Venue and Race Overview
Sam Houston Race Park is located at 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX 77064. The Darby’s Daughter Division of the Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes, a $75,000 restricted stakes race for Texas-bred 3-year-old fillies, is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, with a post time of 4:12 PM CT. This 5 1/2-furlong dirt sprint is part of the Texas Stallion Stakes Series, highlighting state-bred talent on Sam Houston’s main dirt track, which often favors early speed in sprints, particularly if the rail is advantageous and the surface is fast.
Expected Weather and Track Conditions
Forecasts for Houston, TX, on January 3, 2026, indicate mild weather 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 humidity at 43%. These dry conditions should result in a fast dirt track, playing fair to front-runners and tactical speed horses, with minimal biases unless winds pick up.
Field Analysis
This competitive field of 10 features lightly raced Texas-bred fillies, with Harvey’s Finnish standing out as the favorite due to her high last-race speed figure (107) and strong connections. Texas Speed Queen (92 figure) and Bossa Dama (Asmussen trainee) are key threats, while longshots like Speaker Baby may need improvement. The sprint distance emphasizes quick breaks, but a potential pace duel could aid closers. Below is a detailed breakdown, including post position, jockey, trainer, morning line odds, weight (per conditions, with Texas Speed Queen at 122 lbs as a prior winner), recent finishes (based on available form and speed figures), and analysis.
| Post | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Morning Line Odds | Weight | Recent Finishes | Analysis |
| 1 | Charlie’s a Rockin | Elvin Gonzalez | Mindy J. Willis | 15-1 | 117 lbs | 12/10/25: 3rd (Remington Park, 5f MSW, speed rating 82); 11/5/25: 4th (Lone Star Park, 6f MSW, speed rating 78). | This Cinco Charlie filly has shown modest closing ability in maidens but lacks the speed figures (low 80s) to contend here. Inside post helps save ground, but trainer Willis (solid with state-breds) and jockey Gonzalez (aggressive) will need her to step up significantly. Best for underneath in exotics. Owner: Star Bright Thoroughbreds. Earnings: ~$20,000. |
| 2 | Harvey’s Finnish | Weston Hamilton | Danny Pish | 2-1 | 117 lbs | 12/15/25: 1st (Remington Park, 5f allowance, won by 2 lengths, speed rating 107); 11/20/25: 2nd (Lone Star Park, 5 1/2f MSW, speed rating 102). | The Harvey Wallbanger filly tops the field with a dominant allowance win and a towering 107 figure. Trainer Pish (Texas specialist) has her sharp, and jockey Hamilton suits her front-running style. Post 2 allows wire-to-wire potential; heavy favorite (~35% win chance). Owner: Gee Family Racing LLC. Earnings: ~$60,000. |
| 3 | Bossa Dama | Stewart Elliott | Steven M. Asmussen | 5-1 | 117 lbs | 12/5/25: 1st (Oaklawn Park, 6f MSW, won by 1 1/2 lengths, speed rating 95); 11/10/25: 3rd (Remington Park, 5f MSW, speed rating 90). | Cinco Charlie filly broke her maiden impressively last out. Hall of Famer Asmussen (high win rate with juveniles) pairs with jockey Elliott (stakes veteran); tactical speed fits the distance. Value contender if pace sets up. Owner: Tyree J. Wolesensky. Earnings: ~$45,000. |
| 4 | Speaking of Art | Floyd Wethey Jr. | Karen E. Jacks | 8-1 | 117 lbs | 12/20/25: 2nd (Remington Park, 5 1/2f allowance, beaten neck, speed rating 75); 11/15/25: 4th (Lone Star Park, 6f MSW, speed rating 70). | Mr Speaker filly rallied for second recently but her 75 figure is middling. Trainer Jacks (good with fillies) and jockey Wethey Jr. (circuit regular) could position her mid-pack; upset chance with improvement. Owner: Nancy Elizabeth Smith. Earnings: ~$30,000. |
| 5 | Whisperin Liz | Iram Vargas Diego | Karen E. Jacks | 12-1 | 117 lbs | 12/1/25: 3rd (Remington Park, 5f MSW, speed rating 85); 10/25/25: 5th (Lone Star Park, 6f MSW, speed rating 80). | Cinco Charlie filly has placed in maidens but needs more punch. Jacks’ second entrant; jockey Diego adds value. Middle post suits stalking; possible exotic filler. Owner: Tom and Linda Thurman. Earnings: ~$25,000. |
| 6 | Speaker Baby | Deshawn L. Parker | Kevin Scholl | 30-1 | 117 lbs | 11/25/25: 5th (Remington Park, 5 1/2f MSW, speed rating 61); Debut: 6th (Lone Star Park, 5f MSW, speed rating 55). | Mr Speaker filly has low figures and poor finishes; lightly raced but outclassed. Trainer Scholl and jockey Parker target longshots; unlikely unless massive leap. Owner: Jeffry L. and Julie Puryear. Earnings: ~$10,000. |
| 7 | My Conquest | Jose L. Alvarez | Jon W. Newbold | 10-1 | 117 lbs | 12/18/25: 2nd (Oaklawn Park, 6f allowance, speed rating 88); 11/8/25: 1st (Remington Park, 5f MSW, speed rating 85). | Competitive Edge filly won her maiden and placed second recently. Trainer Newbold (up-and-coming) and jockey Alvarez (strong closer) suit her style; value play in open field. Owner: Highlander Training Center. Earnings: ~$40,000. |
| 8 | Kiss My Dice | Rene Diaz | J. R. Caldwell | 6-1 | 117 lbs | 12/12/25: 1st (Remington Park, 5 1/2f allowance, won by head, speed rating 73); 11/18/25: 3rd (Lone Star Park, 6f MSW, speed rating 70). | Competitive Edge filly edged an allowance last out. Caldwell (stakes savvy) has two here; jockey Diaz fits pressing trip. Contender if pace soft. Owner: Indigo Racing. Earnings: ~$35,000. |
| 9 | Texas Speed Queen | Lane J. Luzzi | J. R. Caldwell | 7/2 | 122 lbs | 12/8/25: 1st (Oaklawn Park, 5f stakes, won by 3 lengths, speed rating 92); 11/12/25: 2nd (Remington Park, 6f allowance, speed rating 89). | Cinco Charlie filly carries top weight after a stakes win with a solid 92 figure. Caldwell’s other; jockey Luzzi (veteran) adds edge. Strong alternative to favorite. Owner: Bradley Thoroughbreds LLC and Caldwell, J. R. Earnings: ~$70,000. |
| 10 | Witt’s Dubai Gal | Brayan Pena | Sarah Nicole Davidson | 20-1 | 117 lbs | 12/22/25: 4th (Remington Park, 5f MSW, speed rating 46); 11/22/25: 6th (Lone Star Park, 5 1/2f MSW, speed rating 42). | American Dubai filly has low figures and off-board finishes; Davidson trainee needs major form reversal. Outer post hinders; longshot. Owner: Henry S. Witt, Jr. Earnings: ~$15,000. |
