Lone Star Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
BIG BANG BOOM (3) brings the strongest recent form and is ready to win after a close 2nd at Lone Star over 1509m, beaten 0.8L, and a nose 2nd at Sam Houston over 1710m prior. SHANGHAI CUPID (9) is a key chance with consistent mile form, including 2nd at Sam Houston over 1609m, beaten 0.3L, and multiple recent 3rds at the trip. FAIR WEATHER FLYER (4) closed from the rear for 4th at Lone Star over 1509m, 3L off the winner, and maps as a late threat. GOLDEN PURSUIT (1) draws the rail and was 3rd at Sam Houston over 1609m two back, beaten 2.5L.

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1609m after a 6th at Lone Star Park over 1006m on 17 May, beaten 7.4L in Maiden Claiming with 56kg. Best recent effort was two back when 3rd at Sam Houston over 1609m on 3 Apr, 2.5L behind Gus Cause after racing handy. Draws barrier 1 and stays on 56kg for Stewart Elliott for trainer Alejandro Baldillez Jr. Can feature with a similar 1609m run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/05/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,346.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | 0:57.53 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $12.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up he was 8th at Lone Star Park over 1509m on 8 May, beaten 6.2L on firm going after settling midfield from gate 2 with 56kg. Debut run was 7th of 9 at Sam Houston over 1609m on 7 Mar, beaten 19L at $13. Four-year-old gelding for Kevin Peek with Mario Fuentes sticks from barrier 2. Needs improvement but has place claims with a softer run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:31.03 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $16.40 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Isaiah Wiseman | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 9-7-7 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with three seconds in his last four. Last start 2nd of 10 at Lone Star Park over 1509m on 8 May, beaten 0.8L on firm with 54kg after making late ground behind Look No Mo. Prior run 2nd at Sam Houston over 1710m on 13 Feb, beaten 0.1L at $2.40, and also 2nd over 1609m there on 10 Jan. Draws barrier 3 with 53.5kg and adds blinkers; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/05/2026 | 84 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 54kg | 1:31.03 | 10-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 54kg | 1:47.87 | 8-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |
| 2/7 | 10/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 54kg | 1:39.99 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/12/2025 | 11 | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 54kg | 1:42.91 | 7-7-FF | 2 |
| 99.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 54.5kg | 1:45.97 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $13.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $58,015.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | SP | Weston Hamilton | 54.5kg | 1:40.11 | 8-4-5 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $41.20 |

Jockey: Daniel Benavides
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, finishing 4th at Lone Star Park over 1509m on 8 May, beaten 3L in a Maiden Special Weight with 56kg on firm going after settling back. Prior run 5th of 8 at Sam Houston over 1609m on 3 Apr, beaten 7.5L, with 56kg on firm. Four-year-old gelding for Eduardo Cruz with Daniel Benavides staying on; blinkers on. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | D Benavides | 56kg | 1:31.03 | 9-9-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $23.90 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 35 | $48,035.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | D Benavides | 56kg | 1:38.88 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 35 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | D Benavides | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 4-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $16.80 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | D Benavides | 56kg | 1:47.87 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $17.80 |
| 5/7 | 10/01/2026 | 141 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Elvin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:39.99 | 4-7-5 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/08/2025 | 40 | MDN 35 | $58,915.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | Osvaldo Quinonez-Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:37.49 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 29.9L | $53.50 |

Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second at Sam Houston over 1207m on 28 Mar, beaten 2.5L by Passed Over at $6.50 after racing handy. Then 5th of 6 at Lone Star Park over 1207m on 16 Apr, 4.5L away. Last start 9th of 10 at Lone Star Park over 1509m on 8 May, beaten 12.4L on firm, with 54kg after settling 4th early behind Look No Mo. Back to 53.5kg with blinkers on; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 54kg | 1:31.03 | 2-8-9 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $15.70 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:13.39 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:12.85 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:18.59 | 4-6-3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2026 | 60 | MDN 3 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:06.32 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/11/2025 | 131 | MDN 2 | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:00.12 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Thiago Canuto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back on a 12‑day turnaround after finishing 7th at Lone Star Park over 1006m on 17 May, beaten 7.5L in a Maiden Claiming with 56kg. Prior run he tired late when 10th over 1509m here in a Maiden Special Weight on 8 May, beaten 15.9L after racing handy. Has failed to place from 16 starts, including three tries at a mile. Can improve with blinkers and a softer run in transit, but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 12 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 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,346.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 0:57.53 | 9-6-7 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $35.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 1509m Lone Star Park run 21 days ago when 6th, beaten 3.2L on firm, sticking on from midfield. Two back at Sam Houston over 1207m he sat handy and finished 5th of 6, 5.3L behind Passed Over at $3.80. Carries 53.5kg here with blinkers on and a 6-barrier shift outward from last start. Can improve with the drop in distance and gear change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:31.03 | 8-5-6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $13.60 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 1:12.85 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.60 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 1:18.59 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Santos Rivera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with seconds at Sam Houston over 1674m on 27 Feb and 1609m on 14 Mar. Last start 6th of 8 at Lone Star Park over 1609m on 24 Apr, beaten 7.4L in Maiden Claiming 58 after settling back. Steps out from barrier 8 with Santos Rivera for Alejandro Baldillez Jr; overall 0-from-11 but placed twice at the mile. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,923.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 56kg | 1:42.10 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $9.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at 1609m with 1 second and 3 thirds from 4 tries. Last start 5th of 10 after settling back at Lone Star Park over 1509m on 8 May, beaten 3.1L, with 53.5kg on firm. Prior run 2nd at Sam Houston over 1609m on 3 Apr, beaten 0.3L by Gus Cause after making ground. Consistent type at this trip and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | 1:31.03 | 3-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 35 | $48,035.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | 1:38.88 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 35 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | 1:37.76 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:39.29 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.90 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:40.94 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $10.10 |
| 5/6 | 06/12/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 1:45.97 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $28.10 |

Jockey: Rodolfo Guerra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 1207m Lone Star run on 18 Apr, finished 5th of 5 on SY by 29.3L in a Maiden Special Weight 70. Prior Sam Houston 1609m efforts were 8th and 9th on FM, beaten 24.8L and 25L, after showing early speed two back. Now draws barrier 10 with 56kg; blinkers go on and Rodolfo Guerra rides for Tina Rena Hurley. Needs sharp improvement but can show more with the gear change.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | SP | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:11.62 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $14.40 |
| 8/8 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 35 | $48,035.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:38.88 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $26.40 |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 35 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Thiago Canuto | 56kg | 1:37.77 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 25.0L | $24.20 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:42.21 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 28.0L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Luis A. Huaman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old colt drawn barrier 11 for trainer Marvin Ray Carter, Jr. with Luis A. Huaman up and 56kg. USA-bred by R M Money Talks out of N P Burns. Can feature with the right run.