Steve Asmussen captured his 11th leading trainer title at the Sam Houston Race Park Thoroughbred meet, which concluded Saturday, and he was the Texas track's leading owner for the fifth time.
“We are very appreciative of the Sam Houston meet,” said Asmussen, whose record 41 victories at the meet included Midnight Bisou (Midnight Lute)'s win in the GIII Houston Ladies Classic. “The racing surfaces are excellent and frankly, the main track does not get the credit it deserves.”
Asmussen also gave credit to longtime assistant Pablo Ocampo.
“Pablo and his crew do such a great job,” said Asmussen. “He continues to play a key role each year in Houston.”
Jockey Deshawn Parker picked up his second leading rider title at Sam Houston with 48 victories.
“I am very fortunate to ride for great horsemen,” said Parker. “I want to thank Karl Broberg, Bret Calhoun and Steve Asmussen for putting me on such good horses. My agent Bobby Kelly did a great job. I love Sam Houston; especially the amazing turf course and have been treated very well here each year.”
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