Sam Houston Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
ONE SMOOOTH OPERATOR (10) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 274m at Evangeline Downs six months ago. All set to run well. VOLCOMS RELAGATE YG (2) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on September 27, finishing tenth and beaten 6 lengths over 366m at Lone Star Park (Dirt). One of the genuine hopes in the race. DA LIGHTS OUT (8) has switched yards since finishing second three weeks ago over 229m at Remington Park. Has found the right race and is worth including. SHINE ON FORTUNA (6) last appeared on December 12 when a good sixth over 274m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), beaten 1.0 lengths. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Jose Ivan Martinez. Has to be respected.

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 10 at Lone Star Park on October 18 over 274m, 2 len behind Affirmative carrying 56kg at $37.10. First up last campaign 6th of 9 at this track on April 26 2025 over 229m, 2.75 len behind Apollitical Tac with 56kg at $8.30. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 203 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 | 18/10/2025 | 72 | CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | M | Angel A Fierro | 56kg | 0:15.44 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $37.10 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2025 | 22 | CLM 2 | $18,760.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:16.16 | 1-6-7 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $12.80 |
| 6/7 | 16/07/2025 | 40 | CLM 2 | $20,031.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:17.57 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $12.60 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 2 | $17,885.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:13.60 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $27,157.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 0:13.72 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Lone Star Park September 27 over 366m, 6 len behind Check Out Jess carrying 56.5kg at $6.40. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at this track May 10 over 274m, 2.25 len behind The Auburn Lights carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 224 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 | 27/09/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:20.04 | 1-8-10 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:13.39 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $17,209.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:13.81 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $15,443.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:20.61 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,208.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:18.32 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.90 |
| 5/6 | 30/05/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,188.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:22.20 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at this track on April 16 over 274m, 2 len behind Di The Peytons Kiss carrying 56.5kg at $28.60. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Evangeline Downs November 19 over 201m defeating Inseperable Cartel B carrying 59.5kg at $5. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/04/2026 | 148 | ALLOW F 3 | $26,201.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:15.76 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $28.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/11/2025 | 53 | MDN CLM 2 | $9,160.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 59.5kg | 0:12.32 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Rocky Ramirez (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:13.44 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Will Rogers Downs October 14 over 274m defeating Fancy Mountain Man carrying 56kg at $23.60. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Will Rogers Downs September 23 over 229m, 5 len behind Warriors Moonshine carrying 56.5kg at $61. Looking to others.
Last Starts 207 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 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Mario Delgado | 56kg | 0:16.04 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $23.60 |
| 9/10 | 23/09/2025 | 118 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,572.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 229m | SP | J D Brooks | 56.5kg | 0:13.55 | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/05/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 2 | $25,781.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Cody Rodger Smith | 57kg | 0:13.56 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $50.70 |
| 8/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $33,546.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57.5kg | 0:15.73 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $33.70 |

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
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Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len Lone Star Park September 27 over 201m defeating Jlc Double Dog Dare carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at this track May 15 over 302m, 3 len behind Dm Prime Cash carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 224 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 | 27/09/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:11.97 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 35 | $20,310.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Miguel R Vallejo | 58kg | 0:18.42 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $15.40 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,208.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Miguel R Vallejo | 56.5kg | 0:18.32 | 8-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.20 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 35 | $22,551.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | M | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:15.67 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $13.50 |
| 7/9 | 15/05/2025 | 189 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,969.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | 0:17.36 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 07/11/2024 | 33 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,026.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:13.38 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Jose Amador Alvarez
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Evangeline Downs December 12 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Heza Hustler carrying 58kg at $10.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Gillespie County Fairground August 23 over 201m, 5 len behind Killin Time with 58kg at $27.20. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 148 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 | 12/12/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $9,954.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:15.94 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $10.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 58kg | 0:13.35 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $37.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/09/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 58kg | 0:13.19 | 10-8-8 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $27.40 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $25,581.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 201m | Fast | Jesus Guzman | 58kg | 0:11.82 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $27.20 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $17,885.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 58kg | 0:17.16 | 6-9-7 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $49.80 |
| 7/7 | 15/05/2025 | 265 | ALLOW 3U | $28,125.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 58kg | 0:17.00 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Evangeline Downs December 19 over 229m, 2 len behind Coronamakesmejazz carrying 57kg at $4.10. At her first start won by nose this track May 16 over 274m defeating Signed X0 carrying 56kg at $10.70. Looking to others.
Last Starts 141 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 | 19/12/2025 | 30 | CLM 2 | $10,720.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 57kg | 0:13.63 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 19/11/2025 | 32 | CLM 2 | $12,214.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 56kg | 0:13.43 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 36 | CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | M | Daniel Ruiz Amaya | 58kg | 0:15.44 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $30.10 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2025 | 36 | CLM 2 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:15.55 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $13.30 |
| 6/8 | 07/08/2025 | 61 | CLM 2 | $18,760.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:16.16 | 4-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 2 | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:16.79 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $32.10 |

Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Remington Park on April 17 over 229m, 0.8 len behind Dg Iza Spicy Ivory carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Gillespie County Fairground on July 19 over 274m, 1.5 len behind Gansita with 58kg at $6.40. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 217 | MDN CLM 35 | $20,378.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 57kg | 0:13.75 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2025 | 19 | MDN FM 35 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:15.56 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $11.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2025 | 36 | MDN FM 3U | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 201m | Fast | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 58kg | 0:12.07 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.20 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2025 | 51 | MDN 3U | $17,584.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 274m | Fast | Jacabo Adan Aguilar | 58kg | 0:15.70 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2025 | 224 | MDN 35 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Jacabo Adan Aguilar | 58kg | 0:15.71 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $20.30 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2024 | 34 | MDN FM 35 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 56.5kg | 0:15.66 | 1-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $30.80 |

Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at this track on April 25 over 274m, 2.25 len behind Lechero carrying 58kg at $38.20. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Lone Star Park on November 7 over 201m, 2.75 len behind Xpressiv carrying 56kg at $33.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/04/2026 | 169 | ALLOW 3 | $26,201.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:15.66 | 3-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $38.20 |
| 9/10 | 07/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 2 | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:11.78 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $33.50 |
| 8/9 | 26/09/2025 | 72 | ALLOW 2 | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:13.10 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $18.90 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2025 | 81 | CLM 2 | $20,031.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 56kg | 0:17.57 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $27,157.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:13.72 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Evangeline Downs November 15 over 274m, a 0.3 lengths behind Elliots Moon Eagle with 57kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Gillespie County Fairground August 10 over 320m, 2.25 len behind Razor Hawk Cartel carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Expected to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $10,687.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 57kg | 0:15.82 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | SP | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56.5kg | 0:15.41 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56.5kg | 0:17.77 | 10-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.80 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $25,581.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 201m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:11.82 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/08/2025 | 281 | HCP 3 | $13,953.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:17.77 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $5.80 |
| 1/10 | 02/11/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,787.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:17.20 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |