Sam Houston Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance
LIL KOOL CAT (3) is back from a spell of 12 weeks. Raced once last campaign and finished second over 402m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Leading contender. NO FAUX (7) went fast early over 796m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) last time and defied all challengers to score by 3.5 lengths. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. CHILITO POT (4) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a tenth at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) two starts back then scored by 0.3 lengths last time out after being in the firing line on the corner over 402m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role. SS KRATOS (5) resumes. Wasn't far away at the only run last time in work, finishing sixth over 402m at Lone Star Park (Dirt) six months ago. Backmarker who keeps coming. Must be respected.

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Lone Star Park November 13 over 320m, 4 len behind Jess Drive with 56kg at $20.30. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Lone Star Park October 2 over 302m, 0.6 len behind Rocketeagle with 56kg at $7.80. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 177 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 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 2 | $21,374.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 56kg | 0:17.63 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $20.30 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 2 | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 56kg | 0:21.94 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 68 | CLM 2 | $21,407.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 56kg | 0:16.91 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $7.80 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 2 | $22,324.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 56kg | 0:16.14 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $28,927.00 | Retama Park | 274m | M | Luis L Vivanco | 57kg | 0:15.81 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56kg | 0:13.53 | 7-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Gerardo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Louisiana Downs on February 16 over 402m, 0.8 len behind Ruse Dynasty 123 carrying 58kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 at Lone Star Park on September 20 over 302m, 0.4 len behind Walkin On Sand with 56.5kg at $3.60. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/02/2026 | 73 | ALLOW 3U | $19,971.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 58kg | 0:21.97 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $18,377.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | M | Lucas Constantin | 57kg | 0:27.21 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:19.88 | 10-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $7.20 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | M | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:17.40 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2025 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:16.79 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $26,147.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:20.51 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Resuming ran last of 10 at Louisiana Downs on January 20 over 366m, 5 len behind Prey N Corona with 58kg at $27.30. Second-up came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Louisiana Downs March 19 over 402m defeating Hamlet On The Move carrying 58kg at $13.10. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 58 | CLM 3U | $9,831.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:22.35 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $13.10 |
| 10/10 | 20/01/2026 | 124 | ALLOW 3U | $14,200.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 58kg | 0:20.15 | 7-10-10 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $27.30 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2025 | 64 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 57kg | 0:21.76 | 7-4-3 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $6.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,443.00 | Retama Park | 402m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:23.01 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 14/06/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,997.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Heavy | Hugo Gutierrez | 57.5kg | 0:20.43 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $13.20 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2025 | 70 | MDN 3 | $18,750.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | M | Hugo Gutierrez | 57kg | 0:15.87 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 8 at Lone Star Park on November 13 over 402m, 2.75 len behind Lil Kool Marge with 56.5kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at this track on April 26 2025 over 320m, 4.5 len behind Wicked Reward carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 177 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 | 13/11/2025 | 103 | ALLOW 3U | $25,191.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:21.66 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2025 | 49 | HCP 3 | $15,504.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:20.40 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $30.80 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:22.22 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.10 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:20.18 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $13.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/04/2025 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $28,754.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:18.15 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:17.62 | 3-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on November 21 over 366m, 2.25 len behind Full Moon Desire carrying 57kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on March 7 2025 over 274m, 3 len behind Mr Chato Perez carrying 56kg at $28.30. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 71 | HCP 2 | $7,634.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 57kg | 0:20.07 | 3-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:22.00 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 274m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:15.59 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 2 | $13,953.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:17.86 | 10-5-7 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/06/2025 | 30 | MDN CG 2 | $24,261.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:17.25 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 29/05/2025 | 33 | MDN CG 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:17.99 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 57 day letup. First-up 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on February 10 over 796m, 3.5 len behind Snow Bound with 58kg at $15.20. Last start won by 3.5 len at Louisiana Downs March 12 over 796m defeating Cosino Rogue with 58kg at $1.60. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 58 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 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $13,343.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:47.21 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | 117 | ALLOW 3U | $19,971.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:46.83 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.20 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 35 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Daniel Ruiz Amaya | 58kg | 0:47.50 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $40,602.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 796m | Fast | David Alvarez (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:46.05 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $48.20 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | 0:47.91 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | 63 | MDN 35 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:28.27 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after four months won by a 0.3 len at Louisiana Downs March 13 over 302m defeating Political Oath carrying 58kg at $23. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Lone Star Park on November 13 over 229m, 0.5 len behind Lr Eagle with 56.5kg at $18.30. This is tougher so prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 120 | CLM 3U | $11,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:17.06 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 35 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56.5kg | 0:13.31 | 9-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $18.30 |
| 9/10 | 26/09/2025 | 84 | MDN 35 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56.5kg | 0:15.54 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $20.50 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2025 | 132 | HCP 35 | $9,174.00 | Wyoming Downs | 302m | Fast | Cristian Reyes | 59kg | 0:17.55 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $7.60 |
| 4/6 | 22/02/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $14,493.00 | Louisiana Downs | 101m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 57kg | 0:07.31 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $14,493.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | SP | Francisco Giles | 57kg | 0:15.49 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Lone Star Park November 14 over 796m, 4.5 len behind Gladiator carrying 58kg at $11.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Gillespie County Fairground August 10 over 796m, 8 len behind Brahms Boy carrying 58kg at $10.30. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | OCLM 3U | $25,954.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:46.50 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.90 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | OCLM 3U | $25,114.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.91 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $26.60 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:45.95 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $20.60 |
| 7/8 | 10/08/2025 | 260 | ALLOW 3U | $23,256.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:46.26 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $10.30 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2024 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $22,831.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:46.73 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $49.30 |
| 1/7 | 24/10/2024 | 314 | ALLOW 3U | $23,121.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:47.52 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Lone Star Park November 16 2024 over 796m, 15 len behind Fast As Fire carrying 58kg at $27.80. First up last campaign second last of 7 at this track May 30 2024 over 796m, 10 len behind Pevs Kiote Moon carrying 58kg at $21. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 539 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 | 16/11/2024 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.71 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $27.80 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2024 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $24,265.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 60kg | 0:46.46 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $45.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/09/2024 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $23,529.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:46.07 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $26.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2024 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $26,316.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:28.25 | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $14.20 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $26,316.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:48.12 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $40.80 |
| 6/7 | 30/05/2024 | 195 | ALLOW 3U | $27,523.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 0:46.80 | 2-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |