Sam HoustonSun, January 18, 2026

SHOP TIME (1) missed the frame on debut then improved last time when 7 lengths away in third over 5½f at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Significant rider change. With F Wethey Jr going on. Further improvement to come and this looks his chance. WALKERS CREEK (3) is a three-start maiden who finished tenth at his most recent appearance over 6f at Fairgrounds (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. ONTHETHIRSTYSIDE (5) will find this a little easier than his second on debut two-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 2. 75 lengths at the end of 5½f at this track (Dirt). Promising type with improvement to come so another bold showing is expected. COOL AGENT (4) is a four-start maiden who was close to a win before a nine weeks break, finishing off with a minor placing at Remington Park (Dirt). Jockey Santos Rivera back aboard. Solid top-three hope.