Lone Star

00:35

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TURN NORTH is the pick of these. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has won over this C&D, while Chivalrous rates the main danger.

George Who

Jockey: Miguel Fuentes Jr Trainer: Joel Marr Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 202-19

Comment: Was tailed off in a stakes at Sunland Park last month upped to 1m½f; others more appealing despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sunland Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	174/5	-
17/01/25	Sunland Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
18/12/24	Zia Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	2/1	-
25/11/24	Zia Park / Stakes / F	-	11 / 12	197/10	-
05/11/24	Zia Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-
01/09/24	Albuquerque / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/2	-

Mikel W

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Carlos Padilla Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 224112

Comment: Good effort when close up over 5½f here (allowance race, muddy track) last month (had two of these rivals behind); on target twice in his last three outings; producing consistent form; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	2/5	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	1/20	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	29/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	18/5	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	177/10	-

Chivalrous

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Dick Cappellucci Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 334-66

Comment: Ran below market expectations (favourite) when sixth at Sam Houston over 1m½f (allowance race) two months ago; not dismissed as from low numbers over this C&D his jockey has an impressive record and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	11/10	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	21/10	-
17/12/24	Zia Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	1/2	-
26/11/24	Zia Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	44/1	-
04/11/24	Zia Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
11/10/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	24/5	-

Bling Mountain

Jockey: Richard Eramia Trainer: M Davidson Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 41415

Comment: Managed two wins in his last four outings; winning form over C&D; beaten 5½l just behind Mikel W and Take Action in second and third in an allowance race (muddy track) last month; others more likely as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	24/5	-
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/1	-
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	37/2	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	57/5	-
26/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	73/10	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	67/10	-

Sir Peel

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Noel Sanchez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 4/317-

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; unable to land a blow when seventh of nine in a claimer (Oaklawn Park) last March; been off the track a long time; a lot on his plate here and is up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	79/10	-
18/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	12/5	-
04/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	28/5	-
08/12/23	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/10	-
23/04/23	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	64/5	-
02/04/23	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	59/10	-

Turn North

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Abel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 321231

Comment: Proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes 48 days ago and from a respected stable; claimed a second C&D win 12 days ago when successful by just over 2l; major player as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
30/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	41/10	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-

Take Action

Jockey: Rene Diaz Trainer: J Caldwell Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 1-3613

Comment: On target three times in his last six outings; boasts winning form over C&D; split Mikel W and Bling Mountain (muddy track) when third beaten just under 5l last month in an allowance race; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
16/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	32/5	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	99/10	-
21/07/24	Gillespie County Fairground / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/5	-
03/07/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-

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Lone Star

01:02

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MISSION BELLE is hard to look beyond. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

Midnight Lady

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Jerry Gourneau Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 112-46

Comment: Held when sixth of seven over 6f here (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) last month; she can be competitive at this level and proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes in August; can be in the thick of things as reverting to this trip sure to suit and lower claiming tag suggests she may have less on her plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	141/10	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	201/10	-
25/08/24	Century Mile / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	303/20	-
07/08/24	Assiniboia Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
16/07/24	Assiniboia Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	61/10	-
03/07/24	Assiniboia Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	89/20	-

In Open Court

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 81-31

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a claimer (Sam Houston) last month; on target twice in her last three outings; enters calculations as jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-
05/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	5/1	-
09/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	101/10	-
26/10/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	137/10	-
26/05/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	138/5	-
04/05/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	13/1	-

Cashmere Dancer

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 5-213

Comment: Solid effort here over 1m (claimer) last month, a race won by the reopposing San Mateo Kat; knows how to win so in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
09/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
26/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	53/10	-
09/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-
27/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	87/10	-
07/07/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	31/5	-

Mission Belle

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Abel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 24-617

Comment: Finished last, beaten 19l by San Mateo Kat in a claimer 14 days ago; from respected stable and this is her level; the Abel Ramirez-Rodriguez outfit is running hot currently; strong contender as shown she can win fairly recently and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	22/5	-
02/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	103/5	-
02/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	29/10	-
05/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	51/10	-
22/09/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	183/10	-

