Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn
EL DERECHO (1) finished third over 229m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on December 13. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Ben Olaveson. Expect him to play a major role. A CORONA WITH PERKS (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 1.1 lengths when fourth in a 320m contest at this track four weeks ago after being in the firing line on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. FAST CHILITOS (9) was resuming from a spell of seven months last start when a solid second over this course and distance. Sure to be thereabouts. BV KISS MY FLO (2) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at this track (Dirt) over 320m, beaten 2.25 lengths. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Evangeline Downs December 13 over 229m, 1.1 len behind Jam Jess City carrying 56kg at $3. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Retama Park August 8 over 320m, 4 len behind Shaw Island carrying 56kg at $17.30. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:13.45 | 9-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CG 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Bryan Candanosa | 57kg | 0:15.38 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $13.10 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,309.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Bryan Candanosa | 56kg | 0:16.76 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Bryan Candanosa | 56.5kg | 0:15.59 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2025 | 76 | MDN CG 2 | $24,186.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.93 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $17.30 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $15,625.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | Fast | Ruben Castro | 57.5kg | 0:18.11 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after 14 months 5th of 9 at this track on May 8 over 320m, 2.25 len behind Dayquiri with 56.5kg at $4. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Louisiana Downs on March 29 2025 over 274m, 5.5 len behind Sliden Bye You with 57.5kg at $7.90. Plenty of upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/05/2026 | 405 | MDN F 3 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:17.98 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/03/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $14,263.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57.5kg | 0:15.73 | 5-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $8,026.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57.5kg | 0:15.74 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Luis F. Palacios
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Lone Star Park November 1 over 274m, 2 len behind Tres Fess carrying 57kg at $23.20. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Lone Star Park October 3 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Eagles A Bit Rusty carrying 58kg at $35.80. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 215 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 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM F 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Luis Palacios | 57kg | 0:15.62 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $23.20 |
| 9/10 | 03/10/2025 | 90 | MDN F 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Luis Palacios | 58kg | 0:15.60 | 6-7-9 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $35.80 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,560.00 | Fair Meadows | 274m | Fast | Jorge Torres | 56kg | 0:15.88 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $12.80 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,596.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | SP | Jorge Torres | 56kg | 0:18.23 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $14.30 |
| 7/10 | 28/05/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 2 | $25,781.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Jorge Torres | 56kg | 0:13.56 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $11.90 |
| 6/9 | 27/04/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $33,546.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Alexis E Ramirez | 57kg | 0:15.76 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $28.20 |

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on May 8 over 320m, 1.1 len behind Dayquiri carrying 56.5kg at $14.70. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 21 over 201m, 3 len behind Lacosta Piloto with 57kg at $23.50. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/05/2026 | 48 | MDN F 3 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56.5kg | 0:17.98 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $14.70 |
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 57kg | 0:12.04 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/02/2026 | 110 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 57kg | 0:17.85 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $66.80 |
| 4/9 | 06/11/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:11.86 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $10.80 |
| 8/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:13.23 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months 8th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 366m, 5.5 len behind Th Rum Runner with 56.5kg at $77.50. Previously second-up from last on the turn second last of 9 at Lone Star Park on November 1 over 201m, 3.5 len behind Temible R3 with 56kg at $20.70. Needs more time.
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 | 23/04/2026 | 173 | MDN 35 | $29,112.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56.5kg | 0:20.32 | 3-9-8 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $77.50 |
| 8/9 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:11.98 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $20.70 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:15.20 | 5-10-10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $40.30 |

Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Mr Apollitical Dash out of Apollitical Shake Up. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.

Jockey: Jose Elias Villarreal
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Hawkeye out of Content Princess. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Diego Contreras
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after nine months settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on May 7 over 366m, 2.25 len behind Kissbehavin carrying 56.5kg at $27.20. Previously second-up from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Gillespie County Fairground on July 20 over 229m, 4 len behind Cold Stone Runner with 56kg at $7.40. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/05/2026 | 270 | MDN 35 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:19.90 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $27.20 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56kg | 0:18.27 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $18.40 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $18,349.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56kg | 0:13.94 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.40 |
| 9/9 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $24,261.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56kg | 0:17.52 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $31.60 |

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on May 14 over 274m, 0.8 len behind Chilitos Movin Money with 56.5kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Lone Star Park on November 8 over 229m, 0.9 len behind Btd Heart Of Gold with 56kg at $12.90. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/05/2026 | 187 | MDN 3 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:15.96 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56kg | 0:13.14 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $12.90 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 99 | MDN CG 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | M | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:15.56 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $24.20 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:16.11 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $13.20 |
| 5/10 | 12/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $26,439.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | M | Eddie Sanchez | 59kg | 0:17.81 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $60.20 |
| 6/9 | 16/05/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56kg | 0:18.33 | 1-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Olvin Josue Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 302m, 1.75 len behind Jetblack Corona Chic with 58kg at $13.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Lone Star Park on November 8 over 229m, 0.5 len behind A Cool Cool Dream with 56kg at $3.40. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
Last Starts 26 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 | 09/05/2026 | 182 | MDN 35 | $27,933.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Agustin Silva | 58kg | 0:17.00 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $13.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:13.19 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 8/10 | 24/10/2025 | 79 | HCP 2 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | M | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:19.60 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $115.30 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2025 | 27 | MDN CG 2 | $28,837.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:13.60 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $8.80 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2025 | 28 | MDN CG 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 56kg | 0:18.67 | 2-4-D5 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $33.40 |
| 8/10 | 12/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $26,439.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | M | Eddie Sanchez | 59kg | 0:17.78 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $34.50 |