Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
HOUDINI SPECIAL (10) was last at the races when he finished fifth over 302m at Lone Star Park (Dirt) on November 6. Expect him to play a major role. PYC ROYAL TIME (4) last appeared on February 3 when a good fifth over 229m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt), beaten 1.4 lengths, which was his only run of the campaign. Looks a winning chance while fresh. A DASHING PERRY (8) is a nine-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 2 lengths when fifth over 302m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration. RUN NELLIE RUN (6) was last at the races when she saluted over 229m at Lone Star Park (Dirt) on November 7. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Jose M. Gonzales-Corral
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Lone Star Park November 6 over 302m, 0.5 len behind Lets Go Hawk with 56.5kg at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Retama Park July 10 over 320m defeating Ember In The Sky 3 with 56.5kg at $14.30. Prefer others.
Last Starts 161 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 | 06/11/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:17.02 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:13.19 | 1-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.10 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $24,961.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | 0:13.60 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $6.70 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2025 | 245 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,208.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:18.32 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $14.30 |
| 7/10 | 07/11/2024 | 41 | MDN CG 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Julio Alberto Rodriguez | 59kg | 0:17.01 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $14.60 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2024 | 44 | MDN CG 2 | $26,471.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Julio Alberto Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:15.47 | 10-7-5 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $42.90 |

Jockey: Humberto Vital
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 10 at this track on May 23 over 320m, 4.5 len behind Skrill with 56kg at $44. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 328 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:18.11 | 9-10-9 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $44.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Mendez Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at Louisiana Downs on February 24 over 320m, 4 len behind Creedmoor with 58kg at $16.40. Second-up didn't finish the race at Louisiana Downs March 26 over 320m. Cannot entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.95 | 10-10-LR | 8 |
| 99.0L | $11.40 |
| 7/9 | 24/02/2026 | 102 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.83 | 8-5-7 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $16.40 |
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | 48 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,847.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.99 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2025 | 72 | MDN FM 35 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.96 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.60 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 35 | MDN 35 | $28,440.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:13.77 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $17.90 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,551.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | M | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:15.67 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Randy Edison Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on February 3 over 229m, 1.4 len behind Seperate Moon carrying 58kg at $24.50. When resuming last campaign 4th of 9 at Lone Star Park on October 3 over 201m, 0.9 len behind Goodtime In Texas with 58kg at $18.90. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | 88 | OCLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:13.19 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $24.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58.5kg | 0:13.06 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.20 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 77 | HCP 3U | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Daniel Ruiz Amaya | 58kg | 0:11.79 | 7-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $18.90 |
| 7/9 | 18/07/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $26,147.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:15.92 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $22,551.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:13.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $11.60 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2025 | 93 | ALLOW 3U | $31,250.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.73 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Alejandro Landeros Zuniga
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Lone Star Park November 13 over 229m, 0.8 len behind Wild Senorita with 56kg at $4.40. On debut eighth of 10 at this track May 3 over 302m, 2.5 len behind Class Cowboy with 56kg at $8. May need the run.
Last Starts 154 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 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | CLM 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 56kg | 0:13.25 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | SP | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:12.04 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 5/10 | 09/10/2025 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 57.5kg | 0:16.93 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $6.20 |
| 8/9 | 06/09/2025 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $27,523.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:16.90 | 7-6-8 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $8.90 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $28,837.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:13.75 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2025 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:18.36 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Lone Star Park November 7 over 229m defeating Strange Chic carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Lone Star Park October 3 over 201m, 0.7 len behind Bp Wagon Six with 56.5kg at $5. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:13.24 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:11.90 | 5-3-5 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $24,618.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:15.87 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.80 |
| 7/9 | 07/06/2025 | 16 | ALLOW F 3 | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:13.20 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $21.40 |
| 4/7 | 22/05/2025 | 215 | CLM 3U | $25,781.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:15.66 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/7 | 19/10/2024 | 30 | ALLOW F 2 | $27,457.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:15.57 | 1-2-D5 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Lone Star Park November 13 over 229m, 2 len behind Rich Strike carrying 58kg at $47.70. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at this track April 24 over 274m, 2 len behind Goodtime In Texas carrying 58kg at $16.90. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 154 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 | 13/11/2025 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $25,191.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:13.17 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $47.70 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 101m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:06.86 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $11.10 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $25,581.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 201m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:11.82 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.10 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $18,502.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:18.42 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $5.40 |
| 10/10 | 27/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,818.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:13.61 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | M | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:15.57 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $52.40 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 19 over 302m, 2 len behind Grand D with 57kg at $22. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on May 10 over 229m, 1.0 len behind Petacona with 58.5kg at $10.80. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/03/2026 | 133 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:17.03 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $22.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/11/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:11.86 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.60 |
| 6/10 | 09/10/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 56kg | 0:16.93 | 4-3-6 | 9 |
| 1.2L | $32.40 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Gaspar Garcia | 58kg | 0:17.76 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $19.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/08/2025 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $28,837.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:13.82 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $19.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/07/2025 | 50 | HCP 2 | $13,761.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 56kg | 0:18.22 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Rene Baca
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Lone Star Park November 14 over 302m, 3 len behind Haleys Lil Eagle carrying 56kg at $14.20. On debut fourth of 10 at this track May 8 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Lethal Grace carrying 56kg at $7.10. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $27,481.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:16.96 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $14.20 |
| 4/9 | 30/10/2025 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 56kg | 0:15.68 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | M | Edgar Baca | 56kg | 0:16.92 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $14.90 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM F 2 | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56.5kg | 0:16.82 | 2-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,860.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Jesus Guzman | 57.5kg | 0:17.88 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/10 | 12/07/2025 | 50 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:18.77 | 4-6-5 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $24.20 |

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Lone Star Park November 6 over 302m, 0.8 len behind Gettsome carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Lone Star Park September 26 over 229m, 1.3 len behind Chilitossweetbruja carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 161 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 | 06/11/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $29,008.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:16.76 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | SP | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:15.41 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2025 | 86 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:13.19 | 2-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $30,734.00 | Retama Park | 302m | M | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | 0:17.08 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $9.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $32,659.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:16.92 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 16/05/2025 | 183 | ALLOW 3U | $32,812.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:18.05 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |