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By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–MAY 21, 2026– Homebred runners dominated the inaugural running of the $176,250 Sam Houston Oaks Trials on Thursday night at Sam Houston Race Park, as the top three qualifiers were all bred by their owners and four additional homebreds also advanced to the finals. The $176,250 final will be contested on June 13.

Fastest qualifier Bludz Valiant Policy delivered a standout effort in the opening trial, surging to a convincing 4 1/2-length victory under jockey Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. " name="twitter:description" /> By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–MAY 21, 2026– Homebred runners dominated the inaugural running of the $176,250 Sam Houston Oaks Trials on Thursday night at Sam Houston Race Park, as the top three qualifiers were all bred by their owners and four additional homebreds also advanced to the finals. The $176,250 final will be contested on June 13.

Fastest qualifier Bludz Valiant Policy delivered a standout effort in the opening trial, surging to a convincing 4 1/2-length victory under jockey Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. " />