Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Trials
DK BONITA JESS (5) finished just half a length from the winner in second last start over 274m at Group 2 level at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) after racing in the leading division. Faces an easier assignment so she is a major player. LETHAL MONDAY (7) is fresh from a spell of nine weeks and did hit the frame when last resuming at Remington Park (Dirt) over 274m. In a different yard now. One of the better hopes despite the layoff. MR JET FEES (3) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 1.5 lengths into second over 302m at this track (Dirt). Likely to push forward and race on the pace. One of the main contenders. ABOUTA GET WESTERN (4) pushed forward and was a determined winner by a nose over 302m at this track (Dirt) on debut five weeks ago. Do not underestimate.
Jockey: Bryan Candanosa
Weight: 56kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, won won by 1.0 len at Delta Downs May 7 over 320m defeating Annies Corona with 56kg at $5. Great effort on debut and is capable of keeping the ball rolling.
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 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $16,760.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:18.13 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by a 0.3 len at this track April 17 over 302m defeating Kj Money Maker carrying 56kg at $3.50. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56kg | 0:17.18 | 9-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Louisiana Downs on March 6 over 274m, 0.1 len behind Jp Jess Zooming carrying 56kg at $2.80. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on April 17 over 302m, 1.5 len behind Reverzcowgirl with 56.5kg at $1.50. Brings the right form to the table. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 42 | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:16.98 | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $7,022.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56kg | 0:15.75 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; came from midfield and won by a nose at this track April 17 over 302m defeating Jvm Hot Victoria carrying 56kg at $9.80. Improvement likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.40 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.80 |
Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, won by 0.5 len at Louisiana Downs March 6 over 274m defeating Jp Fast Dash carrying 56kg at $3.40. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Louisiana Downs in G2 on March 28 over 274m, 0.5 len behind Whoopie Cowgirl carrying 56kg at $4. Going well and is a top chance again.
Last Starts 56 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 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | G2 HCP 2 | $439,618.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56kg | 0:15.30 | 3-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $7,022.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Manuel Gutierrez | 56kg | 0:15.55 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Fly Thru The Fire out of One Tempting Chick. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Erik N. Esqueda
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Remington Park in the LR March 21 over 274m, 1.3 len behind Vaquerita 4 with 56kg at $10.10. On debut second in a small field at Remington Park March 7 over 274m, a 0.1 lengths behind Ivorys Version carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 63 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 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $70,225.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Ruben Castro | 56kg | 0:15.54 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.10 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,045.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Ruben Castro | 57.5kg | 0:15.76 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Rosendo E. Pina Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Hes Innocent out of Sc South Sixteen. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 16 over 274m, nose behind Cowboys Love Wine carrying 57kg at $10.20. Before that 7th of 9 at Louisiana Downs on March 28 over 201m, 4 len behind Efforts Blood carrying 56kg at $7.80. Just missed last start but likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 19 | MDN CG 2 | $24,745.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | 0:15.92 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.20 |
| 7/9 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 56kg | 0:11.94 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $7.80 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $7,022.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 56kg | 0:15.69 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $15.50 |
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 6th of 9 at this track on May 2 over 229m, 1.75 len behind Chilitos Grande carrying 56kg at $17.60. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 21 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:13.44 | 2-6-6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $17.60 |