Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Allowance
STRETCH (5) has accrued two minor placings from three runs this preparation. Was handy all the way and finished 3 lengths from the winner in second last time out over 1106m at Remington Park (Dirt). Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. ESSENTIAL TIME (4) could only manage seventh on dirt over 1609m at Remington Park two back then couldn't find the top-three on turf over 1609m at this track more recently. Will find this much easier. Major player. DREWTONIAN (6) was in control from the outset to score as favourite on debut over 1308m at Remington Park (Dirt) seven weeks ago. Sure to play a major role. AWESOME NAME (3) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Scored a good win at his final run last campaign at Remington Park (Dirt) over 1308m. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Iram Diego
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Remington Park November 29 over 1006m defeating Beyond Grateful with 53.5kg at $23.80. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $32,061.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 0:59.84 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 8th of 10 at this track on January 23 over 1006m, 11 len behind Stormy At Midnight with 54.5kg at $19.10. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 19 over 1106m, 4 len behind Kid Twist carrying 54kg at $4.82. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 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 | 23/01/2026 | 106 | CLM 3U | $23,916.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 0:57.66 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $19.10 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | 53 | CLM 2 | $88,280.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:14.91 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.32 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 2 | $58,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:12.59 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.42 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 2 | $57,339.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:04.94 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.55 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $96,423.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:05.21 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.82 |
| 5/5 | 23/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 0:58.36 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $8.44 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by 0.5 len Remington Park October 30 over 1308m defeating Astro Beau carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Lone Star Park May 30 over 905m, 6 len behind Mor Force carrying 54kg at $19.10. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 54 | MDN CG 2 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:19.69 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2025 | 55 | MDN CG 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:12.32 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MDN CG 2 | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | Good | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:31.75 | 7-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 29/06/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 0:59.52 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 905m | Fast | S Elliott | 54kg | 0:51.42 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $19.10 |

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track in LR on January 24 over 1609m, 18 len behind Aces Honor with 55.5kg at $7.90. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Remington Park in LR on December 20 over 1609m, 12 len behind Express Kid carrying 55kg at $16. A better showing than last start is expected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Y | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:38.59 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $7.90 |
| 7/11 | 20/12/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 2 | $459,418.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:38.99 | 10-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/11/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 2 | $59,542.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 1:31.37 | 8-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,358.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 1:18.16 | 9-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.10 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | B Quinonez | 54.5kg | 1:12.32 | 8-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Freddy Manrrique
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Remington Park on December 11 over 1106m, 3 len behind Canned Heat carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Zia Park in LR on November 25 over 1207m, 6 len behind Walter The Mason carrying 53.5kg at $6.80. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $59,724.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54.5kg | 1:04.94 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 25/11/2025 | 58 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 53.5kg | 1:09.82 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $6.80 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | 105 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,358.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Freddy Jose Manrrique | 53kg | 1:18.16 | 8-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | Freddy Jose Manrrique | 54kg | 0:58.64 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 4.5 len at Remington Park December 20 over 1308m defeating Rimrock Road carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. Big chance to go two from two.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:19.43 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |