Evangeline Downs Race 1 - 5F Stakes
PRODIGY PARADISE (3) ran below expectations last time at this track (Turf), finishing fifth and beaten one length starting at $2.80. Nicely placed to turn things around. CHECK ME OUT (1) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1006m at this track (Turf), finishing third and beaten 0.9 lengths. Yet to miss the frame in four starts over this course and distance. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. UPTURNED BRIM (7) didn't fire over 1006m at Louisiana Downs (Turf) last time out when in the market. That followed a good second the run prior. Finds a tougher race but a better run will not surprise. TWOFEXUSNEXUS (10) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 4.5 lengths away in seventh over 1509m at this track. Finds a nice race and can make amends. Something for the Multiples: SAFARINFAS (9)

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on June 6 over 1006m, 0.9 len behind Ooey Gooey Chewy with 55kg at $11.20. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1006m, 5 len behind Avery's Gem with 56kg at $14.90.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/11 | 06/06/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 0:57.49 | 3-7-3 | 10 |
| 0.9L | $11.20 |
3/8 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Good | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 0:57.44 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $14.90 |
5/8 | 23/04/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $49,521.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:22.88 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $41.80 |
1/9 | 27/02/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $30,596.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:12.10 | 8-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $16.30 |
3/7 | 06/02/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $33,816.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:12.58 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $19.20 |
7/10 | 02/01/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $33,871.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:35.09 | 3-4-7 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 19 months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Delta Downs December 20 2023 over 1006m, 9 len behind Flower Cat carrying 53.5kg at $16.80. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Delta Downs November 8 2023 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Shut Up Man carrying 53.5kg at $11.60.
Last Starts 577 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/8 | 20/12/2023 | 13 | CLM 3U | $33,183.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:59.49 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $16.80 |
9/9 | 07/12/2023 | 29 | CLM 3U | $27,149.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | L Negron | 53kg | 0:58.42 | 6-9-9 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $45.60 |
5/10 | 08/11/2023 | 90 | CLM 3U | $28,302.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 53.5kg | 0:59.80 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.60 |
4/9 | 10/08/2023 | 41 | CLM 3U | $22,455.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | J Stokes | 52.5kg | 0:58.10 | 5-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $6.60 |
6/8 | 30/06/2023 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,939.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 52kg | 0:58.14 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $3.10 |
1/9 | 15/06/2023 | 41 | CLM 3U | $20,706.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 52kg | 0:59.31 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Chris Rosier
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Fairgrounds December 21 over 1609m, 33 len behind American Hope with 53kg at $104.20. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds December 5 over 1673m, 17 len behind Sonya Knows Better carrying 53kg at $4.60.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 21/12/2024 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $90,909.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 53kg | 1:37.86 | 5-11-11 | 8 |
| 33.9L | $104.20 |
7/7 | 05/12/2024 | 126 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,450.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | David Cohen | 53kg | 1:45.40 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $4.60 |
3/8 | 01/08/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $53,763.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Angel Suarez | 53kg | 1:37.29 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $3.90 |
5/6 | 04/07/2024 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $54,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Heavy | A Suarez | 53kg | 1:39.56 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $12.50 |
3/8 | 22/06/2024 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,338.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | A Suarez | 52.5kg | 1:36.53 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $42.00 |
1/5 | 30/05/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,517.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | A Suarez | 52.5kg | 1:41.82 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield and won by 4 len at this track June 28 over 1006m defeating Atlantic Storm carrying 54kg at $4.80. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1006m, 3 len behind Donegal Freedom with 54kg at $17.70.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 28/06/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,883.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:57.58 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
2/9 | 24/05/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:58.14 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $17.70 |
5/9 | 15/05/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 7-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $27.80 |
6/9 | 24/04/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $47,923.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 1:40.43 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $54.30 |
7/8 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $47,923.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 1:46.62 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $40.10 |
8/8 | 21/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $82,409.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Treylon S Albert | 56.5kg | 1:43.26 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 27.3L | $101.30 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 29 over 1006m, 6 len behind Salt Spray carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on June 6 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Ooey Gooey Chewy carrying 56kg at $6.30.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 29/06/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $14,774.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 0:57.89 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $5.90 |
2/11 | 06/06/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | J Melancon | 56kg | 0:57.49 | 7-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
2/7 | 21/05/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $29,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:04.78 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
2/7 | 16/04/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $23,962.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:05.65 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
5/7 | 19/02/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $59,581.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:59.01 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $12.50 |
1/9 | 29/01/2025 | 18 | CLM 4U | $35,484.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | T G Thornton | 56kg | 0:59.21 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Johan Rengifo
Weight: 55kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 7 at Remington Park on August 30 over 1308m, 17 len behind General Shipman carrying 54kg at $4.80. Won previous preparation first up won by 18 len at Remington Park December 16 2023 over 1207m defeating Shaggy Edge with 55.5kg at $22.
Last Starts 323 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/7 | 30/08/2024 | 202 | ALLOW 3U | $55,300.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 54kg | 1:17.78 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $4.80 |
1/7 | 10/02/2024 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $52,352.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:04.24 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
5/9 | 18/01/2024 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $77,713.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:10.77 | 9-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
1/10 | 16/12/2023 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $27,149.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 55.5kg | 1:11.92 | 7-1-1 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on June 27 over 1509m, 4.5 len behind Sendero with 55kg at $15.50. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on June 6 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Ooey Gooey Chewy with 55kg at $12.40.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/8 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $29,549.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | Good | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:30.65 | 6-5-7 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $15.50 |
6/11 | 06/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 0:57.49 | 11-11-6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $12.40 |
1/9 | 22/05/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $20,312.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:18.38 | 9-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.40 |
5/6 | 16/04/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $23,962.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:40.41 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $2.70 |
7/9 | 19/03/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $30,498.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:11.63 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $8.20 |
3/9 | 27/02/2025 | 29 | CLM 4U | $30,596.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:12.10 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 58 days. First-up second last of 7 at this track on April 16 over 1106m, 8 len behind Maximus Freedom with 56kg at $6.30. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at this track on May 21 over 1106m, 9 len behind Pop's Peppysteper carrying 56kg at $17.30.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 21/05/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $29,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:04.78 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $17.30 |
6/7 | 16/04/2025 | 80 | CLM 3U | $23,962.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:05.65 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.30 |
2/5 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | CLM 4U | $37,097.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:11.30 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
6/9 | 28/12/2024 | 283 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,011.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | A Birzer | 54.5kg | 0:59.21 | 2-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $30.00 |
4/8 | 20/03/2024 | 110 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $87,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | A Suarez | 54.5kg | 1:04.17 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $42.20 |
1/7 | 01/12/2023 | 364 | ALLOW 3U | $54,299.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | T Pompell | 54kg | 0:59.81 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.40 |