La Vikina

Jockey: Santos Rivera Trainer: Samuel Calvario Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 34-64

Comment: Not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); 4½l fourth to the reopposing San Mateo Kat over 1m here (claimer) last month; now looks to be past her prime and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	101/10	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	297/10	-
18/06/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-
28/05/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
03/05/24	Evangeline Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/2	-
05/01/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-

Paintbrush

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Joaquin Garza Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 9-877

Comment: Has scored over C&D; slumped a bit since winning an allowance race at Lone Star Park in July; held in seventh at Sam Houston 33 days ago in an allowance race; this looks a fair heat so others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	391/10	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	-	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	69/5	-
24/11/24	Delta Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	71/1	-
06/07/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	33/10	-
08/06/24	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	53/5	-

Alliaceous

Jockey: Floyd Jr Wethey Trainer: George Bryant Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 435-63

Comment: Gave good account to finish third over 1m here (claimer) last month; one-time useful performer; should figure as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	31/5	-
18/01/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	239/10	-
28/12/24	Delta Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	80/1	-
06/12/24	Delta Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/5	-
22/11/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	93/5	-
19/10/24	Delta Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	219/10	-

San Mateo Kat

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman Trainer: Sarah Davidson Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1-39691

Comment: Had three of these in arrears over 1m here (claimer) last month; successful twice in her last six starts; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	42/5	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	237/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/5	-
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	7/1	-
12/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	41/10	-
12/10/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-

Lil Town Sis

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 68411

Comment: Scored by just over 2l (muddy track) at Oaklawn Park last month in a claimer; bids for hat-trick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	67/10	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	77/10	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	13/2	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	17/1	-
05/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	27/1	-
13/12/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	163/10	-

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Lone Star

01:29

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SONGERIE is top of the list. Just Tickled and Klassy Rose Chrome should also be in the hunt.

Brass Spunky

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman Trainer: Allen Dupuy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9967

Comment: Attempting to open her account at the fifth time of asking; unable to land a blow when seventh of eight (sloppy track) 19 days ago in a maiden special weight; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	223/10	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	129/5	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	29/1	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	213/10	-

Songerie

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6-245

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fifth of ten at Sam Houston two months ago in a maiden special weight; five-race maiden though does have a second place to her name; a leading player as from low numbers over this C&D her jockey has an impressive record and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	12/5	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	1/5	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	2/1	-
23/08/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	5/2	-
13/07/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 14	2/1	-

Caleb's Candy

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Ronnie Cravens Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-69

Comment: Finished last of nine at Sam Houston over 6f (maiden claimer) behind Along Came Thunder, three months ago; yet to get off the mark in three attempts (fifth her best finish); claiming tag drops from $10k; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	311/10	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/5	-
19/11/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	147/5	-

Klassy Rose Chrome

Jockey: Rene Diaz Trainer: J Caldwell Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-48535

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (9l) here over 5f (maiden claimer) last month; she's an attractive contender as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	27/5	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	38/5	-
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	69/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	91/10	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	43/5	-
21/04/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	21/2	-

Doc's Delight

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 8l) on her debut at Sam Houston at 10-1 last month; now eased in the grades (in for $7.5k); should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 7	52/5	-

Along Came Thunder

Jockey: Mario Fuentes Trainer: Alejandro Baldillez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-37533

Comment: Yet to open her account after 15 starts; was held in third two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; drops to a $7.5k tag from $20k; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Lone Star Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
30/03/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/5	-
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	107/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 13	151/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	147/10	-
23/11/24	Remington Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	267/10	-

Just Tickled

Jockey: Floyd Jr Wethey Trainer: Francisco Bravo Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-79

Comment: Still searching for first win after three tries; ninth of 12 (Sam Houston) in March in a maiden special weight; looks likely to go well as she drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	28/1	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 13	141/5	-
07/07/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	109/5	-

Gold Miracle

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 4/8-12

Comment: Sibling of Doc's Gold (5½f winner); stable can ready a newcomer; market confidence needed to make her of interest with inexperience a possible drawback.

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Lone Star

01:56

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GRAPNEL has got a win to his name and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Super Brady, Suitable and Atras can give the selection something to think about.

Atras

Jockey: Floyd Jr Wethey Trainer: Michael Hewitt Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 4548

Comment: Could not manage better than eighth over 5f at Will Rogers Downs (claimer) five weeks ago; has won here previously; eased in class with tag standing at $5k here; is a player as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D and has shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	79/10	-
09/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	79/10	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	73/10	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	23/2	-
29/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	41/2	-
06/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	4/1	-

Affectionto Autism

Jockey: Santos Rivera Trainer: Samuel Calvario Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 5-62748

Comment: Not disgraced when eighth over 5½f here (claimer) last month; five-time winner within the resume (from 5½f-1m) but may have reached limits of his ability; others more likely as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	249/10	-
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	167/10	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	72/5	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	33/5	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/2	-
25/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	43/10	-

Super Brady

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Ike Green Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 77003

Comment: Solid performance to finish third at 12-1 over 5½f at Oaklawn Park (claimer, muddy track) last month; one-time useful operator; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); Iram Diego will be looking to further their good record; should be in the mix as latest run was an encouraging one and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	12/1	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	657/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	311/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	21/5	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	159/5	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	8/5	-

Krisynsarasboy

Jockey: Daniel Benavides Trainer: Jose Uriegas Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 094-7

Comment: Was tailed off over 6½f at Sam Houston (claimer) three months ago; an infrequent winner and shown only moderate recent form; not hard to look beyond him as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	97/5	-
24/08/24	Gillespie County Fairground / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	121/10	-
10/08/24	Gillespie County Fairground / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	72/5	-
21/07/24	Gillespie County Fairground / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	39/2	-
27/08/23	Gillespie County Fairground / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	43/5	-
13/08/23	Gillespie County Fairground / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	127/10	-

Grapnel

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Austin Gustafson Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 2-154

Comment: Respectable effort to finish fourth, beaten just under 5l (muddy track) last month in an allowance race; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; strong claims as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	23/2	-
26/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	3/1	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	47/10	-
16/06/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
25/05/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
10/03/24	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	31/10	-

Suitable

Jockey: David Cabrera Trainer: Austin Gustafson Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-34155

Comment: This is his grade; not beaten too far when fifth of six 20 days ago (muddy track) in a claimer; his best form stacks up so has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	26/5	-
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	4/1	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	23/10	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
30/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-

Play Rule

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Steve Roubion Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 13-479

Comment: Has won four times here; close up behind Affectionto Autism when ninth last month in a claimer; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	246/5	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	41/5	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/5	-
09/11/24	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	11/10	-
18/10/24	Lone Star Park / / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
24/08/24	Gillespie County Fairground / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-

Tee Burns

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman Trainer: Michael Hewitt Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 7063

Comment: Has achieved eight wins from 38 career runs; solid effort at Will Rogers Downs 37 days ago in a claimer; should be in the mix as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/5	-
19/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	59/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	273/10	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	222/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	213/10	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	231/10	-

Clipper Cove

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Alex Hernandez Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 4316-5

Comment: Finished last of five last month in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $6.3k; she is the only mare in this; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	32/5	-
25/08/24	Gillespie County Fairground / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	18/5	-
21/07/24	Gillespie County Fairground / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-
22/06/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/2	-
02/06/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	82/5	-
30/03/24	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	251/10	-

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Lone Star

02:23

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ARTISTIC VISION is a confident pick. She is a regular distance winner and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

Artistic Vision

Jockey: David Cabrera Trainer: Miguel Silva Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 12-422

Comment: Normally pretty consistent and has achieved ten wins from 29 career runs; not beaten far over 6f at Will Rogers Downs (stakes) 46 days ago; dropped in grade to claiming level so is a very interesting runner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/5	-
13/12/24	Remington Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	1/20	-
26/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
14/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-

