Sam Houston Race 5 - John Buchanan Memorial S. Stakes
MRS PYC PAINTED NOVA (1) is a handy galloper who was 0.7 lengths from the winner in fourth when resuming last start over 302m at Remington Park. Should be in the finish. MISS NELY (5) last appeared on November 8 when a good sixth over 366m at Group 1 level at Lone Star Park (Dirt), beaten 1.2 lengths. Rates highly and should take some beating. KARMA CHA CHING (9) last appeared when fourth over 274m at Lone Star Park (Dirt) six months ago. Sure to make her presence felt. CHILE PIQUIN (4) is ticking along okay with two runs this time in. Improved last time out when third, beaten 1.5 lengths, at Remington Park (Dirt) over 320m. Nestor Duran has registered two minor placings when on board. Capable of mixing it with these.

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Remington Park on March 27 over 302m, 0.7 len behind Shes Fancys Prize with 56kg at $12.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Remington Park on April 17 2025 over 302m, 0.6 len behind Wl Post Malone with 56kg at $5.30. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 44 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 | 27/03/2026 | 139 | ALLOW FM 3U | $33,708.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:16.79 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $12.30 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | G1 HCP 2 | $149,137.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:19.63 | 2-9-7 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $12.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 2 | $9,132.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:20.01 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/09/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 56kg | 0:16.81 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $4.90 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 2 | $95,488.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:18.06 | 2-4-5 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $9,174.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:18.16 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Lone Star Park in the LR November 8 over 366m, 2 len behind Chilitos Wagon carrying 56kg at $32. On debut fifth of 10 at this track May 3 2025 over 302m, 1.75 len behind Apolitica Check with 56kg at $21.20. May need the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $30,534.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:19.87 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $32.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2025 | 29 | HCP 2 | $9,132.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:19.77 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $32.60 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2025 | 33 | ALLOW F 2 | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:16.71 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 2 | $95,488.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:18.06 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $12.80 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 2 | $9,174.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:18.24 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:18.36 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 8 at Will Rogers Downs on October 26 over 366m, 3 len behind Chew Bac Cah with 56kg at $3.60. First up last campaign 5th of 10 at Remington Park on March 29 2025 over 302m, 3 len behind Flying Chance carrying 56kg at $3.90. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 196 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 | 26/10/2025 | 92 | HCP F 2 | $7,610.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 366m | M | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:19.92 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | G1 HCP 2 | $948,012.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:17.96 | 6-6-D6 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $9.60 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2025 | 49 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:18.00 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $11.50 |
| 7/9 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 2 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:18.18 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.60 |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:13.45 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,696.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:16.74 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 44 days. First-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Remington Park on March 12 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Moneys Right carrying 56kg at $6.40. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Remington Park on March 26 over 320m, 1.5 len behind Nsm Flying Corona with 56kg at $6.90. Not far away of late. Worth including.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW F 3 | $33,708.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:18.14 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 124 | ALLOW 3U | $33,708.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:15.61 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $6.40 |
| 10/10 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | G1 HCP 2 | $149,137.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:19.63 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 2 | $9,132.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:19.77 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2025 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:19.82 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:19.92 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $23.20 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Lone Star Park in the G1 November 8 over 366m, 1.2 len behind Set On Cruise with 56kg at $41.70. On debut second last of 7 at Remington Park March 16 2025 over 274m, 2 len behind Mrs Pyc Painted Nova carrying 56kg at $11.10. Can return in winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | G1 HCP 2 | $149,137.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:19.63 | 3-7-6 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $41.70 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2025 | 29 | HCP 2 | $9,132.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:20.01 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW F 2 | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:16.71 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 7/10 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | LR OPEN 2 | $46,512.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 302m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:17.02 | 4-9-7 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $9.40 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 2 | $95,488.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:18.06 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $9,174.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:18.16 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Lone Star Park October 30 over 402m, 0.6 len behind Fdd El Jefe with 56kg at $4.50. On debut ran last of 10 at this track May 29 over 229m, 4.5 len behind Feenom carrying 56.5kg at $41.70. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 192 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 | 54 | ALLOW 2 | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:21.94 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 06/09/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 2 | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 57kg | 0:16.71 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $16.40 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:20.66 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $28,440.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:15.87 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $28,927.00 | Retama Park | 274m | M | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:15.92 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $17.60 |
| 10/10 | 29/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,250.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:13.32 | 10-9-10 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $41.70 |

Jockey: Sergio Becerra, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at this track on April 16 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Di The Peytons Kiss carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on May 24 over 320m, 0.5 len behind Sew Fast carrying 56kg at $2.90. Needs more time.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | 167 | ALLOW F 3 | $26,201.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | 0:15.76 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 2 | $28,919.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:16.81 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.20 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2025 | 19 | CLM 2 | $21,407.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:16.91 | 8-3-6 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.10 |
| 7/10 | 13/09/2025 | 43 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:19.88 | 3-5-7 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $13.70 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 2 | $15,504.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:17.94 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 12/07/2025 | 49 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:18.42 | 2-5-5 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Lone Star Park October 17 over 366m, 5.5 len behind Old Habits New Tricks with 56kg at $7.10. On debut won by 0.8 len this track April 26 2025 over 320m defeating One Famous Effort with 56kg at $17.60. Might need the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 2 | $9,132.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:19.87 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $7.10 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 2 | $29,052.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:16.63 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $46,512.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:17.02 | 9-5-4 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $9,174.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:18.16 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN 2 | $17,885.00 | Retama Park | 302m | M | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:17.18 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $5.30 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $189,191.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Rodrigo Sigala Vallejo | 56kg | 0:17.76 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Lone Star Park November 14 over 274m, 1.5 len behind Where Is Queen B carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. On debut sixth of 10 at this track May 23 over 229m, 2.75 len behind Swing Time with 56kg at $16.60. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW F 2 | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:15.31 | 8-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $30,441.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:17.70 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.40 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:19.66 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.90 |
| 6/7 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | G2 HCP 2 | $345,736.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 57kg | 0:17.79 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $6.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2025 | 50 | HCP 2 | $15,504.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:17.94 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 10/10 | 12/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $26,439.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | M | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:17.81 | 5-1-10 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.80 |