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Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming

MAJOR ORTIZ (2) was beaten just 0.3 lengths last start when fresh from a spell and landed his first top-three finish in the process at this track (Dirt) over 1106m. Looks close to a win and gets his chance in this suitable contest. GUS CAUSE (3) remains a maiden after 11 runs. Was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish fourth over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. DRAMA KING (7) is fitter for two runs back from a spell, progressing nicely last time to finish third, beaten 5.5 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 1408m. E Valdez-Jiminez goes well on this four-year-old and is back on top today. Likely improver with strong claims. PROMISE ME MONEY (4) raced once in the maiden preparation when fifth at Remington Park (Dirt) over 1106m back on November 13. Not to be discounted with the blinkers applied.

Race Time:2:14 AM

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Ranger Town (1)5454525x65

Trainer: Jerry Gourneau 12 mths 9: 0-1-0

Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: THE HUNK (USA)

Dam: STRANGER TIDES (USA)

Dam's Sire: Union Rags

Stats

Prize Money$14,967.00

Avg $$1,663.00

Win %0.00%

Place %11.11%

Career9: 0-1-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at Sam Houston Park Turf on January 10 over 1609m, 17 len behind Roman Eagle with 54.5kg at $19.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1106m, 18 len behind Oklahoma Flame with 54kg at $15.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last Starts 19 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	01/02/2026	22	MDN CLM 35	$15,692.00	Sam Houston	1106m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	1:05.13	5-5-5	1	1. Oklahoma Flame 2. Major Ortiz 3. One Deal	18.5L	$15.80
6/7	10/01/2026	95	MDN 35	$49,327.00	Sam Houston Park Turf	1609m	FM	I J Rosendo	54.5kg	1:39.99	5-4-6	6	1. Roman Eagle 2. Big Bang Boom 3. Go Lang	17.8L	$19.90
5/8	07/10/2025	21	MDN 2	$30,581.00	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	Fast	S Chickeness	55.5kg	1:15.18	2-5-5	4	1. Saturdays Babe 2. Madeline Tothe Max 3. Dress Me Up	11.5L	$17.90
2/3	16/09/2025	13	MDN 2	$30,581.00	Assiniboia Downs	1106m	Fast	S Chickeness	55.5kg	1:09.02	2-2-2	1	1. The Wright Way 2. Ranger Town 3. Todo Corazon	7.0L	$7.65
5/8	03/09/2025	29	MDN 2	$30,581.00	Assiniboia Downs	1006m	Fast	Lenny A Seecharan	55.5kg	1:02.12	6-5-5	1	1. Neytiri 2. Areunotentertained 3. The Wright Way	10.3L	$88.20
4/4	05/08/2025	51	MDN 2	$31,008.00	Assiniboia Downs	905m	Fast	Lenny A Seecharan	55.5kg	0:54.41	2-4-4	1	1. Marking Broadway 2. Areunotentertained 3. Omaha Warrior	12.8L	$8.60

Major Ortiz (2)87x7x2

Trainer: Mindy Willis 12 mths 4: 0-1-0

Jockey: Stewart Elliott

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MIDNIGHT STORM (USA)

Dam: TEXAS BELLE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Angliana

Stats

Prize Money$3,530.00

Avg $$882.50

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Career4: 0-1-0

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up today. Last run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Oklahoma Flame carrying 56kg at $2.20. At only start last preparation second last of 8 at Remington Park Turf on September 26 over 1609m, 20 len behind Hamlin with 53.5kg at $12.70. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	01/02/2026	128	MDN CLM 35	$15,692.00	Sam Houston	1106m	Fast	S Elliott	56kg	1:05.13	2-2-2	5	1. Oklahoma Flame 2. Major Ortiz 3. One Deal	0.3L	$2.20
7/8	26/09/2025	77	MDN 3	$58,104.00	Remington Park Turf	1609m	FM	S Elliott	53.5kg	1:37.18	3-7-7	3	1. Hamlin 2. Pacific 3. Noble Reign	20.5L	$12.70
7/12	11/07/2025	35	MDN 3U	$50,459.00	Lone Star Park Turf	1509m	FM	S Elliott	54.5kg	1:28.95	3-3-7	7	1. Crockett 2. Absolutely Certain 3. Follow The Star	9.5L	$18.50
8/11	06/06/2025	-	MDN 3U	$51,322.00	Lone Star Park Turf	1609m	FM	S Elliott	54kg	1:36.08	1-3-8	1	1. Kitty Code 2. Town Hero 3. Absolutely Certain	5.4L	$13.10

Gus Cause (3)6766x23x24

Trainer: Sergio Fuentes 12 mths 11: 0-2-1

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MSHAWISH (USA)

Dam: ROSEWHITENBLUE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Olmodavor

Stats

Prize Money$14,490.00

Avg $$1,317.27

Win %0.00%

Place %27.27%

Career11: 0-2-1

Track7: 0-1-0

Distance2: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-2-0

2nd Up4: 0-0-1

Firm1: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 7 at this track on January 16 over 1408m, nose behind Cause Im The King carrying 56kg at $8.30. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1106m, 10 len behind Oklahoma Flame with 56kg at $3.30. Definite winning chance.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	01/02/2026	16	MDN CLM 35	$15,692.00	Sam Houston	1106m	Fast	Inosencio Diego	56kg	1:05.13	8-4-4	6	1. Oklahoma Flame 2. Major Ortiz 3. One Deal	10.5L	$3.30
2/7	16/01/2026	159	MDN CLM 35	$16,442.00	Sam Houston	1408m	Fast	Inosencio Diego	56kg	1:27.91	6-3-2	1	1. Cause Im The King 2. Gus Cause 3. Drama King	0.1L	$8.30
3/6	10/08/2025	22	LR OPEN 3U	$46,512.00	Gillespie County Fairground	1106m	Fast	Eliazar T Vera	56.5kg	1:08.85	3-4-3	6	1. King Of Country 2. Clarisit 3. Gus Cause	4.0L	$2.70
2/10	19/07/2025	105	MDN 3U	$23,700.00	Gillespie County Fairground	805m	Fast	Eliazar T Vera	56.5kg	0:46.74	2-3-2	8	1. Holiday Lines 2. Gus Cause 3. Blake's Song	0.5L	$13.40
6/11	05/04/2025	28	MDN 3	$52,716.00	Sam Houston	1207m	Good	Eliazar T Vera	55.5kg	1:13.09	4-6-6	5	1. Rocky Rock It 2. Cheating Heart 3. Roman Eagle	14.0L	$62.50
6/11	08/03/2025	14	MDN CLM 35	$17,657.00	Sam Houston	1673m	Fast	Eliazar T Vera	54kg	1:46.15	11-6-6	11	1. Adger 2. Ubsingintheblues 3. Moro Trendsetter	24.1L	$23.10

Promise Me Money (4)5x

Trainer: Jayde J Gelner 12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: HIGHWAY TO FAME (USA)

Dam: PRECIOUS MITTENS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Woke Up Dreamin

Stats

Prize Money$1,730.00

Avg $$1,730.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career1: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 7 at Remington Park on November 13 over 1106m, 24 len behind Chad Allan with 53.5kg at $10.50. Top hope if back in good order.

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
5/7	13/11/2025	-	MDN 2	$58,015.00	Remington Park	1106m	Fast	S Elliott	53.5kg	1:04.38	5-5-5	5	1. Chad Allan 2. Brosnan 3. Cool Agent	24.8L	$10.50

E Z Words (5)07482x

Trainer: Cesar Govea 12 mths 5: 0-1-0

Jockey: Santos Rivera

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown H

Sire: THOUSAND WORDS (USA)

Dam: E Z KITTY (USA)

Dam's Sire: He's Tops

Stats

Prize Money$3,304.00

Avg $$660.80

Win %0.00%

Place %20.00%

Career5: 0-1-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm1: 0-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Louisiana Downs Turf September 2 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Our Pact with 54.5kg at $33. On debut ran last of 10 at this track March 23 over 1207m, 22 len behind Better Edge with 54.5kg at $8.60. Has the ability to run well.

