Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
TWENTYONE N CHANGE (4) Ran over the top of them when winning last start around here. Expecting to settle positively. Added confidence jockey with Jose Alvarez doing the steering. Right in this. CAMPFIRE CREED (7) Resuming after a spell of 45 weeks. Was eating up the ground late when winning last run at Lone Star Park. Good to see Lindey Wade is jumping on. Must respect. OPTIMAL COURAGE (1) Backing up quickly for this race. Did well when 3rd last start here and have to respect the form at this trip. Should come to hand quickly. Solid each way claims. DARK AFTERNOON (6) Goes well when fresh. Ran 4th last start at Remington Park. Has good finishing speed. Has some strong credentials in this race. Something for the Multiples: JACKMAN'S RIDE (5)

Jockey: Santos Rivera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on February 16 over 1207m, 4 len behind Blue Light carrying 55kg at $14.60. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on March 21 over 1006m, 2 len behind Brucelea carrying 55kg at $12.10.
Last Starts 11 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 | 21/03/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $55,468.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Santos Rivera | 55kg | 0:57.03 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $12.10 |
3/8 | 16/02/2025 | 143 | ALLOW 3U | $56,361.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 55kg | 1:11.41 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $14.60 |
5/8 | 26/09/2024 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $44,853.00 | Canterbury Park | 1006m | FM | Barajas Alfredo Nava | 55kg | 0:55.57 | 2-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |
2/8 | 03/09/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $29,412.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 0:55.11 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
2/5 | 07/08/2024 | 48 | HCP 3U | $30,722.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 0:57.71 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
1/2 | 20/06/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $25,680.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 0:59.22 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
1/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming | $23,120.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1005m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 966.50. | 2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| -2.75L | $1.60 |
6/7 | 16/04/2024 | - | Stakes | $50,000.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1207m | Fast | Miguel A. Perez | 54.5kg | 1169.30. | 2-4-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.75L | $9.00 |
1/8 | 07/03/2024 | - | Starter Allowance | $35,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Sloppy | Cristian A. Torres | 56.5kg | 1178.10. | 1-3-1-1 | 8 |
| -0.25L | $4.70 |
3/10 | 13/02/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming | $22,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1508m | Good | Jaime A. Torres | 55.5kg | 1558.10. | 2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1006m, 8 len behind Hap Hot with 56kg at $18.70. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Oaklawn Park March 10 2024 over 1207m defeating Canavall with 56kg at $3.10.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/8 | 22/02/2025 | 98 | HCP 3U | $37,842.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 0:56.98 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $18.70 |
7/11 | 16/11/2024 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $228,311.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Lindey Wade | 56kg | 1:03.24 | 9-11-7 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $6.14 |
1/8 | 16/10/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $52,023.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Lindey Wade | 56kg | 0:56.15 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
1/9 | 02/10/2024 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $50,578.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Lindey Wade | 55.5kg | 0:57.77 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
5/5 | 13/09/2024 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $51,471.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Lindey Wade | 56kg | 1:11.14 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $3.80 |
3/10 | 17/08/2024 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $61,444.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Lindey Wade | 54.5kg | 0:57.07 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $7.40 |
1/8 | 04/07/2024 | - | Claiming | $18,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1005m | Firm | Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez | 56.5kg | 928.30. | 1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| -6.25L | $4.80 |
4/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | Claiming | $19,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1005m | Firm | Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez | 56.5kg | 939.20. | 7-6-6-2 | 9 |
| 3L | $4.70 |
4/7 | 11/05/2024 | - | Allowance | $33,500.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez | 56.5kg | 1175.40. | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $12.60 |
6/8 | 14/04/2024 | - | Claiming | $44,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian A. Torres | 56.5kg | 1184.40. | 2-5-4-5 | 8 |
| 6L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Jose Alvarez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track February 8 over 1006m defeating Jackman's Ride carrying 56kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Canterbury Park on July 3 over 1006m, neck behind Jacks Outlaw carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 08/02/2025 | 85 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,776.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 0:57.31 | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
1/7 | 15/11/2024 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 0:57.42 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |
2/6 | 08/11/2024 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $60,883.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | SP | Jose L Alvarez | 54.5kg | 0:57.56 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
3/8 | 16/10/2024 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $52,023.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 0:56.15 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
3/7 | 20/09/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $73,529.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 55.5kg | 0:56.77 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
7/7 | 06/09/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $58,824.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 54.5kg | 0:58.05 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
4/10 | 17/08/2024 | - | Allowance | $40,000.00 | Remington Park | 1005m | Firm | Jose L. Alvarez | 54.5kg | 951.10. | 3-4-4-6 | 1 |
| 0.85L | $3.30 |
