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Sam Houston Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Claiming

APOLITICAL EFFORT (2) is a genuine type with two minor placings from three starts this campaign. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when runner-up over 366m at this track (Dirt) after he was prominent throughout. Nicely placed to take this out. EL TERCO JESS (4) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when ninth, beaten 4 lengths, over 366m at this track (Dirt). Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. C SHES LUCKY LADY (6) finished third last time over 366m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 0.6 lengths. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. CARTELITO POOL (3) finished fourth over 302m at this track when resuming last start, beaten only one length. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.

Race Time:1:44 AM
Friday, May 15, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:402m
1
Silk
Madero Cartel (1)56325588x6
Trainer: Manuel Roman 12 mths 11: 0-1-1

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera

Weight: 56.5kgs

3 yo SOR G
Sire: A DASHING VALENTINE (USA)
Dam: GIORGINA SARPRESA (USA)
Dam's Sire: Giorgino

Stats

Prize Money$6,667.00
Avg $$606.09
Win %0.00%
Place %18.18%
Career11: 0-1-1
Track3: 0-0-0
Distance11: 0-1-1
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm10: 0-0-2
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 366m, 3.5 len behind Real Deal Lajolla with 56.5kg at $14.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Sunland Park on March 30 2025 over 229m, 1.5 len behind Heart Of A Eagle with 56kg at $29.20. Unlikely to threaten.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/1025/04/2026143MDN CLM 35$16,012.00Sam Houston366mFastEliazar T Vera56.5kg0:20.615-7-68
  • 1. Real Deal Lajolla
  • 2. Apolitical Effort
  • 3. C Shes Lucky Lady
3.3L$14.50
8/803/12/202534MDN 2$16,845.00Evangeline Downs302mFastFederico Vargas57.5kg0:17.038-8-84
  • 1. My Hee Row
  • 2. Zactex Lenchita
  • 3. Poppin Off
5.1L$36.00
8/930/10/202513MDN 2$22,831.00Lone Star Park402mFastEliazar T Vera56kg0:22.213-8-86
  • 1. Kv Jericho
  • 2. Bull Dawgg
  • 3. Valiant Lights
3.9L$30.90
5/1017/10/202536MDN CG 2$22,831.00Lone Star Park366mFastEliazar T Vera56kg0:20.244-6-510
  • 1. Strictly A Cowboy
  • 2. Chilitos Movin Money
  • 3. One Painted Sign
2.6L$24.60
5/911/09/202532MDN CG 2$22,936.00Lone Star Park320mFastEliazar T Vera56kg0:17.928-7-55
  • 1. Cookie Courage
  • 2. Goldd Card
  • 3. El Princpe Carlos
6.1L$13.90
2/1010/08/202521MDN 2$17,829.00Gillespie County Fairground320mFastEliazar T Vera56kg0:18.272-3-210
  • 1. Johnie G
  • 2. Madero Cartel
  • 3. Rolands Cartel
0.6L$7.40
2
Silk
Apolitical Effort (2)9x0x922
Trainer: Francisco Magana Padilla 12 mths 5: 0-2-0

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert

Weight: 58kgs

5 yo Chestnut G
Sire: POLITICAL KASH (USA)
Dam: MB CASH IFORM (USA)
Dam's Sire: The Informant

