Spirit of Texas S. Presented by PENN Heroes 2026 Result: Mikel W Wins at Sam Houston
Mikel W won the Spirit of Texas S. Presented by PENN Heroes at Sam Houston on March 21, 2026, ridden by Jose Alvarez for trainer Carlos Padilla. The win paid $11.00. Turn North was second and Bobby Brinkley third.
Race 7
Spirit of Texas S. Presented by PENN Heroes stakes
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mikel WJose Alvarez · Carlos Padilla | $11.00 | $4.60 | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Turn NorthDeshawn Parker · Abel Ramirez-Rodriguez | $4.60 | $3.20 | |
| 3rd | 1 | Bobby BrinkleyFloyd Wethey Jr. · J. Caldwell | $5.60 |
Also ran
- Tizabling
- Too Much Action
- Josh's Dream
- Unbridled Bling
Time 1:10.00Fractions :21.77 · :44.37 · :56.64
Exotic payoffs (5)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 3-7 | $2 | $26.60 |
| Trifecta | 3-7-1 | 50¢ | $75.75 |
| Superfecta | 3-7-1-6 | 10¢ | $65.90 |
| Pick 3 | 6-1-3 | $2 | $90.20 |
| Daily Double | 1-3 | $2 | $8.90 |