Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Claiming
ROLANDS CARTEL (9) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 402m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. APOLITICAL EFFORT (6) disappointed last time when sixth over 402m at this track (Dirt) after a close second at this track (Dirt) the run prior. Appeals back in trip this time so looks sure to feature. LOTA MORE THINGS (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 402m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. JM ROSE (1) produced a better run last start at the second run of the prep, beaten 2 lengths into fourth over 503m at this track. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 366m, 5 len behind Real Deal Lajolla with 56.5kg at $10.60. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 503m, 2 len behind Chickies Kool Corona with 56.5kg at $11.50. Watch for a big final furlong.
Last Starts 14 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 | 22/05/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,665.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:28.41 | 2-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $11.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/04/2026 | 169 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,012.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:20.61 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $10.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:22.25 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $23.80 |
| 8/10 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:20.43 | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/09/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:22.45 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Good | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:13.55 | 9-5-5 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 26 over 320m, 9 len behind Hondo 44 with 57kg at $10.10. Last start ran last of 10 at Delta Downs on April 24 over 302m, 12 len behind Apolitical Reason Mv carrying 57kg at $72.50. Limited galloper who might need an easier race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $7,278.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 57kg | 0:17.01 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $72.50 |
| 9/10 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:17.95 | 5-8-9 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Pragedis J. Murgia
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 10 at this track on May 14 over 274m, 2.5 len behind Swingin Temptation with 56.5kg at $33.40. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Lone Star Park on November 6 over 201m, 3.5 len behind My Favorite Holiday with 57kg at $48.40. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/05/2026 | 189 | MDN CLM 3 | $15,363.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Pragedis J Murgia | 56.5kg | 0:16.24 | 7-9-7 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $33.40 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Luis Palacios | 57kg | 0:12.04 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $48.40 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | 140 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Luis Palacios | 57kg | 0:12.09 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $23.20 |
| 10/10 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 57.5kg | 0:18.15 | 8-10-10 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $14.40 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 2 | $22,656.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 59kg | 0:13.92 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 27/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,263.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | 0:17.53 | 4-7-8 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 5th of 10 at this track on May 14 over 274m, 2 len behind Swingin Temptation with 56.5kg at $5.80. At only start last preparation 7th of 9 at Lone Star Park on October 18 over 320m, 6 len behind Big Daddys Secret with 56kg at $8.50. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/05/2026 | 208 | MDN CLM 3 | $15,363.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:16.24 | 1-7-5 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $5.80 |
| 7/9 | 18/10/2025 | 147 | MDN CG 2 | $27,397.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | M | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:17.76 | 1-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 24/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 2 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56kg | 0:18.18 | 7-9-LR | 2 |
| 99.0L | $16.70 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $27,157.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56kg | 0:15.65 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Eduardo Luviano
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran last of 10 at this track on May 8 over 274m, 5.5 len behind The Milys Marfa with 57.5kg at $14.50. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $14,665.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Eduardo Luviano | 57.5kg | 0:15.86 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on May 14 over 402m, 3.5 len behind El Terco Jess carrying 58kg at $5.40. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 366m, 0.1 len behind Real Deal Lajolla carrying 58kg at $15. Capable of big final splits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,363.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 58kg | 0:22.54 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,012.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 58kg | 0:20.61 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $8,427.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Ignacio Reyes | 58kg | 0:17.26 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $77.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | 95 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:22.24 | 6-10-9 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $53.50 |
| 10/10 | 31/10/2025 | 259 | MDN 35 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:11.91 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $41.20 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN CLM 45 | $16,747.00 | Sunland | 274m | Fast | Jordy Soto Muniz | 58kg | 0:15.43 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $45.30 |

Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 10 at this track on May 14 over 274m, 2.25 len behind Swingin Temptation carrying 56.5kg at $50.20. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Retama Park on August 1 over 274m, 7 len behind A Higher Call with 56kg at $35.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/05/2026 | 236 | MDN CLM 3 | $15,363.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Alfredo Garza | 56.5kg | 0:16.24 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $50.20 |
| 9/10 | 20/09/2025 | 50 | MDN CLM F 2 | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Rocky Ramirez (Jnr) | 58.5kg | 0:16.82 | 7-8-9 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $42.90 |
| 10/10 | 01/08/2025 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $24,186.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:15.97 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $35.80 |
| 8/9 | 20/07/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $13,761.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:18.00 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Alejandro Landeros Zuniga
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at this track on May 14 over 402m, 2.75 len behind El Terco Jess carrying 56.5kg at $15.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Retama Park on July 18 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Crown This Pyc carrying 56kg at $20. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/05/2026 | 188 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,363.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 56.5kg | 0:22.54 | 1-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $15.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:22.25 | 9-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $11.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 56kg | 0:20.43 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $29.10 |
| 8/10 | 20/09/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM F 2 | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:16.82 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $14.10 |
| 5/9 | 14/08/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,860.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:17.88 | 1-7-5 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $31.10 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2025 | 50 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,208.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:16.18 | 7-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on May 14 over 402m, 1.5 len behind El Terco Jess carrying 56.5kg at $9.10. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 229m, 3.5 len behind Sadie Sweet Watters carrying 56.5kg at $9.30. Will be charging home late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,363.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56.5kg | 0:22.54 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.10 |
| 5/10 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,061.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 56.5kg | 0:13.26 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $9.30 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 167 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 57kg | 0:17.03 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $31.30 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2025 | 54 | MDN 2 | $15,291.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 56kg | 0:12.09 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $17.70 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:18.27 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Lone Star Park September 27 over 402m, 3 len behind Political Policy carrying 57kg at $27.60. On debut seventh of 9 at this track June 7 over 274m, 4.5 len behind No Ma Mays carrying 56kg at $29.50. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 251 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 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Alejandro Landeros Zuniga | 57kg | 0:22.47 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $27.60 |
| 9/10 | 06/09/2025 | 48 | MDN CLM 2 | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Good | Edgar Baca | 57kg | 0:15.50 | 7-10-9 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $24.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 2 | $18,349.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 229m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 56kg | 0:13.94 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $20.70 |
| 7/9 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $26,439.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 56kg | 0:15.83 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $29.50 |