Sam Houston Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
HIGH TALES IT (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4.5 lengths when fifth in a 503m contest at Remington Park a week-and-a-half ago. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. IVORY IN THE WIND (9) resumes from a spell of seven months and is having his first outing under new trainer Lopez Isidro Mancillas. Finished fourth at Lone Star Park (Dirt) over 274m at the opening run last time in work. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. JESS PERFECT MOON (5) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 1.5 lengths win over 503m at this track (Dirt) last time. Should be ridden positively again and is one of the contenders. CORONA TRES EAGLE (7) should run fitter after turning in a fair race when resuming over 302m at this track (Dirt). Generally runs well second up and better showing expected.

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Lone Star Park November 7 over 201m, 0.6 len behind Coronita Wagon with 58kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track May 22 2025 over 229m defeating Em Real Bad Jetsie carrying 58kg at $5.40. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 210 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 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:12.03 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 03/10/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $22,171.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:11.79 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.70 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $16,279.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 274m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:15.72 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.30 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $18,502.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 58kg | 0:18.42 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $5.40 |
| 6/7 | 28/06/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $21,928.00 | Retama Park | 402m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:22.61 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $5.90 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2025 | 188 | CLM 3U | $20,312.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:13.43 | 1-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Miguel Ortega
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Remington Park on May 24 over 503m, 4.5 len behind El Astno El Buchan with 56kg at $25.60. The start before that 5th of 8 at Remington Park on April 23 over 320m, 0.9 len behind One Valiant J Lo carrying 56kg at $2.10. Can do much better.
Last Starts 12 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 | 24/05/2026 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $37,709.00 | Remington Park | 503m | Fast | Erik Esqueda | 56kg | 0:27.37 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $25.60 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $30,568.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 56kg | 0:18.40 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 29/03/2026 | 146 | CLM 3U | $20,365.00 | Remington Park | 402m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:22.52 | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $16.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,794.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 57kg | 0:18.49 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/10/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,482.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 57kg | 0:18.27 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.90 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $21,705.00 | Prairie Meadows | 274m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 57kg | 0:15.80 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Ruben Delarosa, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 36 days. Last outing 2nd of 9 at this track on April 30 over 503m, 1.5 len behind Jess Perfect Moon carrying 58kg at $5.40. At only start last preparation won by a 0.1 len at Louisiana Downs February 17 over 402m defeating A Real Miracle with 58kg at $7.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 36 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 | 72 | CLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 58kg | 0:27.97 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 17/02/2026 | 95 | CLM 3U | $9,130.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:22.62 | 1-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.20 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $19,084.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:27.59 | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $21.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:22.07 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $8.10 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:20.14 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $6.90 |
| 8/9 | 24/08/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $62,403.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 366m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:19.56 | 3-8-8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $35.40 |

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 2 len at Remington Park March 22 over 796m defeating Jb Feelin Froggy with 57kg at $3.10. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on May 14 over 796m, 11 len behind Flyin Rusty carrying 58kg at $3.70. Fully tested on his recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | 53 | CLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:47.09 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | 136 | CLM 3U | $20,365.00 | Remington Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 57kg | 0:47.81 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:47.37 | 5-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/10/2025 | 15 | OCLM 3U | $25,875.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:46.88 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $9.80 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:45.95 | 8-5-7 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $29,612.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:46.45 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 36 days. Last outing won by 1.5 len at this track April 30 over 503m defeating Jess Jj Watt AW with 58kg at $4.40. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Lone Star Park November 14 over 503m defeating Ice For Real with 58kg at $18.30. Hard to fault on current form. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | 167 | CLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 58kg | 0:27.97 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 161 | HCP 3U | $19,084.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:27.59 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $18.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,218.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.65 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $22,656.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:20.45 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
| 5/8 | 03/05/2025 | 289 | CLM 3U | $22,656.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | SP | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.89 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 18/07/2024 | 41 | HCP 3U | $23,308.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.74 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Froylan Tellez Ramirez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 6th of 8 at this track on May 8 over 796m, 10 len behind Thrill And Fury with 58kg at $9.10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Retama Park on August 7 over 796m, 1.3 len behind Dazzlin Drama carrying 58kg at $5.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 274 | HCP 3U | $21,648.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:45.88 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $9.10 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | 69 | HCP 3U | $23,411.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:47.31 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $26,562.00 | Remington Park | 796m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 57kg | 0:45.23 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $25,559.00 | Remington Park | 796m | M | Ali Rivera | 57kg | 0:45.48 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $41,534.00 | Remington Park | 796m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 57kg | 0:45.83 | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.80 |
| 1/6 | 16/03/2025 | 99 | CLM 3U | $26,485.00 | Remington Park | 796m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 57kg | 0:46.32 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 7 at this track on May 14 over 302m, 1.3 len behind Sloww Downn with 58kg at $7.10. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track May 15 2025 over 302m defeating Saloons Cartel Girl carrying 58kg at $2.70. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | 165 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 58kg | 0:17.20 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $38,168.00 | Zia Park | 366m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 58kg | 0:19.56 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $39,695.00 | Zia Park | 402m | Fast | James A Flores | 58kg | 0:21.48 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.80 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | M | Daniel Ruiz Amaya | 58kg | 0:16.81 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.20 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2025 | 56 | OCLM 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 503m | Fast | Daniel Ruiz Amaya | 58kg | 0:27.21 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $30.20 |
| 5/10 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $53,440.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:18.08 | 9-6-5 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $49.70 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months 4th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 503m, 2 len behind Jess Perfect Moon with 59kg at $9.20. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Lone Star Park on November 8 over 796m, 6 len behind Run Like Da Devil with 58kg at $14. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 36 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 | 30/04/2026 | 173 | CLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Agustin Silva | 59kg | 0:27.97 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $9.20 |
| 7/8 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | OCLM 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:46.22 | 3-5-7 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | 71 | OCLM 3U | $25,114.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:46.91 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $23,411.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:47.31 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.80 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $85,627.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:45.96 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $30.30 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,759.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 58kg | 0:27.54 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Alejandro Landeros Zuniga
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len Lone Star Park November 6 over 274m defeating Coronation Ring carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Lone Star Park September 18 over 274m, a long neck behind Chiliz Cartel carrying 56kg at $12.70. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM 2 | $17,557.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Juan Pulido | 56.5kg | 0:15.43 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2025 | 119 | MDN CLM 2 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Juan Pulido | 56kg | 0:15.59 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $12.70 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,344.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57kg | 0:16.96 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,696.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57.5kg | 0:18.43 | 5-8-7 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $23.70 |