Last Starts 171 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	02/09/2025	28	MDN CLM 3U	$12,232.00	Usa - Louisiana Downs Turf	1006m	FM	Sergio Munoz	54.5kg	0:59.38	3-2-2	4	1. Our Pact 2. E Z Words 3. Eagle In The Air	0.5L	$33.00
8/10	05/08/2025	57	MDN CLM 3U	$14,729.00	Usa - Louisiana Downs Turf	1006m	FM	A Batista	54.5kg	0:58.64	7-8-8	4	1. Ciel 2. Watch Me Now 3. Berndt Marshmallow	14.9L	$10.50
4/6	09/06/2025	23	MDN CLM 3U	$11,664.00	Louisiana Downs	1006m	Fast	A Batista	53.5kg	1:00.31	1-4-4	5	1. Battleoftheravine 2. Streakin Deacon 3. Unshakeable Proof	7.0L	$50.30
7/7	17/05/2025	55	MDN CLM 3U	$10,938.00	Louisiana Downs	1106m	Fast	C Lozada	53.5kg	1:06.63	7-7-7	3	1. Eagle Point 2. Streakin Deacon 3. Battleoftheravine	54.0L	$41.40
10/10	23/03/2025	-	MDN CLM 35	$17,433.00	Sam Houston	1207m	Fast	Santos Rivera	54.5kg	1:14.01	5-10-10	6	1. Better Edge 2. Redfortyseven 3. Bar Hoppin Billy	22.1L	$8.60

Golden Pursuit (6)535q368x0x

Trainer: Kent Knudsen 12 mths 11: 0-0-2

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: MY GOLDEN SONG (USA)

Dam: RUFF CAUSE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Niagara Causeway

Stats

Prize Money$9,438.00

Avg $$858.00

Win %0.00%

Place %18.18%

Career11: 0-0-2

Track4: 0-0-1

Distance4: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm1: 0-1-0

Good1: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 10 at Delta Downs on October 23 over 1006m, 14 len behind Theboyz Warning with 56kg at $26.80. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Remington Park on October 16 2024 over 1207m, 28 len behind Painted Lad carrying 53.5kg at $49.20. May need the run.

Last Starts 120 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/10	23/10/2025	133	MDN CLM 3U	$15,221.00	Delta Downs	1006m	Fast	Kevin Roman	56kg	1:00.32	8-9-10	5	1. Theboyz Warning 2. One Deal 3. About The Business	14.3L	$26.80
8/8	12/06/2025	40	MDN CLM 3U	$10,264.00	Fair Meadows	1207m	Good	L Delorme	56.5kg	1:17.48	6-8-8	5	1. Sweet Devotion 2. Precious Cargo 3. Gospel Forest	17.9L	$3.70
6/6	03/05/2025	35	MDN 3U	$51,562.00	Lone Star Park	1609m	Fast	Mario Fuentes	56kg	1:42.31	4-6-6	1	1. Echo Marine 2. Tiger Man Mckool 3. Doc Henry Ridge	22.5L	$4.30
3/9	29/03/2025	21	MDN CLM 35	$22,187.00	Sam Houston Park Turf	1609m	Good	Mario Fuentes	56kg	1:39.24	9-4-3	1	1. Gwyneth's Malibu 2. Atlantic Storm 3. Golden Pursuit	6.0L	$7.30
2/11	08/03/2025	14	MDN CLM 35	$17,657.00	Sam Houston	1673m	Fast	Mario Fuentes	56kg	1:46.15	5-2-DQ	1	1. Adger 2. Ubsingintheblues 3. Moro Trendsetter	99.0L	$5.10
5/13	22/02/2025	14	MDN CLM 35	$20,934.00	Sam Houston	1207m	Fast	Mario Fuentes	56kg	1:12.65	8-6-5	11	1. Going To Sanantone 2. Dustins Denile 3. Fly Red Bird Fly	8.3L	$14.70

Drama King (7)4335253x53

Trainer: Terry Eoff 12 mths 15: 0-1-6

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: KING ZACHARY (USA)

Dam: KATY DRAMA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tale Of The Cat

Stats

Prize Money$43,233.00

Avg $$2,882.20

Win %0.00%

Place %46.67%

Career15: 0-1-6

Track4: 0-0-2

Distance2: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-0-1

2nd Up4: 0-0-2

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at this track on January 4 over 1207m, 7 len behind Grind Jim with 56kg at $23.70. Second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on January 16 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Cause Im The King with 56kg at $3.30. One of the main contenders.

