Sam Houston Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight
KISSIN RICHES (3) finished seventh over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Turf) at her most recent appearance on September 2. Should be hard to stop. BLING'S ARTWORK (6) is a four-start maiden who finished sixth at her most recent appearance over 1106m at Remington Park (Dirt) after she was well back on straightening. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. FUND LAVENDER (2) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1408m at Delta Downs, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth after being in the firing line on the turn. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SWIFTLIKETAYLOR (4) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff she finished seventh over 1207m at Remington Park (Dirt). Has ability so don't underestimate.

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Spun To Run out of Kitten's Matriarch who has taken a long time to make it to the track.

Jockey: Deshawn Parker
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Delta Downs on November 22 over 1006m, 19 len behind Echo Juliet carrying 54.5kg at $72.90. Second-up 4th in a small field at Delta Downs on December 12 over 1408m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind St Tammany with 55kg at $44.80.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM F 2 | $45,942.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Heavy | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:30.12 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $44.80 |
| 8/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:59.62 | 2-8-8 | 8 |
| 19.8L | $72.90 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis September 2 over 1006m, 6 len behind Lost And Found carrying 54.5kg at $13.70. On debut fifth of 12 at Fairgrounds November 23 2024 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Serving Time carrying 54.5kg at $38.80.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/09/2025 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 0:55.95 | 7-9-7 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $13.70 |
| 5/9 | 21/07/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,339.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:10.66 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $18.40 |
| 5/5 | 19/06/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:16.79 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $2.54 |
| 5/11 | 11/05/2025 | 52 | MDN FM 3U | $143,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:09.00 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $8.58 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2025 | 33 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $44,374.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:31.06 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 15/02/2025 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:04.90 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Remington Park September 5 over 1207m, 18 len behind Tiz A Ten I See carrying 53.5kg at $16. On debut fifth of 8 at Churchill Downs May 15 over 1006m, 11 len behind Color Comin' In carrying 54kg at $31.16.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/09/2025 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Kelsi Purcell | 53.5kg | 1:13.45 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $16.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/07/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | SP | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:07.05 | 9-7-9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $8.60 |
| 2/6 | 08/06/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:00.14 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/05/2025 | 9 | MDN F 2 | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 905m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 0:53.64 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $5.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 0:58.14 | 5-8-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $31.16 |

Jockey: Iram Diego
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Lone Star Park on July 5 over 1106m, 5 len behind Doublebarrelvinny with 54.5kg at $12.20.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | SP | Inosencio Diego | 54.5kg | 1:07.05 | 5-1-3 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Remington Park on December 4 over 1106m, 14 len behind Bachelor Party with 54.5kg at $54.70. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Remington Park on November 1 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Nalla D carrying 53.5kg at $13.60.
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 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MDN FM 35 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:05.32 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $54.70 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $22,901.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 53.5kg | 1:13.11 | 1-3-3 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $13.60 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $41,284.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Rene Diaz | 54.5kg | 0:56.82 | 5-8-7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $52.80 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN FM 35 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 53.5kg | 1:05.08 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $22.80 |

Jockey: Rodolfo Guerra
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Lone Star Park June 22 over 1609m, 17 len behind Shy Ann with 56kg at $26.30. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at this track January 11 over 1710m, 24 len behind County Slugger with 56kg at $56.20.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/06/2025 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:37.26 | 3-6-8 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $26.30 |
| 7/8 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Obed Sanchez | 56kg | 1:20.44 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $32.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2025 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:43.09 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 38.3L | $32.20 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | MDN FM 35 | $52,716.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 56kg | 1:14.32 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $31.80 |
| 12/12 | 23/03/2025 | 9 | MDN FM 35 | $52,298.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 56kg | 1:39.73 | 12-12-LR | 6 |
| 99.0L | $81.30 |
| 8/10 | 14/03/2025 | 19 | MDN FM 35 | $52,970.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 56kg | 0:58.33 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $32.50 |