Sam Houston Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming
HEZA KVN (6) missed the frame when resuming last start over 402m at this track (Dirt) but wasn't all that far from the winner. Winning rider Luis L Vivanco sticks. Should be in the finish. TH MAI TAI TOM (7) returns after a spell of six months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 402m at this track. Has a solid first-up record of two wins and two placings from seven runs. Capable of playing a major role. GRACE N DASH (4) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just three wins from 31 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when seventh over 320m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Has the talent to take this out. MISS CHICK CHIMES (10) is back after a break of six months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 101m at Louisiana Downs. Can make her presence felt.

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Lone Star Park October 31 over 302m, 0.8 len behind Real Quick Flirt with 56kg at $3.50. On debut fourth of 9 at this track May 17 over 274m, 2.5 len behind Aint No Tellin with 56kg at $15.70. May need the hitout.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 2 | $28,919.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:16.81 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 2 | $21,407.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:16.91 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 12/09/2025 | 29 | CLM 2 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | 0:15.55 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.70 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 2 | $26,512.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | 0:18.20 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $16.60 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2025 | 62 | HCP 2 | $15,504.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56kg | 0:17.89 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $16.20 |
| 1/7 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $22,656.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 57.5kg | 0:15.62 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Lone Star Park November 7 over 201m, 0.6 len behind Coronita Wagon carrying 58kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track May 22 over 229m defeating Em Real Bad Jetsie with 58kg at $5.40. Other runners rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:12.03 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 03/10/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:11.79 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.70 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $16,279.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:15.72 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.30 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $18,502.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 58kg | 0:18.42 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $5.40 |
| 6/7 | 28/06/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $21,928.00 | Retama Park | 402m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:22.61 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $5.90 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2025 | 188 | CLM 3U | $20,312.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:13.43 | 1-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Lone Star Park November 13 over 229m, 1.1 len behind Rich Strike with 58kg at $10. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at this track May 16 over 274m, 2.75 len behind Streakin Fast Blood with 58kg at $5.60. Has the ability 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $25,191.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:13.17 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $25,114.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:17.64 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $24.30 |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:13.11 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $6.70 |
| 6/10 | 24/08/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $54,264.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 302m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:16.56 | 3-7-6 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $44.20 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $22,636.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:17.28 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $10.40 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $26,147.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:15.92 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $24.20 |

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 320m, 3.5 len behind Eagle On A June Bug with 58kg at $26.70. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track in LR on June 14 over 366m, 2.5 len behind Hollywoode carrying 58kg at $35.90. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 29 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 | 16/04/2026 | 153 | ALLOW 3U | $33,479.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:17.56 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $26.70 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 22 | OCLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:17.51 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $33.70 |
| 8/10 | 23/10/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $30,441.00 | Lone Star Park | 101m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:06.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 06/09/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $30,581.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:12.77 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $20.40 |
| 4/6 | 25/07/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:20.25 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.70 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,759.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:19.96 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $35.90 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Lone Star Park November 14 over 201m, 1.0 len behind Jjs Dashin Perry with 58kg at $2.30. First up last campaign third of 7 at Lone Star Park September 20 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Catty Six B carrying 58kg at $11. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 182 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 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $19,084.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:11.91 | 7-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | M | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:16.81 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2025 | 85 | CLM 3U | $19,113.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:15.50 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,818.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:13.61 | 10-7-6 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $5.80 |
| 7/9 | 12/06/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | M | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:15.57 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $5.30 |
| 10/10 | 26/05/2025 | 205 | OCLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:17.94 | 8-5-10 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $36.90 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at this track on April 16 over 402m, 2 len behind Celena Olena carrying 58kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Lone Star Park on November 15 over 503m, 1.5 len behind Lil Perry Wagon carrying 58kg at $6.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 29 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 | 16/04/2026 | 152 | OCLM 3U | $32,023.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:21.94 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $9.80 |
| 3/7 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $30,534.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:26.99 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 70 | OCLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | SP | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:26.96 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $22,636.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 58kg | 0:18.33 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $27,676.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 58kg | 0:20.35 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $15.80 |
| 6/9 | 28/06/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $72,006.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 58.5kg | 0:27.33 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $46.20 |

Jockey: Jose Elias Villarreal
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Lone Star Park November 14 over 320m, 2.25 len behind Dm Chasing Money carrying 58kg at $19.60. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track April 24 2025 over 402m, 0.8 len behind Copper Pipes carrying 58kg at $40. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 182 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 | 20 | OCLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.51 | 6-7-6 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $19.60 |
| 4/9 | 25/10/2025 | 49 | OCLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | SP | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:26.96 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $87,920.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.34 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $17.40 |
| 2/6 | 25/07/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 58kg | 0:20.25 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $28.80 |
| 6/9 | 14/06/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,759.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:19.96 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $33.20 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $25,781.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:13.39 | 1-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Agustin Silva
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Will Rogers Downs November 9 over 320m, 4 len behind Catchn Southern Rays carrying 57kg at $27.40. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Will Rogers Downs October 7 over 274m, 1.3 len behind Jess Diamond carrying 57kg at $8.30. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/11/2025 | 33 | OCLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Mario Delgado | 57kg | 0:17.94 | 4-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $27.40 |
| 5/6 | 07/10/2025 | 333 | CLM 3U | $22,171.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Mario Delgado | 57kg | 0:15.81 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.30 |
| 5/10 | 08/11/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $25,114.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | M | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:17.36 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $26.80 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $23,844.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 58kg | 0:21.58 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $23.90 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2024 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $23,529.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 58kg | 0:17.83 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $16.80 |
| 4/9 | 14/08/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $23,810.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:20.41 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Delta Downs July 9 over 274m, 3.5 len behind Jrs Coronas Toast with 58kg at $21.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len this track May 9 2025 over 229m defeating Zoom Bucky Bang carrying 58kg at $3.80. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 310 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 | 09/07/2025 | 61 | OCLM 3U | $20,642.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | M | Arturo Alvarez | 58kg | 0:15.16 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $21.90 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2025 | 142 | CLM 3U | $21,094.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 58kg | 0:13.21 | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 18/12/2024 | 74 | OCLM 3U | $20,801.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | SP | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:11.92 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $30.90 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2024 | 105 | OCLM 3U | $16,618.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 58kg | 0:15.52 | 6-2-5 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $17.30 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2024 | 44 | CLM 3U | $27,190.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Juan Ramirez | 58kg | 0:13.12 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.90 |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2024 | 189 | ALLOW 3U | $36,697.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Juan Ramirez | 58kg | 0:13.03 | 2-3-8 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 0.1 len Lone Star Park November 8 over 302m defeating Darling Secret carrying 56.5kg at $12.70. Previously first up; second of 9 at Louisiana Downs February 5 2025 over 101m, 0.5 len behind Ttt Rare Chick carrying 58.5kg at $26.70. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 188 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 | 08/11/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $25,191.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:16.62 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.70 |
| 8/10 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $25,114.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:16.41 | 2-7-8 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $21.60 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2025 | 25 | ALLOW FM 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:17.49 | 4-6-5 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $15.20 |
| 10/10 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $202,171.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:17.57 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $13.70 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2025 | 38 | HCP 3 | $13,953.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:17.76 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $27,676.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:18.08 | 7-7-10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $22.70 |