Delta Downs Race 2 - 3 1/2F Stakes
BLUE CASTLE (8) was always forward and boxed on to finish third over 796m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) last time. Leading contender. SNOW BOUND (5) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2.75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 796m at Louisiana Downs after being in contention on the corner. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. RUSE HINT (2) comes here off a break of five months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 796m at Evangeline Downs. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Among the better hopes. DOUBLE X PERRY (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 0.3 lengths over 796m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Evangeline Downs December 3 over 402m, 6 len behind Lets Go Two carrying 58kg at $36.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Evangeline Downs October 25 over 503m, 6 len behind Sheet N Gheet carrying 58kg at $46.40. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 155 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 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,908.00 | Evangeline Downs | 402m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:22.34 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $36.90 |
| 4/6 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $12,214.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:47.95 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $33.90 |
| 7/7 | 25/10/2025 | 65 | CLM 3U | $18,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | SP | Fernando Velazquez | 58kg | 0:27.53 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $46.40 |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $20,155.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | SP | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:46.70 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $45.60 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $27,523.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Luis Angel Maldonado | 58kg | 0:47.40 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $59.30 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $22,171.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 58kg | 0:28.09 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Randy Edison Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Evangeline Downs December 6 over 796m, 2.5 len behind Shakin Jet Black carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Previously first up; third of 8 at Evangeline Downs October 9 over 796m, 3 len behind Blue Castle with 57kg at $4.10. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $23,737.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | SP | Donell Blake | 57.5kg | 0:47.26 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $29,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:46.72 | 4-1-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $28,158.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:46.95 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2025 | 40 | OCLM 3U | $40,310.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 57kg | 0:27.85 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $18,663.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:27.83 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2025 | 195 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,661.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | M | Rolando Cabrera | 57kg | 0:20.28 | 9-5-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Noe Castaneda
Weight: 58kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Louisiana Downs on March 25 over 796m, 0.3 len behind Cecilia Jess Blue carrying 58kg at $19.40. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Louisiana Downs February 4 over 796m defeating Ms Deluxe with 58kg at $2.10. Must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $10,955.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 58kg | 0:47.99 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $19.40 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $9,130.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 58kg | 0:46.88 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $12,407.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 58kg | 0:47.40 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $7.60 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $12,251.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 58kg | 0:47.49 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,908.00 | Evangeline Downs | 402m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 58kg | 0:22.34 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $15.30 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $12,214.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:18.12 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Edgar Baca
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by nose Evangeline Downs October 15 over 503m defeating Fireballs Deluxe with 58kg at $11.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track August 27 over 320m defeating Cj Vodka Money Pop carrying 58kg at $11.90. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 204 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 | 15/10/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $10,654.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:27.87 | 6-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $11.40 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2025 | 89 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,853.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:18.06 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $11.90 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:17.32 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $9.90 |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $18,750.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:17.90 | 7-10-10 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $30.40 |
| 7/9 | 19/03/2025 | 153 | MDN 3U | $14,446.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:17.99 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.90 |
| 10/10 | 17/10/2024 | 20 | MDN FM 35 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:15.66 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Bobby Ransom
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Louisiana Downs on March 26 over 796m, 2.75 len behind Run For The Prize with 58kg at $4.90. The run before that ran last in a small field at Remington Park on March 13 over 796m, 10 len behind O Donovan Rossa carrying 57kg at $7.60. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $19,663.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:47.38 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.90 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $14,045.00 | Remington Park | 796m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:46.12 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $7.60 |
| 1/6 | 10/02/2026 | 67 | ALLOW 3U | $19,971.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:46.83 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.90 |
| 2/9 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $18,377.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | M | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:27.21 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/11/2025 | 119 | HCP 3 | $7,634.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:19.87 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $36.30 |
| 9/10 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | G2 HCP 3 | $267,584.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 366m | Fast | Eduardo Nicasio | 57kg | 0:19.69 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Servando Ramirez
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Evangeline Downs December 4 over 503m, 3.5 len behind Sheza Fast Piloto with 57kg at $10.80. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Evangeline Downs October 1 over 366m, 1.0 len behind Dashin For Kash carrying 57kg at $5.60. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 154 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 | 04/12/2025 | 40 | OCLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | SP | Servando Ramirez | 57kg | 0:26.92 | 8-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $10.80 |
| 3/7 | 25/10/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $18,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | SP | Servando Ramirez | 57kg | 0:27.53 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $5.40 |
| 4/6 | 01/10/2025 | 90 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Jose Ramirez (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:20.42 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.60 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 57kg | 0:20.36 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.30 |
| 6/7 | 12/06/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $19,440.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | M | Jasiel Aquino | 57.5kg | 0:20.19 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $10.30 |
| 1/10 | 10/05/2025 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,531.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Heavy | Luis Gutierrez | 57kg | 0:20.65 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Pedro Espinosa
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len Evangeline Downs December 6 over 796m defeating Rip Roarin Hunter carrying 58kg at $3.50. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs December 4 2024 over 366m, 5 len behind Blast Of Blue Flame carrying 58kg at $44. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $23,737.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | SP | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:47.26 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $29,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:46.72 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $16.90 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $8,371.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 58kg | 0:28.63 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $4.10 |
| 9/9 | 29/08/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $27,907.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:22.23 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $66.90 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $26,512.00 | Retama Park | 402m | Fast | Ruben Delarosa (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:22.18 | 2-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $46.10 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $72,006.00 | Retama Park | 503m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:27.33 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $64.80 |

Jockey: Juan Garcia, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at Louisiana Downs on March 26 over 796m, 1.5 len behind Run For The Prize with 58kg at $8.10. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on June 7 over 796m, 5 len behind Power Of The Smile carrying 57kg at $3. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 96 | ALLOW 3U | $19,663.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:47.38 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.10 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 3U | $38,285.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 57kg | 0:46.69 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $11.30 |
| 2/5 | 12/11/2025 | 34 | OCLM 3U | $31,298.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 57kg | 0:47.37 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2025 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $28,158.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 57kg | 0:46.95 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $18,605.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | M | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 57kg | 0:46.89 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 12/07/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,453.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 57kg | 0:46.09 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.30 |