Delta Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Optional Claiming
SPEED LANE (9) scored an impressive win by 6 lengths when resuming from a spell last time out over 1408m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Will be better for that latest run and looks sure to be in the finish again. BLESSED ASSURANCE (1) got well back over 1308m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 11 lengths away in fifth. Meets a stronger field but she is capable of running a bold race. FLAME MCGOON (7) went fast early over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) last time and defied all challengers to score by 1.75 lengths. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she has the ability to mix it with them. PERCEPTIVE (2) is dropping back in class after finishing third last start over 1207m at Listed level at Sweetwater County Fair (Dirt). Likely to be about the mark again.

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 16 over 1308m, 11 len behind Louisiana Cowgirl with 56kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th in a small field at Evangeline Downs on August 13 over 1308m, 12 len behind Gangster Flash carrying 55.5kg at $26. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 16/09/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $20,694.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:18.37 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 13/08/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $61,341.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:17.72 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $33,382.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:05.47 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.20 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $60,958.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.78 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 56.5L | $10.80 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $32,078.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:24.78 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | HCP FM 3U | $29,330.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:25.04 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $21.70 |

Jockey: David Cardoso
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 in stakes class at Sweetwater County Fair at Sweetwater County Fair on September 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Zippin Pippin with 58kg at $6.40. Before that 2nd of 8 in Listed grade at Arapahoe Park at Arapahoe Park on August 1 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Trista with 56kg at $2.90. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/09/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $54,861.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 1207m | Fast | Scott A Bethke | 58kg | 1:14.20 | 9-7-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $35,663.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:45.14 | 3-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $29,028.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:08.74 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $36,284.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1408m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:22.89 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 20/06/2026 | 22 | HCP FM 3U | $18,131.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1408m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:23.10 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 29/05/2026 | 4 | CLM FM 3U | $17,039.00 | Energy Downs | 1308m | Fast | L Delorme | 58kg | 1:22.30 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 29 over 1509m, 24 len behind Maylen carrying 56kg at $12.20. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Louisiana Downs on August 25 over 1673m, 2.25 len behind Stephanie Starfish with 56kg at $6.20. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 10 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 | 29/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $29,722.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:29.32 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $12.20 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 18 | HCP FM 3U | $14,265.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:47.24 | 8-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.20 |
| 7/9 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $48,502.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:36.91 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $26.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $31,930.00 | Fair Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Rey Williams | 55.5kg | 1:42.26 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 18/06/2026 | 19 | HCP FM 3U | $29,289.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:39.18 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $47,486.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:39.34 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1308m, 22 len behind Anslie's Gumdrop with 52kg at $83.60. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on August 6 over 1106m, 4 len behind Tensas Lu Lu with 52kg at $54.70. Win doesn't look likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 1:18.01 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $83.60 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 1:06.01 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $54.70 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 43 | CLM FM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 1:11.98 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $16,039.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 1:12.46 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/11 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $21,648.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:12.57 | 10-6-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 17/04/2026 | 58 | CLM FM 4U | $22,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:12.92 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start scored a big 4 len win at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1308m defeating Beamer carrying 54kg at $12.90. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 25 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Dr Stricklands Ace carrying 55.5kg at $19.10. Better off avoiding.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54kg | 1:18.01 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $12.90 |
| 3/6 | 25/07/2026 | 16 | HCP FM 3U | $33,382.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:05.47 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $19.10 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 54 | CLM FM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54kg | 1:11.71 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $33.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2026 | 94 | CLM FM 3U | $21,648.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:12.57 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.40 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | 11 | CLM FM 4U | $16,405.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:20.47 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:21.66 | 8-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 12 over 1408m, 6 len behind Speed Lane with 56kg at $5.30. Before that 5th of 8 at Louisiana Downs on August 25 over 1673m, 7 len behind Stephanie Starfish carrying 56kg at $7.60. Not for ours.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/09/2026 | 18 | HCP FM 3U | $13,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:23.43 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $5.30 |
| 5/8 | 25/08/2026 | 29 | HCP FM 3U | $14,265.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:47.24 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $7.60 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2026 | 55 | HCP FM 3U | $15,239.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | 24 | HCP FM 4U | $15,239.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:45.15 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 79 | HCP FM 3U | $29,330.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:25.04 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $16.70 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 87 | CLM FM 4U | $17,118.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:34.03 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 8 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Heavenly Dream carrying 56kg at $4.80. Last start won by 1.75 len at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 29 over 1509m defeating Hand It Over carrying 56kg at $1.40. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 10 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 | 29/09/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $13,056.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:29.24 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | 273 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $28,333.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 0:56.72 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | 94 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $27,565.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:33.36 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2025 | 55 | ALLOW FM 3U | $67,278.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:30.31 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2025 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,633.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Good | Luis R Reyes | 55.5kg | 1:34.37 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.10 |
| 4/11 | 28/06/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $194,401.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | FM | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:40.90 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 28 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Geaux Crazy with 55.5kg at $8.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on August 15 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Dr Stricklands Ace carrying 55kg at $4.20. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
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 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $59,914.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:57.06 | 5-7-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.90 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:05.72 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $32,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:56.45 | 7-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:11.71 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 5/7 | 30/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:39.50 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $13.90 |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | CLM FM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 0:58.53 | 8-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months came from midfield and won by 6 len at Louisiana Downs on September 12 over 1408m defeating Blueberry Eyes with 56kg at $4.60. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on April 4 2025 over 1609m, 10 len behind Roselee May carrying 56kg at $12.10. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/09/2026 | 526 | HCP FM 3U | $13,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:23.43 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2025 | 55 | ALLOW FM 4U | $62,300.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:35.03 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $12.10 |
| 5/10 | 08/02/2025 | 127 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $98,229.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Victor Espinoza | 56kg | 1:13.46 | 10-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $19.10 |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2024 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $82,370.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:11.50 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/08/2024 | 107 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $119,816.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55kg | 1:42.40 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $38.20 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $87,558.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:35.01 | 4-4-8 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start won by 2 len at Evangeline Downs on September 7 over 1308m defeating Pip Squeek carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Before that 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 22 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Radiant Rebel with 55.5kg at $5.70. Others appeal more heading into this.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $13,889.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:18.85 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 43 | CLM FM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:05.87 | 2-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 110 | CLM FM 3U | $27,576.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:23.87 | 1-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $30.60 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | HCP FM 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:43.12 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/02/2026 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $15,692.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 1:19.17 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | 50 | CLM FM 3U | $15,695.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 1:13.60 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |