Sam Houston Race Park
Thunderdoll takes Sam Houston Oaks
Jack Coady/Coady Photography Thunderdoll wins the $40,000 Sam Houston Oaks at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday.
Thunderdoll remained undefeated in three career starts on Saturday night when she was up for a head win over Parisparis in the $40,000 Sam Houston Oaks at Sam Houston Race Park. It was another seven and a half lengths back in third to Timber Jones.
Thunderdoll ($4.60) stalked Parisparis through fractions of 25.98 seconds for the opening quarter, 51.68 seconds for the half-mile mark and 1:16.67 for six furlongs before going on to cover the one-mile distance over a fast track in 1:40.87.
John Jacinto rode the winner for trainer Al Stall Jr. Thunderdoll earned $24,000 for the first stakes win of her career. She has now earned $58,800 for Collett Stable.