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
3/7	16/01/2026	12	MDN CLM 35	$16,442.00	Sam Houston	1408m	Fast	Cerapio Figueroa	56kg	1:27.91	5-4-3	7	1. Cause Im The King 2. Gus Cause 3. Drama King	5.6L	$3.30
5/8	04/01/2026	114	MDN 35	$49,327.00	Sam Houston	1207m	Fast	Cerapio Figueroa	56kg	1:12.95	2-6-5	5	1. Grind Jim 2. Curly's One Thing 3. Fiftyshadesofnauti	7.8L	$23.70
3/8	12/09/2025	34	MDN CLM 35	$16,820.00	Remington Park	1308m	Fast	E Valdez-Jiminez	53.5kg	1:18.64	7-4-3	2	1. Charming Tiger 2. Pea Eye 3. Drama King	13.0L	$6.60
5/7	09/08/2025	29	MDN CLM 35	$41,860.00	Remington Park	1609m	Fast	F Wethey Jr	54.5kg	1:42.36	3-5-5	5	1. Bill 2. Get Dreamy 3. Town Hero	9.0L	$19.30
2/9	11/07/2025	20	MDN CLM 3U	$24,465.00	Lone Star Park	1609m	Fast	E Valdez-Jiminez	54.5kg	1:41.30	2-4-2	2	1. Guadalajara 2. Drama King 3. Bishop Creek	0.8L	$6.10
5/10	21/06/2025	28	MDN 3U	$51,322.00	Lone Star Park Turf	1710m	FM	E Valdez-Jiminez	54.5kg	1:43.62	5-8-5	9	1. Tiger Man Mckool 2. Ihavetoomuchair 3. Flying Tex	11.3L	$18.90

Captain Dakota (8)8x05x7x

Trainer: Jesse Sauceda 12 mths 4: 0-0-0

Jockey: Rohan R. Singh

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: CAPTAIN COUNTDOWN (USA)

Dam: DAKOTA ADIEU (USA)

Dam's Sire: Heckle

Stats

Prize Money$1,021.00

Avg $$255.25

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career4: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 9 at Delta Downs on November 12 over 1308m, 14 len behind Flame Rock Fire carrying 56kg at $109.60. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Gillespie County Fairground on July 19 over 805m, 21 len behind Holiday Lines carrying 58kg at $18.90. Prefer to see how he returns.

Last Starts 100 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	12/11/2025	95	MDN CLM 3U	$15,267.00	Delta Downs	1308m	Fast	J Melancon	56kg	1:21.59	5-7-7	4	1. Flame Rock Fire 2. Fierce Cat 3. Bradford	14.8L	$109.60
5/6	09/08/2025	21	MDN CLM 3U	$17,829.00	Gillespie County Fairground	805m	Fast	Adrian X Morales	58kg	0:47.08	4-6-5	1	1. Alla Te Espero Mr 2. Texano Hero 3. Prince Of Mischief	10.8L	$11.50
10/10	19/07/2025	139	MDN 3U	$23,700.00	Gillespie County Fairground	805m	Fast	Adrian X Morales	58kg	0:46.74	8-10-10	1	1. Holiday Lines 2. Gus Cause 3. Blake's Song	21.0L	$18.90
8/8	02/03/2025	-	MDN CLM 35	$17,657.00	Sam Houston	1006m	Fast	Mario Fuentes	56kg	0:59.08	8-8-8	4	1. Rich Mountain 2. Better Edge 3. Most Competitive	41.3L	$20.60