Sam Houston Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
THE CARTEL MASTER (5) finished midfield on his return from a spell last start over 320m at this track (Dirt). Will take a lot from that hitout so he is sure to prove tough to beat. CR CHEETAH FEIN (3) lines up on the back of a 0.6 lengths fifth over 229m at Remington Park. Is very effective at this distance with two wins from 11 runs. Likely to feature. CHOLULAA (4) has enjoyed a let-up of six weeks since she won when resuming over 274m at this track (Dirt), scoring by half a length. Fitter for that last hitout and is expected to feature in the finish. ONE FINE WINE (6) is back at the races for the first time since November 14. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 320m at this track. Definite top-three chance.

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Louisiana Downs March 13 over 201m, 1.75 len behind Whata Jessie carrying 58kg at $3. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Louisiana Downs January 20 over 229m, 4 len behind Eyes So Gray carrying 58kg at $25.90. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/03/2026 | 52 | CLM 3U | $10,112.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 58kg | 0:12.09 | 6-5-8 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $3.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 67 | ALLOW 3U | $15,695.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Cesar Segura | 58kg | 0:13.29 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $25.90 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $19,084.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:11.91 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.30 |
| 6/10 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:11.90 | 1-7-6 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2025 | 58 | MDN FM 35 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:15.56 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $8.40 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $15,443.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:16.37 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Luis L. Vivanco
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Lone Star Park November 14 over 201m, 1.4 len behind Jjs Dashin Perry with 58kg at $16.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len this track April 26 2025 over 229m defeating Cowboy Reigns carrying 58kg at $7.60. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 203 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 | 14/11/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $19,084.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:11.91 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $16.20 |
| 1/10 | 09/10/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:13.48 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:13.34 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $18,502.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:18.42 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $20.90 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $18,818.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:13.61 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $11.70 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $20,312.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:13.43 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Miguel Ortega
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Remington Park on May 21 over 229m, 0.6 len behind Suspicious Eyes with 57kg at $19. Before that 2nd of 10 at Remington Park on April 23 over 229m, 0.8 len behind Rcr Dice Run carrying 57kg at $2.70. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $40,503.00 | Remington Park | 229m | SP | Miguel Ortega | 57kg | 0:13.14 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $21,106.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 57kg | 0:13.56 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 132 | CLM 3U | $20,365.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 57kg | 0:13.35 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |
| 2/9 | 01/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $15,267.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 56.5kg | 0:15.63 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Miguel Ortega | 56.5kg | 0:15.63 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.30 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:13.47 | 10-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Jose R. Herbert
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after six months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 23 over 274m defeating Crb Wagon Shaker carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track on May 22 2025 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Wl Post Malone with 56kg at $51.80. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 166 | ALLOW 3U | $17,467.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 56.5kg | 0:15.77 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $30,534.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | 0:19.87 | 3-5-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 2 | $9,132.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | 0:20.01 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $21.20 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 58kg | 0:16.81 | 4-7-6 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2025 | 29 | CLM 2 | $19,878.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | 0:15.55 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $30.30 |
| 1/9 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,860.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57.5kg | 0:17.88 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track on May 8 over 320m, 1.2 len behind Crying Eagle Express carrying 58kg at $6.60. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Louisiana Downs February 4 over 320m defeating Gillespie carrying 58kg at $5.50. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 93 | ALLOW 3U | $27,933.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:17.81 | 2-6-5 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $6.60 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $13,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:17.80 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/01/2026 | 65 | ALLOW 3U | $14,200.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:13.41 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.90 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:16.77 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.90 |
| 4/9 | 16/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:11.71 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $11.30 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:16.75 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $18.90 |

Jockey: Angel A. Fierro
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Lone Star Park November 14 over 302m, 1.5 len behind Fire And Reine carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track April 26 2025 over 320m, 0.5 len behind Wicked Reward carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:16.72 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.30 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $25,114.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Bryan Candanosa | 56.5kg | 0:17.64 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $22.60 |
| 5/9 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:12.98 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 57kg | 0:21.38 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $15.30 |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $25,736.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:17.12 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $51,988.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:17.57 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at this track April 16 over 274m defeating Rios Fancy Eagle with 56.5kg at $20.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Retama Park August 7 over 229m defeating A Solid Temptation with 56kg at $1.40. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 50 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 | 16/04/2026 | 160 | ALLOW F 3 | $26,201.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:15.76 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $20.30 |
| 6/10 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 2 | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:11.78 | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $26.30 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 2 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | M | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:20.13 | 5-6-8 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $35.50 |
| 9/9 | 26/09/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 2 | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | 0:13.10 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $14.10 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $28,837.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56kg | 0:13.82 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eddie Sanchez | 56.5kg | 0:18.77 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $46.60 |

Jockey: Eduardo Luviano
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Evangeline Downs December 19 over 274m, 4 len behind Pyc Paint Your Guns with 59.5kg at $81.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Lone Star Park September 5 over 229m defeating Volcoms Relagate Yg with 56.5kg at $5.10. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 168 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 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $19,142.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 59.5kg | 0:15.55 | 6-10-10 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $81.70 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $19,084.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:11.91 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $16.90 |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $29,680.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | M | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:15.12 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $32.40 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2025 | 90 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:13.39 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 6/9 | 07/06/2025 | 232 | ALLOW F 3 | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:13.20 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $37.90 |
| 6/6 | 18/10/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 2 | $15,896.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | Fast | Rolando Cabrera | 56.5kg | 0:17.05 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track May 14 over 302m defeating Lux Eterna with 56.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track on May 29 2025 over 229m, 3 len behind Feenom carrying 56kg at $58. This is tougher so prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 203 | CLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 56.5kg | 0:17.28 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 2 | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:11.87 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $22.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/09/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 2 | $29,052.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:16.63 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $23.10 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $28,837.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:17.31 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $23.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/07/2025 | 52 | HCP 2 | $13,761.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:18.29 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $22.80 |
| 8/10 | 29/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $31,250.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Jose Elias Villarreal | 56kg | 0:13.32 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $58.00 |

Jockey: Edgar U. Mata
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Retama Park July 10 over 229m, 2.5 len behind Marfa Nights carrying 57kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track May 22 2025 over 274m defeating Spoiled N Special carrying 56.5kg at $7.80. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 330 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/07/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $19,266.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 57kg | 0:13.54 | 5-4-9 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $27,994.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | M | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | 0:15.57 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $8.10 |
| 1/7 | 22/05/2025 | 203 | CLM 3U | $25,781.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Edgar U Mata | 56.5kg | 0:15.66 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 |
| 8/10 | 31/10/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 2 | $23,121.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56.5kg | 0:13.07 | 10-9-8 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $14.10 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 2 | $23,529.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56.5kg | 0:13.20 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $16.70 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2024 | 35 | HCP 2 | $15,361.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 56kg | 0:18.15 | 1-3-4 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $19.70 |