Stats

Prize Money$4,894.00
Avg $$978.80
Win %0.00%
Place %40.00%
Career5: 0-2-0
Track1: 0-1-0
Distance5: 0-2-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm5: 0-2-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 366m, 0.1 len behind Real Deal Lajolla carrying 58kg at $15. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 12 over 302m, 1.3 len behind Jess Innocent with 58kg at $77.40. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/1025/04/202644MDN CLM 35$16,012.00Sam Houston366mFastJose R Herbert58kg0:20.612-2-26
  • 1. Real Deal Lajolla
  • 2. Apolitical Effort
  • 3. C Shes Lucky Lady
0.1L$15.00
2/1012/03/202637MDN CLM 3U$8,427.00Louisiana Downs302mFastIgnacio Reyes58kg0:17.265-4-28
  • 1. Jess Innocent
  • 2. Apolitical Effort
  • 3. Tf Eyes R Majestic
1.3L$77.40
9/1003/02/202695MDN CLM 3U$9,986.00Louisiana Downs402mFastLeonardo Rodriguez58kg0:22.246-10-98
  • 1. Atlas Rise
  • 2. Fluf Fluf Goose
  • 3. Kit Cat Coronalene
6.3L$53.50
10/1031/10/2025259MDN 35$22,831.00Lone Star Park201mFastAlejandro Medina58kg0:11.9110-10-1010
  • 1. Omac Donald
  • 2. Famous Train
  • 3. Shesaquickchilitos
6.0L$41.20
9/1014/02/2025-MDN CLM 45$16,747.00Sunland274mFastJordy Soto Muniz58kg0:15.439-9-92
  • 1. Eye Osbaldo
  • 2. Palmas Vike
  • 3. Md El Gacho
2.5L$45.30
3
Silk
Cartelito Pool (3)96932x4
Trainer: Isidro Hinojosa 12 mths 6: 0-1-1

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco

Weight: 56.5kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: REAL CARTEL (USA)
Dam: CORONA BY POOL (USA)
Dam's Sire: Pool

Stats

Prize Money$6,656.00
Avg $$1,109.33
Win %0.00%
Place %33.33%
Career6: 0-1-1
Track2: 0-0-0
Distance6: 0-1-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm5: 0-1-1
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 302m, 1.0 len behind A Streakin Hawkeye carrying 56.5kg at $9.20. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Retama Park on July 11 over 302m, 5 len behind Mtz Southern Hawk carrying 56kg at $55.20. Improver with definite claims.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/930/04/2026174MDN CLM 35$20,251.00Sam Houston302mFastFrancisco Giles56.5kg0:17.234-4-49
  • 1. A Streakin Hawkeye
  • 2. Rcv Blue Fire
  • 3. Bull Et Pruff
1.0L$9.20
2/1007/11/202522MDN CLM 2$16,794.00Lone Star Park402mFastJacabo Adan Aguilar56kg0:22.255-2-24
  • 1. Marfa Regime
  • 2. Cartelito Pool
  • 3. Jm Rose
0.8L$10.30
3/916/10/202535MDN CLM 2$16,743.00Lone Star Park274mFastJacabo Adan Aguilar56kg0:15.869-5-33
  • 1. Groove King
  • 2. Kissbehavin
  • 3. Cartelito Pool
1.0L$16.10
9/1011/09/202562MDN 2$22,936.00Lone Star Park402mFastGaspar Garcia58kg0:21.988-10-93
  • 1. Ponotoc Mountain
  • 2. Bicycle Johnny
  • 3. Go Valiant Knight
6.9L$54.30
6/1011/07/202529MDN CLM 2$16,972.00Retama Park302mFastJose M Gonzales-Corral56kg0:17.422-6-66
  • 1. Mtz Southern Hawk
  • 2. Jess Sippin A Corona
  • 3. Corona Conquers You
5.0L$55.20
9/1012/06/2025-MDN 2$26,439.00Sam Houston320mMJose M Gonzales-Corral56kg0:17.8110-10-98
  • 1. Favorite Wagon
  • 2. Agostadero
  • 3. Atlas Rise
11.0L$41.80
4
Silk
El Terco Jess (4)7822922x9
Trainer: Arturo Garcia 12 mths 8: 0-4-0

Jockey: Jose Elias Villarreal

Weight: 56.5kgs

3 yo SOR C
Sire: JESS AN IDEA (USA)
Dam: SHES BOLD AS BOLD (USA)
Dam's Sire: Desirio

Stats

Prize Money$8,277.00
Avg $$1,034.63
Win %0.00%
Place %50.00%
Career8: 0-4-0
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance8: 0-4-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm6: 0-2-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 10 at this track on May 2 over 366m, 4 len behind One Bad Fdd carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Delta Downs on June 21 over 320m, 2.25 len behind One Sweet Lil Patsy carrying 56kg at $15.10. Among the leading chances.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/1002/05/2026176MDN 3$23,743.00Sam Houston366mFastJose Elias Villarreal56.5kg0:20.0010-10-96
  • 1. One Bad Fdd
  • 2. Going For Gold
  • 3. Jez An Angel
4.1L$14.20
2/1007/11/202521MDN CLM 2$9,160.00Evangeline Downs274mFastJorge Javier Garcia57.5kg0:15.955-2-26
  • 1. Wrenchh
  • 2. El Terco Jess
  • 3. Hypnotik
0.3L$3.50
2/717/10/202516MDN CLM 2$7,610.00Evangeline Downs274mFastKevin Jesus Camacho56kg0:15.927-2-25
  • 1. Zivory
  • 2. El Terco Jess
  • 3. Tf Eyes R Majestic
0.3L$3.60
9/1001/10/202539MDN CLM 2$7,645.00Evangeline Downs274mFastKevin Jesus Camacho56kg0:16.0410-9-93
  • 1. Ill B First Cash
  • 2. Sergio Perez
  • 3. Pastelillo
5.6L$3.50
2/1023/08/202545MDN CLM 2$7,752.00Delta Downs274mMKevin Jesus Camacho56kg0:15.846-2-25
  • 1. Uc My Behind
  • 2. El Terco Jess
  • 3. Comparame
0.8L$2.80
2/1009/07/202518MDN CLM 2$8,410.00Delta Downs229mMEddi Emanuel Martinez59kg0:13.526-3-26
  • 1. Train Translator
  • 2. El Terco Jess
  • 3. Tttachievement Girl
0.5L$3.80
5
Silk
Aj Taylors War Eagle (5)860636x55
Trainer: Janessa Lee Muniz 12 mths 8: 0-0-1

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.

Weight: 56.5kgs

3 yo SOR F
Sire: EAGLE DELUXE (USA)
Dam: ACQUAROSSA (USA)
Dam's Sire: Line Of David

Stats

Prize Money$3,015.00
Avg $$376.88
Win %0.00%
Place %12.50%
Career8: 0-0-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance8: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm7: 0-0-1
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resumes off a 47 day letup. Resuming 5th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on February 23 over 796m, 12 len behind Meantothebone Eagle with 57kg at $4.40. Last start ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on March 28 over 796m, 16 len behind Tc Mora Mia carrying 57kg at $7.40. Might just find this a bit too tough.

Last Starts 48 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/528/03/202633MDN CLM 3U$9,831.00Louisiana Downs796mFastRandy Edison (Jnr)57kg0:47.494-5-51
  • 1. Tc Mora Mia
  • 2. I C Visions
  • 3. Green Light Go
16.3L$7.40
5/723/02/2026108MDN 3U$12,839.00Louisiana Downs796mFastRandy Edison (Jnr)57kg0:48.512-4-52
  • 1. Meantothebone Eagle
  • 2. Too Many Dreams
  • 3. Sunshine Lady
12.5L$4.40
6/1007/11/202541MDN CLM 2$16,794.00Lone Star Park402mFastAdrian X Morales56kg0:22.257-6-65
  • 1. Marfa Regime
  • 2. Cartelito Pool
  • 3. Jm Rose
2.8L$21.40
3/827/09/202536MDN CLM 2$16,820.00Lone Star Park402mFastAdrian X Morales56kg0:22.472-3-38
  • 1. Political Policy
  • 2. Corona Conquers You
  • 3. Aj Taylors War Eagle
1.1L$20.30
6/922/08/202543MDN CLM 2$15,504.00Delta Downs320mMFederico Vargas57kg0:18.149-6-62
  • 1. Sassys Flashy Rogue
  • 2. Ah Jiminy Quickit
  • 3. Sweet Baby Cal
3.6L$16.90
10/1010/07/202512MDN CLM 2$11,468.00Delta Downs320mFastFederico Vargas57kg0:18.359-9-104
  • 1. Brays American King
  • 2. Cos I Do It
  • 3. Mp Snow Game
3.7L$62.90
6
Silk
C Shes Lucky Lady (6)8x266475x3
Trainer: Ricardo Alonso Vallejo 12 mths 9: 0-1-1

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez

Weight: 58kgs

4 yo BLU F
Sire: PRIMETIME DREAM (USA)
Dam: PROMISE VICTORIOUS (USA)
Dam's Sire: Promising Victory

Stats

Prize Money$7,442.00
Avg $$826.89
Win %0.00%
Place %22.22%
Career9: 0-1-1
Track4: 0-1-1
Distance9: 0-1-1
Tr / Dist4: 0-1-1
1st Up3: 0-1-1
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm7: 0-1-1
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. First-up after seven months came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 366m, 0.6 len behind Real Deal Lajolla with 58kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on May 26 over 366m, 0.7 len behind Bogarts Lil Jess with 56.5kg at $22.10. Improver with winning prospects.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/1025/04/2026197MDN CLM 35$16,012.00Sam Houston366mFastOliver E Martinez58kg0:20.616-4-37
  • 1. Real Deal Lajolla
  • 2. Apolitical Effort
  • 3. C Shes Lucky Lady
0.6L$6.90
5/1010/10/202555MDN CLM 35$16,743.00Lone Star Park274mFastOliver E Martinez56.5kg0:15.635-5-54
  • 1. Cr Cheetah Fein
  • 2. Tf Tres Rippin
  • 3. Cr Jess A Lady
1.4L$16.50
7/816/08/202536MDN CLM 35$17,209.00Retama Park402mFastNicolas Vallejo56.5kg0:22.607-7-77
  • 1. Astronomical Love
  • 2. Btd Painted Rivanne
  • 3. Eagle Leeder
2.9L$28.90
4/811/07/202528MDN CLM 35$16,208.00Retama Park366mFastNicolas Vallejo56.5kg0:21.016-4-47
  • 1. White Socks
  • 2. Buchanan 747
  • 3. Jm Grano De Oro
1.3L$10.50
6/913/06/202518MDN CLM 35$17,885.00Sam Houston366mMNicolas Vallejo56.5kg0:20.464-6-61
  • 1. Blaze N Barbie
  • 2. Jmg Gold Me Perry
  • 3. Electrik
3.3L$17.70
6/926/05/202517MDN CLM 35$17,969.00Sam Houston366mFastNicolas Vallejo56.5kg0:21.148-4-64
  • 1. Bogarts Lil Jess
  • 2. White Socks
  • 3. Firethepoliticians
0.7L$22.10
7
Silk
Third Coast (7)N/A
Trainer: Alfred A Aparicio 12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Jockey: Vidal M. Aquino

Weight: 56.5kgs

3 yo SOR G
Sire: THIS IS AN EAGLE (USA)
Dam: GOT A GOLD KUGERAND (USA)
Dam's Sire: Apollo

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0%
Place %0%
Career0: 0-0-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up0: 0-0-0
2nd Up0: 0-0-0
Firm2: 1-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First-starter by This Is An Eagle out of Got A Gold Kugerand. Sure to be better for this run.

8
Silk
Rolands Cartel (8)30x95
Trainer: Saul Jr Ramirez 12 mths 4: 0-0-1

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.

Weight: 56.5kgs

3 yo SOR G
Sire: BIG DADDY CARTEL (USA)
Dam: COLD STONE SISSY (USA)
Dam's Sire: Brookstone Bay

Stats

Prize Money$1,484.00
Avg $$371.00
Win %0.00%
Place %25.00%
Career4: 0-0-1
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance4: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-1
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm4: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 19 over 302m, 4.5 len behind Grand D with 57kg at $31.30. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 229m, 3.5 len behind Sadie Sweet Watters carrying 56.5kg at $9.30. Watch for him late in the piece.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/1030/04/202642MDN CLM 35$16,061.00Sam Houston229mFastNestor Duran56.5kg0:13.268-7-58
  • 1. Sadie Sweet Watters
  • 2. Dm Sophie Cartel
  • 3. Macho Man Letticia
3.4L$9.30
9/1019/03/2026167MDN CLM 3U$11,236.00Louisiana Downs302mFastServando Ramirez57kg0:17.0310-9-95
  • 1. Grand D
  • 2. Ms Easter Deb
  • 3. Comparame
4.3L$31.30
10/1003/10/202554MDN 2$15,291.00Evangeline Downs201mFastJorge Javier Garcia56kg0:12.0910-10-108
  • 1. Rr Tempting Lew
  • 2. Shezadashincartel
  • 3. Tdz Royal Eagle
3.6L$17.70
3/1010/08/2025-MDN 2$17,829.00Gillespie County Fairground320mFastVictor Manuel Jr Urieta56kg0:18.273-4-34
  • 1. Johnie G
  • 2. Madero Cartel
  • 3. Rolands Cartel
0.9L$5.70
9
Silk
Lota More Things (9)935865x
Trainer: Lopez Isidro Mancillas 12 mths 6: 0-0-1

Jockey: Alejandro Landeros Zuniga

Weight: 56.5kgs

3 yo SOR F
Sire: LOTA PYC (USA)
Dam: JESS ONE MORE THING (USA)
Dam's Sire: Fly Jess Fly

Stats

Prize Money$3,287.00
Avg $$547.83
Win %0.00%
Place %16.67%
Career6: 0-0-1
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance6: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm5: 0-0-1
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Lone Star Park November 7 over 402m, 2 len behind Marfa Regime with 56kg at $11.50. On debut ran last of 9 at this track May 29 over 274m, 4.5 len behind Crown Heir with 56kg at $10.90. Hard to recommend.

Last Starts 189 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/1007/11/202521MDN CLM 2$16,794.00Lone Star Park402mFastLuis L Vivanco56kg0:22.259-5-51
  • 1. Marfa Regime
  • 2. Cartelito Pool
  • 3. Jm Rose
2.1L$11.50
6/1017/10/202527MDN CLM 2$16,743.00Lone Star Park366mFastAlejandro Landeros Zuniga56kg0:20.437-6-68
  • 1. Barbie Doll Special
  • 2. Muddys Jack And Coke, Real Deal Lajolla
2.4L$29.10
8/1020/09/202537MDN CLM F 2$22,171.00Lone Star Park302mFastBenjamin Mendez (Jnr)56.5kg0:16.8210-9-83
  • 1. The Fiscal Chick
  • 2. Bok Black Diamond
  • 3. Fdd Ima Lady
6.5L$14.10
5/914/08/202527MDN CLM 2$21,860.00Retama Park302mFastBenjamin Mendez (Jnr)56.5kg0:17.881-7-59
  • 1. Cholulaa
  • 2. Running Dragon Fire
  • 3. Corona Conquers You
2.0L$31.10
3/1018/07/202550MDN CLM 2$16,208.00Retama Park274mFastBenjamin Mendez (Jnr)56kg0:16.187-2-33
  • 1. Crown This Pyc
  • 2. Cholulaa
  • 3. Lota More Things
1.8L$20.00
9/929/05/2025-MDN CLM 2$17,188.00Sam Houston274mFastVictor Manuel Jr Urieta56kg0:16.028-9-92
  • 1. Crown Heir
  • 2. Tarzan Bquik
  • 3. Jr Separatist
4.4L$10.90

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