Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
WHISTLE STOPS EAGLE (7) returned last time with a solid second at this track (Dirt) over 274m after being in the firing line on the bend. In the right race and is a key runner. TS LIBERTAS (9) finished second, beaten 0.8 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 229m at this track (Dirt) after she was in the firing line on the turn. Ready to go one better. KOOL COMMENT (2) is a five-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Eli Martinez yard. Finished off last campaign with a fifth at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) two-and-a-half years ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but looks well placed. Definite winning chance. LIL BAYLEY GIRL (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 229m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Fitter and sure to run well.

Jockey: Alejandro Ochoa
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, second last of 7 at this track on April 25 over 274m, 6 len behind Vp Gravel Pit Dancer with 56.5kg at $5.30. Last start second last of 10 at this track on May 16 over 274m, 3.5 len behind Sexy B Doll carrying 56.5kg at $14.50.
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 | 16/05/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $17,188.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:16.07 | 2-6-9 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $14.50 |
6/7 | 25/04/2025 | - | ALLOW 3U | $19,169.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:16.03 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Alejandro Zuniga
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on January 14 2023 over 201m, 0.8 len behind Chic Laico Bird carrying 57kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on October 21 2022 over 201m, 1.5 len behind Ima Princess with 56kg at $6.
Last Starts 874 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 | 14/01/2023 | 73 | MDN CLM 3U | $5,155.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Juan Torres | 57kg | 0:12.43 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
0/0 | 19/12/2022 | - | Maiden Claiming | $5,000.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | - | - | 4 | - | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 02/11/2022 | 12 | MDN CLM 2 | $7,800.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Guadalupe Lucio (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:13.52 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $8.40 |
5/7 | 21/10/2022 | 83 | MDN CLM 2 | $7,716.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 56kg | 0:12.32 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 30/07/2022 | 37 | MDN CLM 2 | $10,160.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Jasiel Aquino | 56kg | 0:15.85 | 9-7-8 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $37.80 |
10/10 | 23/06/2022 | 28 | MDN 2 | $15,320.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Jasiel Aquino | 56.5kg | 0:13.34 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $21.70 |
7/9 | 26/05/2022 | - | HCP 2 | $21,067.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 56.5kg | 0:17.88 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Eliazar Vera
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at this track on May 10 over 274m, 2.75 len behind Lv Stanley Winner with 58kg at $25.20. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on May 31 2024 over 320m, 6 len behind Chatty Nooga with 56.5kg at $28.40.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 10/05/2025 | 198 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,406.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:15.97 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $25.20 |
7/9 | 24/10/2024 | 34 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,451.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:15.89 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $20.00 |
10/10 | 20/09/2024 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,706.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:22.63 | 2-9-10 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $82.30 |
5/6 | 16/08/2024 | 27 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,361.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:29.75 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $28.30 |
8/8 | 20/07/2024 | 7 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,985.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:48.65 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $11.40 |
6/6 | 13/07/2024 | 29 | MDN 35 | $24,060.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:28.31 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $38.10 |
9/10 | 14/06/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $12,000.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Eliazar T. Vera | 57kg | 2396.50. | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 7.55L | $44.20 |
7/7 | 31/05/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $14,000.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T. Vera | 57kg | 2333.30. | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $28.40 |
5/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $10,500.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Gaspar Garcia | 58.5kg | 2041.20. | 4-5 | 6 |
| 2.75L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 10 at Lone Star Park on November 1 over 302m, 5 len behind Corona For Champ carrying 56.5kg at $14.90. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Delta Downs on May 1 2024 over 302m, 12 len behind San Lorenzo Patrona carrying 56kg at $8.10.
Last Starts 217 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 | 01/11/2024 | 106 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:16.87 | 3-7-8 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $14.90 |
2/10 | 18/07/2024 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $24,060.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 56kg | 0:13.63 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $31.20 |
0/0 | 07/07/2024 | - | Maiden | $10,500.00 | Gillespie Fairground | 274m | Rene Rafael Alvizo | - | - | 6 | - | $0.00 | |||
7/9 | 14/06/2024 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $25,680.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 56kg | 0:13.47 | 1-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $18.40 |
6/7 | 17/05/2024 | 16 | MDN F 2 | $25,994.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Good | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 57.5kg | 0:13.51 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $14.40 |
8/8 | 01/05/2024 | - | HCP F 2 | $15,291.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 56kg | 0:17.01 | 2-8-8 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 229m, 3.5 len behind Duke Of Westminster with 58kg at $22.20. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Lone Star Park on November 9 over 201m, 1.75 len behind Zef Dynasty King with 56.5kg at $8.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 03/05/2025 | 175 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,969.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:13.33 | 7-6-8 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $22.20 |
7/10 | 09/11/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:12.06 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 19/10/2024 | 84 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,451.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:12.25 | 8-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $15.90 |
9/9 | 27/07/2024 | 50 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,541.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:13.92 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $15.40 |
9/9 | 07/06/2024 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $17,372.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 59kg | 0:13.62 | 4-9-9 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Angel Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after nine months 8th of 10 at this track on April 26 over 229m, 2.75 len behind Good Friday Patrona carrying 58kg at $21.60. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track on May 25 2024 over 229m, 3 len behind Piloncillo Kas with 56.5kg at $15.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 26/04/2025 | 252 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,773.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 58kg | 0:13.62 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $21.60 |
7/9 | 17/08/2024 | 29 | MDN 35 | $24,578.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:13.43 | 6-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $48.90 |
4/10 | 19/07/2024 | 55 | MDN CLM 3 | $15,789.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 57kg | 0:16.47 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $32.80 |
5/9 | 25/05/2024 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,584.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56.5kg | 0:13.54 | 1-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
0/0 | 16/05/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $11,500.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 | - | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 20/04/2024 | 251 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,129.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56.5kg | 0:13.63 | 7-6-8 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $24.00 |
10/10 | 13/08/2023 | 43 | MDN 2 | $15,719.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:13.63 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $27.70 |
10/10 | 01/07/2023 | - | Trials | $8,000.00 | Gillespie Fairground | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 2310.40. | 2-9-10 | 6 |
| 16.25L | $37.40 |

