(Houston, Texas - Thursday, January 22, 2026) - Sam Houston Race Park is proud to announce that its official electricity provider is Chariot Energy. Additionally, Chariot Energy will be the official named sponsor of the $75,000 Chariot Energy Groovy Stakes. Contested as part of the Houston Racing Festival, the Chariot Energy Groovy is a 6 furlong event for 3 year-old Texas-bred colts.

“We are very proud of our new affiliation with Chariot Energy and to have them as a sponsor for the Groovy,” Sam Houston Race Park Vice President and General Manager Bryan Pettigrew said. “Chariot Energy has been providing affordable, clean energy for Texans for nearly a decade and their name will be proudly displayed at Sam Houston Race Park.”

The Chariot Energy Groovy brings together a talented field of seven, headed by Ron Stolich’s 2025 Texas Thoroughbred Association Sales Futurity winner It’s All Right. Hailing from the barn of H. Ray Ashford, Jr., the son of Cairo Prince returns off a layoff, having last been seen winning the Bison Strides Mile at Prairie Meadows. Iram Diego is in the irons.

Two prior winners at the 2026 Sam Houston Race Park meet will garner plenty of support in the wagering as well. High Cinco won the My Dandy division of the Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series on opening weekend, drawing off late to register a five and one-quarter length score for veteran trainer Danny Pish. He will once again have Lane Luzzi aboard and races for Gee Family Racing LLC.

Big Time Charlie won a N2L allowance race for Texas-breds 13 days ago, establishing the early pace before authoritatively kicking clear to win by nearly six lengths. He ran his record to 2-2 in that triumph, and once again figures to be dictating terms to his rivals as the inside speed. Erik Asmussen is aboard the Karen Jacks trainee who is owned by Diamond W Racing Stables and James Sills.

The Chariot Energy Groovy will be Race 10 on the Houston Racing Festival program.