Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
MELLENCAMP (6) is fresh from a spell of 13 months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Santa Anita (Dirt) over 1207m. In a different yard now. Looks set to run well for the new mentor. GLOBALIST (2) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.75 lengths away in second over 1673m at this track (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. ZILARRO (3) has only raced once and finished a nose away in second over 1609m at Remington Park three months ago. Jumps from a good draw so he should be in the finish. SPECIAL AGENDA (4) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 10 lengths away in eighth over 1609m at Sam Houston Park Turf. No surprise to see him in the mix.
Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1106m, 15 len behind Clockin In with 55.5kg at $9.90. Before that 4th of 7 at Remington Park on December 20 over 1308m, 10 len behind Drewtonian carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Might need easier race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55.5kg | 1:03.96 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $9.90 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54.5kg | 1:19.43 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $5.80 |
| 4/8 | 07/11/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 2 | $76,336.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 54kg | 1:39.49 | 8-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $99.30 |
| 11/11 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:05.51 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $66.10 |
Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 7 at Remington Park on December 17 over 1609m, nose behind Coach Kev with 53.5kg at $3.70. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 93 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 | 17/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:42.91 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 13 over 1609m, 10 len behind Marc carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. The race before that second last of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on January 10 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind C P A Jim with 55.5kg at $4.50. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 55.5kg | 1:39.29 | 1-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $5.90 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | 1:40.94 | 3-1-7 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 54kg | 1:45.97 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,015.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 54kg | 1:18.16 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on January 10 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind C P A Jim carrying 55.5kg at $14.90. Last start 6th of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 13 over 1609m, 7 len behind Marc with 55.5kg at $10.20. This is outside his grasp.
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 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:39.29 | 6-4-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $10.20 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:40.94 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $14.90 |
| 8/9 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | MDN CG 2 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:39.47 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:18.55 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $14.70 |
Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Santa Anita in the G2 San Felipe Stakes March 1 2025 over 1710m, 15 len behind Journalism with 54.5kg at $21.50. On debut second in a small field at Santa Anita October 27 2024 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Smooth Cruisein carrying 55.5kg at $4. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 384 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | G2 OPEN 3 | $481,541.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 1:42.24 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $21.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:37.84 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.70 |
| 5/5 | 14/12/2024 | 27 | G2 OPEN 2 | $308,166.00 | Los Alamitos | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:43.04 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $27.80 |
| 4/10 | 17/11/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:36.49 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 27/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:10.71 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by War Of Will out of Minnelli. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Del Mar November 7 over 1609m, 19 len behind Flashy Fritz with 55.5kg at $5.10. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Santa Anita October 5 over 1609m, 6 len behind Day Man with 55.5kg at $21.80. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 133 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 | 07/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 2 | $36,641.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:38.74 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $5.10 |
| 4/10 | 05/10/2025 | 106 | MDN CLM 2 | $36,697.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:40.93 | 6-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $21.80 |
| 5/6 | 21/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $69,984.00 | Los Alamitos | 1006m | Fast | Abdullah M Alsagoor | 54.5kg | 0:58.49 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $19.70 |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54kg | 0:56.68 | 1-8-7 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Freddy Jose Manrrique
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First start ran last of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on October 2 over 1710m, 25 len behind Behold The King carrying 54kg at $13.06. Returned from break 4th of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1106m, 12 len behind Clockin In carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 127 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Freddy Jose Manrrique | 55.5kg | 1:03.96 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $2.70 |
| 10/10 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:44.05 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $13.06 |
Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start got back early 5th of 7 at this track on February 27 over 1308m, 9 len behind Avery Place carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. The run before that 5th of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 13 over 1609m, 6 len behind Marc with 55.5kg at $17.30. Watch for him to be flashing home.
Last Starts 21 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 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 55.5kg | 1:17.70 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $9.90 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 55.5kg | 1:39.29 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $17.30 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Brayan Pena | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $32,159.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:14.35 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |