Lone Star

00:35

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SISTER ELLA has got a win to her name and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Sweet Charlize and Perceptive could run well too.

Sweet Charlize

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Abel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 9-2371

Comment: Ended losing spell when in front by 4½l at Evangeline Downs two weeks ago (sloppy track) in a claimer; from top trainer; should not be far away as recent win points to her being able to handle class rise and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
06/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	1/2	-
27/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
27/07/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	219/20	-
25/05/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	99/10	-

Sister Ella

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 71-556

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 15l, over 6f at Oaklawn Park (claimer) two months ago; grade looks suitable; claiming value now drops to $7.5k; leading claims as jockey does well from inner gates here and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	81/10	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	23/5	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	777/50	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	799/100	-

Perceptive

Jockey: Rene Diaz Trainer: J Caldwell Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 4-4251

Comment: A good winner last month in a claimer; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	3/2	-
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	74/5	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	51/4	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/1	-

Catherine Blaze

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 14-044

Comment: Fourth at Sam Houston but only beaten 1½l when dropped in distance 49 days ago (muddy track, split Highlander Honey and Bossadusu) in a claimer; subpar since successful in a claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis in September; not hard to turn elsewhere with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	9/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	29/10	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	289/10	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	2/1	-
30/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-
20/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	10/1	-

Bossadusu

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Tristan Ashford Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2-4352

Comment: Good effort when beaten into runner-up by half a length here over 6f (claimer) 20 days ago; possesses winning form at this track; not been able to get her head in front lately so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	33/10	-
28/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	81/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	10/1	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
07/12/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	97/10	-
18/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	16/1	-

Courageous Cappen

Jockey: Amin Castillo Trainer: Danele Durham Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 1-297

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Oaklawn Park (beaten 6l) in a claimer last month; she meets the required standard ability wise; has won twice in her career; down in class now, dropping from a $15k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	27/2	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	292/5	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	179/10	-
12/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	31/10	-
13/09/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	129/10	-
30/08/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/10	-

Oh Doo Dah Day

Jockey: Richard Eramia Trainer: Kari Craddock Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 35-128

Comment: Behind Highlander Honey over 1m at Sam Houston (claimer) when finishing last of eight two months ago; claiming tag drops from $15k; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	53/10	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
12/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
13/12/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	3/1	-
10/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
05/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	248/5	-

Highlander Honey

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Jerry Gourneau Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 31736

Comment: Sixth beaten 22l four weeks ago (muddy track) in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $10k); easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	57/5	-
28/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/10	-
09/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	47/10	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	31/5	-
09/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	59/5	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	147/5	-

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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: CANYON STREAK looks the one to back. He should be able to confirm placings with Ozzies Wings Y G, Mister Moscato and King Arthur Ridge.

King Adolis

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Alejandro Baldillez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-1955

Comment: Beaten 10l (fifth) when dropped in distance (sloppy track) last month in an allowance optional claimer; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	128/5	-
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	32/1	-
16/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	159/5	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/5	-
06/12/24	Remington Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	104/5	-
25/10/24	Remington Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	118/5	-

Adger

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 54-514

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; not disgraced when fourth of seven in an allowance race two weeks ago; could be in the mix if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	73/5	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	2/1	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	229/10	-
08/11/24	Remington Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	791/10	-
23/10/24	Remington Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	64/5	-
29/09/24	Remington Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	121/5	-

King Arthur Ridge

Jockey: Rene Diaz Trainer: Ronald Kotara Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 744479

Comment: Behind three of these here over 1m (allowance race) when beaten 13l last month; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	333/10	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	21/5	-
16/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	377/10	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	191/10	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	107/5	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	35/2	-

Moro Mafia

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman Trainer: George Bryant Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2-487

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten a fair way here over 1m (claimer) last month; quite a while since he tasted success; has always come up a bit short at this level in the past so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	73/5	-
14/02/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	119/5	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	4/1	-
12/12/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	32/5	-
09/11/24	Delta Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	277/10	-
17/10/24	Delta Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	24/1	-

Canyon Streak

Jockey: David Cabrera Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 9-0212

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; had a number of these behind him 29 days ago when not beaten that far into second at 1-2 in an allowance race; in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	1/2	-
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	3/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 14	509/10	-
13/07/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	84/5	-

Ozzies Wings Y G

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 340-75

Comment: Split a number of these rivals last month upped to 1m when beaten just over 5l in an allowance race; he can be competitive at this level; must be high on list if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	167/5	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	26/1	-
13/07/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 14	87/5	-
22/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	27/5	-
01/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
19/05/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-

