Sam Houston Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
REAL DEAL LAJOLLA (2) brings winning form after taking a Sam Houston Maiden Claiming over 366m last start, driving from 3rd to score by 0.1L, and maps well back to 320m. KAPTYN (1) rates a key chance off his last-start 2nd here over 320m, beaten 0.3L after leading early. TRES FESS (6) was 4th at Sam Houston over 274m in an Allowance, beaten 0.8L, and her recent win over 274m reads well. VOLCOMS RELAGATE YG (10) has handy recent 229m form at this track, including a 4th beaten 0.6L after racing on-speed, and owns a prior 320m win at Retama Park. Leading hopes: REAL DEAL LAJOLLA (2), KAPTYN (1), TRES FESS (6), VOLCOMS RELAGATE YG (10).

Jockey: Olvin Josue Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after a close 2nd at Sam Houston over 320m on 2 May, beaten 0.3L on a FT track with 58kg after leading early. Prior runs at Louisiana Downs over 402m included a 5th beaten 1.0L before a forgivable last of 10. Track record reads 1:0-1-0 and he has placed at this 320m trip. Draws barrier 1 with blinkers on; can feature with the right jump.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $14,665.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 58kg | 0:17.90 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 19/03/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $9,831.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 58.5kg | 0:22.35 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $8.40 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:22.61 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 52 | ALLOW 3U | $14,200.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:20.15 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $10.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 273 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,924.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 59.5kg | 0:17.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/7 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $8,026.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 57kg | 0:17.91 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after breaking through at Sam Houston over 366m on 25 Apr, leading late to score by 0.1L with 56.5kg (FT). Prior runs included close 2nds at Lone Star Park over 402m and 366m, beaten 0.3L and 0.1L. Draws barrier 2 and retains 56.5kg; now with Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr. up for Martin Rodriguez. Consistent profile and proven at the track; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/04/2026 | 169 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,012.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:20.61 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:22.25 | 8-4-4 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:20.43 | 3-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:22.45 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.80 |
| 5/9 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,504.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:15.83 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $6.60 |
| 7/10 | 02/08/2025 | 65 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,659.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56kg | 0:13.82 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Aniceto Gomez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after 43 days, draws barrier 3 with 58kg for Aniceto Gomez. Last start 10th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 3.9L on FT, with 58kg after settling last. Prior form solid with a 2nd at Lone Star Park over 302m on 6 Nov, beaten 0.5L behind Lets Go Hawk at $6, and two 3rds before that. Can feature with a cleaner jump.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/04/2026 | 161 | CLM 3U | $25,473.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 58kg | 0:15.72 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $20.20 |
| 2/9 | 06/11/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:17.02 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:13.19 | 1-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.10 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $24,961.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | 0:13.60 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $6.70 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2025 | 245 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,208.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose M Gonzales-Corral | 56.5kg | 0:18.32 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $14.30 |
| 7/10 | 07/11/2024 | 41 | MDN CG 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Julio Alberto Rodriguez | 59kg | 0:17.01 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including a 3rd at Sam Houston over 274m on 23 Apr, beaten 1L in a Claiming 62. Last start 5th of 8 after settling handy at Sam Houston over 302m on 14 May, beaten 1.9L in a Claiming 66 behind Tunda Mighty Bug. Five-year-old gelding for Ricardo Aguirre, draws barrier 4 with Claudio Ponce Aguilar. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 58kg | 0:17.28 | 1-5-5 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $15.60 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | 72 | CLM 3U | $21,106.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 58kg | 0:15.68 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $39.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | 95 | CLM 3U | $8,845.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:12.23 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $18.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:13.24 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $14.50 |
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 100 | CLM 3U | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | SP | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:15.41 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $30.30 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $20,031.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 58kg | 0:17.40 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Diego Contreras
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 5th at Sam Houston over 402m on 8 May, beaten 3.3L in Claiming 66 with 58kg. Prior run 7th of 9 over 274m there on 23 Apr, beaten 3.6L in Claiming 62. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 5 for Diego Contreras for Jose Uriegas Jr. Can improve with the distance drop.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,156.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Diego Contreras | 58kg | 0:22.46 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $22.80 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | 173 | CLM 3U | $21,106.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:15.68 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $23.10 |
| 7/9 | 01/11/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:15.63 | 6-8-7 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $6.40 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:13.19 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $11.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2025 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 201m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:12.07 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2025 | 42 | MDN 35 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:17.35 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 22-day break after a close 4th at Sam Houston over 274m on 7 May, beaten 0.8L in Allowance 75 carrying 57kg. Won two runs prior at Lone Star Park over 274m on 1 Nov in Maiden Claiming 68. Now down 0.5kg to 56.5kg, draws barrier 6, with Luis L. Vivanco riding for Isidro Hinojosa. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 187 | ALLOW FM 3U | $25,140.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 57kg | 0:15.60 | 2-5-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $37.70 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM F 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:15.62 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 6/9 | 18/10/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | M | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:16.92 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.60 |
| 3/10 | 19/09/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM F 2 | $21,407.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 56kg | 0:17.12 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $23.10 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $24,186.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:15.97 | 8-5-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $55.40 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $24,261.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:17.52 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at 320m; best of recent was 5th of 10 at Sunland Park over 320m on 22 Mar, beaten 0.7L at $13. Last start 7th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 9 May, beaten 3.8L in Allowance 78 with 58kg on FT, after settling 6th/7th. Six of 11 runs at about this trip for one win suggests he’s suited. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 335 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 58kg | 0:16.76 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $25.80 |
| 8/9 | 08/06/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $24,261.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | Fast | Sergio Jr Becerra | 57kg | 0:20.56 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $14.90 |
| 6/9 | 01/05/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3 | $28,125.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57.5kg | 0:15.63 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $12.20 |
| 5/10 | 22/03/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $22,504.00 | Sunland | 320m | Fast | Sergio Jr Becerra | 57kg | 0:17.44 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $13.90 |
| 8/9 | 01/02/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $25,968.00 | Sunland | 320m | Fast | Aaron Quiroz | 59.5kg | 0:17.49 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $15.40 |
| 9/10 | 14/12/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 2 | $80,894.00 | Zia Park | 302m | Fast | Ricky Ramirez | 57kg | 0:16.48 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $50.90 |

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 10th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 9 May, beaten 4.8L in Allowance 78 with 58kg after settling 7th. Prior run was 6th of 9 at Zia Park over 320m on 12 Dec, beaten 2.2L in Claiming 72 at $3. Only win came over 274m at Lone Star Park in Sep 2025. Blinkers on; can improve with a clean start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 148 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:16.76 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $12.20 |
| 6/9 | 12/12/2025 | 91 | CLM 3U | $51,302.00 | Zia Park | 320m | Fast | Gabriel Medrano | 57kg | 0:17.25 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2025 | 58 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56.5kg | 0:15.58 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2025 | 83 | MDN 35 | $28,440.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57kg | 0:17.23 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 4/10 | 24/04/2025 | 54 | MDN 35 | $31,949.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57.5kg | 0:15.35 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2025 | 127 | MDN 3U | $8,026.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:17.97 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 15-day turnaround after finishing 4th at Sam Houston over 302m on 14 May, beaten 1.9L in Claiming 66. Two back was 8th over the same trip there, 2.4L away in Claiming 68. Broke maiden at Lone Star Park over 229m on 6 Nov 2025. Can feature with a clean start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:17.28 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $20.30 |
| 8/10 | 30/04/2026 | 175 | CLM 3U | $17,458.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 0:17.00 | 2-8-8 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $11.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 35 | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:13.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | 0:15.80 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.70 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $15,659.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:17.68 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $10.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $20,031.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | 0:20.72 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $22.20 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21-day turnaround after a close 4th at Sam Houston over 229m on 8 May, beaten 0.6L in Claiming 65 with 58kg. Blinkers go on and she jumps from barrier 10 under Eliazar T. Vera for Jose Uriegas Jr. Earlier form includes a 0.3L 2nd at Lone Star over 229m and a 0.2L 3rd at Retama, both on FT. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | 223 | CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:13.50 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $11.10 |
| 10/10 | 27/09/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:20.04 | 1-8-10 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:13.39 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $17,209.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:13.81 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $15,443.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:20.61 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,208.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:18.32 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.90 |