Delta Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
CASTLE ISLAND (8) was in the money on turf at Evangeline Downs Turf two runs ago then backed it up with a win, also on turf, at Evangeline Downs Turf over 1609m five-and-a-half weeks ago. Carlos Perez who has three wins when partnering stays on. Likely to feature. SKIP THE LINE (7) was a most impressive winner last time over 1609m at Horsemen's Atokad Downs (Dirt), scoring by 6 lengths. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Among the leading chances. STEADY ON (2) is resuming from a spell of 19 months and having his first run for the Rylee Magnon yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) over 1710m. Solid top-three hope. ESSAY (3) improved sharply last time out to score by 1.3 lengths over 1308m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) five weeks ago. Solid top-three prospects.

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of 19 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign to post a big 3.5 len win. Fairgrounds Turf March 23 2025 over 1811m defeating Battle Scars with 57.5kg at $1.30. First up last campaign third of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf November 28 2024 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Higgins Boat with 54kg at $3.60. Winning hope.
Last Starts 570 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 23/03/2025 | 29 | CLM 4U | $31,696.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 57.5kg | 1:50.77 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 7/12 | 22/02/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,346.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:44.19 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $5.70 |
| 2/4 | 11/01/2025 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.87 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 28/11/2024 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $91,324.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:44.78 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $139,706.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:08.24 | 1-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $4.85 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2024 | 43 | LR OPEN 4U | $220,588.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:41.86 | 3-2-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Louisiana Downs on September 8 over 1308m defeating Critical Threat with 55.5kg at $7. Before that 6th of 8 at Lone Star Park on July 11 over 1308m, 7 len behind Victory For Vets with 55.5kg at $27.50. Chance with the aid of an inside gate.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/09/2026 | 59 | HCP 3U | $13,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:17.84 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $75,472.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:16.82 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $27.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $20,921.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 0:56.01 | 3-6-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $34.70 |
| 1/5 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:11.26 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $12.10 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 0:58.14 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $10.80 |
| 5/5 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 55kg | 1:11.04 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 16 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Saturday's Gold carrying 55.5kg at $4. Before that 5th of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 10 over 1509m, 1.75 len behind Foxtrot Harry carrying 55.5kg at $43.50. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/09/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $15,278.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 0:56.91 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/08/2026 | 62 | CLM 3U | $14,979.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:29.31 | 8-3-5 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $43.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/06/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 0:56.39 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $22.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2026 | 103 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,089.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:57.41 | 5-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $10.80 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 0:56.89 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $7.10 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 0:57.14 | 3-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $29.20 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1207m defeating Yockey's Drivethru carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up won by 8 len at Hawthorne on April 27 2025 over 1673m defeating Rayfield carrying 53.5kg at $9.10. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | 112 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:11.36 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | C Fusilier | 54.5kg | 1:39.45 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:43.84 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 11 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:11.15 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 16/02/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:43.98 | 8-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start eased back early on ran second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 21 over 1609m, 9 len behind Mr Faversham carrying 56kg at $20.20. Before that 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 8 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Essay with 55.5kg at $3.70. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $15,278.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:34.97 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $20.20 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $13,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:17.84 | 2-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 55.5kg | 1:45.88 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:39.18 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 1:38.14 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.60 |
| 2/6 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 1:38.55 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run won by 6 len at Horsemen's Atokad Downs on September 7 over 1609m defeating Further Evidence with 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Horsemen's Atokad Downs on August 29 over 1207m, 2 len behind Further Evidence carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 37 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 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $12,917.00 | Horsemen's Atokad Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:43.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $13,267.00 | Horsemen's Atokad Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:17.00 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/4 | 09/08/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $9,986.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1673m | Good | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:44.71 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $11,840.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1609m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 56.5kg | 1:38.26 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 03/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $16,110.00 | Horsemen's Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Medina | 56.5kg | 1:39.20 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $11,437.00 | Legacy Downs | 1408m | Good | B Quinonez | 56.5kg | 1:24.40 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Evangeline Downs Turf on September 7 over 1609m defeating Mr Mcgregor with 55.5kg at $11.40. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 3 len behind Hidden Profit carrying 56kg at $2. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 37 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 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,222.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $11.40 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:37.13 | 6-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $30,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:35.48 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:38.14 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 11/06/2026 | 48 | HCP 3U | $29,289.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:37.12 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.95 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf July 21 over 1509m, 6 len behind Foxtrot Harry with 55.5kg at $12.30. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track October 17 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Trippin On Beauty with 54kg at $1.10. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 85 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 | 21/07/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $15,239.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 55.5kg | 1:29.26 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $12.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | M | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:38.95 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:39.26 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $21,834.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:39.08 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $20,365.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:23.75 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:37.46 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Paulina Ramirez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Evangeline Downs on August 31 over 1207m, 10 len behind Flashy Lover carrying 55.5kg at $12.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Evangeline Downs on July 24 over 1207m, 11 len behind Pretty Fast with 55.5kg at $30.70. Prepared to risk on current form.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/08/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:10.02 | 1-6-8 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $12.50 |
| 5/11 | 24/07/2026 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $47,896.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 1-5-5 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $30.70 |
| 10/10 | 09/06/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:56.39 | 5-6-10 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $35.20 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:11.17 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $46.40 |
| 6/7 | 01/03/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:03.90 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 51kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 29 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Native Star with 53kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds on January 22 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Island Cabana with 55kg at $28. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 46 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 | 29/08/2026 | 64 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:39.49 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $23,710.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:38.61 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:40.64 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $16,739.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 1:40.57 | 7-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:42.90 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 4-8-8 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $7.00 |