Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden
JMG DASHIN MONDAY (7) sets the standard after a narrow 2nd at Sam Houston over 320m on 30 Apr, beaten 0.1L after leading late. EL DULCE TACHA (1) was 5th here over 229m on 2 May, beaten 1L from the inside draw, and can be competitive again from gate 1 up to 320m. CARTELS STORM CAT (10) wasn’t far away when 6th over 302m here on 2 May, beaten 2.9L, and looks one for improvers. EL CHATO (4) also has trial form, finishing 5th of 10 over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 3.1L, and has a softer draw.
Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Dulce Sin Tacha who drew the rail. Last start 5th of 10 after settling 3rd at Sam Houston over 229m on 2 May, beaten 1.0L in Maiden 67 with 56kg on FT. Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. rides for Jesus Huitron Lira and sticks to 56kg from barrier 1. Can feature with natural second-up improvement.
Last Starts 27 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:13.47 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Cyber Monday from barrier 2 for Marc E. Jungers. Last start 7th of 9 at Sam Houston over 320m on 24 Apr, beaten 2.0L in a Futurity Trial, with 56kg on FT, behind Top Shelve. Prior run 5th of 10 at Remington Park over 302m on 9 Apr, beaten 5.1L in Maiden Claiming, with 56kg on FT. Can improve with the low draw and new rider Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:18.16 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $15.20 |
| 5/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $26,201.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Edwin G Escobedo | 56kg | 0:16.92 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $8.30 |
Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Favorite Cartel on debut for Samantha A. Pena. Draws barrier 3 with Oliver E. Martinez up and carries 56kg. Debut profile is straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding trained by Jorge E. Rubio, drawn barrier 4 with 56kg and Ruben Delarosa, Jr. aboard. Last start 5th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr in a Futurity Trial, beaten 3.1L on FT, after settling 7th/6th. Faces an 18m rise in trip and switches riders from Gilberto Linares. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 42 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 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:17.29 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $34.80 |
Jockey: Olvin Josue Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Shazooms Glory Dash on debut for trainer Jose Ivan Martinez. Draws barrier 5 with Olvin Josue Martinez and carries 56kg. Profile is unexposed but well-bred for the job. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Flying Cowboy 123 on debut for Delbert Mcdowell. Draws barrier 6 with Luis L. Vivanco booked at 56kg. Breeding suggests speed influences on both sides. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding who debuted with a close 2nd at Sam Houston over 320m on 30 Apr, beaten 0.1L in a Maiden 68 on FT, with 56kg. Settled handy and hit the front before being grabbed late by Poppin Pursuit. Carries the same weight and draws wider from barrier 7. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56kg | 0:18.19 | 5-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.50 |
Jockey: Jose Elias Villarreal
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Fly Thru The Fire out of Sadie Sis makes his debut. Draws barrier 8 with 56kg for Jose Elias Villarreal and is trained by Rene Talamantes. Debut profile only, so race-day experience is the query. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding trained by John A. Stinebaugh, drawn barrier 9 with 56kg and Gilberto Linares up. Last start 8th of 10 after settling back at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 3.5L in a Futurity Trial (FT). Faces a slight distance rise and a wider gate than last time. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:17.42 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 27-day break. Last start 6th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 2 May, beaten 2.9L in Maiden 67 with 56kg on FT, behind Get Faster. Draws wider from barrier 10 with Nestor Duran up for Shae L. Cox. Can improve.
Last Starts 27 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Eleazar Rivera Hernandez | 56kg | 0:16.89 | 9-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $12.80 |