Sam Houston Race 4 - Jesse Yoakum Memorial 870 S. Stakes
FIRE BOLT B (3) was successful last start over 796m in Group 3 class at this track (Dirt), getting home by 1.3 lengths to make it four wins in a row. Winning rider Nestor Duran retains the mount. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. GJR ROOSTER (2) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 796m in Group 3 class at this track (Dirt) at his latest appearance. Has a good record here at this journey. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Likely to feature. MASTER REIGNS (4) scored by 1.75 lengths over 796m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell last start. Boasts four wins here. Tougher assignment this time but still has winning claims on his best figures. EYE WILL DECIDE (1) resumed last time out and finished fourth over 796m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Sure to be competitive.

Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 58kgs
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Having second run back today. Last outing 4th of 8 at this track on May 22 over 796m, 1.75 len behind Master Reigns with 58kg at $4.70. At only start last preparation raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Lone Star Park in LR on November 1 over 796m, 5 len behind Gjr Rooster with 58kg at $6.30. One of the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 202 | OCLM 3U | $30,726.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:46.11 | 2-1-D1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/11/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,336.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:45.82 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $6.30 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $29,612.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 58kg | 0:46.45 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $85,627.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 58kg | 0:45.96 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $83,981.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 58kg | 0:45.85 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 29/05/2025 | 222 | HCP 3U | $24,219.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Froylan Tellez Ramirez | 58kg | 0:45.45 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Gilberto Linares
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 24 over 796m defeating Dm Special Cat carrying 58kg at $1.10. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track in G3 on May 9 over 796m, 1.3 len behind Fire Bolt B carrying 58kg at $2.90. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN 3U | $60,723.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | M | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:45.55 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 24/04/2026 | 131 | HCP 3U | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 58kg | 0:46.49 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Zia Park | 796m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 58kg | 0:44.78 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,336.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Francisco Calderon | 58kg | 0:45.82 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3U | $181,088.00 | Albuquerque Downs | 796m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 58kg | 0:44.50 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $25,229.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Ali Rivera | 58kg | 0:45.95 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 58kgs
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On a four run winning streak. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track G3 May 9 over 796m defeating Gjr Rooster with 58kg at $4.20. The run before that won by 1.5 len at this track April 24 over 796m defeating Hezamonzter with 58kg at $1.70. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
Last Starts 35 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 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN 3U | $60,723.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | M | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:45.55 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $14,556.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Nestor Duran | 58kg | 0:46.53 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $45,927.00 | Sunland | 796m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 58kg | 0:44.70 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | OCLM 3U | $35,521.00 | Sunland | 796m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 58kg | 0:45.05 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 77 | CLM 4U | $27,354.00 | Sunland | 796m | Fast | Oscar Jr Andrade | 57kg | 0:44.57 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.20 |
| 6/7 | 01/11/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,336.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:45.82 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $14.80 |

Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months won by 1.75 len at this track May 22 over 796m defeating Unlimited Candy with 58kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Zia Park on November 30 over 796m, 0.3 len behind Tizlightning carrying 58kg at $13.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 159 | OCLM 3U | $30,726.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:46.11 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Zia Park | 796m | Fast | Noe Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:44.78 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $12.70 |
| 2/8 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $99,237.00 | Zia Park | 796m | Fast | Noe Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:44.55 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.10 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 99 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,336.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 59kg | 0:45.82 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.80 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $85,627.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 59kg | 0:45.96 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3U | $83,981.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:45.85 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Randy Edison Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on May 8 over 503m, 0.5 len behind Sweet Storm with 58kg at $7.80. The run before that won by 3.5 len at Louisiana Downs March 12 over 796m defeating Cosino Rogue with 58kg at $1.60. Others offer greater appeal.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $27,933.00 | Sam Houston | 503m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:27.87 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $13,343.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:47.21 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | 117 | ALLOW 3U | $19,971.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:46.83 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.20 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 35 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Daniel Ruiz Amaya | 58kg | 0:47.50 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $40,602.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 796m | Fast | David Alvarez (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:46.05 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $48.20 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 56.5kg | 0:47.91 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Eliazar T. Vera
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last of 8 at this track on May 8 over 796m, 14 len behind Thrill And Fury carrying 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Lone Star Park on November 8 over 796m, 2.75 len behind Run Like Da Devil carrying 58kg at $4.70. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 175 | HCP 3U | $21,648.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:45.88 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | OCLM 3U | $25,954.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.50 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | OCLM 3U | $24,427.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 0:46.22 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $4.70 |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | 71 | OCLM 3U | $25,875.00 | Lone Star Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:46.88 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | G2 OPEN 3U | $85,627.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:45.96 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2025 | 271 | ALLOW 3U | $27,676.00 | Retama Park | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:47.40 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |