24:48 sam-houston Friday 24th April 2026

THE VALIANT FLAME (4) is back after a break of eight months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1f130yards at this track. Capable of playing a major role. WON SALTY CORONA (1) is back at the races for the first time since November 21. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 1f at Los Alamitos Qh. Has switched to the Esau H Hernandez yard. One of the genuine hopes in the race. BM CANDI ROYALE (3) is back from a lay-off of six months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1f contest at Lone Star Park by 1. 3 lengths. Major player. FULL THROTTLE N 25 (6) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 1. 3 lengths away in fourth over 1f130yards at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) on September 7. Has never been out of the placings when resuming from two tries. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Solid claims on best form.