Sam Houston Race 8 - John Deere Juvenile Final S. Stakes
MR MALLARD HOCKS (2) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 320m at this track (Dirt) two weeks ago. Promising type who can measure up again. TOP SHELVE (4) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 320m at this track (Dirt) two weeks ago. Likely improver who should run well again. JEG FASCINATION B (3) made it two wins on the bounce last time out when she scored by 0.8 lengths over 320m at this track (Dirt). Winning rider Noe Castaneda retains the mount. Facing a tougher assignment but she is worth serious consideration. BLAZIN ON MONDAY (9) raced on the pace over 320m at this track (Dirt) on debut last start and went on to win by 0.8 lengths. Do not underestimate. Something for the Multiples: DENHAWKEN (6)
Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 7 at this track on April 24 over 320m, 1.0 len behind Jeg Fascination B carrying 56kg at $12.30. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
Last Starts 16 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:18.01 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $12.30 |
Jockey: Noe Castaneda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track April 24 over 320m defeating Denhawken with 57.5kg at $2. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Louisiana Downs March 26 over 201m defeating Jl See Ya Man carrying 56kg at $7.50. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 57.5kg | 0:18.01 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 56kg | 0:12.08 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $7,022.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 56kg | 0:15.67 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 0.8 len at this track April 24 over 320m defeating Ms Adelita with 56kg at $4. Big chance to go two from two.
Last Starts 16 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:18.16 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on April 24 over 320m, nose behind Cartel Fly By with 56.5kg at $12.70. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:18.04 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $12.70 |
Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on April 24 over 320m, 0.8 len behind Jeg Fascination B carrying 56kg at $2.50. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:18.01 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, won won by a 0.3 len at this track April 24 over 320m defeating Stilettoes carrying 56kg at $5.50. Won't find this as easy.
Last Starts 16 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Eleazar Rivera Hernandez | 56kg | 0:18.23 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 7 at this track on April 24 over 320m, 1.3 len behind Jeg Fascination B carrying 56kg at $9.20. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
Last Starts 16 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56kg | 0:18.01 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $9.20 |
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, won won by 0.8 len at this track April 24 over 320m defeating Rockette Cowgirl 123 carrying 56kg at $9. No reason he cannot make it two in a row.
Last Starts 16 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:18.13 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |