Jockey Richard Eramia served as mount for Moneyinmywranglers ($7.40). The filly, coming off a 90-day break, settled in the beginning of the race and rallied on the final course turn to finish with a strong drive holding off Valid Lil, with a final time of 1:24.86.
Final placement was Moneyinmywranglers, followed by Valid Lil in second and Annie Savoy finishing third. The field included a total of 7 horses.
Owner/Trainer Sharon Barker knew the horse needed to race stating, “She got a little tired because an Allowance race didn’t go for her last month so it’s been 90 days since she last ran. She was ready to run.”
Jockey Richard Eramia remarked, “She’s a good filly and runs hard in all of her races. In this race she faced a lot of speed and I sat in right behind the speed. She moved in the last quarter and finished well.”
Moneyinmywranglers, who won the Space City Allowance race at The Park in December 2007, has also gained the respect of her peers after putting up a battle to the wire. Jockey Bobby J. Walker, Jr., atop second place Valid Lil, commented on the finish saying, “I had things pretty much my own way until he [Richard Eramia] came around, got by her by about a half of a length. She got a little tired down the stretch, but she ran hard and finished strong.”
Sam Houston Race Park will host the Connally Breeders’ Cup Turf Festival, which features the most prestigious race of the meet, the Grade III John B. Connally Breeders’ Cup, and marks the closing day of Thoroughbred season, on Saturday, April 5, 2008.
Moneyinmywranglers wins $50,000 Mission Stakes at The Park on Saturday, March 15, 2008
Live Thoroughbred racing continues with races every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in March at Sam Houston Race Park. The Thoroughbred meet will conclude on Saturday, April 5, 2008. For more information, please visit www.shrp.com.
- Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Medicine Health Services is conducting research on superficial digital flexor tears (“bowed tendons”) in racehorses in training. We need your assistance in the development of better treatment / preventative options. Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Medicine Health Services is conducting research on superficial digital flexor injuries in racehorses in training. If you are a racehorse trainer we need your help in further characterizing the occurrence of so-called “bowed-tendon” injuries. An online form is used to document events surrounding any individual injury, please visit http://oktendon.com. Any information you provide will be held in strictest confidence, and will not be made available, other than as an anonymous part of a final statistical report. An electronic copy of our findings will be sent to you upon completion of the study.
- Who will be The Park’s leading jockey, owner, trainer and horse this year? Watch this exciting race each week as the 2007/2008 Thoroughbred meet is shaping up to be one of our most interesting competitions with Jorge Guzman, Paul Nolan, Steve Bourque, Jose Figueroa, Quincy Hamilton and Martin Escobar in a tight race for the top honors! Who will emerge the victor? Log on to www.shrp.com for all the racing updates and meet leader information each week.
THIS WEEKEND IN RACING AT THE PARK
Saturday, March 22:
- Michael Chamberlain’s odds for the Spring Stakes race:
#1- Toga Too 8-1
#2- Lil Jett 12-1
#3- Rain On Monday 5-1
#4- PF Don D 12-1
#5- Crook’s Adventure 10-1
#6- Nuttyboom 8-1
#7- Axel Pegasus 20-1
#8- Sandburr 3-1 (Favorite)
#9- Dreamsandvisions 6-1
#10- Goosey Moose 9-2 (2nd choice)
#11- Tru Dancing 20-1
- The favorite for the Saturday’s Spring Stakes race is two-time Star Of Texas Stakes winner, Sandburr, at 3-1 on the morning-line. Sandburr ran over the Connally Turf Course last time out in the Tomball Stakes and finished 2nd on February 23. The second choice is Goosey Moose, who also ran in the Tomball Stakes and finished 8th. He has finished in-the-money in the last five starts, including the $100,000 MAXXAM Gold Cup here at The Park on January 26. His last win came at Lone Star Park in the $75,000 Assault Stakes on July 7, 2007.
