Free Picks For Sam Houston - 3/4/21
Race 1 at Sam Houston on Thursday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 4 to 5 year olds with a purse of $17,500 and field of 6. 3 My Congrats has placed in two of three starts, was third when last out in February, and holds solid claims today. 4 Infinite Jetsetter has not placed in any of six starts, finished sixth when last seen, puts on blinkers for just the first time and makes a big drop in class today. 6 Wild Dancer has placed in one of six outings, finished sixth when last seen in February, debuts from a new stable today and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Infinite Jetsetter to win, Exacta 4-3
Race 2 on Thursday at Sam Houston is a 7 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $20,500 and field of 7. 1 Quick Calisia has been victorious at six furlongs, finished fourth last time out in January, but returns to a more suitable distance. 3 Gospel Margie has a victory at one mile, was second when last out, and cannot be overlooked today. 7 Flower House was a winner at one mile, finished sixth when last seen in January, and on form merits respect. 3 Gospel Margie to win, Exacta 3-1
Race 3 at Sam Houston on Thursday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $41,500 and field of 8. 4 Calle KingPin has four victories in races of up to one mile, was 3rd when last out, has a talented rider in the saddle and cannot be overlooked. 5 Henley’s Joy has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, finished well back last time out in a Grade 3 event makes a big drop in class today and must be taken into consideration. 7 Rotation has three victories in races of up to one mile, was fifth when last seen in January but on prior form cannot be dismissed yet. 5 Henley’s Joy to win, Exacta 5-4
Race 4 at Sam Houston on Thursday is a 1 mile and 70-yard allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $44,000 and field of 7. 1 Convention was a winner last time out in February, jockey selection is a big plus, has one of the best trainers in the business and finishes with the leaders. 2 Flexati has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished second when last seen in February and looks to go one better today. 3 Intimidation has a victory at five furlongs, was the second when last out in January and on form must be taken into consideration. 1 Convention to win, Exacta 1-2
Race 5 at Sam Houston on Thursday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $38,000 and field of 9. 2 Bluegrass Pharoah has placed four times in six starts, was second last time out, and looks to go one better today. 3 Cees Get Degrees has placed four times in seven outings, was second when last seen and merits consideration today. 7 Rebel Posse has not placed in either of two starts, finished sixth when last out, has a talented jockey on board and cannot be overlooked. 3 Cees Get Degrees to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 6 on Thursday at Sam Houston is a 6 ½ furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $44,000 and field of 10. 2 Texas Red Bel is a half-sister to Hideaway Hero, was a winner while debuting in January at this venue, has a top rated jockey in the saddle and merits respect from the rest. 4 Mostly Distorted has a victory at six furlongs, finished fourth last time out but on prior form cannot be overlooked. 9 Granny Jewell was a winner when last seen in February, jockey selection is a big plus and must be given serious consideration. 9 Granny Jewell to win, Exacta 9-2
Race 7 at Sam Houston is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $38,000 and field of 8. 2 Wilton has not yet placed in any of three starts, was far back when last out in January but on connections merits respect today. 3 Revelator has not placed in either of two outings, was well back when last seen in February but faces an easier task today. 8 Dancing Chicken is brother to Fancy Stockings, debuts at this venue today, has a talented jockey on board and must be factored into the equation. 3 Revelator to win, Exacta 3-8
The eighth and final race at Sam Houston on Thursday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 3 to 5-year-olds with a purse of $18,500 and field of 10. 2 VicksLincolnLawyer has placed in two of seven outings, was fifth when last seen in January, and on consistency must be considered. 5 Graphyte has not placed in any of four starts, was fifth last time out but workouts have been strong of late and cannot be overlooked. 7 Mandolin Jim has placed in one of five starts, finished second last time out, jockey booking is a big plus and looks to go one better today. 7 Mandolin Jim to win, Exacta 7-2