Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
SAN FRANCISCO (3) wasn't far away first up last start when sixth over 274m at Remington Park (Dirt). May appreciate the longer journey with that run under the belt. Usually performs well with that run under his belt. Big chance. JESS JJ WATT AW (4) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Scored a determined win at his only run last preparation at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) over 402m. Capable of playing a major role. JESS PERFECT MOON (8) last appeared when successful by 0.3 lengths over 503m at Lone Star Park (Dirt) five-and-a-half months ago, the only time he went to the races last prep. Should park just off the speed. Should be involved in the finish. JB SPEEDY GONZALES (7) saluted over 796m at Lone Star Park (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on November 6. One to consider.

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Lone Star Park October 25 over 503m, 4 len behind Heza Kvn carrying 58kg at $41.50. Previously first up; second last of 10 at this track April 26 2025 over 320m, 3.5 len behind Wicked Reward with 58kg at $23.60. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 188 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 | 25/10/2025 | 23 | OCLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | SP | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:26.96 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $41.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:20.14 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $27.40 |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $22,636.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:17.28 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $31.70 |
| 6/7 | 02/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $27,676.00 | Retama Park | 402m | M | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:22.04 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $35.60 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | M | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:15.57 | 4-8-5 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $24,219.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:17.06 | 2-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Jose Amador Alvarez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Lone Star Park October 25 over 503m, 4.5 len behind Heza Kvn carrying 58kg at $33.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at this track May 3 over 796m, 8 len behind El Bee Dee with 58kg at $15.40. Will need this run.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | 62 | OCLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | SP | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:26.96 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $33.40 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $23,256.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:47.09 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $9.60 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $17,737.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:28.78 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,218.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 58kg | 0:46.65 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $22,656.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 58kg | 0:20.45 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $30.20 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2025 | 224 | CLM 3U | $22,656.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | SP | Alejandro Ochoa | 58kg | 0:46.89 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Remington Park on March 22 over 274m, 1.2 len behind Euro Special Lady with 57kg at $15.20. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Lone Star Park November 1 over 402m defeating In High Cotton with 58kg at $7. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | 141 | ALLOW 3U | $21,067.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 57kg | 0:15.50 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $15.20 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 58kg | 0:22.07 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2025 | 92 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 58kg | 0:20.14 | 1-5-6 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $9.60 |
| 7/9 | 02/07/2025 | 53 | CLM 3U | $22,324.00 | Retama Park | 302m | M | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 58kg | 0:17.09 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $30.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $20,312.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 58kg | 0:22.20 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $12,361.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 59kg | 0:12.34 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation won by a 0.1 len at Louisiana Downs February 17 over 402m defeating A Real Miracle with 58kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Retama Park on July 2 over 302m, 2 len behind Cletajean carrying 58kg at $46.30. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 73 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 | 17/02/2026 | 95 | CLM 3U | $9,130.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:22.62 | 1-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.20 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $19,084.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:27.59 | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $21.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:22.07 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $8.10 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:20.14 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $6.90 |
| 8/9 | 24/08/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $62,403.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 366m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:19.56 | 3-8-8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $35.40 |
| 6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $53,440.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:18.08 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $26.50 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Lone Star Park November 1 over 402m, 1.4 len behind San Francisco carrying 58kg at $14.90. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track April 25 2025 over 274m, 2 len behind Eyed Bet carrying 58kg at $22.90. Will need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:22.07 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $14.90 |
| 1/9 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:28.04 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/09/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:27.84 | 7-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $28.20 |
| 6/8 | 07/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,860.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:20.59 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $17.10 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $17,737.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:28.78 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $7.30 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $15,708.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:20.82 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by nose Lone Star Park November 6 over 796m defeating Eye B Bad carrying 58kg at $7.80. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Retama Park August 7 over 796m, 6 len behind Dazzlin Drama carrying 58kg at $29. Likely to be up for this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:47.37 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.80 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $20,642.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.89 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $17,209.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:47.46 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $7.20 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $23,411.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:47.31 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $29.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/05/2025 | 194 | HCP 3U | $24,219.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 58kg | 0:45.45 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $18.60 |
| 4/8 | 16/11/2024 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 58kg | 0:46.71 | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $24.70 |

Jockey: Froylan Tellez Ramirez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Lone Star Park November 14 over 503m defeating Ice For Real carrying 58kg at $18.30. When resuming last campaign 5th of 8 at this track on May 3 over 796m, 7 len behind El Bee Dee carrying 58kg at $3.80. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 168 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 | 14/11/2025 | 161 | HCP 3U | $19,084.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:27.59 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $18.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,218.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.65 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $22,656.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:20.45 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
| 5/8 | 03/05/2025 | 289 | CLM 3U | $22,656.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | SP | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.89 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 18/07/2024 | 41 | HCP 3U | $23,308.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.74 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.40 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2024 | 34 | CLM 3U | $19,637.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.22 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Lone Star Park November 8 over 796m, 6 len behind Run Like Da Devil carrying 58kg at $14. Previously first up; third of 8 at Lone Star Park October 17 over 796m, 5.5 len behind Dm Special Cat with 58kg at $4.10. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 174 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 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | OCLM 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:46.22 | 3-5-7 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | 71 | OCLM 3U | $25,114.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:46.91 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $23,411.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:47.31 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.80 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $85,627.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:45.96 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $30.30 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,759.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:27.54 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $18.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2025 | 301 | OCLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 58kg | 0:47.57 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Luis F. Palacios
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Lone Star Park November 7 over 402m defeating Blaze N Barbie carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Lone Star Park September 18 over 402m, 3.5 len behind Fine Wine M3 with 58kg at $7.90. Hard to have.
Last Starts 175 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 | 07/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Jesus Guzman | 58.5kg | 0:22.27 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.30 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Jesus Guzman | 58kg | 0:22.10 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2025 | 82 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Jesus Guzman | 58kg | 0:21.76 | 5-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $7.90 |
| 5/7 | 28/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $21,928.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Gaspar Garcia | 56.5kg | 0:20.67 | 1-6-5 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $16.50 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | M | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | 0:15.42 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $27.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2025 | 214 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,969.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:21.14 | 3-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |