Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
VP ROCKET RYON (1) has enjoyed a let-up of five-and-a-half weeks since he won when resuming over 796m at Remington Park (Dirt), scoring by 2 lengths. Has never missed the frame second-up and is clearly the one they have to beat. SUPERFRAGILISTIC (2) finished seventh over 796m in stakes class at Lone Star Park (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on November 1. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. EL BEE DEE (5) returns from a spell of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. Was a winner when fresh last campaign at this track (Dirt) over 796m. Comes here with definite top-three claims. LETHAL N FAST (3) is back at the races for the first time since October 30. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 796m at Lone Star Park. Now under the care of new trainer Sergio Fuentes. Has found the right race and is worth including.

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 2 len at Remington Park March 22 over 796m defeating Jb Feelin Froggy carrying 57kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Remington Park on March 29 2025 over 366m, 0.3 len behind Sullys Country Wagon with 57kg at $2.40. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 41 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 | 22/03/2026 | 136 | CLM 3U | $20,365.00 | Remington Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 57kg | 0:47.81 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:47.37 | 5-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/10/2025 | 15 | OCLM 3U | $25,875.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:46.88 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $9.80 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:45.95 | 8-5-7 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $29,612.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:46.45 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $10.80 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $16,972.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:47.94 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Lone Star Park in the LR November 1 over 796m, 13 len behind Gjr Rooster with 58kg at $19.40. First up last campaign second last in a small field at this track May 23 over 796m, 5.5 len behind Determined carrying 58kg at $6.70. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,336.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:45.82 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $19.40 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $19,113.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.10 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $29,612.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.45 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $22.70 |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $29,817.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.29 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $20.30 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $23,089.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:46.87 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $14.20 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $83,981.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:45.85 | 3-8-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 58kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Lone Star Park October 30 over 796m, 1.0 len behind Jtc Dutch N Mexico carrying 58kg at $8. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Lone Star Park October 10 over 796m, 0.5 len behind Howdy Bok with 58kg at $17.90. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 58kg | 0:46.90 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | 85 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 58kg | 0:47.48 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $17.90 |
| 7/8 | 17/07/2025 | 257 | ALLOW 3U | $27,676.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:47.40 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $23.50 |
| 6/7 | 02/11/2024 | 36 | CLM 3U | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:47.31 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $16.30 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2024 | 120 | CLM 3U | $14,706.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:48.32 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/05/2024 | 26 | CLM 3U | $19,113.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:22.25 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Lone Star Park November 14 over 503m, 2.75 len behind Jess Perfect Moon with 58kg at $28.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Retama Park August 15 over 796m, 4.5 len behind First Spesial with 58kg at $12.10. Might need the run.
Last Starts 169 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 | 55 | HCP 3U | $19,084.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:27.59 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $28.40 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:47.81 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2025 | 78 | CLM 3U | $17,209.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:47.46 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $12.10 |
| 5/5 | 29/05/2025 | 208 | HCP 3U | $24,219.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:45.45 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $7.10 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.41 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2024 | 30 | CLM 3U | $16,618.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:47.39 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Lone Star Park November 8 over 796m, 3 len behind Run Like Da Devil with 58kg at $23.40. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3 len win. This track May 3 over 796m defeating Perrys Last Trick with 58kg at $8.90. Could prove too smart for these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/11/2025 | 49 | OCLM 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:46.22 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $23.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 58kg | 0:47.81 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $9.30 |
| 4/8 | 23/08/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 3U | $52,713.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 58kg | 0:47.21 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $17.30 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $17,737.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 58kg | 0:28.78 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,218.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 58kg | 0:46.65 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2025 | 20 | OCLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 58kg | 0:47.57 | 1-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Lone Star Park November 8 over 796m, 4.5 len behind Run Like Da Devil carrying 58kg at $2.50. First up last campaign third in a small field at this track May 23 over 796m, 3 len behind Determined with 58kg at $7. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | OCLM 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.22 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/10/2025 | 55 | OCLM 3U | $25,875.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.88 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.80 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $23,256.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 58kg | 0:46.26 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.20 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2025 | 56 | HCP 3U | $23,089.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.87 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 23/05/2025 | 181 | OCLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 58kg | 0:47.57 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2024 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $22,831.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.73 | 3-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Lone Star Park September 19 over 503m, 4 len behind Light Em Up Rooster carrying 58kg at $26.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at this track June 12 over 402m, 6 len behind Lil Perry Wagon with 56.5kg at $47.60. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 225 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 | 19/09/2025 | 34 | OCLM 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:27.21 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $26.30 |
| 5/7 | 16/08/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $22,636.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:18.33 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $27.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/07/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $19,266.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:20.53 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $18.70 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2025 | 224 | ALLOW 3U | $31,104.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | M | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:21.73 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $47.60 |
| 10/10 | 31/10/2024 | 27 | ALLOW 2 | $24,566.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:14.93 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $49.90 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2024 | 22 | ALLOW 2 | $23,844.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:13.02 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $44.60 |