Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Trials
KISSEM AND LEAVUM (3) will find this a little easier than his second on debut seven weeks ago, beaten 0.8 lengths at the end of 274m at Remington Park (Dirt). Has plenty of upside so a big run is anticipated. SAY WHEN COWBOY (2) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 4 lengths from the winner in sixth at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) over 274m. Can improve sharply and may be worth following up. TOP SHELVE (8) is on debut for the Ramiro Barajas Villarreal stable. Two-year-old filly by Tarzanito from Tf Dashin Ms Perry. Keep an eye on betting moves. VIVA AN IDEA (5) faced the starter for the first time and finished seventh last start at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) over 201m, beaten 4 lengths. Open to improvement and can feature.

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly (One Fabulous Eagle - Got A Gold Kugerand) making her debut. Profiles nicely for this.

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, eased back early on 6th of 8 at Louisiana Downs on March 6 over 274m, 4 len behind The King Marfa with 56kg at $5.30. Open to plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 50 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $7,022.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | B Ransom | 56kg | 0:15.70 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Noe Castaneda
Weight: 56kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at Remington Park on March 6 over 274m, 0.8 len behind Cowboy Code 918 carrying 56kg at $3.30. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
Last Starts 50 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,045.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Bryan Candanosa | 56kg | 0:15.91 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Inspyre out of Rk Volcoms Valentine. Maybe later.

Jockey: Edgar Rene Baca
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 26 over 201m, 4 len behind Jeg Fascination B carrying 56kg at $38.60. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 30 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 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 56kg | 0:12.08 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $38.60 |

Jockey: Christian Ramos
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 5th of 10 at Remington Park on April 9 over 302m, 5 len behind Kid Kawliga carrying 56kg at $8.30. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
Last Starts 16 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 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $26,201.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Edwin G Escobedo | 56kg | 0:16.92 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Corona Cartel out of Valiant Jess. Sure to be better for this hitout.

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Tarzanito out of Tf Dashin Ms Perry having her first start. Expecting a bright start to her career.

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Rc Me Leaving You out of One Sweet Prize. Prefer to see him under race conditions.