Race Details
- Venue Location: Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, Texas 77064.
- Post Time is scheduled for 2:48 p.m. CT (1:48 p.m. PT, 3:48 p.m. ET).
- Race Conditions: $75,000 purse (includes $60,000 from the TTA Event Fund, plus up to $15,000 from ATBOIA), 6 furlongs on dirt, restricted to Texas-bred 3-year-old fillies as part of the Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. TX Stallion Stakes Series. Lasix allowed (noted as “L”). Weights: 122 lbs for stakes winners, 117 lbs for others.
- Expected Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy with a high of 70°F and low of 63°F. Winds S at 15-20 mph, humidity around 80%, with a 20% chance of light showers (0.01-0.05 inches). Mild winter day with potential for brief rain.
- Track Conditions: Dirt expected to be Fast if dry, but could turn Good with any precipitation. Sam Houston’s dirt surface favors early speed in sprints (60% wire-to-wire winners in similar stakes), though contested paces benefit closers in wetter going.
The Two Altazano Stakes, named after a notable Texas-bred filly, is the filly counterpart to the Jim’s Orbit Stakes and a key sprint in the Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. TX Stallion Stakes Series. This $75,000 event highlights emerging Texas-bred talent, often serving as a prep for open-company sprints or local derbies. With a projected fast pace led by front-runners like Harvey’s Finnish and Kiss My Dice, stalkers such as Whisperin Liz could thrive if duels develop.
Field Analysis
Below is a detailed breakdown of each horse, including starting position (post), jockey, trainer, recent finishes (last three starts with positions and Beyer speed figures where available), pedigree notes, and performance analysis. Morning line odds from official entries. Recent finishes are based on available past performances prior to the race.
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | ML Odds | Recent Finishes (Position/Beyer Fig) | Analysis |
| 1 | My Conquest (TX) | I Wiseman | J W Newbold | 4/1 | 1st (85), 2nd (82), 3rd (78) | Tactical stalker with rail advantage; Wiseman (aggressive rider) suits Newbold’s local barn. Pedigree (Competitive Edge – Conquest Bebop by Scat Daddy) offers sprint speed; consistent in allowances. Strong if pace sets up; value play. Owners: Highlander Training Center. Breeder: Douglas Scharbauer. |
| 2 | Kiss My Dice (TX) | R Diaz | J R Caldwell | 5/2 | 1st (88), 1st (85), 2nd (82) | Front-runner in peak form; Diaz (stakes experience) for Caldwell (Texas-bred specialist). Pedigree (Competitive Edge – Lucky Dice by Bayern) favors quick breaks; dual maiden/allowance wins. High win chance if clear early. Owners: Indigo Racing. Breeder: Douglas Scharbauer. |
| 3 | Whisperin Liz (TX) | S Elliott | K E Jacks | 7/2 | 2nd (84), 1st (80), 3rd (77) | Mid-pack type with upside; Elliott (hot recent form) for Jacks (underrated with fillies). Pedigree (Cinco Charlie – Glow Girl by Golden Shine) hints at closing kick; runner-up in recent stake. Benefits from pace meltdown. Owners: Tom and Linda Thurman. Breeder: Tom W. Thurman & Linda Thurman. |
| 4 | Harvey’s Finnish (TX) | W Hamilton | D Pish | 8/5 | 1st (90), 1st (87), 1st (84) | Morning-line favorite seeking hat trick; Hamilton (front-running specialist) for Pish (stakes success). Pedigree (Harvey Wallbanger – Lons Finnish by Yes It’s True) provides class; dominant maiden/allowance scores. Tough if uncontested. Owners: Gee Family Racing LLC. Breeder: GFB Racing. |
| 5 | Texas Speed Queen (TX) | L J Luzzi | J R Caldwell | 6/1 | 3rd (82), 2nd (80), 1st (78) | Versatile closer; Luzzi (aggressive) for Caldwell again. Pedigree (Cinco Charlie – Maquita Elaine by Hard Spun) adds stamina; board hitter in preps. Outside post for rally; exotic contender. Owners: Bradley Thoroughbreds, LLC and Caldwell, J. R. Breeder: Brown Springs Farm, LLC. |
Series History
- All-Time: The Two Altazano Stakes, in its 25th running, is part of the Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. TX Stallion Stakes Series since 2000, promoting Texas-bred fillies. Past winners include standouts like Blingster (2025) at 5-1 odds.
- Recent Trends: Favorites have won 4 of the last 7 editions, with speed holding in 60% of 6-furlong renewals. Closers hit the board in 65% of contested paces; average exacta payout $40 in recent years.