Echo Marine

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Jaime Castellanos Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-041

Comment: Won a maiden special weight by just over 3l when opening his account at the fourth time of asking two weeks ago; despite that Lone Star Park success, others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	277/10	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	178/5	-
18/11/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	59/2	-

Mister Moscato

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Austin Gustafson Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-3237

Comment: Achieved only a sole win but grade looks suitable; split a number of these rivals over 1m here (allowance race) when beaten 7l (seventh of ten) four weeks ago; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	121/10	-
16/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	22/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	1173/100	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	1083/100	-

Crazy Ridge

Jockey: Daniel Benavides Trainer: Ronald Kotara Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 6076

Comment: A while since his last success and poor form of late a cause for concern; finished sixth, beaten 19l, in a claimer (muddy track) 14 days ago; readily passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	193/10	-
30/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	50/1	-
16/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	226/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	83/5	-
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	251/5	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	68/5	-

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Lone Star

01:29

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IMA BLING CAT has proved consistent of late and has proved he can get his head in front. Baseball Politics and Cinco Majestic can give the selection something to think about.

Johnny Appleseed

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1-4517

Comment: Seventh of nine beaten 10l over 7f at Sam Houston (optional claimer) in February; has chalked up three wins from his last six; he can be competitive at this level; should get involved.

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	-

Ima Bling Cat

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Dick Cappellucci Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 3-3334

Comment: Has scored over C&D; consistent performer; finished fourth but only beaten 2½l last month in an optional claimer; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	6/5	-
28/03/25	Sunland Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-
07/03/25	Sunland Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	21/5	-
28/02/25	Sunland Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	17/5	-
09/12/24	Zia Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-
24/10/24	Albuquerque / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/2	-

Cinco Majestic

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Miguel Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 71271

Comment: Successful three times in his last seven starts; landed a narrow success in a claimer last month; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	89/10	-
14/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	54/5	-
01/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	111/10	-
10/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
16/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	12/1	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	144/5	-

Playing Hardball

Jockey: Obed Sanchez Trainer: Samuel Calvario Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 2-986

Comment: Beaten 14l into sixth last month in a claimer; has achieved five wins from 24 career runs but quite a while since he tasted success; claiming value now drops from $10k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	59/5	-
09/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	289/10	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	167/10	-
13/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
15/11/24	Del Mar / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	253/10	-
17/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	249/10	-

Baseball Politics

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Abel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 66-1

Comment: Successful ten times from 36 career runs and represents top trainer; scored narrowly in a claimer on first outing for new trainer at Oaklawn Park four weeks ago; drops to a $7.5k tag from $10k; the stable continues to be among winners recently; has scored second up off a break before so could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	87/10	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	96/5	-
20/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/10	-
06/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
01/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/2	-
16/06/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-

Weird Year

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Lee Rossi Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 8-3463

Comment: Finished third when beaten just over 3l in a claimer last month; may not have any more improvement left; tag has been raised to $7.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	429/10	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	161/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	33/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	74/5	-
01/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	167/10	-
03/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	137/10	-

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Lone Star

01:56

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for A. P.'S SECRET. Touch Of Glam certainly isn't out of it.

Heir To Greatness

Jockey: Rene Diaz Trainer: J Caldwell Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 1-24544

Comment: Fourth 29 days ago, only beaten just over 1l, when behind the reopposing Malibu S S in a claimer; struggled a bit since winning an allowance race at Remington Park in November; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	24/5	-
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	9/2	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	91/10	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	49/10	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	32/5	-
30/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	69/10	-

A. P.'s Secret

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Robert Young Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 5/-0

Comment: All his winning form has come at Gulfstream Park (two successes) but has not had much racing; finished tailed off in an allowance race at Sam Houston last month on his debut for this trainer upped to 1m½f; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and is a very interesting runner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	6/1	-
19/11/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	11/5	-
04/03/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	75/2	-
29/07/22	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	58/5	-
31/05/22	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
09/04/22	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	199/4	-

Pico D'oro

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Cesar Govea Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 93517

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when seventh (beaten 2½l) in an allowance race two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	333/10	-
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	51/10	-
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	74/5	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	112/5	-
17/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	21/2	-

Malibu S S

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Abel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 6-61231

Comment: Managed two wins in his last four outings; from a powerful trainer; claimed a second C&D win last month when successful by half a length; should not be far away despite having more on his plate and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	63/10	-
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-
09/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	74/5	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	9/5	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	157/10	-
13/12/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	229/10	-

