:06.55 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Rohan R Singh | 55.5kg | 0:57.84 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $18.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Rohan R Singh | 55.5kg | 1:18.59 | 5-5-8 | 9 |
| 16.0L | $28.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Rohan R Singh | 55.5kg | 1:11.94 | 5-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $24.80 |
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:06.32 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Santos Rivera
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Bonfire Romance out of Dancingovertheline. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Jockey: Luis A. Huaman
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1509m, 15 len behind Look No Mo carrying 56kg at $28.10. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 19 over 1609m, 29 len behind Dr Niko carrying 56kg at $87.70. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 10 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 | 08/05/2026 | 248 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 1:31.03 | 7-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $28.10 |
| 6/9 | 02/09/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:59.38 | 8-5-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $31.40 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,403.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jairo Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:37.37 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 29.1L | $87.70 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2025 | 67 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,729.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 0:58.64 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $5.40 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:43.84 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 34.6L | $36.80 |
| 7/7 | 18/04/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $52,716.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:12.03 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $22.40 |