Sam Houston Picks & Predictions — June 12, 2026

Lr Eagle (No. 1) is one of the few horses in this maiden field who has actually won before, carrying an 11% career win rate that most of these first-time or winless rivals can't match. She grades at 70.24 on the TrackWiz model and draws the rail at 9/2 — a workable post in a short sprint where position off the gate matters enormously. That win experience gives her a legitimate edge when the gate opens and horses are sorting themselves out in the first few strides.

The Lost Princess (No. 9) shares an identical TrackWiz rating of 70.24 with Lr Eagle, making her a fascinating show-ticket candidate at 12/1 on the morning line. Trainer Alejandro Trujillo sends her out from the nine-hole, and while that's a bit wider than ideal in a 250-yard race, the raw rating says she belongs in the top tier of this field at a price that doesn't reflect it. Throw her in your trifectas at minimum — she's too well-rated to ignore at that number.

Hezamonzter (No. 3) is the logical contender to the chalk, grading third in the field at 55.62 while offering 4/1 morning-line odds that make the place ticket worth pursuing. Trainer Marc E. Jungers teams up with Luis L. Vivanco, and a 5% career win rate in allowance company isn't flashy, but at this class level the horse has shown enough to be competitive behind the top selection. If Dm Special Cat has any issues at the gate, Hezamonzter is well-positioned to capitalize.

Too Broke to Quit (No. 5) sneaks into the show conversation with a TrackWiz rating of 52.01 and a 14% career win rate — among the better win percentages in the field outside the favorite. Trainer Shae L. Cox sends Nestor Duran out at 15/1, which is a massive overlay if this horse is capable of running anywhere near her rating. In a short field, show tickets are naturally compressed, making this a low-cost hedge with real upside on the board.

Di Fdd Dancer (No. 4) grades second in this field at 74.5 on the TrackWiz model — a notable 14-point gap back from the top pick, but still a comfortable cushion over the rest of the field. Olvin Josue Martinez gets the mount for trainer Jose Ivan Martinez, and a 4/1 morning line gives this runner legitimate place-ticket appeal as the logical main threat to the favorite. In a maiden sprint, consistency in the gate is what separates horses, and this one profiles as the second-best chance on raw numbers.

Flying Reya (No. 7) sits third on the TrackWiz ratings at 71.89 — practically identical to Di Fdd Dancer — and opens at 7/2 on the morning line, which means the trifecta box connecting picks 10-4-7 should be on your radar. Trainer Brittany N. Tellez puts Claudio Ponce Aguilar in the irons, a positive sign when you're looking for horses who can deliver in short-format races. The tight rating cluster between the second and third picks suggests the order could flip, making the box play smarter than a straight trifecta.

Red Hot Racha (No. 5) slots in as the second-best rated horse in the field at 55.83, a meaningful drop from the top pick but still a clear step above the back half of this field. H. Javier Hernandez takes the mount for trainer Adan Guzman, the same barn that fields the Race 5 win pick I Am Nme — a barn showing up across the card today with live horses. At 7/2, the place price won't be generous if she runs well, but the rating supports her as the likeliest to fill second.

Lickadee Split (No. 4) is the third-best rated horse on our model at 51.67 and opens at 6/1 on the morning line — a slight overlay for a horse that grades solidly in the middle tier of this field. Trainer Marcelo Reyes, Jr. gives Eduardo Luviano the assignment, and in a ten-horse maiden sprint, having the third-ranked horse at 6/1 for the show ticket is a workable spot. Drop her into your trifecta wheels behind the heavy favorite.

Ember in the Sky 3 (No. 10) is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 and earns the second-highest TrackWiz rating in the race at 80.96 — nearly tied at the top with the win pick. Trainer Janessa Lee Muniz sends Ruben Delarosa, Jr. out in the outside post, and while the gap between the top two horses is tight, the model edges toward Call Me Diamante. The 2/1 morning-line price suggests the crowd agrees this horse is elite — and a win wouldn't be a shock at all, making the place ticket especially solid.

Cholula Sinn Fein (No. 7) grades third in this field at 70.91 and offers 7/2 morning-line odds, giving her sneaky show-ticket value in a race where the top two horses carry real separation. Trainer Angel Sanchez sends Oliver E. Martinez to the gate, and in a 250-yard sprint, having the third-ranked horse at 7/2 is the kind of spot that makes trifecta boxes profitable over time. She's the logical fill-in behind a tight top two.

Rvs Candy Sin Tacha (No. 5) slots in second on the TrackWiz model at 69.19 and opens at 4/1 — a fair price for the second-best rated horse who could easily beat the field if the top pick doesn't fire. Trainer Dagoberto Sanchez gives Noe Villatoro the assignment, and that's a jockey who shows up across this card with live mounts. She's the natural exacta partner with Feature Rime and a solid stand-alone place play.

Mitoles Princess (No. 9) grades third on our model at 67.51 and opens at 10/1 — a notable overlay for a horse that rates only two points behind the second pick. Trainer Kie Mushinski, who is active across today's card, puts Claudio Ponce Aguilar in the irons for a horse that the morning line significantly undervalues relative to her TrackWiz rating. At 10/1, she belongs in your trifectas and is worth a single show ticket as a value hedge.

Cowboy Bob 123 (No. 3) is the second-best rated runner at 55.83 and opens at 7/2 — nearly a carbon copy of the win pick in both rating and odds, which creates an interesting dynamic in the wagering. Trainer John A. Stinebaugh gives Gilberto Linares the mount, and in a race this competitive, the place ticket on a horse this close to the top is about as safe a wager as you'll find on this card. The tight rating cluster makes boxing the top two a reasonable exotics play.

Madame Secretari (No. 1) grades third on our model at 51.67 and draws the inside post — a potentially useful advantage in a 300-yard sprint where getting a clean run from the start is everything. Trainer Gilberto Gonzalez sends Alejandro Medina out at 6/1, and while the ratings in this race don't separate horses dramatically, the rail draw plus a competitive rating make her a credible show option. She's also worth including in the third spot of a trifecta in a race this compressed at the top.

Seis Fire Dash (No. 6) is the morning-line second choice at 3/1 and grades second on our model at 56.67 — a horse the public seems to like while the model agrees she belongs near the top. Trainer Janessa Lee Muniz, who is all over this card today with multiple runners, gives Ruben Delarosa, Jr. the assignment. She's a logical place play who could also win if the top-rated Anaheim has any issues, and the 3/1 price makes the place ticket low-risk.

Jet One Is Armed (No. 7) slots in third on the TrackWiz model at 55.0 and opens at 4/1 — yet another horse in this race sitting in a tight ratings cluster with the top two. Trainer John A. Stinebaugh, also active in Race 9, sends Gilberto Linares to the gate for a maiden who grades credibly for the level. In a race where three horses are separated by just over five rating points, having the third-ranked option at 4/1 for the show ticket is a quietly appealing wager.

Virgils Cash (No. 10) grades second in the field at 82.45 and comes in at 5/2 on the morning line — a horse the crowd respects who the model also supports as a legitimate threat. Trainer Octavio Saenz, Jr. gives Eliazar T. Vera the mount, and a 14% career win rate in allowance ranks shows this isn't a first-timer figuring things out. The tight rating gap between first and second here means the exacta connecting Mighty Blood and Virgils Cash is the play to key your ticket around.

Corona Marys (No. 2) rounds out the top three on the TrackWiz model at 77.88 and offers 9/2 on the morning line — the third-rated horse in what is a genuinely strong allowance field for this level of the card. Trainer Angel Sanchez gives Luis L. Vivanco the assignment, and a 9% career win rate in allowance company reflects a horse who has competed at this level before. At 9/2, the show ticket carries real value, and she belongs in the trifecta with the top two picks to close out the evening.