Sam Houston Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
SARAYU (9) last appeared on November 7 when a good sixth over 201m at Lone Star Park (Dirt), beaten 1.4 lengths, which was her only run of the campaign. Has switched to the Dagoberto Sanchez yard over the break. Capable of playing a major role. MESKITERA (8) is yet to break through in 11 runs. Finished eighth at her last appearance over 302m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) on March 19 after she got a long way back in the run. This offers her a great chance of breaking through. HANDS UP SHOOTEM (1) returns after six months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 201m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. THE MILYS MARFA (4) lines up for the first time since November 1. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 274m at Retama Park. Has to be respected.

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Evangeline Downs November 14 over 201m, 1.75 len behind The Red Eagle Creek carrying 57kg at $7.60. On debut second last of 7 at Evangeline Downs October 23 over 201m, 1.75 len behind Jb Ms Jesslittlestar carrying 57kg at $10.50. Can get the job done.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/11/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,160.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 57kg | 0:12.38 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $7.60 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $15,221.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 57kg | 0:12.19 | 1-6-6 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Lone Star Park October 16 over 274m, 5 len behind Groove King with 56kg at $22.30. On debut ran last of 10 at Lone Star Park September 18 over 274m, 9 len behind Chiliz Cartel with 56kg at $49.40. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 205 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 | 16/10/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:15.86 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $22.30 |
| 10/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:15.59 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $49.40 |

Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 58kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Ajs Fast Dash - Ms Wandas La Jolla) at the races for the first time. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Lone Star Park November 1 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Tres Fess with 56kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Retama Park July 18 over 274m, 0.6 len behind Tennesse Cowgirl 123 with 56kg at $4.40. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 189 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 | 01/11/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM F 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 56kg | 0:15.62 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.90 |
| 7/9 | 13/09/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Gaspar Garcia | 58kg | 0:15.46 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $27.40 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Gaspar Garcia | 56kg | 0:16.11 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Gaspar Garcia | 56kg | 0:13.45 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $9.30 |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2025 | 19 | HCP 2 | $23,962.00 | Remington Park | 302m | M | Gaspar Garcia | 57kg | 0:16.60 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $14.70 |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $32,103.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:13.26 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at this track on April 24 over 366m, 6 len behind Inflation carrying 56.5kg at $44.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Rocketeagle with 56kg at $2.70. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 132 | HCP 3 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 56.5kg | 0:20.16 | 1-7-9 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $44.60 |
| 6/8 | 13/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $11,485.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | 0:20.62 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $7,634.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:19.98 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $92.20 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | MDN CG 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:20.24 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $12.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:22.45 | 5-2-4 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 9/9 | 01/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 2 | $15,504.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:17.99 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $34.50 |

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Evangeline Downs December 13 over 366m, 2.5 len behind Good Reason To Win with 56kg at $56.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Lone Star Park October 17 over 366m, 16 len behind Jlc Show Time with 56.5kg at $34.10. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 147 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 | 13/12/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 2 | $11,485.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 56kg | 0:20.62 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $56.60 |
| 9/10 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:22.25 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $10.50 |
| 9/9 | 17/10/2025 | 91 | MDN F 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:19.82 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $34.10 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:16.11 | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Jose Elias Villarreal
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Evangeline Downs December 19 over 229m, 3.5 len behind Shesaquickchilitos with 58kg at $33.30. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Lone Star Park October 18 over 229m, 0.8 len behind Strange Chic with 58kg at $26.50. Should run well.
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 | 41 | MDN 3U | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:13.48 | 2-8-9 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $33.30 |
| 5/10 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:12.02 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $14.80 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | 134 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | M | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:13.38 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $26.50 |
| 7/10 | 06/06/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,885.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 58kg | 0:13.64 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $30.60 |
| 8/10 | 26/04/2025 | 252 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,773.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 58kg | 0:13.62 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $21.60 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2024 | 29 | MDN 35 | $24,578.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:13.43 | 6-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $48.90 |

Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 50 days. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Louisiana Downs on February 10 over 302m, 2 len behind Fast N Favorite Tlc carrying 58kg at $3.70. Second-up 8th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 19 over 302m, 4 len behind Grand D carrying 58kg at $28.70. Ready to find peak form.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/03/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 58kg | 0:17.03 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $28.70 |
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 94 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 58kg | 0:17.22 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 56.5kg | 0:12.02 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2025 | 324 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:15.80 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.30 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 58.5kg | 0:15.55 | 2-5-5 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 56.5kg | 0:15.96 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 9 at Lone Star Park on November 7 over 201m, 1.4 len behind Coronita Wagon carrying 56.5kg at $15.60. First up last campaign on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Retama Park on July 26 over 320m, 0.3 len behind Fine Wine M3 carrying 56.5kg at $10.10. Sure to be ready to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/11/2025 | 104 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:12.03 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $15.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2025 | 77 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,679.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:18.64 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.10 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2025 | 198 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,406.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:15.97 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/10/2024 | 15 | MDN CLM 2 | $7,225.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Cesar Segura | 56kg | 0:20.82 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2024 | 53 | MDN CLM 2 | $12,283.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Cesar Segura | 56kg | 0:15.95 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $10.70 |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2024 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $23,041.00 | Fairgrounds | 320m | Fast | Daniel Sandoval-Granado | 56kg | 0:17.90 | 8-10-10 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Eduardo Luviano
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Bolt Of Fire out of Wn Lilly. Betting can tell the tale.