Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden
SPECIAL IVORY OAK (3) rates on exposed form after a close 4th at Sam Houston over 229m last start, beaten 1.3L, and earlier was 2nd at Louisiana Downs over 274m, beaten 0.5L. TUNNEL VISIONN (1) worked home 4th here over 320m on debut, 1.6L off them, and draws the inside. SPECIAL DRAGON LELA (4) was 5th here over 274m on debut and can improve. Others are lightly exposed and need to lift on what they’ve shown.
Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by One Valiant Hero on debut last month ran 4th at Sam Houston over 320m on 30 Apr, beaten 1.6L in a Maiden 66 (FT) after showing early speed. Draws the rail now and keeps 56kg; Blinkers go on. Angel A. Fierro rides for Martin Rodriguez. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 30 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:18.14 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $6.20 |
Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Shazooms Glory Dash on debut. Draws barrier 2 with Oliver E. Martinez riding for Jose Ivan Martinez at 56kg. Set-up looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Ivory James with blinkers on. Last start 4th of 10 after settling 3rd at Sam Houston over 229m on 2 May, beaten 1.3L with 57kg. Earlier ran 2nd at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 6 Mar, beaten 0.5L at $4.33. Can feature with a repeat of his Louisiana Downs effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CG 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57kg | 0:13.30 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.20 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 42 | HCP 2 | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.17 | 9-6-6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | HCP 2 | $7,022.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56kg | 0:15.93 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Froylan Tellez Ramirez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Cartel Dragon with blinkers on. Last start 5th of 10 at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 3.5L in a Maiden 66 with 56kg on FT, behind Miss Chilitos. Same rider Froylan Tellez Ramirez sticks from barrier 4 for Juan Isidro Cantu. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $24,745.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 56kg | 0:15.74 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $11.80 |
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Cyber Monday out of Fdd Princess on debut. Draws barrier 5 with 56kg under Noe Villatoro for Ricardo D. Romero. Profile is straightforward and race-day experience will be the test. Not without hope.
Jockey: Manuel Lara
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by A Dashing Valentine out of Sixes Valentine on debut. Draws barrier 6 with Manuel Lara booked for Steven Salazar. Basic profile but breeding suggests early speed influences. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Dealagame with blinkers on. Last start 10th of 10 at Sam Houston over 229m on 2 May, beaten 4.9L on FT, with 56kg after drawing wide in barrier 10. Stays with Luis Angel Maldonado for Sergio Fuentes and draws barrier 7. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 56kg | 0:13.31 | 1-10-10 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $31.40 |
Jockey: Jose Amador Alvarez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Ivory James on debut here last month and finished 8th at Sam Houston over 302m on 25 Apr, beaten 7L on FT with 56kg. Stuck back throughout from barrier 7 under Jose Elias Villarreal. Draws barrier 8 now with Jose Amador Alvarez up for Francisco Perez Jr and adds blinkers. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $24,745.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56kg | 0:16.80 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $54.10 |
Jockey: H. Javier Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Hes Innocent with blinkers on. Last start 9th of 10 after settling 10th at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 5.2L, with 57kg on FT. Drops 1kg and shifts from gate 4 to 9 here. Can improve with added experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $24,745.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:15.74 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $13.10 |
Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Walk Thru Fire for Carlos Cruz Lopez, drawn barrier 10 with 56kg and blinkers on. Last start 10th of 10 after settling 10th at Sam Houston over 274m on 16 Apr, beaten 3.2L on FT, with Jose R Herbert. Luis L. Vivanco takes over today. Can improve with race experience.
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 | - | MDN CG 2 | $24,745.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56kg | 0:15.92 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $13.70 |