3/6 | 01/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $30,500.00 | Canterbury Park | 1005m | Muddy | Alfredo Barajas | 55.5kg | 967.0. | 3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $2.30 |
3/7 | 03/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $30,500.00 | Canterbury Park | 1005m | Firm | Alfredo Barajas | 55.5kg | 932.50. | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
2/6 | 22/06/2024 | - | Allowance | $40,000.00 | Canterbury Park | 1005m | Muddy | Alfredo Barajas | 56.5kg | 958.0. | 3-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Twentyone N Change with 55kg at $6.80. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Hap Hot with 55kg at $4.30. Thereabouts last time out.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $37,842.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 0:56.98 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
2/10 | 08/02/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,776.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 0:57.31 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 |
4/5 | 30/11/2024 | 87 | ALLOW 3U | $45,662.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:04.76 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $4.30 |
3/8 | 04/09/2024 | 18 | CLM 3U | $44,118.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Soft | Rene Diaz | 55.5kg | 0:57.76 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
5/10 | 17/08/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $61,444.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55.5kg | 0:57.07 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.00 |
1/8 | 12/07/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $58,647.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 0:55.95 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
2/7 | 21/06/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming | $22,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56.5kg | 1073.30. | 6-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
1/10 | 11/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $34,500.00 | Lone Star Park | 1005m | Firm | Rene Diaz | 55.5kg | 935.0. | 4-1-1-1 | 6 |
| -2L | $5.60 |
3/5 | 21/04/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $36,500.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56.5kg | 1047.0. | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 10.25L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 04/02/2024 | - | Allowance | $35,000.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1079.50. | 2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| -2L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Lindey Wade
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Lone Star Park May 12 over 1207m defeating Speight And Malice carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Fairgrounds March 14 2024 over 1207m, 16 len behind Mr Wireless carrying 54.5kg at $57.60.
Last Starts 324 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/3 | 12/05/2024 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,281.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | SP | Jermaine Marlon Bridgmohan | 54.5kg | 1:10.95 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
9/9 | 14/03/2024 | 111 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $92,308.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:08.56 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $57.60 |
2/4 | 24/11/2023 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,176.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Lindey Wade | 55kg | 1:17.54 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
1/6 | 26/10/2023 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $57,364.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Lindey Wade | 53.5kg | 1:38.32 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
1/7 | 11/10/2023 | 298 | ALLOW 3U | $55,814.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Lindey Wade | 53.5kg | 1:16.18 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
5/9 | 17/12/2022 | 50 | LR OPEN 2 | $595,238.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | G Mora | 55kg | 1:38.24 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $13.90 |
2/12 | 28/10/2022 | - | Stakes | $100,000.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | WetFast | Gerardo Mora | 55kg | 1393.40. | 5-3-7-2 | 10 |
| 0.05L | $3.90 |
1/6 | 25/09/2022 | - | Stakes | $75,000.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Dead6 | Gerardo Mora | 53.5kg | 1186.10. | 5-5-4-2 | 4 |
| -1.75L | $8.10 |
1/7 | 20/08/2022 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1005m | Dead6 | Gerardo Mora | 54kg | 986.40. | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| -5.25L | $1.30 |
2/11 | 17/07/2022 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Dead6 | Gerardo Mora | 54kg | 1094.40. | 9-7-6-1 | 12 |
| 0.25L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 48 days. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Twentyone N Change with 55kg at $8.80. At only start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Remington Park on November 8 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Ranch Badge carrying 54.5kg at $6.30.
Last Starts 52 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 | 08/02/2025 | 92 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,776.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 0:57.31 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $8.80 |
3/6 | 08/11/2024 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $60,883.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | SP | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 0:57.56 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.30 |
1/7 | 06/09/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $58,824.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 0:58.05 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.80 |
2/10 | 17/08/2024 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $61,444.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 0:57.07 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.60 |
2/8 | 12/07/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $58,647.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 0:55.95 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $16.70 |
1/7 | 21/06/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $33,233.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:04.41 | 1-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
3/10 | 11/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming | $34,500.00 | Lone Star Park | 1005m | Firm | Floyd Wethey Jr. | 56.5kg | 935.0. | 8-8-8-7 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.10 |
5/7 | 07/04/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming | $22,000.00 | Sam Houston | 1307m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1272.10. | 1-4-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.75L | $5.90 |
1/8 | 23/03/2024 | - | Allowance | $35,000.00 | Sam Houston | 1005m | Firm | David Cabrera | 56kg | 965.10. | 1-3-4-2 | 9 |
| -0.1L | $11.70 |
2/10 | 25/02/2024 | - | Allowance | $35,000.00 | Sam Houston | 1307m | Fast | Floyd Wethey Jr. | 55kg | 1294.30. | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 6L | $8.80 |