Sam Houston Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
BLESS EM DIRTY (4) finished fourth over 274m at this track when resuming last start after strong market support, beaten only 1.5 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. REGAL KING (5) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when prominent at the corner before winding up in fourth over 302m at this track, beaten one length. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FINE WINE M3 (3) finished seventh over 274m at this track when resuming last start, beaten only 1.75 lengths. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CALMEBIGPOPPA (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track (Dirt) over 274m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on May 22 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Your Tempting Me Gl with 58kg at $8.10. Before that 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on March 26 over 101m, 0.3 len behind Jrs Jess First with 58kg at $5. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 57 | HCP 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:15.75 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $11,657.00 | Louisiana Downs | 101m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 58kg | 0:07.07 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/02/2026 | 60 | CLM 3U | $11,127.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 58kg | 0:13.22 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $14,548.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 58kg | 0:12.19 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $14,504.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 58kg | 0:12.22 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2025 | 64 | HCP 3U | $15,982.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:12.06 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Olvin Josue Martinez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 7 at this track on May 14 over 302m, 0.8 len behind Sloww Downn with 56.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Lone Star Park on October 31 over 402m, 2.75 len behind Sign Of A Jet with 56kg at $7.40. Others have her measure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 182 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56.5kg | 0:17.20 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 2 | $16,794.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56kg | 0:13.25 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.30 |
| 5/10 | 31/10/2025 | 29 | CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56kg | 0:22.16 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.40 |
| 1/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Olvin Josu Martinez-Lerma | 56kg | 0:13.43 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Goodtime In Texas carrying 58kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on May 29 2025 over 402m, 1.0 len behind Quick Lights with 56.5kg at $4.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/04/2026 | 194 | ALLOW 3U | $21,648.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 0:15.51 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $24,353.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | M | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:17.40 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | 54 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Lone Star Park | 402m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:21.76 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $12.10 |
| 1/10 | 26/07/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,679.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:18.64 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/07/2025 | 35 | MDN 35 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:18.17 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $8.80 |
| 3/8 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 35 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 402m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 56.5kg | 0:22.18 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Oliver E. Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at this track on May 22 over 274m, 1.5 len behind Your Tempting Me Gl carrying 58kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Retama Park on August 15 over 302m, 1.3 len behind Famous Corona Winner with 58kg at $17. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 197 | HCP 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:15.75 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 06/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $29,008.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:16.76 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $25,875.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:19.96 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $18.40 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $25,736.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:17.12 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2025 | 288 | CLM 3U | $26,147.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Oliver E Martinez | 58kg | 0:18.36 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.20 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $24,265.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.46 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Luis Angel Maldonado
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at this track April 23 over 274m defeating Dash Jess Quick carrying 58kg at $2.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on May 14 over 302m, 1.0 len behind Sloww Downn with 58kg at $1.90. One of the main contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:17.20 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 23/04/2026 | 168 | CLM 3U | $21,106.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:15.68 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 9/10 | 06/11/2025 | 83 | OCLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:12.99 | 3-7-9 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $57.90 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $24,961.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:13.60 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $26,147.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:17.15 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $18.90 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $19,440.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | M | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:13.24 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Claudio Ponce Aguilar
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 36 days. Last start won by a 0.3 len at this track May 8 over 229m defeating Apollitical Tac carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. At only start last preparation 7th of 10 at Lone Star Park on October 18 over 274m, 2 len behind Affirmative with 56kg at $37.10. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 202 | CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:13.50 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2025 | 72 | CLM 2 | $16,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | M | Angel A Fierro | 56kg | 0:15.44 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $37.10 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2025 | 22 | CLM 2 | $18,760.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:16.16 | 1-6-7 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $12.80 |
| 6/7 | 16/07/2025 | 40 | CLM 2 | $20,031.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:17.57 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $12.60 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 2 | $17,885.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | 0:13.60 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $27,157.00 | Sam Houston | 229m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 56kg | 0:13.72 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Miguel R. Vallejo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran second last of 9 at Delta Downs on May 16 over 320m, 3.5 len behind Tacubayas First with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on February 22 2024 over 366m, 2 len behind White Collar carrying 58kg at $2.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/05/2026 | 117 | CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:17.82 | 2-7-8 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/01/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $11,360.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 58kg | 0:20.33 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $14.20 |
| 6/6 | 13/12/2025 | 52 | OCLM 3U | $29,862.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 58kg | 0:47.61 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | OCLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Yaidel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:17.87 | 9-7-7 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $30.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/10/2025 | 53 | HCP 3U | $12,938.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | M | Jorge Javier Garcia | 58kg | 0:15.23 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/08/2025 | 38 | OCLM 3U | $40,310.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | M | Victor Manuel Miranda | 58kg | 0:15.39 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Your Tempting Me Gl with 58kg at $31.20. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at this track on May 22 over 274m, 2 len behind Your Tempting Me Gl carrying 58kg at $19.10. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $20,251.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 0:15.75 | 2-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $19.10 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | 174 | CLM 3U | $19,651.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 0:15.66 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $31.20 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:13.39 | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $15.70 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:13.34 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $9.30 |
| 1/9 | 16/07/2025 | 48 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,443.00 | Retama Park | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:16.37 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 29/05/2025 | 26 | MDN 35 | $15,625.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Alejandro Ochoa | 56.5kg | 0:15.67 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.90 |