Sam Houston Race 4 - Race 4 - Trials
THE VALIANT FLAME (4) is back after a break of eight months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 320m at this track. Capable of playing a major role. WON SALTY CORONA (1) is back at the races for the first time since November 21. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 201m at Los Alamitos Qh. Has switched to the Esau H Hernandez yard. One of the genuine hopes in the race. BM CANDI ROYALE (3) is back from a spell of six months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 201m contest at Lone Star Park by 1.3 lengths. Major player. FULL THROTTLE N 25 (6) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 1.3 lengths away in fourth over 320m at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) on September 7. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Manuel Gutierrez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Evangeline Downs November 21 over 366m, 1.75 len behind Unlimited Candy with 56kg at $6.40. On debut third of 7 at Los Alamitos Qh March 29 2025 over 201m, 1.1 len behind Billionaire Behavior with 57kg at $3. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | 50 | HCP 2 | $7,634.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 56kg | 0:20.01 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 2 | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | 0:20.01 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | G2 HCP 2 | $345,736.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | 0:17.79 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $17.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 2 | $15,504.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | James A Flores | 58kg | 0:17.94 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $18,349.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 56kg | 0:20.27 | 6-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 25/05/2025 | 36 | HCP 2 | $9,375.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 320m | Fast | Rodrigo Sigala Vallejo | 57kg | 0:17.68 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign won by 2.75 len at Retama Park July 17 over 274m defeating The Three Sisters with 56kg at $5.40. First up last campaign 5th of 10 at this track on April 26 over 320m, 2.25 len behind On The Monee with 57kg at $23.80. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 282 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 | 17/07/2025 | 82 | MDN 2 | $28,440.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Gaspar Garcia | 56kg | 0:15.80 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.40 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $15,974.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Gaspar Garcia | 57kg | 0:18.15 | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Froylan Tellez Ramirez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Lone Star Park October 31 over 201m defeating Double Dee with 56kg at $7.40. When resuming last campaign 5th of 10 at Retama Park on June 26 over 229m, 1.2 len behind Hardly Shining carrying 56kg at $13.90. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/10/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:11.81 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.40 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2025 | 36 | HCP 2 | $15,504.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:17.94 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $33.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $24,261.00 | Retama Park | 229m | M | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:13.67 | 6-2-5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Retama Park in the G2 August 16 over 320m, 3 len behind Di Kvn Waven carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. On debut second of 9 at this track April 26 over 320m, 1.0 len behind Aidens Favorite with 59kg at $11.70. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 252 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 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | G2 HCP 2 | $345,736.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | 0:17.79 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2025 | 62 | HCP 2 | $15,504.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56kg | 0:17.88 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 57.5kg | 0:16.68 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $189,191.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 59kg | 0:17.76 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $12.60 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $15,974.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 59kg | 0:17.98 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Christian Ramos
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Lone Star Park October 24 over 366m, 1.75 len behind Cyber Command Iii carrying 56kg at $87.90. On debut third of 9 at Ruidoso Downs May 24 over 320m, 0.5 len behind Flying Chance carrying 56kg at $10.60. May need the run.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/10/2025 | 41 | HCP 2 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | M | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:20.13 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $87.90 |
| 7/9 | 13/09/2025 | 40 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:19.87 | 4-7-7 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $22.80 |
| 9/9 | 04/08/2025 | 37 | HCP 2 | $15,504.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 402m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:21.52 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $7.30 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $15,552.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:20.04 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $10.20 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $15,625.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:18.48 | 8-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Prairie Meadows September 7 over 320m, 1.3 len behind Dynasty Returns carrying 56kg at $6.90. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Prairie Meadows June 16 over 320m, a 0.3 lengths behind Smoken Cowboy Joe carrying 56kg at $4. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/09/2025 | 42 | HCP 2 | $12,232.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:17.88 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/07/2025 | 41 | HCP 2 | $12,232.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | Fast | Angel O Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:17.93 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/10 | 16/06/2025 | 65 | HCP 2 | $12,442.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:18.33 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,949.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:17.35 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning by nose Evangeline Downs December 10 over 274m defeating Creedmoor with 56.5kg at $3. On debut third of 10 at Lone Star Park October 25 over 274m, a nose behind Mighty Blood with 56kg at $6.70. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:15.62 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 2 | $7,634.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56kg | 0:20.07 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $43.10 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | M | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56kg | 0:15.56 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.70 |