Play Rule (USA) Horse
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In the Sam Houston Race Park R7 Race 7 - Claiming, Play Rule is an 8yo dk/b/br mare from the United States, trained by Steve Roubion. Bred from Intimidator out of Cats Rule, the horse has recorded eight career wins. Its most notable victory came on 25 Nov 2023 at Lone Star Park, where Play Rule captured the $36,000 Battle of the Breeds 870 Claiming Stakes.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Downs 09-Jan-26 1006m FIRM (of $10,800), SP: 17.00 1st Handsome Harold ( D Cohen 117 ) 2nd Warp Ride ( J Melancon 120 ) 0.20L 3rd Play Rule ( D Cardoso 120 ) | D Cardoso 54.4kg | 3 |
| Delta Downs 16-Nov-25 1006m FIRM (of $9,300), SP: 46.00 1st Prado's Priority ( T Thornton 121 ) 2nd Hoosier ( J Mudd 121 ) 2.25L 3rd Bertie's Galaxy ( V D Cid 121 ) 1.50L 7th Play Rule ( K Roman 124 , Cd 0 ) 12.00L | K Roman 56.2kg, Cd 0 12.00L | 7 |
| Delta Downs 16-Oct-25 1006m FIRM (of $9,300), SP: 17.00 1st Oak Hill Lg ( D Magnon 121 ) 2nd Half Again ( C Fusilier 121 ) 0.30L 3rd Truvy's Bandit ( V D Cid 121 ) 2.00L 8th Play Rule ( K Roman 124 , Cd 0 ) 7.50L | K Roman 56.2kg, Cd 0 7.50L | 8 |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 23-Aug-25 805m FIRM (of $6,900), SP: 5.00 1st My Golden M ( E Vera 128 ) 2nd Blingo ( J Edison 128 ) 2.50L 3rd British Edge ( M Delgado 123 ) 0.75L 5th Play Rule ( V J Urieta 128 , Cd 0 ) 4.25L | V J Urieta 58.1kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 5 |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 10-Aug-25 805m FIRM (of $8,460), SP: 1.90 1st My Golden M ( E Vera 128 ) 2nd I'm A Cowboy ( L Vivanco 128 ) 1.50L 3rd Clipper Cove ( A Zuniga 123 ) 1.50L 4th Play Rule ( V J Urieta 128 , Cd 0 ) 4.00L | V J Urieta 58.1kg, Cd 0 4.00L | 4 |
| Lone Star Park 14-Jul-25 910m FIRM R1 Race 1 (of $15,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:51.540, SP: 5.00 sped to a slim early lead two wide and between foes, ceded the lead into the turn, stayed on to force the issue to the head of the stretch, brushed with an outer rival near the furlong grounds then weakened. 1st Super Brady ( I Diego 124 ) 2nd Brahms Boy ( M Fuentes 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Grapnel ( E V Jiminez 124 ) 1.00L 8th Play Rule ( L Reyes 122 ) 11.25L See full results | L Reyes 55.3kg 11.25L | 8 (8) |
| Lone Star Park 10-May-25 910m FIRM R4 Race 4 $2,800 (of $14,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:51.920, SP: 17.00 vied to the turn, inched clear, led to late stretch and was outclosed in a good effort. 1st Grapnel ( R A Vazquez 124 ) 2nd Play Rule ( L R Reyes 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Super Brady ( I V Diego 124 ) 3.50L See full results | L R Reyes 56.2kg 1.75L | 2 (8) |
| Lone Star Park 19-Apr-25 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $13,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:05.370, SP: 41.00 vied for the lead while three wide into the turn, put a head in front on the turn to the quarter pole then flattened out in late stretch. 1st Perliano ( O Sanchez 124 ) 2nd My Little Prince ( R Diaz 124 ) 1.50L 3rd Weird Year ( I V Diego 124 ) 3.25L 9th Play Rule ( L R Reyes 124 ) 8.30L See full results | L R Reyes 56.2kg 8.30L | 9 (12) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 09-Mar-25 1010m FIRM R2 Race 2-Claiming (of $11,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:58.320, SP: 10.00 Stumbled badly start 1st Rocking Rocket ( I Wiseman 121 ) 2nd My Little Prince ( R Diaz 121 ) 3rd Reckless Red ( S Elliott 121 ) 7th Play Rule ( E V Jiminez 121 ) See full results | E V Jiminez 54.9kg | 7 (8) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 11-Jan-25 1010m GOOD R2 Race 2-Claiming $839 (of $11,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.260, SP: 6.00 Pace, gave way late 1st Colt Fiction ( L Goncalves 121 ) 2nd Hero Time ( A J Triana 123 ) 3rd Suitable ( C Landeros 121 ) 4th Play Rule ( E V Jiminez 123 ) See full results | E V Jiminez 55.8kg | 4 (6) |
