Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
EMBER IN THE SKY 3 (3) was in the money at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) when resuming two runs back then could only manage fourth at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) over 302m seven weeks ago. Overdue and shapes as a leading chance this line-up. BOK BLACK DIAMOND (8) is a seven-start maiden who returned last time and finished seventh at this track (Dirt) over 366m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Can come on from that run and looks a serious contender. TRES WAVES (2) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished eighth at this track (Dirt) over 320m, beaten 6 lengths. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration. INDIAN CARTEL (5) is a four-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 302m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration. Something for the Multiples: EMBER IN THE SKY 3 (3)
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Bolt Of Fire out of Ms Prime Affair. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 8 at this track on April 25 over 320m, 6 len behind Capital Hatters carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on June 12 over 320m, 5 len behind I Do Not Recall with 56kg at $15.80. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 317 | MDN 3 | $24,745.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56.5kg | 0:17.96 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $8.30 |
| 10/10 | 12/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $26,439.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | M | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.78 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $15.80 |
| 5/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:18.33 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $10.70 |
Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up 2nd of 9 at Louisiana Downs on February 24 over 320m, 2 len behind Creedmoor carrying 58kg at $25.70. Second-up 4th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 19 over 302m, 1.75 len behind Grand D carrying 58kg at $6.40. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:17.03 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.40 |
| 2/9 | 24/02/2026 | 109 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:17.83 | 2-6-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $25.70 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | MDN FM 35 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | 0:15.45 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | 64 | MDN FM 35 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | M | Rocky Ramirez (Jnr) | 59.5kg | 0:16.73 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $8.90 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 35 | $20,310.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | 0:18.42 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.80 |
| 3/10 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,434.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:20.82 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Ivan James out of American Prize. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 58kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 12 over 302m, 3 len behind Jess Innocent with 58kg at $52.60. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Lone Star Park on October 9 over 503m, 5 len behind Titan Up Captain with 56.5kg at $43.80. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 57 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 | 12/03/2026 | 154 | MDN CLM 3U | $8,427.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 58kg | 0:17.26 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $52.60 |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:27.82 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $43.80 |
| 9/9 | 19/09/2025 | 98 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:22.45 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $14.90 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $16,330.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:28.25 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Lone Star Park November 8 over 274m, 1.1 len behind First Seis Fancy with 56kg at $18.40. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Lone Star Park October 9 over 302m, 2.25 len behind Coronas Famouscartel carrying 56.5kg at $21.80. Should 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56kg | 0:15.65 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $18.40 |
| 8/10 | 09/10/2025 | 75 | MDN F 2 | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:16.93 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $21.80 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $22,324.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Jesus Guzman | 58kg | 0:16.14 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $51.50 |
| 9/9 | 12/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 56kg | 0:18.00 | 5-9-9 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $59.50 |
| 9/10 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $24,261.00 | Retama Park | 229m | M | Jesus Guzman | 56kg | 0:13.77 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $24.80 |
Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 366m, 4.5 len behind Th Rum Runner with 56.5kg at $37.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Retama Park on June 28 over 302m, 5 len behind Streakin N Kisses with 56kg at $12.90. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 15 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 | 23/04/2026 | 175 | MDN 35 | $29,112.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:20.32 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $37.80 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:22.21 | 1-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | M | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:16.92 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $10.10 |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM F 2 | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:16.82 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.20 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $28,837.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:13.82 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $55.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/06/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $24,261.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 56kg | 0:17.52 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $12.90 |
Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Retama Park on August 2 over 366m, 10 len behind Buchanan 747 carrying 56.5kg at $40.30. First up last campaign 6th of 9 at this track on June 1 2024 over 302m, 4.5 len behind Fool carrying 57.5kg at $23.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/08/2025 | 350 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,434.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:20.82 | 8-10-10 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $40.30 |
| 9/10 | 17/08/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $24,578.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 56kg | 0:15.74 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $45.60 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2024 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,541.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 56kg | 0:16.21 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $23.70 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2024 | 26 | MDN CG 2 | $24,169.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 56kg | 0:13.89 | 8-6-8 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $64.30 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2024 | - | MDN CG 2 | $25,680.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 57.5kg | 0:16.98 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $23.10 |