Sam Houston Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
TS NEPHELE (7) did little and finished 1.4 lengths from the winner in fifth over 229m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her fourth at Louisiana Downs the run before. Steps up a level but she is up to the task. NOCKOUT (4) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 274m at this track (Dirt) after being prominent at the turn. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she deserves her chance. CR JESS A LADY (1) missed the placings first up recently but was not too far from the winner when fourth over 302m at this track (Dirt). Can go on with it. SPECIAL CORONA RED (8) ran a better race when second up last start, finishing fourth and beaten 2.5 lengths at this track (Dirt).

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nearly two years 4th of 9 at this track on May 15 over 302m, 1.4 len behind The Leaders An Eagle carrying 58kg at $9.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on June 8 2023 over 274m, 0.5 len behind Sign Of A Diamond carrying 56kg at $10.90.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 15/05/2025 | 621 | MDN 35 | $31,250.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:17.12 | 1-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $9.70 |
8/10 | 02/09/2023 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $23,184.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:13.69 | 10-8-8 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.30 |
6/9 | 16/08/2023 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $22,455.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:13.64 | 4-7-6 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.70 |
3/8 | 28/07/2023 | 50 | MDN F 2 | $22,455.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Federico Vargas Borgas | 57kg | 0:13.49 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
3/9 | 08/06/2023 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $29,525.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | SP | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:15.95 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.90 |
5/9 | 18/05/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $28,731.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Cruz Ricardo Garza | 56.5kg | 0:16.06 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 8 at this track on May 9 over 366m, 2.5 len behind Favorite Peach carrying 56.5kg at $8.10.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:20.17 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, 4th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 229m, 1.1 len behind Duke Of Westminster carrying 56.5kg at $27.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $17,969.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 56.5kg | 0:13.33 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 10 over 274m, 0.6 len behind The Auburn Lights with 56.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Retama Park on July 26 over 302m, 1.75 len behind Jessa Kissin You carrying 56kg at $7.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 10/05/2025 | 189 | MDN CLM F 3 | $17,969.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:15.64 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $3.80 |
2/10 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,787.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:17.20 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
6/10 | 05/10/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:17.10 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
8/10 | 07/09/2024 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $26,471.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:17.11 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
4/9 | 26/07/2024 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $24,060.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 0:17.30 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.20 |
2/10 | 04/07/2024 | 69 | MDN F 2 | $24,060.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Jose Amador Alvarez | 58kg | 0:16.31 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.10 |
0/0 | 16/05/2024 | - | Maiden | $17,000.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Jose Amador Alvarez | 56kg | - | - | 10 | - | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 26/04/2024 | - | Maiden | $17,000.00 | Sam Houston | 301m | Fast | Jose L. Alvarez | 57.5kg | 2239.40. | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
9/10 | 17/03/2024 | - | Trials | $8,900.00 | Sunland Park | 274m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 57.5kg | 1876.20. | 9-9 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Victor Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Lone Star Park on November 14 over 302m, 8 len behind Hes Jess Apollitical with 56.5kg at $39.90. Returned from break second last of 9 at this track on May 15 over 302m, 5 len behind Checkoutlouievuitton carrying 56.5kg at $55.40.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 15/05/2025 | 182 | MDN 35 | $31,250.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:17.22 | 9-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $55.40 |
8/10 | 14/11/2024 | - | MDN CG 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:16.64 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $39.90 |

Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 10 at Lone Star Park on September 19 over 366m, 5.5 len behind Lovin That Eagle carrying 58.5kg at $21.60.
Last Starts 260 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 | 19/09/2024 | - | MDN CG 2 | $26,471.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58.5kg | 0:20.34 | 9-8-9 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Jorge Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 229m, 1.4 len behind Duke Of Westminster carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 9 at Louisiana Downs on March 28 over 201m, 0.8 len behind My Lil Blue Beauty carrying 57kg at $30.50.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/05/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,969.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:13.33 | 2-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $4.20 |
4/9 | 28/03/2025 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $14,263.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Daniel Sandoval-Granado | 57kg | 0:12.20 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $30.50 |
5/9 | 26/02/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,272.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Daniel Sandoval | 57kg | 0:13.46 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
3/10 | 18/01/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,290.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Daniel Sandoval-Granado | 58.5kg | 0:12.12 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.80 |
4/10 | 12/12/2024 | 56 | MDN CLM 2 | $10,015.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Daniel Sandoval-Granado | 57kg | 0:18.24 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $24.20 |
8/10 | 17/10/2024 | 91 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:15.96 | 7-6-8 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $11.90 |
6/10 | 18/07/2024 | - | Maiden | $16,000.00 | Retama Park | 228m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 1604.40. | 2-6 | 9 |
| 1.25L | $29.90 |
3/6 | 17/05/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $14,500.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Good | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 2032.10. | 1-4 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $2.90 |
9/10 | 02/05/2024 | - | Maiden | $17,000.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Good | Jose Mata | 59kg | 1976.30. | 6-9 | 6 |
| 3.85L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Alejandro Ochoa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track on April 24 over 274m, 4 len behind Fabulous Casina carrying 60.5kg at $10.20. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track on May 15 over 402m, 2.5 len behind Kiss My Baby carrying 58kg at $3.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 15/05/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,188.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 58kg | 0:22.80 | 7-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
8/10 | 24/04/2025 | 299 | MDN 35 | $31,949.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Cruz Ricardo Garza | 60.5kg | 0:15.35 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $10.20 |
4/10 | 29/06/2024 | 30 | MDN 35 | $24,169.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:16.10 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
4/9 | 30/05/2024 | 35 | MDN 35 | $25,994.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:21.80 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
0/0 | 16/05/2024 | - | Maiden | $17,000.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 | - | $0.00 | ||
2/10 | 25/04/2024 | 160 | MDN 35 | $30,722.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:15.44 | 7-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
6/8 | 17/11/2023 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $20,440.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:11.93 | 7-2-6 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
7/10 | 27/10/2023 | - | Trials | $10,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 365m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 2647.50. | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $66.10 |
9/10 | 23/09/2023 | - | Maiden | $15,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 365m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 2016.20. | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $13.70 |
5/9 | 01/09/2023 | - | Maiden | $18,000.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 2329.40. | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Luis Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 9 at this track on May 15 over 320m, 4 len behind De Bomb Dot Com carrying 56.5kg at $19.10. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Lone Star Park on September 28 over 229m, 1.1 len behind Shazooms Tacin It carrying 56.5kg at $15.10.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 15/05/2025 | 194 | MDN CLM 35 | $21,094.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:18.40 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $19.10 |
4/10 | 02/11/2024 | 35 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,787.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:17.20 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.40 |
4/10 | 28/09/2024 | 56 | MDN CLM F 2 | $16,176.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 56.5kg | 0:13.19 | 2-4-4 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $15.10 |
5/7 | 03/08/2024 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $16,129.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:13.91 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, second last of 9 at this track on May 15 over 302m, 4.5 len behind The Leaders An Eagle carrying 56.5kg at $20.30.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $31,250.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:17.12 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $20.30 |