| Lone Star Park 09-Nov-24 796m R5 Battle Of The Breeds 870 Claiming Stakes (Stakes) $5,280 (of $52,825) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 04:50.770 settled back,late kick. 1st Axel Steel ( E Valdez-jiminez 128 ) 2nd Run Bubba Run ( R H Jr 125 ) 5.00L 3rd Play Rule ( V M U Jr 128 ) 5.50L See full results | V M U Jr 58.1kg 5.50L | 3 (8) |
| Lone Star Park 18-Oct-24 800m FIRM R5 Race 5 $6,300 (of $10,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:50.492 circled field,drew clear. 1st Play Rule ( V M U Jr 128 ) 2nd Jtc Switching Leads ( A X Morales 128 ) 2.50L 3rd Blingo ( E Valdez-jiminez 128 ) 4.50L See full results | V M U Jr 58.1kg | 1 (7) |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 24-Aug-24 800m FIRM (of $5,846), Winning Time: 00:44.400, SP: 17/10 Took over much best 1st Play Rule ( L Vivanco 128 ) 3rd Little Avenger ( E Vera 128 ) 0.50L | L Vivanco 58.1kg | 1 |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 11-Aug-24 800m FIRM (of $7,028), Winning Time: 00:44.540, SP: 13/2 Speed duel lost late 1st My Little Prince ( D Benavides 128 ) 2nd Play Rule ( V J Urieta 128 ) 0.30L | V J Urieta 58.1kg 0.30L | 2 |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 21-Jul-24 800m FIRM (of $5,610), Winning Time: 00:51.301, SP: 6/4 Pinched rail rallied s 2nd Cjs Rockhard N Ready ( L Vivanco 128 ) 2.50L 3rd Play Rule ( V J Urieta 128 ) 3.50L | V J Urieta 58.1kg 3.50L | 3 |
| Lone Star Park 14-Jul-24 1110m R1 Race 1 (of $14,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:05.580 chased the pace from the inside, was in a mild drive on the turn and did not fire in the stretch. 1st Sunday Bling ( R Diaz 122 ) 2nd Stellar Tap ( E Asmussen 119 , Cd 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Mongolian Bee ( H Hernandez 124 ) 1.50L 8th Play Rule ( R Guerra 122 ) 9.75L See full results | R Guerra 55.3kg 9.75L | 8 (10) |
| Lone Star Park 19-May-24 1010m GOOD R5 Race 5 (of $18,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:56.670 stalked the dueling leaders while three wide, then flattened out on the turn and had no final bid in the end. 1st Super Brady ( I V Diego 121 ) 2nd Just Chillin ( R Diaz 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Belews Gold ( F W Jr 121 ) 1.50L 9th Play Rule ( E Valdez-jiminez 121 ) 15.30L See full results | E Valdez-jiminez 54.9kg 15.30L | 9 (9) |
| Lone Star Park 04-May-24 910m GOOD R2 Race 2 (of $16,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:53.560, SP: 14.00 was bumped at the start, then tucked along the inside and raced at a moderate pace throughout and lacked rallying in the stretch. 1st Magic Castle ( D Cabrera 124 ) 2nd Fire Sword ( I Diego 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Mister K ( E Gonzalez 120 ) 2.25L 7th Play Rule ( E V Jiminez 122 ) 9.00L See full results | E V Jiminez 55.3kg 9.00L | 7 (7) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 26-Feb-24 1410m FIRM R4 Race 4-Claiming (of $16,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:25.150, SP: 5.50 Vie in,duel1/4,tired 1st Quarterback Dak ( E Asmussen 121 ) 2nd Champagne Stooper ( I Diego 121 ) 1.00L 3rd Witt's Taquito ( A Morales 121 ) 7.75L 6th Play Rule ( D Cabrera 121 ) 19.00L | D Cabrera 54.9kg 19.00L | 6 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 25-Nov-23 800m FIRM R2 Battle of the Breeds 870 Claiming Stakes (Stakes) $22,680 (of $36,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 05:00.910, SP: 2.50 steady hand ride inside, vied upper, duel ins late, just up. 1st Play Rule ( A Morales 126 ) 2nd Detective Bernardo ( A Contreras 126 ) 0.20L 3rd Launched ( A Rivera 126 ) 0.75L See full results | A Morales 57.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Lone Star Park 04-Nov-23 800m FIRM R3 Race 3 $5,040 (of $8,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 05:04.740, SP: 3.40 Lead2w,held well,drvng 1st Play Rule ( V J Urieta 126 ) 2nd Detective Bernardo ( A Contreras 126 ) 1.25L 3rd Silver City Lights ( B Candanosa 126 ) 2.50L See full results | V J Urieta 57.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 26-Aug-23 800m FIRM (of $12,065), Winning Time: 00:41.896, SP: 4.30 6 wide stretch run 1st Wl Mylipshurtrealbad ( L Duenez 128 ) 2nd Oklahoma Star ( J Edison 128 ) 1.00L 3rd Play Rule ( V J Urieta 128 ) 3.00L | V J Urieta 58.1kg 3.00L | 3 (6) |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 13-Aug-23 800m FIRM (of $6,160), Winning Time: 00:44.790, SP: 6.50 Gate to wire drew off 1st Play Rule ( V J Urieta 128 ) 2nd War Rogue ( L Vivanco 128 ) 3.50L 3rd Little Avenger ( E Vera 128 ) 1.25L | V J Urieta 58.1kg | 1 (9) |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 16-Jul-23 1210m FIRM (of $24,448), Winning Time: 01:11.310, SP: 11.00 Stumbled very hard sta 1st Champagne Stooper ( E Vera 128 ) 2nd Carbon Stryker ( A Rodriguez 128 ) 0.20L 3rd I'm A Cowboy ( A Contreras 125 ) 5.50L 7th Play Rule ( J Rodriguez 128 , Cd 0 ) 10.25L | J Rodriguez 58.1kg, Cd 0 10.25L | 7 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 02-Jul-23 1010m R3 CL (of $13,502) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:00.370 vied for the lead while five wide and outside of rivals, then moved up on the turn to duel with an inner rival into the early stretch, then gave way grudgingly in the stretch. 1st Fire Extinguisher ( G Mora 124 ) 2nd Reckless Red ( S Barandela 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Language Barrier ( A S Iii 124 ) 0.60L 5th Play Rule ( E Valdez-jiminez 124 ) 3.95L See full results | E Valdez-jiminez 56.2kg 3.95L | 5 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 11-Jun-23 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $2,700 (of $13,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.530 set the pace while two wide, was confronted at the top of the turn by an outer foe to duel gamely down the home stretch but hung in the end. 1st Irish Expectations ( R Guerra 124 ) 2nd Play Rule ( E Valdez-jiminez 124 ) 0.25L 3rd Veilazig ( G Mora 119 ) 2.75L See full results | E Valdez-jiminez 56.2kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 21-May-23 1110m R8 CL (of $13,502) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.320 sped to the early lead, dueled to upper stretch and tired. 1st Laughingsaintssong ( D Cabrera 124 ) 2nd Language Barrier ( R Guerra 124 ) 3.25L 3rd Gunner Paul ( R Diaz 124 ) 4.75L UPL Play Rule ( E Valdez-jiminez 124 ) 11.75L See full results | E Valdez-jiminez 56.2kg 11.75L | UPD (8) |
| Lone Star Park 28-Apr-23 1110m R2 Race 2 $1,350 (of $13,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.170 broke alertly to sprint to the early lead, dueled with the winner through the turn and flattened out in the drive. 1st Carbon Stryker ( D Cabrera 124 ) 2nd Daahers Bully ( R Guerra 124 ) 6.50L 3rd Play Rule ( E Valdez-jiminez 124 ) 8.75L See full results | E Valdez-jiminez 56.2kg 8.75L | 3 (5) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 03-Apr-23 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7-Claiming (of $11,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:11.920, SP: 4.40 Stalk5w,vie3turn,tired 1st Seize The Treasure ( S Elliott 123 ) 2nd Mega Bond ( A Rodriguez 123 ) 2.75L 3rd Language Barrier ( D Benavides 123 ) 0.50L 9th Play Rule ( E V Jiminez 123 ) 14.25L | E V Jiminez 55.8kg 14.25L | 9 (11) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 11-Mar-23 1010m FIRM R8 Race 8-Claiming (of $10,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:59.430, SP: 19.00 Duel inside, driving 1st Play Rule ( E V Jiminez 123 ) 2nd Fearless Prince ( R Diaz 123 ) 0.75L 3rd Oh Snap ( J Alvarez 123 ) 4.50L | E V Jiminez 55.8kg | 1 (11) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 26-Feb-23 1410m FIRM R8 Race 8-Claiming (of $9,501) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.050, SP: 2.70 Duel inside, drew off 1st Play Rule ( E V Jiminez 123 ) 2nd Infinite Moro ( R Guerra 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Get Witt Gone ( G Pivaral 123 ) 0.30L | E V Jiminez 55.8kg | 1 (10) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 20-Feb-23 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7-Claiming (of $11,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.270, SP: 8.50 Duel 2w, 2nd best 1st Fearless Prince ( R Diaz 123 ) 2nd Play Rule ( C Oliveros 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Sweet Tapin Moro ( A Contreras 123 ) 4.75L | C Oliveros 55.8kg 2.00L | 2 (8) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 04-Feb-23 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3-Claiming (of $9,778) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.130, SP: 6.50 Vied between, gave way 1st Will The Thrill ( L Luzzi 123 ) 2nd Fearless Prince ( R Diaz 123 ) 8.50L 3rd A Hunk Of Heaven ( A Rodriguez 123 ) 3.50L 7th Play Rule ( C Oliveros 123 ) 18.25L | C Oliveros 55.8kg 18.25L | 7 (9) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 06-Jan-23 1310m FIRM (of $5,600), SP: 26.00 1st Policy Limit ( S Civaci 123 ) 2nd Play Rule ( C Oliveros 123 ) 3rd Texas Prado ( G Mora 123 ) 4.00L | C Oliveros 55.8kg | 2 |
| Remington Park 21-Oct-22 1310m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $13,475) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:19.360 dueled inside for the lead into the turn, was hard used then stopped. 1st God Help Us ( A T Jr 119 ) 2nd Smart Battle ( W Hamilton 121 ) 0.05L 3rd Courageous Timmy ( C A Torres 119 ) 0.30L 7th Play Rule ( L J Luzzi 122 ) 18.65L See full results | L J Luzzi 55.3kg 18.65L | 7 (7) |
| Remington Park 18-Sep-22 1010m GOOD R1 Race 1 (of $18,375) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:57.960 chased the early pace while four wide into the turn, was used up then stopped. 1st Bluegrass Breeze ( J A Medina 121 ) 2nd El Blaze ( O Sanchez 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Champagne Stooper ( M J Inirio 121 ) 0.85L 8th Play Rule ( E Medellin 119 , Cd 114 ) 4.45L See full results | E Medellin 54kg, Cd 51.7kg 4.45L | 8 (8) |
| Remington Park 09-Sep-22 1110m R5 Race 5 $938 (of $13,475) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:04.750 vied for the lead while three wide into the turn, was in a long drive but weakened in late stretch. 1st Make Mine Wine ( S Elliott 119 ) 2nd Weird Year ( G Mora 119 ) 0.25L 3rd Will The Thrill ( L J Luzzi 121 ) 2.50L 4th Play Rule ( E Medellin 119 , Cd 114 ) 8.25L See full results | E Medellin 54kg, Cd 51.7kg 8.25L | 4 (12) |
| Remington Park 27-Aug-22 1210m R4 Race 4 (of $18,375) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.410 was unhurried early and failed to menace. 1st Happy Romance ( J L Alvarez 124 ) 2nd Brew Crew ( J Melancon 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Will The Thrill ( L J Luzzi 121 ) 7.00L 5th Play Rule ( G Mora 124 ) 12.00L See full results | G Mora 56.2kg 12.00L | 5 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 23-Jul-22 1210m R7 Race 7 (of $17,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.200 vied for the lead while two wide then dropped back on the turn and failed to rally in the stretch. 1st Bling Mountain ( F W Jr 121 ) 2nd Wings For Eno ( L D Goncalves 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Will The Thrill ( L J Luzzi 121 ) 2.10L 9th Play Rule ( G Mora 124 ) 20.45L See full results | G Mora 56.2kg 20.45L | 9 (10) |
| Lone Star Park 05-Jul-22 1210m R2 Race 2 $8,190 (of $13,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.530 set the pace two off the rail, was in a steady drive along the rail on the turn then drew away in the stretch to win easily. 1st Play Rule ( S Elliott 124 ) 2nd Red Bird's Storm ( E Valdez-jiminez 121 ) 8.25L 3rd Witts Showtime ( W Hamilton 121 ) 16.50L See full results | S Elliott 56.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Lone Star Park 27-Jun-22 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 $1,400 (of $14,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:05.790 pressed the pace early on from the two path, dueled for the lead in the turn and gave way at the eighth pole. 1st Moogie Son ( J Melancon 121 ) 2nd Euro Cactus ( R E Eramia 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Play Rule ( S Elliott 124 ) 3.00L See full results | S Elliott 56.2kg 3.00L | 3 (9) |
| Lone Star Park 30-May-22 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $2,310 (of $33,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.350 made a steady bid along the rail into the turn then flattened out on the end. 1st Reynardine ( G Mora 121 ) 2nd Will The Thrill ( L J Luzzi 121 ) 1.75L 3rd Bling Me The Money ( E A Garcia-alfaro 121 ) 3.25L 4th Play Rule ( S Elliott 124 ) 8.50L See full results | S Elliott 56.2kg 8.50L | 4 (7) |