Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
YOUR TEMPTING ME GL (4) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 274m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 0.3 lengths. Will be better for that latest run and looks sure to run well again. Can make it back-to-back wins. BLESS EM DIRTY (1) is back from a six-and-a-half months spell and he does run well first-up, including a win over 320m at Retama Park at the start of last prep. Solid chance. CALMEBIGPOPPA (3) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a second, beaten 0.3 lengths, over 101m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Should be involved in the finish. PYC ROYAL TIME (5) was well in commission when he resumed five weeks ago over 274m at this track and was only beaten 1.5 lengths into fifth. Fitter so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Lone Star Park November 6 over 302m, 0.6 len behind Gettsome with 58kg at $8.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Retama Park July 11 over 320m defeating Zooming For Muddy carrying 58kg at $11.20. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 197 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 | 06/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $29,008.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:16.76 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $25,875.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:19.96 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $18.40 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $25,736.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:17.12 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2025 | 288 | CLM 3U | $26,147.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:18.36 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.20 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $24,265.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.46 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2024 | 29 | CLM 3U | $22,273.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:28.32 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 274m, 1.3 len behind Your Tempting Me Gl with 58kg at $9.60. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Retama Park on August 15 over 302m, 5 len behind Famous Corona Winner carrying 58kg at $17.20. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | 202 | CLM 3U | $19,651.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 58kg | 0:15.66 | 2-1-6 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.60 |
| 7/9 | 03/10/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 58kg | 0:11.79 | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $25.10 |
| 7/7 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $25,736.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 58kg | 0:17.12 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $17.20 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2025 | 78 | LR OPEN 3U | $89,641.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:13.27 | 2-8-8 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $50.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/05/2025 | 442 | ALLOW 3U | $35,938.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:17.58 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.60 |
| 4/7 | 21/02/2024 | 102 | ALLOW 3U | $15,175.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Rolando Cabrera | 58kg | 0:15.70 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on March 26 over 101m, 0.3 len behind Jrs Jess First carrying 58kg at $5. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Louisiana Downs on February 16 over 229m, 1.5 len behind Ms Apolitical Ivory with 58kg at $4.60. Knocking on the door.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $11,657.00 | Louisiana Downs | 101m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 58kg | 0:07.07 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/02/2026 | 60 | CLM 3U | $11,127.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 58kg | 0:13.22 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $14,548.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 58kg | 0:12.19 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $14,504.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 58kg | 0:12.22 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2025 | 64 | HCP 3U | $15,982.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:12.06 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $9.20 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $12,403.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 58kg | 0:15.42 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track April 23 over 274m defeating Astronomical Love carrying 58kg at $3.80. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track June 5 over 302m defeating Runnaway Rose carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/04/2026 | 271 | CLM 3U | $19,651.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:15.66 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 26/07/2025 | 51 | ALLOW FM 3U | $27,676.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:15.86 | 7-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $30.80 |
| 1/7 | 05/06/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $22,551.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:17.31 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2025 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $28,754.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 59kg | 0:18.15 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2024 | 43 | ALLOW 2 | $20,031.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Cesar Segura | 59kg | 0:13.46 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $15.40 |
| 3/7 | 01/11/2024 | 34 | ALLOW F 2 | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:16.95 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last run 5th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 274m, 1.5 len behind Run Nellie Run with 58kg at $2.20. At only start last preparation 5th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on February 3 over 229m, 1.4 len behind Seperate Moon with 58kg at $24.50. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 36 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 | 16/04/2026 | 72 | CLM 3U | $25,473.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:15.72 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/02/2026 | 88 | OCLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:13.19 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $24.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58.5kg | 0:13.06 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.20 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 77 | HCP 3U | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Daniel Ruiz Amaya | 58kg | 0:11.79 | 7-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $18.90 |
| 7/9 | 18/07/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $26,147.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:15.92 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $22,551.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:13.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Lone Star Park September 5 over 229m, 5 len behind Trs Lumbre with 58kg at $12.70. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at this track May 8 2025 over 302m, 1.75 len behind Kartendo Fast Dash carrying 58kg at $4.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 259 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 | 05/09/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 58kg | 0:13.39 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $12.70 |
| 7/7 | 11/07/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $26,147.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:18.36 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $16.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $32,659.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 58kg | 0:16.94 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $25.10 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2025 | 182 | ALLOW 3U | $32,812.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 58kg | 0:16.96 | 1-6-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 07/11/2024 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $28,919.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:17.85 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $11.30 |
| 8/10 | 27/09/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $27,941.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Rodolfo Fierro | 59.5kg | 0:17.82 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Sunland Park January 23 over 320m, 5 len behind Shade Factor with 58kg at $38.60. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Zia Park November 29 over 366m, 4.5 len behind Eyes Jess Fast with 57kg at $18.80. Might need the run.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/01/2026 | 55 | CLM 4U | $17,937.00 | Sunland | 320m | M | Gabriel Medrano | 58kg | 0:17.58 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $38.60 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | 107 | CLM FM 3U | $39,695.00 | Zia Park | 366m | Fast | Alfredo Sigala | 57kg | 0:19.40 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $18.80 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $15,659.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:13.99 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $16,972.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:13.91 | 2-7-7 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $7.40 |
| 2/7 | 05/06/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $22,551.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:17.31 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.40 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2025 | 212 | CLM 3U | $20,312.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 56.5kg | 0:22.20 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Your Tempting Me Gl carrying 58kg at $31.20. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track on May 29 over 274m, 2 len behind Rosario Tijeras with 56.5kg at $5.90. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | 174 | CLM 3U | $19,651.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 0:15.66 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $31.20 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:13.39 | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $15.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:13.34 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $9.30 |
| 1/9 | 16/07/2025 | 48 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,443.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:16.37 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 29/05/2025 | 26 | MDN 35 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:15.67 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.90 |
| 3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 177 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,969.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:13.33 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Retama Park August 16 over 229m, 3 len behind Gunzslinger with 58kg at $32.60. Previously first up; third of 8 at this track May 10 2025 over 274m, 0.6 len behind Lv Stanley Winner with 58kg at $9.50. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 279 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 | 16/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 35 | $24,186.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:13.66 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $32.60 |
| 8/10 | 18/07/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,679.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:16.39 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $15.40 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 35 | $24,261.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:15.90 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $18.30 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,406.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:13.59 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2025 | 258 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,406.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:15.97 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/08/2024 | 8 | MDN 3U | $16,129.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Rene Rafael Alvizo | 56.5kg | 0:17.95 | 10-7-8 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $27.50 |