Playing the Ponies
Sam Houston Race Park selections for Wednesday, Jan. 29
Jan 29, 2020, 6:32 am
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Here are my selections for Wednesday at Sam Houston Race Park. These are not meant to be in exact order, but merely the four horses I think have the best chance to win. For beginners, I suggest exacta boxes with three horses, using two of mine and one of your own. And you can always pick up a copy of Acing Racing 2016 to learn everything you need to know. (These are the picks and format that are available on the free tip sheet at SHRP).
FIRST
4-5-10-12
MERITATEN has been hanging in there on some tough circuits
SECOND
6-1-4-7
ICEBIRG LET US will be a short price but looks tough here
THIRD
1-7-5-4
XINGFU struggled at Fair Grounds but priors at Remington were solid
FOURTH
6-2-1-4
CENTSMYBABYLEFTME has excellent speed and should be in the mix
FIFTH
4-6-11-1
GOLDEN PERFECTION has a lot of experience but seems to be improving
SIXTH
2-3-4-7
CLAYMANNSDREAM might be ready first time out
SEVENTH
7-1-6-2
QUINN MURPHEY gets a slight edge in a wide open group
EIGHTH
8-10-11-1
WESTMONT was not bad in first effort over the surface and could improve
NINTH
7-8-6-1
SISTER NOVA is consistent and should be in the mix
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The Houston Texans came into this draft with many anticipating they would trade up to address their need on the offensive line. Instead, the Texans elected to trade back to pick No. 34 after agreeing to a deal with the Giants.
The Texans also receive pick number 99, and a 2026 third-round selection.
🚨 We’ve traded pick 25 to the Giants for pick 34, 99 and a 2026 third-rounder 🚨 pic.twitter.com/SZWhBVKHlS
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 25, 2025
When Ohio State's offensive lineman Donovan Jackson and Texas receiver Matthew Golden went off the board right in front of them, the Texans decided to go with a contingency plan, it seems.
We'll have to wait until Friday night to see what the Texans do with their picks.