Sam Houston Picks: Houston Ladies Classic (01/24/2026)

The racing action from Sam Houston on Saturday features the Houston Ladies Classic Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Sam Houston picks for the entire card!

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Sam Houston Full Card Analysis

Sam Houston Picks: Houston Ladies Classic (01/24/2026)

Sam Houston Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM CT; Claiming $14k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 EVENING EDGE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Could be ready for a top effort. Strong early pace figs.
• #5 CHECKER'S SONG (9-5): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #1 GLOBAL HOLIDAY (8-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Speed figures match this group well.
• #4 RUN WITT RUN (7-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 5, 1, 4

Pick 3 (races 1-3): #2 with #3,4,5 with #5

Sam Houston Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:28 PM CT; Allowance $34.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 VIGGIEDAL (4-1): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 HALEAKALA (3-1): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 FLASH MASTER (9-5): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 GUN TWIRL (5-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #3 at 9-2

Exacta: 3 / 4,5,6

Sam Houston Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:57 PM CT; Starter Optional Claiming $22k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #5 HIDEKI (5-2): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #9 BLING IT TO ME (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 BENDELENE (9-2): Fringe Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #3 PHUNK (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5 / 9,6

Sam Houston Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:26 PM CT; Claiming $11k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 AVALING (4-1): Prime Win Player. Could be ready for a top effort. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 I'M ON EDGE (6-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 FIND THE LIGHT (8-1): Fringe Contender. May be able find the right setup.
• #9 SCATTERED MISCHIEF (2-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 9

The Plays

Win: #1 at 9-2

Exacta: 1 / 4,3

Sam Houston Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:56 PM CT; Allowance $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 TIZABLING (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 TEXAS CREED (9-5): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 TOM SAWYER (5-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 AGGIE'S CREED (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 7

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 4 / 2 / 6

Sam Houston Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:22 PM CT; Ratings Handicap $34.5k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #8 SHE'SSKYSTHELIMIT (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 OUR DAVINA (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #10 COMPENDIUM (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 MOONLIGHT GAMBLER (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 10 – 2

The Plays

Win: #8 at 9-1

Exacta: 8 / 3,10,2

Sam Houston Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:51 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 CARIBBEAN DREAM (2-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 BRINK OF WAR (8-1): Major Player. Wethey puts this one in with a chance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 MUCAFAAH (6-1): Fringe Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #7 TIZ ANOTHER BUNNY (6-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5 / 8,3

Sam Houston Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:20 PM CT; Bara Lass Stakes $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 KISS MY DICE (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #2 HARVEY'S FINNISH (6-5): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 TEXAS SPEED QUEEN (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #6 AUNT PENNY (9-2): Underneath. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 2 / 7

Sam Houston Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:55 PM CT; Bob Bork Texas Turf Mile Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 BOHEMIAN (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Curtis puts this one in with a chance.
• #4 CASA CIELO (15-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #2 REMEMBER MAMBA (9-5): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Demuro and Devaux team up on this one.
• #1 CRUISIN CHUCK (7-2): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 3 / 4 / 2

Sam Houston Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:24 PM CT; Chariot Energy Groovy Stakes $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 IT'S ALL RIGHT (7-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 BIG TIME CHARLIE (9-5): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Top connections on the circuit with Asmussen and Jacks.
• #5 HIGH CINCO (5-2): Major Player. The 87 speed rating is among the best in the field. Luzzi and Pish team up on this one.
• #3 AMERICAN WITT (20-1): Underneath. Ran at this level last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 5 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-5

Exacta Box: 6 / 1 / 5

Sam Houston Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:53 PM CT; Houston Ladies Classic Stakes $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 LA CARA (9-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 101 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #5 YES IT TIZ (8-1): Major Player. Thornton and Cox team up on this one. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #3 STANDOUTSENSATION (3-1): Major Player. Morning Line suggests this mare is all systems go for the first start. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #1 TOO MUCH KIKI (8-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #8 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 8 / 5 / 3

Sam Houston Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:20 PM CT; John B. Connally Turf Cup Stakes $200k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 TRULY QUALITY (8-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #10 NINEELEVENTURBO (8-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #4 OFFLEE NAUGHTY (5-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able find the right setup.
• #1 PRESIDER (9-2): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #8 at 9-5

Exacta: 8 / 10,4

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