We would like to remind all our IdaBet.com players that Sam Houston Race Park is hosting the Houston Racing Festival this Saturday, January 30 featuring the 4th running of the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic (Grade 3). We are pleased to offer our valued IdaBet players information on this race card and a copy of the overnight for your wagering consideration.
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Sam Houston Racing Festival, Sat, Jan 30th
A field of seven fillies and mares has been entered for the 11/16 mile event including last years winner, Cassatt, who will face stiff competition from Forever Unbridled, winner of the Comely Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct in her most recent start, and Cali Star, who pulled away to win the Rampart Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park in December. Others in the field are; Rose to Glory, Diva’s Diamond, Theogony, and Welcome Abroad.
Not to be overshadowed on a stellar card is the $200,000 John B. Connally Turf Cup (Grade 3). The 11/2 mile turf event has drawn an impressive field of twelve runners from across the United States including graded stakes winners; Da Big Hoss, Big John B, and Kaigun.
Other stakes scheduled for the Saturday night card are the $75,000 Frontier Utilities Turf Sprint and $50,000 Space City Stakes.
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Lastly, just a reminder that Sam Houston will have a special early 5:00 PM Central first race post time on Saturday, January 30.
Sam Houston Overnight 1-30-16 Saturday
