Delta Downs Race 7 - 1 1/2F Stakes
YODA (1) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 366m at Louisiana Downs. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Adalberto Miranda. Looks a winning chance. GILLESPIE (6) has progressed nicely in her last couple of runs. Finished second at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) two starts back then got the job done by one length as favourite last time out over 320m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Leonardo Rodriguez scored on her last time and retains the mount. This looks a sterner test than last time but on current form she is one of the chief contenders. LADIES CRUZ HIGHER (3) hasn't been far away lately, beaten half a length at her most recent outing when third over 201m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Going well and she is ideally placed to score. RUNNNING WITH FAITH (8) last appeared on December 20 when a good seventh over 366m in Group 3 class at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), beaten 2.25 lengths. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Evangeline Downs December 17 over 201m, a neck behind Gigi De Carmen with 57kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Louisiana Downs March 5 2025 over 366m, 0.8 len behind Ruse Gold carrying 57kg at $4. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | OCLM 3U | $19,142.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Jose Ramirez (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:12.06 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 03/12/2025 | 26 | OCLM 3U | $19,142.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 57kg | 0:18.11 | 3-2-7 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/11/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $19,084.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 57.5kg | 0:15.61 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 08/10/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $29,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | M | Victor Manuel Miranda | 57.5kg | 0:15.41 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 30/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $40,310.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | M | Victor Manuel Miranda | 57kg | 0:16.81 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/07/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $76,453.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 57kg | 0:16.79 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Servando Ramirez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 55 days. Resuming won by 0.5 len at Louisiana Downs February 9 over 320m defeating San Lorenzo Bosslady with 57kg at $20.60. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 5 over 366m, 4 len behind San Lorenzo Cocoy carrying 57kg at $18.50. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 24 | HCP F 3 | $9,831.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:20.12 | 5-4-7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $18.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | 73 | ALLOW F 3 | $20,685.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:18.06 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $20.60 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 50 | HCP 2 | $22,901.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | 0:20.34 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $12.10 |
| 5/10 | 09/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 2 | $16,743.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:20.21 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $15.80 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $18,605.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | M | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | 0:20.26 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $30.20 |
| 7/9 | 12/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $35,933.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | 0:20.62 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Rene Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Louisiana Downs on March 20 over 201m, 0.5 len behind Heza Fast Dynasty with 57kg at $10.30. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Louisiana Downs on February 16 over 201m, 0.3 len behind Tf Reckless Tide with 57kg at $26.80. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $14,747.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:12.05 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.30 |
| 2/10 | 16/02/2026 | 61 | ALLOW 3U | $22,111.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 57kg | 0:11.94 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.80 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 2 | $19,142.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Everardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:13.32 | 2-4-6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $35.90 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 49 | HCP 2 | $22,901.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Everardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:20.23 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $28.20 |
| 7/8 | 10/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 2 | $17,504.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Everardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:11.85 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.80 |
| 7/10 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 2 | $77,519.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Heavy | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:17.84 | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Federico Vargas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Evangeline Downs November 13 over 302m, 2.5 len behind Gold Hearted Eagle carrying 56kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Evangeline Downs October 15 over 274m defeating San Lorenzo Knockout carrying 56kg at $3.40. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 2 | $19,084.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:16.98 | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/10/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 2 | $16,743.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:15.57 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM F 2 | $26,758.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:15.69 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM F 2 | $34,992.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:12.10 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/9 | 02/05/2025 | - | HCP F 2 | $15,625.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SP | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:17.42 | 4-3-6 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Eleazar Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Evangeline Downs November 28 over 366m, 5 len behind Rf Fast Dash N Blood with 56kg at $24.40. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Evangeline Downs October 10 over 201m, 6 len behind Jess Telling Beau with 56kg at $16.60. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 49 | HCP 2 | $22,901.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 56kg | 0:19.88 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $24.40 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 2 | $17,504.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 56kg | 0:11.85 | 4-8-8 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $16.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2025 | 49 | HCP 2 | $15,552.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | 0:17.46 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $36.80 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2025 | 44 | HCP F 2 | $15,625.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | SP | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | 0:17.42 | 8-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $22,472.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 58kg | 0:13.67 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $20.10 |

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Louisiana Downs March 14 over 320m defeating A Charmin Kiss carrying 58kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Louisiana Downs on February 4 over 320m, 0.5 len behind The Cartel Master carrying 58kg at $3.90. Big chance again.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 38 | ALLOW FM 3U | $13,343.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:17.76 | 10-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 61 | ALLOW 3U | $13,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:17.80 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $18,377.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | M | Leonardo Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:27.21 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2025 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $18,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:20.23 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $19,113.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:17.74 | 9-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $18,750.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:27.56 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Adrian Morales
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 46 days. Resuming 5th of 9 at Louisiana Downs on February 10 over 320m, 1.75 len behind Queen Of Power with 57kg at $39.90. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 14 over 320m, 1.0 len behind Gillespie carrying 57kg at $20.50. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | ALLOW FM 3U | $13,343.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 57kg | 0:17.76 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $20.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $14,979.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | B Ransom | 57kg | 0:17.72 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $39.90 |
| 5/10 | 04/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 2 | $21,374.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Edwin G Escobedo | 58kg | 0:15.76 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2025 | 44 | CLM 2 | $21,407.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Edwin G Escobedo | 58kg | 0:15.70 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 23/08/2025 | 57 | HCP 2 | $9,302.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 320m | Fast | Julian Zavala | 58kg | 0:17.64 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | HCP 2 | $15,552.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | Fast | Edwin G Escobedo | 56kg | 0:19.80 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $61.50 |

Jockey: Pedro Espinosa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Evangeline Downs in the G3 December 20 over 366m, 2.25 len behind Leaving Coyame carrying 56kg at $32.10. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at this track June 18 over 366m, 3.5 len behind San Lorenzo Princess with 57kg at $8. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/12/2025 | 45 | G3 OPEN 3 | $153,139.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 56kg | 0:20.06 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $32.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW FM 3U | $29,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:17.01 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 2/7 | 17/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $28,158.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:15.77 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/5 | 28/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $37,209.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Saul Ramirez Hernandez | 57kg | 0:17.81 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/07/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $35,933.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Saul Ramirez Hernandez | 57kg | 0:13.04 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/06/2025 | 98 | HCP F 3 | $15,552.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Saul Ramirez Hernandez | 57kg | 0:20.04 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Randy Edison Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 13 over 302m, 1.5 len behind Sweet Storm carrying 57kg at $3.70. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Louisiana Downs March 27 over 201m defeating Marvelous Rogue carrying 57kg at $6.60. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $11,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:12.00 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.60 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 176 | CLM 3U | $11,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:17.06 | 9-4-5 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2025 | 132 | ALLOW F 2 | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Ruben Castro | 56.5kg | 0:16.71 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.20 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2025 | 36 | HCP 2 | $23,438.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Ruben Castro | 56.5kg | 0:17.70 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 03/04/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $31,949.00 | Remington Park | 274m | SP | Ruben Castro | 56.5kg | 0:15.47 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $16,051.00 | Remington Park | 274m | SP | Ruben Castro | 57kg | 0:15.88 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |