Venue and Race Overview
Sam Houston Race Park is located at 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX 77064. The My Dandy Division of the Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes, a $75,000 restricted stakes race for Texas-bred 3-year-old colts and geldings, is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, with a post time of 3:45 PM CT. This 5 1/2-furlong dirt sprint is part of the Texas Stallion Stakes Series, showcasing state-bred talent on Sam Houston’s main dirt track, which typically favors speed horses in short races, especially if the inside rail is quick and the surface is fast.
Expected Weather and Track Conditions
Forecasts for Houston, TX, on January 3, 2026, indicate mild conditions with a high of 70°F and a low of 55°F. Expect partly cloudy skies with a low 6% chance of precipitation, winds around 10 mph, and moderate humidity at 43%. These dry, warm-for-winter conditions should yield a fast dirt track, playing fair to front-runners and pressers without significant biases, though any unexpected moisture could soften it to “good.”
Field Analysis
This compact field of six Texas-breds features High Cinco as the heavy favorite based on morning line odds, likely due to strong connections and potential, though public records show limited starts. Lexi’s Comeback brings proven winning form, while Makeshift’s Legacy has class from Asmussen and recent competitive efforts. The sprint distance rewards early speed, but closers could factor if a duel develops up front. Below is a detailed breakdown, including post position, jockey, trainer, morning line odds, weight, recent finishes (from available past performances), and analysis. All weights are per stakes conditions; odds are official morning lines.
| Post | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Morning Line Odds | Weight | Recent Finishes | Analysis |
| 1 | Makeshift’s Legacy | Stewart Elliott | Steven M. Asmussen | 7/2 | 117 lbs | 12/13/25: 4th (Oaklawn Park, MSW, speed 58); 10/16/25: 2nd (Remington Park, MSW, speed 72); 9/6/25: 5th (Remington Park, MSW, speed 42). | This bay colt by Cinco Charlie has shown flashes of ability, placing second in an October maiden with a solid 72 figure, but faded to fourth last out at Oaklawn. Hall of Fame trainer Asmussen (high win rate with juveniles) has him ready for stakes company, and jockey Elliott excels at Sam Houston. Inside post allows a ground-saving trip; contender if he breaks sharply. Owner: Tyree J. Wolesensky. Earnings: ~$25,000. |
| 2 | American Witt | Benito Pena | Sarah Nicole Davidson | 10/1 | 117 lbs | 2/16/25: 5th (Sam Houston, Claiming, speed 71); 4/5/24: 1st (Sam Houston, Allowance, speed 80); 3/9/24: 3rd (Sam Houston, Claiming, speed 73); 2/19/24: 3rd (Sam Houston, Claiming, speed 65). | A chestnut colt by Witt’s End, he won an allowance in 2024 with an 80 figure but has been inconsistent lately, finishing off the board in recent claimers. Trainer Davidson (good with locals) has two in here; jockey Pena adds aggression. Could press early but needs to rediscover form. Owner: Henry S. Witt, Jr. Earnings: ~$40,000. |
| 3 | Lexi’s Comeback | Jose L. Alvarez | Justin W. Newbold | 3/1 | 122 lbs | 9/28/25: 7th (Remington Park, speed 48); 7/5/25: 4th (Prairie Meadows, speed 50); 6/13/25: 1st (Lone Star, speed 71); 5/10/25: 2nd (Lone Star, speed 65). | This bay colt by Competitive Edge bounced back with a maiden win at Lone Star in June (71 figure) after a close second, but struggled in tougher spots lately. Trainer Newbold targets Texas-breds well, and jockey Alvarez (strong finisher) suits his closing style. Carries top weight but has class; top threat. Owner: Highlander Training Center. Earnings: ~$50,000. |
| 4 | Shop Time | Floyd Wethey Jr. | Karl Scholl | 15/1 | 117 lbs | 12/11/25: 6th (Remington Park, MSW, speed 49). | A dark bay colt by Shoplifted, he debuted with a midfield finish in a maiden, posting a modest 49 figure. Lightly raced with upside, but steps up in class. Trainer Scholl develops sprinters patiently; jockey Wethey Jr. knows the circuit. Possible pace factor but likely needs more experience. Owner: Jeffry L. and Julie Puryear. Earnings: ~$5,000. |
| 5 | High Cinco | Lane J. Luzzi | Danny Pish | 4/5 | 117 lbs | Limited public records; appears lightly raced or debuting in stakes, but favored on connections. | This bay colt (pedigree not detailed in searches) enters as the overwhelming favorite, suggesting strong workouts or private form. Trainer Pish (Texas specialist) excels with state-breds, and jockey Luzzi (veteran) adds confidence. Outer post allows tactical options; the one to beat based on odds (~45% win probability). Owner: Gee Family Racing LLC. Earnings: Unknown/limited. |
| 6 | Red Dirt Alley | Elvin Gonzalez | Sarah Nicole Davidson | 30/1 | 117 lbs | 12/11/25: 7th (Remington Park, MSW, speed 24); 11/13/25: 7th (Remington Park, MSW, speed 12). | A chestnut gelding by American Dubai, he’s finished well back in two maiden starts with low figures, showing little early. Trainer Davidson’s second entrant; jockey Gonzalez could push for position. Longshot status reflects form, but could improve third out. Owner: Henry S. Witt, Jr. Earnings: ~$2,000. |