Touch Of Glam

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Todd Fincher Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 8719

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 in a claimer two weeks ago (Oaklawn Park) on debut for this trainer; on target twice in his last five outings; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	186/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	29/5	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	23/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	43/2	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	171/5	-
27/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	32/5	-

Ethical Judgement

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 235-8

Comment: Last of eight at Oaklawn Park last month in an allowance optional claimer; down in class now, dropping from a $75k tag; likely player as finished third at Lone Star Park three runs ago and should be sharper for his recent return to action.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	287/5	-
23/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	69/10	-
11/05/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
06/04/24	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	28/5	-
09/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	19/5	-
26/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	102/5	-

T Bones Trick

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Dick Cappellucci Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 5311-3

Comment: Has achieved 16 wins from 59 career runs; 1l third to the reopposing Malibu S S four weeks ago in a claimer; others more likely as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-
23/11/24	Remington Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
08/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
20/09/24	Remington Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	147/10	-
06/07/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/5	-
04/05/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	177/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Lone Star

02:23

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FOR A LAUGH likes to stalk the early speed and is of interest if excusing his most recent run. Royal Coach and Gabarra also have claims.

Big Wave James

Jockey: Richard Eramia Trainer: Terry Eoff Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 33-72

Comment: Not beaten far when second in a claimer (had Fight'n Ready and Ze'bul behind), managing to get across to lead from stall seven last month upped to 7½f; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; not won for some time now; claiming tag drops from $25k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	57/10	-
19/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	21/2	-
27/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	38/5	-
06/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	103/10	-
05/07/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	41/10	-
18/05/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	23/5	-

Mighty Message

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Ike Green Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 08038

Comment: Found life tough when 13l back in eighth at Oaklawn Park last month in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $20k; first run on turf; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	15/1	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	53/5	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	123/5	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	43/5	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	237/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	18/5	-

Gabarra

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Karen Jacks Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-1337

Comment: He can be competitive at this level; not disgraced in seventh in an allowance race last month; more than capable if on song so could be in the shake up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	71/10	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	124/5	-
16/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	67/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	13/2	-
16/09/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	88/5	-
13/08/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	8/5	-

Ze'bul

Jockey: Floyd Jr Wethey Trainer: Dick Cappellucci Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 26-436

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing sixth over 7½f here (claimer) when not far behind two of his rivals four weeks ago; useful in this grade and in good form prior to backwards step last time out; lower claiming tag should make this easier and is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	43/10	-
16/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	49/10	-
07/02/25	Sunland Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-
17/12/24	Zia Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	81/10	-
04/11/24	Zia Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/2	-
17/10/24	Albuquerque / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-

Ti Caillou

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 556416

Comment: Respectable effort to finish sixth, beaten just under 4l in an allowance race (muddy track, dropped back to 7f) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	27/2	-
23/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
02/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-
16/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	26/5	-
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/5	-
12/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 14	91/10	-

Fight'n Ready

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Joseph Petalino Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-00903

Comment: Solid performance to finish third at 20-1 in a claimer four weeks ago; eased in class with tag standing at $20k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	191/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	683/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	683/10	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	333/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	121/2	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	523/10	-

For A Laugh

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-9225

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not disgraced when fifth of seven (Turf Paradise) two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; tag has been raised to $20k; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; he's worth a go as best form suggests not devoid of talent.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/5	-
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
01/01/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	103/10	-
15/11/24	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
17/02/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	21/10	-

Royal Coach

Jockey: David Cabrera Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-5118

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last three; tailed off last month in an allowance race; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	69/10	-
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	4/1	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
10/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/5	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	29/5	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	3359/100	-

Ain't That A Kick

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Joseph Petalino Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 8-455

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fifth, beaten just under 4l in a claimer at Oaklawn Park four weeks ago; does not win very often; moves down to an easier grade (in for $20k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	76/5	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	69/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	523/10	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	253/10	-
23/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
27/10/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	169/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Lone Star

02:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PATTERN BET looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and she knows how to get her head in front. Bluebonnet Girl and Trafalgar Shore are interesting.

Trafalgar Shore

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 4-2835

Comment: Useful at this level and producing consistent form; far from disgraced (beaten 5l, sloppy track) at Oaklawn Park two weeks ago in a claimer; claiming tag drops to $5k (from $10k); can give it a good shot as jockey does well from inside draws here and her latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	8/5	-
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 13	3/2	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	87/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	7/1	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	229/20	-
06/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-

Pattern Bet

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 1-46

Comment: Problems at the start (off slowly) over 6f at Oaklawn Park (claimer) when beaten 10l last month; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a seventh career win); drops to a $5k tag; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	31/10	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	11/10	-
13/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
10/08/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
13/07/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	6/1	-
07/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	12/5	-

Bluebonnet Girl

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Abel Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-1578

Comment: Finished last of eight two months ago (Sam Houston) in a stakes; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fourth win) and from powerful stable; hard to dismiss as the return to this distance should be more suitable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	159/10	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	77/10	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	99/10	-
12/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 13	5/2	-
05/12/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
01/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-

Sharp Likeness

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Jerry Gourneau Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6-75272

Comment: Not beaten far when second, finished ahead of Coinmaker two weeks ago in a claimer; C&D has proven suitable before; tag drops from $7.5k to $5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/5	-
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 13	397/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	21/1	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	63/5	-
03/09/24	Assiniboia Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	279/20	-

British Edge

Jockey: Amin Castillo Trainer: Kevin Morgan Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 7/5-17

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-10) and remains far from exposed; finished last of seven over 5f at Sam Houston (claimer) in February; tag drops from $15k to $5k here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/2	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
18/10/24	Lone Star Park / / F	-	5 / 7	37/10	-
04/12/23	Zia Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	53/1	-
07/09/23	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	421/10	-
05/08/23	Ruidoso Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	16/1	-

Birdie Curdy

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr Trainer: Dick Cappellucci Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 46-533

Comment: Not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2022); not beaten that far in third (7l) at Sunland Park two months ago in a claimer; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Sunland Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
21/02/25	Sunland Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	79/10	-
24/01/25	Sunland Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	49/10	-
10/12/24	Zia Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	4/1	-
19/11/24	Zia Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
05/11/24	Zia Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	69/10	-

Coinmaker

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Alejandro Baldillez Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 634374

Comment: May not have any more improvement left and patchy form recently; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fourth of six in a claimer (behind Sharp Likeness) 12 days ago; down in class now, dropping from a $7.5k tag; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	53/10	-
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	47/10	-
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 13	46/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	63/2	-
24/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	229/10	-

Bling On The Light

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Joaquin Garza Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 0-7

Comment: Has scored over C&D; finished last of seven at Sam Houston over 7f (claimer, muddy track) in January; in for a $6.3k tag so down in class ($7.5k last time); others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	64/5	-
23/06/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	26/5	-
18/05/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	31/2	-
20/04/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	52/5	-
30/03/24	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	5/2	-
09/03/24	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Lone Star

03:17

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BERRY MISCHIEVOUS holds claims with a modest latest run excused and is going for his second course success. Race Around and Road Racer could run well too.

Berry Mischievous

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: Austin Gustafson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 36216

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 13l, in an allowance race two weeks ago upped to 1m; has winning form at this track; has displayed improved form on last two starts; runs in claiming company for the first time; respected as shown he can get his head in front and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	53/10	-
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
09/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	4/1	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	107/5	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	5/1	-

Baby Of The Family

Jockey: Mario Fuentes Trainer: James Martin Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-863

Comment: Split Flying Caesar and Painted Lad over 6f here (claimer) last month; normally pretty consistent; has won at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-
30/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	54/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	101/10	-
12/08/24	Louisiana Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	13/10	-
02/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	3/10	-
12/05/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-

Road Racer

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: H Ashford Jr Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 1-

Comment: Went in at 11-1 on his debut 12 months ago running here over 4½f; has had some time off; first run in claiming company; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	113/10	-

Rockets Red Flair

Jockey: Richard Eramia Trainer: Danny Pish Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-9182

Comment: Good effort when close up last month (muddy track) in a claimer; claiming value rises from $5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	339/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 13	82/5	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	87/10	-
01/06/24	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	97/10	-

Mr. Texas Charm

Jockey: Obed Sanchez Trainer: Rosa Ramirez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 75-72

Comment: On the premises when second of nine at Delta Downs in February in a claimer; C&D has proven suitable before; up in class (in for $20k here, $5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/02/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	91/10	-
08/01/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	129/5	-
14/12/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	119/5	-
07/11/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	67/5	-
06/07/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
16/06/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	19/5	-

Flying Caesar

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Mindy Willis Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 66452

Comment: Has won here before; finishing second was a good effort here over 6f (claimer, had Baby Of The Family and Painted Lad behind) last month; has to be taken seriously if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
30/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	17/1	-
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-
16/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	37/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	213/10	-
29/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	143/10	-

Midnight Humor

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman Trainer: Jayde Gelner Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 12-906

Comment: Has won at this track; finished last of six over 6½f here (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) last month; in for a $20k tag so down in class ($50k last time); capable if in the mood so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	74/5	-
16/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	34/5	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	229/10	-
13/07/24	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	137/10	-
09/06/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
26/05/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-

Race Around

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Zackary Stinebaugh Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 17-3

Comment: Not beaten too far when third here in an allowance race 13 days ago; a previous winner here; not had much racing - fourth outing here; shown he can win fairly recently and should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	27/5	-
13/07/24	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	7/10	-
01/06/24	Lone Star Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	71/10	-

Painted Lad

Jockey: David Cabrera Trainer: Danny Pish Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 54744

Comment: Has struggled to factor since winning a maiden claimer at Remington Park in October; finished fourth last month albeit only beaten 5l here over 6f (claimer), when behind two of these; a few rivals look in good form so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	123/10	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	271/10	-
16/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	63/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	18/1	-
12/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 14	51/2	-

Hashtagmakithappen

Jockey: Rene Diaz Trainer: J Caldwell Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4613

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; close up behind Rockets Red Flair when third (muddy track) last month in a claimer; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; claiming value now rises to $20k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	17/2	-
02/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	117/10	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	42/5	-
29/06/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	119/10	-
01/06/24	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	27/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Lone Star

03:44

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DOMINANT SPIRIT is a firm selection. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and he knows how to win, while News At Nine, Inaclassofmyown and Mo Go also have claims.

Dominant Spirit

Jockey: David Cabrera Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 23-344

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten a fair way at Sam Houston over 1m½f (stakes) with blinkers applied two months ago; clear chance now dropping in class and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	31/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	3/2	-
19/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1/10	-
14/12/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	79/10	-
26/10/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
13/09/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-

Philanthroper

Jockey: Ernesto Valdez Jiminez Trainer: Jaime Castellanos Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-719

Comment: Behind two of these two months ago when ninth at Sam Houston in a claimer; has kicked on in his last couple of races; may have to settle for supporting role in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	48/5	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	71/10	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	9/1	-
23/03/24	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	4/1	-
02/03/24	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-
04/02/24	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	61/10	-

Inaclassofmyown

Jockey: Stewart Elliott Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4-641

Comment: Opened account at the fourth time of asking when winning by a short head (muddy track) last month in a maiden special weight; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	37/10	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	1/1	-
23/11/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	6/5	-

Gold Prize

Jockey: Iram Diego Trainer: Karen Jacks Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 5-44762

Comment: Went down by three-quarters of a length in a claimer where just ahead of Old Boys Club 13 days ago; others more likely as hits the crossbar all too often.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	59/10	-
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	7/1	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	207/5	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	249/10	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	67/10	-
01/12/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	143/10	-

Old Boys Club

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman Trainer: Sarah Davidson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4165

Comment: Fair effort in a claimer upped to this distance (not far behind Gold Prize) two weeks ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/2	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	92/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	3/1	-
12/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-
15/11/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
24/10/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	33/10	-

Mo Go

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez Trainer: H Ashford Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-572

Comment: Sound effort when 22-1 second in a claimer 13 days ago at Oaklawn Park upped to 1m½f; no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	217/10	-
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	106/5	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	19/5	-
18/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	33/10	-
17/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	97/10	-
30/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	143/5	-

News At Nine

Jockey: Floyd Jr Wethey Trainer: Scott Young Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-9642

Comment: Found one too strong when beaten half a length in an allowance race (Sam Houston) last month upped to 1m½f; consistent lately; considered if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	5/2	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	27/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	137/10	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	19/2	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	329/10	-
24/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	399/10	-

Sagittarius

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-8024

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just under 4l, finishing fourth of nine over 7½f here (claimer) last month; form has an uneven look to it and been a while since he managed only win; facing a testing assignment and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	43/10	-
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	37/5	-
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	91/5	-
01/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	132/5	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/10	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	181/10	-

Big Nickel

Jockey: Luis Reyes Trainer: Jaylan Clary Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-33137

Comment: Came home seventh, beaten 32l, last month in an allowance race; this looks a decent race so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	118/5	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	66/5	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	31/5	-
12/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-
07/12/24	Delta Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	25/2	-

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