Jockey: Jacobo Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 10 over 274m, 0.5 len behind The Auburn Lights with 56.5kg at $7.60. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Lone Star Park on November 2 over 274m, 3 len behind Relentless Chula with 56.5kg at $21.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 10/05/2025 | 189 | MDN CLM F 3 | $17,969.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Jacabo Adan Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:15.64 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.60 |
4/9 | 02/11/2024 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:15.50 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $21.20 |
6/10 | 28/09/2024 | 93 | MDN CLM 2 | $20,588.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Jacabo Adan Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:13.36 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $23.90 |
3/9 | 27/06/2024 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $24,169.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Jacabo Adan Aguilar | 56kg | 0:13.69 | 2-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $44.20 |
7/10 | 26/04/2024 | 50 | MDN 2 | $29,186.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Bryan Candanosa | 56kg | 0:16.84 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $40.20 |
5/10 | 07/03/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $29,231.00 | Remington Park | 201m | Fast | David Alvarez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:12.26 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $41.50 |

Jockey: Gaspar Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Hez Fast As Cash out of Coco Cartel.

Jockey: Raul Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 229m, 0.8 len behind Duke Of Westminster with 57kg at $23.40. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Retama Park on July 4 over 320m, 6 len behind This Eagles Armed with 57.5kg at $82.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 71 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,969.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57kg | 0:13.33 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $23.40 |
2/4 | 21/02/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,662.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 57kg | 0:12.51 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
4/9 | 05/02/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,272.00 | Louisiana Downs | 101m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 57kg | 0:07.19 | 6 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $17.90 |
8/9 | 09/01/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,290.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:13.69 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $26.80 |
9/10 | 11/12/2024 | 39 | MDN CLM 2 | $9,245.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Daniel Sandoval-Granado | 57.5kg | 0:13.71 | 7-7-9 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $7.90 |
6/9 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Gonzalo R Jr Valles | 58kg | 0:15.50 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $24.20 |
6/10 | 05/10/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $15,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 301m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 57.5kg | 2182.40. | 1-3-7 | 4 |
| 1.55L | $33.10 |
4/10 | 07/09/2024 | - | Maiden | $18,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 301m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 57kg | 2184.50. | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $36.30 |
7/9 | 26/07/2024 | - | Maiden | $16,000.00 | Retama Park | 301m | Fast | Jose R. Herbert | 59kg | 2217.0. | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $40.00 |
7/9 | 04/07/2024 | - | Futurity Trial | $10,000.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eric Reyes | 57.5kg | 2358.40. | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.75L | $82.50 |

Jockey: Oliver Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 229m, 1.5 len behind Undecided carrying 56.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Lone Star Park on September 28 over 229m, 1.5 len behind Shazooms Tacin It with 56.5kg at $19.60.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 09/05/2025 | 223 | MDN 35 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:13.26 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 28/09/2024 | 43 | MDN CLM F 2 | $16,176.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:13.19 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $19.60 |
9/9 | 16/08/2024 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $16,897.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:13.86 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.40 |