Sam Houston Picks- 2025 Houston Ladies Classic (Sat 1/25)

The racing action from Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday features the Houston Ladies Classic Stakes Presented by PENN Women. @HandicappingT3 has all the Sam Houston Race Park picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM CT; Allowance $34.5k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 7 runners

• #3 BLING BABY (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #5 SPEAK SOFTLY (3-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #4 GOD KNOWS WHY (2-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #1 HONEST (4-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 1

Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $33k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners

• #6 SOLEVO (9-2): Longshot play of the day. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 NOBLE EAGLE (9-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Running well of late.
• #1 GOOD NEWS ROCKET (5-2): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #7 FIRST TAKELA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 1 – 7

Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:00 PM CT; Claiming $14k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners

• #9 ACCELERATE JUDY (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 ANAJULIAFOREVER (4-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Can run with these.
• #1 GRAY ZONE (15-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late.
• #6 LEONE (8-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 1 – 6

Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:30 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $19k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners

• #5 MR JAWS (9-2): Top pick. Goes out for the combination of Wethey and Pish. Looks good based on the 56 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #2 DRAMA KING (8-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #10 THE WINNING EDGE (20-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 BETTER EDGE (6-1): Underneath. Trainer’s horses have been running. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 10 – 7

Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:00 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $19k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners

• #3 BAR HOPPIN BILLY (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #4 CHASING THE RUSH (3-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #6 BENNETT’S LEADER (20-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 WON MORE TIME (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 2

Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:30 PM CT; Gexa Groovy Stakes $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners

• #10 RING SEEKER (2-1): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Elliott. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 MIKEL W (7-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Likely to get forward position.
• #2 ESSAY (15-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #4 TIZABLING (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 9 – 2 – 4

Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:00 PM CT; Bob Bork Texas Turf Mile Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners

• #2 CHASING LIBERTY (1-1): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #6 CURAHEE (7-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 ROUSTABOUT (10-1): Worth a look. Elliott makes this one a player. Has experience at this level.
• #7 BROOKLYN ALLEY CAT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 5 – 7

Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:30 PM CT; Bara Lass Stakes $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners

• #5 GLEE (5-2): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Elliott. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #3 MODO (9-5): Contender. Speed figures match this group well.
• #4 TAPITURES ACTOR (15-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 QUINQUELA (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 6

Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:00 PM CT; Houston Ladies Classic Stakes Presented by PENN Women $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners

• #5 HOOSIER PHILLY (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 ALPINE PRINCESS (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 FLASHY LASS (8-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Elliott makes this one a player.
• #6 FREE LIKE A GIRL (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 8 – 6

Sam Houston Race Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:30 PM CT; John B. Connally Turf Cup Stakes $200k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 12 runners

• #10 SUGOI (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 ANOTHER MYSTERY (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #8 OLE CRAZY BONE (8-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 JOHNY’S FIREBALL (9-2): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 8 – 2

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