Sam Houston Race 7 - Race 7 - Ratings Optional Claiming
OLD HOMESTEAD (1) found one better when resuming last start in Listed grade at Delta Downs (Dirt) over 1006m after he was prominent at the turn. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring two times from four starts. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Best figures should see him run well. KNOCK KNOCK JOKE (3) was a winner over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last time out, dropping out early before coming home with a powerful run to score by 1.75 lengths. Worth following up. BLUE LIGHT (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1006m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into sixth. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. DIMATIC (5) recorded a strong on-pace win here last time by half a length over 1673m. Cannot be underestimated.

Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start 2nd of 9 at Delta Downs in LR on January 17 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Champlin carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. At only start last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Lone Star Park in LR on May 26 over 1207m, 12 len behind Blue Light carrying 56kg at $14.40. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 236 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 53.5kg | 0:58.09 | 7-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 26/05/2025 | 143 | LR OPEN 3U | $156,250.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | SP | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:10.82 | 3-3-8 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $14.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/01/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $120,968.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54kg | 0:57.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 11/12/2024 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $58,552.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:57.78 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 18/10/2024 | 515 | ALLOW 3U | $56,358.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:57.95 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2023 | 65 | ALLOW 3U | $44,776.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Good | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 0:56.64 | 8-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Pike Place carrying 55kg at $13.90. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1710m, 7 len behind Ocelot with 55kg at $16.20. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 9 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 55kg | 1:37.48 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.90 |
| 5/7 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:42.99 | 1-7-5 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $16.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Turf | 3219m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | 3:19.95 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 18.6L | $103.70 |
| 9/9 | 24/10/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,633.00 | Usa - Laurel Turf | 1609m | FM | D E Centeno | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $41.10 |
| 2/6 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Usa - Laurel Turf | 1811m | FM | D E Centeno | 56kg | 1:49.15 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 |
| 5/7 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $152,905.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 53kg | 1:41.94 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $53.60 |

Jockey: Deshawn Parker
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at this track January 2 over 1207m defeating Mikel W carrying 55kg at $9.10. Before that second last of 9 at Zia Park in LR on November 25 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Brotha Keny with 54kg at $86.40. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 42 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 | 02/01/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | 1:11.13 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.10 |
| 8/9 | 25/11/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Zia Park | 1710m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 54kg | 1:44.00 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $86.40 |
| 6/8 | 08/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $61,069.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54kg | 1:41.52 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $17.80 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $107,034.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1710m | Good | E P Gomez | 53.5kg | 1:45.85 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $60,465.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:45.51 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:40.34 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Classic Moment carrying 55kg at $4. Before that 6th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on December 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Aaron with 54kg at $8.80. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $29,148.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 0:57.95 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $61,256.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:10.95 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.80 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | 46 | CLM 3U | $91,603.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:17.09 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $15.78 |
| 4/9 | 12/10/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $77,626.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:24.85 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.40 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $97,859.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:09.64 | 4-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $25.93 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $71,705.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:10.11 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $5.41 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track January 18 over 1673m defeating Without A Trace with 55kg at $1.90. The start before that ran last in a small field at Oaklawn Park in LR on December 20 over 1811m, 33 len behind Rattle N Roll carrying 53.5kg at $11.60. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:42.86 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/5 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 53.5kg | 1:49.76 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $11.60 |
| 10/11 | 30/11/2025 | 211 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:23.06 | 2-10-10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $39.43 |
| 3/6 | 03/05/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:42.25 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $25.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN 4U | $792,393.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:36.77 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $30.90 |
| 11/14 | 23/02/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 4U | $805,153.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53kg | 1:41.88 | 3-10-11 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $32.00 |

Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on January 16 over 1006m, 4 len behind Brucelea with 55.5kg at $10.80. Before that 4th of 9 at Remington Park on December 3 over 1308m, 9 len behind J P Race with 56kg at $4.40. Nicely placed to return to form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55.5kg | 0:57.10 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $10.80 |
| 4/9 | 03/12/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $41,348.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:16.26 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $41,096.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | M | Rene Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:09.58 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 8/8 | 28/09/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:09.96 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $17.40 |
| 3/4 | 29/08/2025 | 95 | ALLOW 3U | $41,860.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:10.90 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $156,250.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | SP | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:10.82 | 8-7-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Jose Alvarez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.3 len at this track January 17 over 1673m defeating Tiburon carrying 55kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Noble Eagle with 54kg at $5.30. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 1:43.30 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 31/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 53.5kg | 1:29.77 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/10/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $61,162.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 53.5kg | 1:43.30 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $61,162.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 53kg | 1:40.45 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/11 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $60,465.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 54.5kg | 1:31.56 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.20 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2025 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $51,223.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Good | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:39.25 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Iram Diego
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1673m, 3.5 len behind Go Go Boss with 55kg at $8.30. The start before that 4th of 7 at Remington Park on December 10 over 1207m, 8 len behind Get Her Number carrying 54.5kg at $79.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/01/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:43.30 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $8.30 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $30,628.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:09.76 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $79.10 |
| 6/7 | 06/11/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $30,534.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54.5kg | 1:10.23 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $10.70 |
| 3/8 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $77,599.00 | Assiniboia Downs | 1811m | Fast | R Cumberbatch | 56kg | 1:54.75 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $38,915.00 | Assiniboia Downs | 1710m | Fast | R Cumberbatch | 54.5kg | 1:45.69 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/11 | 04/08/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN 3U | $79,845.00 | Assiniboia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Prayven Badrie | 56kg | 1:39.63 | 8-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $4.15 |