- Saturday’s ninth race features trainer Steve Asmussen and his $215,000 purchase named Stormin Lassie, who ran 2nd at The Park the last time out in her debut returning as the 5-2 favorite in there. Trainer Bret Calhoun has an interesting first-time starter named Studio One that was Sired by 1995 Derby and Belmont winner, Thunder Gulch. She put up a bullet workout on March 13 from the starting gate.
Media Highlights from The Park
- The Showgrounds @ Sam Houston Race Park will be the featured story in this week’s Houston Business Journal out on Friday, March 21, 2008. For more information, visit www.bizjournals.com/houston.
- Be sure to log on to www.chron.com to see all of Martha Claussen’s weekly Racing Notebook picks and updates on Sam Houston Race Park every Thursday.
Live Thoroughbred racing continues with races every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in March at Sam Houston Race Park. The Thoroughbred meet will conclude on Saturday, April 5, 2008. For more information, please visit www.shrp.com.
Jockey, Trainer and Owner Standings
Live Thoroughbred racing will continue in March every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The 2007/2008 Thoroughbred meeting will continue though Saturday, April 5, 2008.
JOCKEY STATS
Jorge Guzman 374 57 45 39 15 38 321 50 16 53 7 13 41 16 39 $16.60
Paul M. Nolan 331 54 45 32 16 40 267 40 15 64 14 22 70 25 36 $8.90
Jose Figueroa 266 50 41 36 19 48 227 43 19 39 7 18 82 34 41 $8.90
Quincy Hamilton 269 45 47 45 17 51 220 39 18 49 6 12 73 23 32 $7.60
Martin Escobar 196 36 29 29 18 48 148 28 19 48 8 17 49 16 33 $12.20
Rohan R. Singh 161 29 15 21 18 40 123 23 19 38 6 16 22 10 45 $10.10
Eguard A. Tejera 224 27 40 28 12 42 188 24 13 36 3 8 24 8 33 $13.00
Bobby J. Walker, Jr. 190 27 36 26 14 47 159 24 15 31 3 10 25 9 36 $8.00
Steve J. Bourque 195 27 27 31 14 44 158 23 15 37 4 11 34 10 29 $9.40
Junior Chacaltana* 265 26 32 38 10 36 227 25 11 38 1 3 18 5 28 $15.90
JOCKEY 2 YO's--Maiden/Claiming
Jorge Guzman 36 6 17 103 18 17 306 47 15 69 11 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 155 21 14 219 36 16
Paul M. Nolan 34 9 26 85 15 18 253 41 16 76 11 14 17 5 29 0 0 0 145 21 14 186 33 18
Jose Figueroa 31 8 26 77 18 23 201 37 18 68 14 21 10 1 10 0 0 0 109 17 16 157 33 21
Quincy Hamilton 25 4 16 83 13 16 206 39 19 56 8 14 17 0 0 0 0 0 144 31 22 125 14 11
Martin Escobar 16 7 44 64 10 16 161 30 19 40 6 15 5 1 20 0 0 0 89 15 17 107 21 20
Rohan R. Singh 11 0 0 48 7 15 120 22 18 42 9 21 7 0 0 0 0 0 77 11 14 84 18 21
Eguard A. Tejera 14 0 0 55 8 15 171 23 13 51 6 12 10 0 0 0 0 0 94 15 16 130 12 9
Bobby J. Walker, Jr. 16 4 25 64 10 16 136 21 15 54 5 9 14 1 7 0 0 0 84 11 13 106 16 15
Steve J. Bourque 31 3 10 65 12 18 156 23 15 39 4 10 9 1 11 0 0 0 84 12 14 111 15 14
Junior Chacaltana* 27 0 0 68 6 9 231 23 10 32 3 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 123 15 12 142 11 8
* Denotes Apprentice Riders.
