Sam Houston Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance
INITIALIZE (5) has put together a couple of wins at this track, the latest on March 15 over 1006m when he got home by 2.5 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TREVAGGIO (6) registered a strong win at this track two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when in contention on the turn before finishing second over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.1 lengths. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. REMEMBER BIG JIM (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1710m at Sam Houston Park, beaten 14 lengths. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. TEXIAN DEVIL (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 8 lengths into fourth over 1609m at Sam Houston Park. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.

Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Wow That's Hot with 56kg at $15.90. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 21 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Street Rockin with 56kg at $6.20. Faces a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $49,157.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:36.52 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $15.90 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $24,251.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:43.91 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.20 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:36.76 | 7-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $19.90 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 64 | CLM 3U | $23,916.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:40.03 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $15.30 |
| 5/12 | 07/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $33,588.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 1:37.54 | 10-7-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $11.10 |
| 6/11 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $59,361.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 54kg | 1:29.43 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $78.50 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th in a small field at Sam Houston Park on March 20 over 1609m, 8 len behind Strike Ridge carrying 55kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 13 over 1207m, 4 len behind Bye Bye Miles with 55.5kg at $7.50. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 20/03/2026 | 271 | ALLOW 3U | $49,157.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:36.76 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 22/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:40.34 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 26/05/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $468,750.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | SP | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:45.45 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $24.20 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:39.17 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 3 | $103,834.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:11.20 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $52,970.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:04.76 | 9-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Wow That's Hot carrying 55kg at $15.70. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Pike Place carrying 55kg at $13.90. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $49,157.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 55kg | 1:36.52 | 4-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $15.70 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 9 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston | 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 | 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 | Gulfstream Park | 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 | Laurel Park | 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 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | D E Centeno | 56kg | 1:49.15 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Sam Houston Park on February 27 over 1710m, 14 len behind Heavenville carrying 55kg at $2.70. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino in LR on September 28 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind By Decreed carrying 53.5kg at $2.30. Among the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/02/2026 | 94 | ALLOW 3U | $49,929.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:43.12 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Zia Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:44.00 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $16.10 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $76,336.00 | Zia Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis A Fuentes | 54kg | 1:36.72 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN 3 | $107,034.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1710m | Good | Luis A Fuentes | 53.5kg | 1:45.85 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2025 | 164 | MDN 3U | $33,639.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis A Fuentes | 55.5kg | 1:16.00 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3 | $199,681.00 | Sunland | 1811m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 55kg | 1:51.00 | 5-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track January 17 over 1006m defeating The Devil's Bet carrying 55kg at $6.40. Last start won by 2.5 len at this track March 15 over 1006m defeating Stormy At Midnight with 56kg at $3.70. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/03/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 0:55.98 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | 175 | CLM 3U | $25,411.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 0:57.08 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |
| 10/10 | 26/07/2025 | 45 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:17.46 | 1-10-10 | 10 |
| 25.6L | $13.29 |
| 12/12 | 11/06/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $197,512.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:01.84 | 7-12-12 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $8.30 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2025 | 49 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 0:56.10 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.12 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $82,409.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | 1:43.26 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Wow That's Hot with 56kg at $9.10. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at this track February 8 over 1710m defeating Magnolia West carrying 55kg at $3.20. In the finish last time and should go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $49,157.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:36.52 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:43.58 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:36.76 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 27/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 53kg | 1:36.12 | 10-7-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $51.30 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $41,221.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | David Cabrera | 52.5kg | 1:29.96 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 4/11 | 16/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $59,361.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | David Cabrera | 53.5kg | 1:29.43 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track on February 27 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind High Front carrying 55kg at $8.10. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Laurel on November 29 over 1207m, 23 len behind Freeze The Fire with 56kg at $17.30. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/02/2026 | 90 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,068.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 0:59.36 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.10 |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $46,466.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:10.72 | 3-6-8 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $17.30 |
| 5/9 | 12/10/2025 | 92 | HCP 3U | $46,423.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:02.63 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.60 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $59,633.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | L Quinonez | 56kg | 0:55.30 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $15.20 |
| 2/10 | 14/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,655.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 0:56.11 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,906.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 0:56.02 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Jose L. Alvarez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Wow That's Hot carrying 55kg at $2.10. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 18 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Polar Bear Plunge carrying 55kg at $2.10. Strong winning hope.
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 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $49,157.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 1:36.52 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $35,874.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:36.55 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 8/9 | 18/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:02.58 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $20.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/11/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55kg | 1:29.57 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $28.70 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2025 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:29.74 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2025 | 75 | ALLOW 3U | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:35.39 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |