Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Ratings Handicap
MANOR BORN (8) went forward when resuming last start over 1609m at this track (Turf) and held on well for third, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has to overcome a tricky draw. Likely improver with strong prospects. SHOGUN BE FAST (1) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when seventh over 1609m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. SEND OFF (5) improved last time out, finishing 0.8 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1408m at Sam Houston Park. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. RUDDY BUDDY (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths into fifth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at this track on January 16 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Gold Prize with 56kg at $3.10. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at this track January 3 over 1710m defeating Team Leader with 55kg at $3.50. On his best form has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:36.76 | 4-3-7 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $24,664.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55kg | 1:44.07 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $28,606.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Gokhan Kocakaya | 56kg | 1:13.05 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $33.20 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $32,107.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:40.99 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $5.80 |
| 7/12 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $48,855.00 | Usa - Laurel Turf | 1609m | Good | Christian Maldonado | 56kg | 1:37.11 | 1-8-7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $58.20 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $38,584.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:36.71 | 4-3-7 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 47 day let-up. First-up second last in a small field at this track on January 2 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Big Bernie with 55kg at $7.20. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 5 len behind Pike Place with 55kg at $8.40. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 47 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 | 11/01/2026 | 9 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:37.48 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.40 |
| 5/6 | 02/01/2026 | 89 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:44.08 | 1-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $7.20 |
| 4/5 | 05/10/2025 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $64,220.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | Kelsi Purcell | 55.5kg | 1:43.78 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.30 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Kelsi Purcell | 56kg | 1:29.74 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $28.10 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,655.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:27.89 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $17.20 |
| 5/7 | 26/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,906.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:38.96 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $19.60 |

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1710m, 11 len behind Shogun Be Fast with 55kg at $22.20. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1609m, 6 len behind Proven Advocate with 55kg at $27.50. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:37.63 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $27.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 79 | HCP 3U | $24,664.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:44.07 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $22.20 |
| 8/9 | 16/10/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $41,096.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 0:55.86 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $40.70 |
| 7/10 | 05/10/2025 | 61 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 1:30.23 | 9-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $30.80 |
| 6/6 | 05/08/2025 | 65 | HCP 3U | $18,605.00 | Usa - Louisiana Downs Turf | 1509m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:30.27 | 1-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $11.90 |
| 2/10 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Luis R Reyes | 56kg | 0:56.36 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Rodolfo Guerra
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on January 4 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Ghost Cowboy with 55kg at $22.90. The run before that 6th of 9 at Delta Downs on December 6 over 1308m, 7 len behind Stroller Boy with 52.5kg at $38.80. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $22.90 |
| 6/9 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $22,205.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:21.11 | 2-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $38.80 |
| 9/10 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $22,137.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 52kg | 1:48.38 | 3-8-9 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $15.60 |
| 6/9 | 29/10/2025 | 81 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 52kg | 1:47.26 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $17,054.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 1:39.73 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 1:39.82 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Sam Houston Park on January 31 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind Cawkab with 55kg at $31. The start before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Sam Houston Park on January 23 over 1609m, 5 len behind Macho Grande with 55kg at $7.90. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $20,685.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 55kg | 1:26.69 | 1-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $17,937.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:39.73 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $7.90 |
| 6/9 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $21,674.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:25.05 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $44.20 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 54.5kg | 1:24.34 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $37.20 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $59,724.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 55.5kg | 1:40.47 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $26.70 |
| 3/11 | 03/12/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $19,142.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:18.07 | 10-5-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $93.20 |

Jockey: Daniel Benavides
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1609m, 13 len behind Silver Assassin with 55kg at $15. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on January 17 2025 over 1710m, 4 len behind Regal Terka carrying 55.5kg at $22.40. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 4U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | D Benavides | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/10/2025 | 59 | CLM 3U | $36,530.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:38.77 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $51.70 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $13,178.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 55kg | 1:43.76 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $11.60 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $12,403.00 | Usa - Louisiana Downs Turf | 1609m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 53.5kg | 1:39.30 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/12 | 13/07/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $51,223.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1609m | Good | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:35.41 | 11-10-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $25.20 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:35.71 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1710m, 15 len behind Shogun Be Fast with 55kg at $28.40. The run before that ran last of 8 at Remington Park on December 4 over 1609m, 25 len behind Ethical Judgement with 55.5kg at $18. Wait until he shows more.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $24,664.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:44.07 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $28.40 |
| 8/8 | 04/12/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $27,565.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 55.5kg | 1:40.30 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:29.77 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $132.20 |
| 5/7 | 13/09/2025 | 303 | ALLOW 3U | $41,284.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:36.29 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $42.30 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $53,272.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:40.31 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $24.60 |
| 6/7 | 10/10/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $50,578.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:31.55 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Pike Place with 55kg at $6.10. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Lone Star Park Turf on June 7 over 1710m, 12 len behind Ocelot carrying 55.5kg at $18.50. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 47 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 | 11/01/2026 | 218 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:37.48 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 11/12 | 07/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,765.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1710m | FM | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:40.64 | 12-12-11 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $18.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/05/2025 | 99 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,031.00 | Lone Star Park Turf | 1710m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:42.12 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.80 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $56,452.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:47.26 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2025 | 49 | CLM 4U | $25,806.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:45.16 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/7 | 15/11/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Remington Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Lindey Wade | 56kg | 1:32.63 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Pike Place carrying 55kg at $13.90. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1710m, 7 len behind Ocelot with 55kg at $16.20. Capable of big final splits.
Last Starts 47 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 Turf | 1710m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 53kg | 1:41.94 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $53.60 |

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on January 30 over 1609m, 10 len behind As One Does carrying 55kg at $7.80. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on January 4 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind One Time Mark carrying 55kg at $4.20. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $25,411.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1609m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $7.80 |
| 4/6 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $25,411.00 | Sam Houston Park Turf | 1710m | FM | David Cabrera | 55kg | 1:44.94 | 3-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $36,753.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:24.53 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $10.20 |
| 7/9 | 03/12/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $41,348.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:16.26 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $16.40 |
| 3/6 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $45,662.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | M | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 1:39.61 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $36,530.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 1:22.83 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $8.70 |