TRAINER START--TURF COURSE
John G. Locke 211 44 36 28 21 51 147 32 22 64 12 19 73 24 33 $9.00
Steven M. Asmussen 154 39 32 22 25 60 133 32 24 21 7 33 75 28 37 $5.50
Danny Pish 220 35 30 39 16 47 181 30 17 39 5 13 53 13 25 $10.20
Jim Bausch 160 26 21 24 16 44 136 23 17 24 3 13 18 8 44 $11.40
Michelle Lovell 89 21 9 6 24 40 62 17 27 27 4 15 22 10 45 $8.50
W. Bret Calhoun 81 17 16 12 21 56 74 16 22 7 1 14 28 10 36 $6.60
Nathan D. Hatcher 61 17 5 9 28 51 49 14 29 12 3 25 5 4 80 $12.80
Robert D. Schultz 98 14 11 16 14 42 86 13 15 12 1 8 17 5 29 $13.70
Cheryl Asmussen 72 13 12 8 18 46 62 12 19 10 1 10 15 6 40 $9.20
Robert A. Young 57 12 4 9 21 44 51 12 24 6 0 0 13 5 38 $10.30
TRAINER 2 YO's
John G. Locke 28 10 36 76 14 18 169 36 21 48 8 17 7 2 29 0 0 0 84 14 17 127 30 24
Steven M. Asmussen 33 7 21 72 18 25 97 27 28 42 11 26 24 3 13 0 0 0 68 14 21 86 25 29
Danny Pish 35 5 14 90 17 19 174 28 16 39 7 18 14 1 7 0 0 0 136 22 16 84 13 15
Jim Bausch 15 2 13 34 6 18 134 24 18 30 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 82 13 16 78 13 17
Michelle Lovell 5 0 0 35 10 29 61 18 30 22 1 5 7 2 29 0 0 0 39 10 26 50 11 22
W. Bret Calhoun 14 3 21 39 9 23 58 15 26 20 4 20 10 0 0 0 0 0 33 6 18 48 11 23
Nathan D. Hatcher 2 0 0 11 0 0 49 11 22 17 8 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 21 2 10 40 15 38
Robert D. Schultz 12 2 17 33 4 12 80 13 16 21 0 0 4 1 25 0 0 0 20 3 15 78 11 14
Cheryl Asmussen 15 3 20 26 4 15 55 10 18 19 3 16 5 1 20 0 0 0 36 7 19 36 6 17
Robert A. Young 10 1 10 27 6 22 47 9 19 8 3 38 2 0 0 0 0 0 22 3 14 35 9 26
HORSE STARTS--TURF COURSE
Gringa Vaya 8 5 0 1 63 75 6 4 67 2 1 50 0 0 0 $15.60
I'm a Bad Man 7 5 0 1 71 86 6 5 83 1 0 0 4 4 100 $4.50
Super Struggler 7 4 0 2 57 86 7 4 57 0 0 0 1 1 100 $29.90
Scrappy Roo 4 4 0 0 100 100 0 0 0 4 4 100 2 2 100 $6.40
General Naevus 9 3 2 2 33 78 8 3 38 1 0 0 3 1 33 $8.50
Melon Patch 7 3 2 1 43 86 7 3 43 0 0 0 1 0 0 $11.30
Meggiebigbucks 6 3 1 1 50 83 5 3 60 1 0 0 0 0 0 $9.90
Dixie Dust 7 3 1 0 43 57 7 3 43 0 0 0 1 1 100 $6.10
Bridled Wildcat 6 3 1 0 50 67 5 3 60 1 0 0 2 2 100 $6.70
Magic Pleasure 7 3 0 1 43 57 7 3 43 0 0 0 2 2 100 $6.30
A complete list of racing dates and stakes information is available online at www.shrp.com. Horsemen can obtain the first condition book by calling the racing office at 1-800-807-RACE or online on the Sam Houston Race Park at www.shrp.com.
Simulcasting This Weekend at The Park
Come to Sam Houston Race Park for the BEST simulcasting action in town 7 days a week! We feature a variety of broadcasts from Oaklawn, Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, the Fair Grounds, Australia and more! Gates open at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, March 21:
Delta Downs will present $100,000 Goddess Stakes
Delta Downs will host $100,000 Gulf Coast Classic Stakes
Saturday, March 22:
Aqueduct will showcase Grade 2 $150,000 Distaff Handicap
Gulfstream Park will host Grade 2 $150,000 Shirley Jones Handicap
Santa Anita Park will present Grade 2 $200,000 San Luis Rey Handicap
Turfway Park will showcase $100,000 Rushaway Stakes (Derby Prep)
Turfway Park will host Grade 3 $150,000 Bourbonette Oaks
Turfway Park will present Grade 2 $500,000 Lane’s End Stakes
- Saturday, March 22, 2008 is the Grade 2 $500,000 Lane’s End Stakes at Turfway Park, which is the sole Derby prep race of the weekend. It features a full field of 12 horses. Turf War is listed as the morning line favorite.
- Saturday, March 29, 2008 is the G1 $750,000 Santa Anita Derby from Santa Anita Park featuring Colonel John and El Gato Malo, who ran one-two (respectively) in the Sham Stakes earlier this month. Also entered is last weekend’s San Felipe Stakes winner Georgie Boy. El Gato Malo is owned by Houstonian and Jockey Club regular Matt Shaner.
- Student Council, winner of the 2007 MAXXAM Gold Cup and eventual winner of the G1 $1,000,000 Pacific Classic from Del Mar and G2 $500,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup from Hawthorne Park, has been entered in this year’s G3 $200,000 Connally Cup at Sam Houston on Saturday, April 5, 2008. This will be Student Council’s first time on the turf and his connections feel confident he will take to the surface since he has performed well over synthetic surfaces. Student Council is bred by prominent Houstonian Temple Webber, who also campaigned Alumni Hall who won the 2005 running of the MAXXAM Gold Cup.
- 2008 DUBAI WORLD CUP DAY, SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Dubai International Racing Carnival for this Thursday, March 20, 2008, featuring 2007 Horse of the Year, Curlin.
Race 2 9:40 AM ET – Godolphin Mile
Race 3 10:15 AM ET – UAE Derby
Race 4 10:55 AM ET – Dubai Golden Shaheen
Race 5 11:55 AM ET – Dubai Duty Free
Race 6 12:40 PM ET – Dubai Sheema Classic
Race 7 1:30 PM ET – Dubai World Cup
For a complete list of simulcast tracks and post times visit www.shrp.com or by call (281) 807-8740.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
WIDESPREAD PANIC TO OPEN CONCERT SEASON AT THE SHOWGROUNDS AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
Legendary Southern Jam Rock Band Performing
Friday, May 2, 2008
The Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park (www.theshowgrounds.com) will open the 2008 concert season with a performance from legendary Southern jam rock band Widespread Panic (www.widespreadpanic.com) on Friday, May 2, 2008. Tickets are available online at www.theshowgrounds.com. Tickets for Widespread Panic at The Showgrounds are available for $25 in advance and $35 day of show. All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice. A service charge is added to each ticket price. Tickets are available online at www.theshowgrounds.com, at The Showgrounds Box Office or by phone at 800-211-3381.
The Showgrounds @ Sam Houston Race Park is Houston’s newest outdoor entertainment venue featuring performances from national recording artists across all genres of music, as well as high-profile festivals and special events beginning in the Spring of 2008. The all-ages venue will host annual Country, Classic Rock and Contemporary concert events throughout the year. For more information on upcoming shows, events and tickets, please visit www.theshowgrounds.com or call 800-211-3381.
Ladies Night Every Thursday
Gates @ 5:30 p.m.; Wagering 101 Class @ 6:15 p.m.; Races @ 7:00 p.m.
Ladies’ Night Winner’s Circle packages $25 per person
Regular Admission $4 adults; $2 Senior Citizens; children 12 and under FREE.
Ladies are you ready to spend a night on the town with the girls? Ditch your man and head to Sam Houston Race Park EVERY THURSDAY through April 3, 2008, for Ladies’ Night! The special event features an exciting evening just for the girls complete with admission to The Park, reserved seating at the Winner’s Circle Restaurant for a night of live Thoroughbred racing, tip sheet, dinner at the Grande Buffet, a cocktail and a $2 betting coupon so your first bet is on us! Never placed a bet on a race? No worries, as the voice of The Park, Michael Chamberlain, will host Wagering 101 to teach you everything you need to know! Ticket packages are available for $25 per person. For more information call 281.807.8760 or visit www.shrp.com.
Be sure to catch all the excitement EVERY THURSDAY during Ladies’ Night as The Park will hold Between Race Promotions including Sam’s Lucky Horse Shoe contest, Trivia Contest for a chance to win wagering vouchers, T-shirt and Koozie Tosses and more! For more information, visit www.shrp.com or call 281-807-8760.
Guy’s Night Every Friday
Gates @ 5:30 p.m.; Races @ 7:00 p.m.
Guy’s Night Out packages $19 per person
Regular Admission $4 adults; $2 Senior Citizens; children 12 and under FREE.
Guys are you ready for a little less talk and a lot more action? Then head to Sam Houston Race Park EVERY FRIDAY through April 4, 2008, for Guy’s Night Out presented by Woodford Reserve! The special event features admission and reserved Club Level Counter Seating for a night of live Thoroughbred racing, racing program, tip sheet for wagering assistance, burger basket and fries plus two cold beverages of your choice and a $2 betting coupon so your first bet is on us! Don’t miss your chance to meet the Woodford Reserve Girls on Friday, March 21! Ticket packages are available for $19 per person. For more information call 281.807.8760 or visit www.shrp.com.
Be sure to catch all the excitement EVERY FRIDAY during Guy’s Night Out as The Park will hold Between Race Promotions including Sam’s Lucky Horse Shoe contest, Racing Trivia Contest for a chance to win wagering vouchers, T-shirt and Koozie Tosses and more! For more information, visit www.shrp.com or call 281-807-8760.
Easter Events @ The Park
· The Chaplaincy at Sam Houston Race Park will host a special Easter Sunrise Service at The Pavilion Centre on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 6:30 a.m. The event will include a special breakfast buffet immediately following the service. For more information, call 281-807 7236.
· The Jockey Club at Sam Houston Race Park will be open for Easter Brunch on Sunday, March 23, 2008, beginning at 11 a.m. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact 281-807-8785.
VIP Club Specials Offered in March at The Park
Coming Soon!! Sam Houston Race Park’s new loyalty program Park Rewards!
”Play More, Earn More!” More details coming soon!
“Road to the Kentucky Derby”
2008 Handicapping Contest
Official Entry Dates
Sat., March 15, 2008
Sat., March 22, 2008
Sat., March 29, 2008
Sat., April 5, 2008
Sat., April 12, 2008
Sat., April 19, 2008
Sat., April 26, 2008
THE CONTEST
The “Road to the Kentucky Derby” contest is designed to follow the horses aiming for the 2008 Kentucky Derby.
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS AND PRIZES
1) All entries must be submitted by the official deadline printed on the entry slip each contest day.
2) Entries must have player’s full name, address, telephone, email address and Player Rewards membership number.
3) Contestants must be 21 year of age and enrolled in the SHRP Player Rewards loyalty program.
4) Overall Contest Prize distribution is as follows:
1st Place - 2,000 2nd Place - $1,000 3rd Place - $500 4th Place - $250
5) Weekly prizes will be awarded as follows:
1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $50 3rd Place - $25
- Wednesdays - $100 Showvivor Contest on Turfway Park, 12:10PM Post Time
- Saturday nights – Free Valley Race Park Programs
- Sam Houston Race Park will host 3 qualifiers for the NTRA/DRF Handicapping Challenge. The chosen dates are May 17th, August 30th and November 29th. The first place finisher will earn a berth in the $1,000,000 final in Vegas and represent Team Sam Houston. The contest is $200 per entry with 2 entries max per contestant. Prize money is $40,000 based on 200 entries. Contestants will make mythical $2 win and place wagers on 8 mandatory races and 7 optional races. Contestant with the highest bankroll wins.
Sam Houston Race Park provides great offers and benefits for our Park Rewards members. All contest rules can be found on www.shrp.com. To become a Park Rewards member, visit the Players Lounge located at the North end of the Grandstand on the Paddock Level. For more information visit the Players Lounge or call 281-807-8278.