Let Freedom Bling

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Jerry Gourneau Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 417-95

Comment: Her tally of C&D wins stands at three; wasn't beaten that far when fifth (beaten 5½l) in a claimer at Sam Houston in February; tag has been raised to $20k; this looks a fair heat so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	63/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	137/10	-
15/09/24	Remington Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	73/10	-
06/09/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/2	-
07/07/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	61/10	-
22/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	34/5	-

Mariah's Candy

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Sarah Davidson Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 5-11355

Comment: Successful nine times from 37 career runs and has got her head in front twice this year; not disgraced in fifth in an allowance optional claimer on first run for this trainer (sloppy track) dropped down to 6f last month; this looks a decent race so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	133/10	-
07/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	63/5	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	111/10	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
19/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
13/12/24	Remington Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	164/5	-

Bendelene

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Carlos Padilla Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: -21

Comment: Successful twice in her last six starts; got home in front by three-quarters of a length at Sam Houston 47 days ago overcoming four of these rivals in an optional claimer; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	31/10	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-
12/05/24	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
02/03/24	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	6/5	-
26/08/23	Remington Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-
17/06/23	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/1	-

Fella's Sister

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 12542

Comment: Went close when second in a claimer last month; has been consistent of late; she can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	69/10	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	157/10	-
02/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	79/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	71/5	-
26/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-

Accelerate Judy

Jockey: Floyd Jr Wethey Trainer: Kevin Scholl Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 55-217

Comment: Behind Bendelene when seventh 47 days ago at Sam Houston in an optional claimer; she can be competitive at this level; needs considering if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	51/10	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	17/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	11/5	-
05/12/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/5	-
16/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	123/10	-
05/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	31/5	-

Rumpus

Jockey: Mario Fuentes Trainer: Cesar Govea Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 4-57754

Comment: Not beaten too far (just over 2l) in a claimer (close behind Fella's Sister) last month; this trip evidently suits with all four wins over this distance but possible that there's no more in the locker; others more appealing as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	6/1	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	147/10	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	92/5	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	288/5	-
11/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	239/10	-
16/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	217/10	-

Day For The Gray

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Cesar Govea Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 31343

Comment: Knocking at the door recently; beaten 15l into third (1m, muddy track) last month in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	39/5	-
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	28/5	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	77/10	-
09/02/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	71/10	-
26/01/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	18/1	-
20/12/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	7/2	-

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Lone Star

02:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GOLLY HOLLY is expected to get the job done. She will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and will be suited by this distance.

Itty Bitty Baby

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Allen Dupuy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 120

Comment: She was in the money in a stakes three months ago; lightly raced (running for just the fourth time); could not manage better than tenth at Sam Houston in February in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	59/10	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	56/5	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	151/5	-

Golly Holly

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 33531

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; opened account at the fifth time of asking in a maiden special weight (Sam Houston, stumbled at the start) when a just over 4l winner last month; she's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
09/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	13/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	39/10	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	17/5	-
05/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	11/10	-

Cranky Sheila

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman Trainer: George Bryant Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2-461

Comment: Back in the winners' enclosure scoring narrowly last month in a claimer; despite that Lone Star Park success, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	11/10	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	54/5	-
12/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 13	248/5	-
29/11/24	Delta Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	323/5	-
17/10/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	108/5	-
16/09/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	54/5	-

Midshipman's Lady

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Jerry Gourneau Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-32202

Comment: Good second at 20-1 last month in an allowance race; has always come up a bit short at this level in the past so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	98/5	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	27/5	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/2	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	159/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
10/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-

Philogyny Street

Jockey: Mario Fuentes Trainer: Sr Alan Love, Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 21427/

Comment: Beaten a fair way when seventh in an allowance race (Horseshoe Indianapolis) in 2023; not seen for some time now; facing a testing assignment and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	87/5	-
06/07/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	87/10	-
07/04/23	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	11/10	-
26/03/23	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
04/03/23	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	19/10	-
30/08/22	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	33/1	-

She's Candified

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: H Ashford Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-5112

Comment: Has achieved three wins from 12 career runs; beaten narrowly (sloppy track) when ahead of Avaling last month in an allowance race; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
09/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	24/5	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	343/10	-
06/07/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	11/1	-
09/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	481/10	-

Avaling

Jockey: Santos Rivera Trainer: Jaime Castellanos Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-33233

Comment: Has winning track form; out of the frame (beaten 6l in third, sloppy track) behind She's Candified, three weeks ago in an allowance race; could have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-
30/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-
16/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	27/5	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	37/10	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	79/5	-
07/07/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	79/10	-

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Lone Star

03:17

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CAWKAB is bidding for another success at this distance and a good pace up front will help him. Jim Ned and Brooklyn Alley Cat should also be considered.

Jim Ned

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Abel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 43-06

Comment: Represents top stable; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing sixth of nine in a claimer (Oaklawn Park) two weeks ago; now a lower claiming tag ($7.5k from $12.5k) so down in class; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; he should go close as has been on the scene in the recent past and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	157/5	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	17/1	-
19/09/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
06/07/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	2/1	-
15/06/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	79/5	-
27/05/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	83/10	-

Foo Flighter

Jockey: David Cabrera Trainer: Carlos Padilla Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 18-864

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; has struggled to factor since winning a claimer at Lone Star Park last June; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fourth of eight over 7f at Sam Houston (claimer) 47 days ago; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	107/10	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	51/5	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	97/10	-
13/07/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 14	45/2	-
22/06/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
04/05/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	23/2	-

My Boy Bling

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Alejandro Baldillez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-5326

Comment: Beaten a fair way when sixth two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; patchy form recently; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	14/1	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	31/5	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	14/5	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	13/2	-
12/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	77/2	-
21/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	801/10	-

Brooklyn Alley Cat

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Danny Pish Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-5455

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten just over 4l) in a claimer last month; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $7.5k); his best form stacks up so wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	41/5	-
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/10	-
16/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/5	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	66/5	-
14/12/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	277/5	-
25/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	41/10	-

Ace Of Clubs

Jockey: Santos Rivera Trainer: Samuel Calvario Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5/76-8

Comment: Finished last of eight (Santa Anita) 48 days ago in a claimer; down in class now, dropping from a $20k tag; has to be respected based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	141/10	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	37/10	-
03/02/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	135/2	-
17/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 5	186/5	-
03/11/23	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	31/10	-
08/10/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	257/10	-

Cawkab

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 66-08

Comment: Failed to land a blow when eighth of 11 at Oaklawn Park in February in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $7.5k); major player if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	147/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	123/5	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	13/1	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	437/50	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	597/100	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	589/50	-

Bali Rolling Tide

Jockey: Freddy Manrrique Trainer: Austin Gustafson Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 47-817

Comment: Split a number of these rivals (unprepared at the start) when beaten 13l (seventh of eight) at Sam Houston on his first start for this trainer 47 days ago in a claimer; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as concerns about him getting away on terms.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	57/10	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	41/5	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	139/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	14/5	-
28/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	117/10	-

Benzodini

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4319-8

Comment: Finished last of eight 47 days ago (Sam Houston) when behind three of these in a claimer; track has proven suitable before; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	143/10	-
17/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	49/10	-
19/08/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/2	-
31/07/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	99/10	-
06/07/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	52/5	-
01/06/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	42/5	-

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Lone Star

03:44

Runners: 13 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TEMPLE has an excellent record at this distance and has a healthy career record. Brother Reid, Interstellar and Seven Bridges Road can't be ruled out either.

Temple

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Abel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 13-1

Comment: Scored by just under 2l in an optional claimer (Fair Grounds) in January; has managed nine wins from 44 career runs and classy performer in his prime; in for a $12.5k tag here, up from $10k last time; has had some time off; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
24/11/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	12/5	-
24/08/24	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
09/09/23	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	9/2	-
28/01/23	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 11	93/10	-
26/11/22	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 12	83/10	-

Macho Grande

Jockey: Floyd Jr Wethey Trainer: Terry Eoff Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-263

Comment: Solid effort when 16-1 third here over 1m (claimer) on debut for this handler last month 8l behind Go Cats.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	33/2	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	77/10	-
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	103/10	-
24/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	63/10	-
10/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
26/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	18/5	-

Interstellar

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman Trainer: Sarah Davidson Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2-9491

Comment: Snapped losing streak over 1m at Sam Houston (optional claimer) when winning easily, managing to get across to lead from stall ten in March; suited by this C&D; class dropper as runs for a $12.5k tag here; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	117/10	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	159/10	-
30/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	227/10	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	31/5	-
16/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	29/10	-
24/11/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	42/5	-

Seven Bridges Road

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 2-5511

Comment: Won with something to spare (sloppy track) last month in an optional claimer; bids for hat-trick; the Robertino Diodoro outfit is running hot currently; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
24/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
14/02/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	9/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/10	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	849/100	-
16/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/10	-

Cool Memory

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: M Davidson Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-70991

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); caused a surprise in claimer last month; first attempt on turf; in for a $12.5k tag here, up from $5k last time; despite that Lone Star Park success, is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	157/10	-
30/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	169/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	36/5	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	33/10	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	237/10	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/10	-

Mor Lana Spirit

Jockey: Richard Eramia Trainer: Kari Craddock Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8408-6

Comment: Came home last last month in race won by Seven Bridges Road (sloppy track) in an optional claimer; a while since his last success and needs to improve on balance of recent form; claiming tag drops to $12.5k (from $20k); not a great record on second run back after a layoff and unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	78/5	-
13/07/24	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	228/5	-
08/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	146/5	-
21/04/24	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
06/04/24	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	49/2	-
25/02/24	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	353/10	-

Brother Reid

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: H Ashford Jr Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 7236

Comment: Sixth of ten beaten 6l last month in an allowance optional claimer; a previous winner here; useful in this grade; class dropper as runs for a $12.5k tag here; previous run was disappointing, but finished third two starts back; expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	103/5	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	7/1	-
19/01/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	29/10	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	127/10	-
16/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	5/1	-
16/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	11/1	-

Cajun Mischief

Jockey: David Cabrera Trainer: George Bryant Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-8419

Comment: Problems at the start (problems in the gate) when last of nine at Delta Downs in February (muddy track) in an optional claimer; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-19); tag has been raised to $12.5k; this is competitive and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Delta Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	154/5	-
07/02/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-
26/01/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	72/5	-
04/01/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	143/5	-
20/12/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	167/10	-
30/11/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/2	-

Johnny Appleseed

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-4517

Comment: Held in seventh over 7f at Sam Houston (optional claimer) in February; on target three times in his last six outings; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	21/5	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/5	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	43/10	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	5/2	-
06/12/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	87/10	-
16/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-

Glendale

Jockey: Santos Rivera Trainer: Alejandro Baldillez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 0-378

Comment: Not the most consistent of horses lately; finished eighth, beaten 18l, when behind Interstellar at Sam Houston in March in an optional claimer; easy to oppose with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	213/10	-
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	22/1	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	25/2	-
22/11/24	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	323/10	-
27/10/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	72/5	-
28/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	26/5	-

Cajun Eddie

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Jerry Gourneau Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 17652

Comment: Ran well when beaten 1l over 1m here (claimer) last month; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-22.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	4/1	-
15/02/25	Delta Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	33/5	-
01/02/25	Delta Downs / Starter Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	41/5	-
12/01/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
28/12/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	17/10	-

Face Value

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Sean Williams Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 55248

Comment: Beaten 15l in eighth at Oaklawn Park last month in a starter allowance; looks for his fourth career victory; useful at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	289/10	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	157/10	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	49/10	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	129/10	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	17/5	-

Go Cats

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Abel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 51-431

Comment: Scored by just over 2l last month in a claimer; managed three wins in his last seven outings; from a top yard; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	49/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	33/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	41/10	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	107/10	-
30/10/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	29/2	-

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