Sam Houston Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
MACHO MAN LETTICIA (2) is a nine-start maiden who was close to a win before a four-and-a-half months break, finishing off with a minor placing at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Jockey Eliazar T Vera back aboard. Sure to go very well. SADIE SWEET WATTERS (1) is a four-start maiden who was close to a win before a ten months break, finishing off with a minor placing at Retama Park (Dirt). Can pick up where she left off. Has ability and is a solid chance. WILLIE PEARL (7) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 302m at Louisiana Downs, beaten 4 lengths into sixth. Taking on a better field but he is worth another chance. ROLANDS CARTEL (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 302m at Louisiana Downs, beaten 4.5 lengths. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Retama Park June 26 over 229m, 0.9 len behind Hardly Shining with 56kg at $4.90. On debut fourth of 10 at Sunland Park March 16 2025 over 274m, 4 len behind Allegiant Air with 57.5kg at $29.30. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 309 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/06/2025 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $24,261.00 | Retama Park | 229m | M | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:13.67 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $4.90 |
| 7/10 | 24/05/2025 | 29 | HCP 2 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 56kg | 0:18.19 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $32.40 |
| 5/8 | 25/04/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $27,157.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:15.70 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.10 |
| 4/10 | 16/03/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $14,286.00 | Sunland | 274m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57.5kg | 0:15.32 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $29.30 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Evangeline Downs December 12 over 229m, 1.3 len behind Wf B N Abeast carrying 57kg at $22.20. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Lone Star Park October 30 over 302m, 5 len behind Crowns Waif with 58kg at $8.80. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/12/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 57kg | 0:13.42 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $22.20 |
| 10/10 | 30/10/2025 | 69 | MDN CLM 2 | $17,504.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:17.13 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $8.80 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2025 | 55 | MDN CLM 2 | $13,178.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | M | Yaidel Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:15.73 | 1-4-5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,440.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Donell Blake | 56kg | 0:13.37 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $18,663.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | Heavy | Donell Blake | 56kg | 0:12.34 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/05/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $36,719.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | SP | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | 0:18.25 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $37.40 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Lone Star Park October 30 over 302m, 1.4 len behind Crowns Waif carrying 56.5kg at $29.40. On debut sixth of 10 at Lone Star Park September 19 over 302m, 4 len behind Chill Chill with 56.5kg at $15.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/10/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 2 | $17,504.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:17.13 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $29.40 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $21,407.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:17.12 | 10-8-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Lone Star Park on November 6 over 201m, 1.5 len behind My Favorite Holiday carrying 56kg at $6. May need the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | 0:12.04 | 5-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Lone Star Park November 6 over 274m, 5 len behind Ivory In The Wind with 56kg at $17.10. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Gillespie County Fairground July 19 over 320m, 4 len behind Bodhi Boy with 56kg at $16. Others have firmer winning claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:15.43 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $17.10 |
| 8/10 | 17/10/2025 | 55 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,309.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:16.76 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $36.20 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,504.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 274m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:15.83 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $12.80 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,504.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 229m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:13.72 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $15.40 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $17,584.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:18.17 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:13.24 | 3-8-8 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $13.70 |

Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Lone Star Park November 1 over 302m, 5 len behind Ec Don Kike carrying 56.5kg at $44.60. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Lone Star Park September 20 over 201m, 5.5 len behind Tela Leaving You with 56.5kg at $32.10. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 01/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 35 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:16.85 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $44.60 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2025 | 126 | MDN 35 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:11.99 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $32.10 |
| 4/9 | 17/05/2025 | 190 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,656.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:13.68 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $27.80 |
| 8/10 | 08/11/2024 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | M | Alejandro Medina | 56.5kg | 0:13.03 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $53.50 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2024 | 44 | MDN CLM 2 | $20,588.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:13.47 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.70 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2024 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $24,578.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:13.79 | 4-5-7 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $62.30 |

Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on February 10 over 302m, 3.5 len behind Fast N Favorite Tlc carrying 58kg at $31.10. Last start 6th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 26 over 302m, 4 len behind Flying Diamond Mv carrying 58kg at $64.20. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,831.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Ignacio Reyes | 58kg | 0:16.90 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $64.20 |
| 8/10 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.22 | 3-6-8 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $31.10 |

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 19 over 302m, 4.5 len behind Grand D with 57kg at $31.30. Previously second-up from last on the turn ran last of 10 at Evangeline Downs on October 3 over 201m, 3.5 len behind Rr Tempting Lew carrying 56kg at $17.70. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 43 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 | 19/03/2026 | 167 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 57kg | 0:17.03 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $31.30 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2025 | 54 | MDN 2 | $15,291.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 56kg | 0:12.09 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $17.70 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:18.27 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Olvin Josue Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 8 at Gillespie County Fairground on August 10 over 320m, 4 len behind Rebs A Streakin with 56.5kg at $26.90. Needs more time.
Last Starts 264 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Nicolas Vallejo | 56.5kg | 0:18.18 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $26.90 |

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Lone Star Park November 1 over 274m, 2.25 len behind Tres Fess with 56kg at $12.90. On debut fourth of 10 at Retama Park July 24 over 302m, 2.75 len behind Bogarts Furtive carrying 56kg at $31.10. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 181 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 | 01/11/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM F 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:15.62 | 9-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $12.90 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2025 | 57 | MDN CLM F 2 | $21,407.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.12 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.33 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $31.10 |