Delta Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
MY LEO (2) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 5.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1609m at Evangeline Downs. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. ALAJUELA (4) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten 0.3 lengths into second over 1308m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) after being prominent from the outset. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to take this out. FIRSTUP (5) has been in the money at the last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1609m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) at the third run of the campaign. Cherry-ripe now so a top-three finish is on the radar. CANDY DREAMIN (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1207m at Evangeline Downs. This looks a good race for him and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.

Jockey: Adrian Ramos
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Arapahoe Park on August 15 over 1106m, 8 len behind Francesconi with 54.5kg at $3.20. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Arapahoe Park on August 8 over 914m, 4 len behind Renzo with 54.5kg at $2.80. Better off avoiding.
Last Starts 60 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 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $18,545.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1106m | SP | David Cardoso | 54.5kg | 1:06.65 | 3-2-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $14,265.00 | Arapahoe Park | 914m | Fast | David Cardoso | 54.5kg | 0:54.66 | 4-6-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $18,545.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cardoso | 54.5kg | 1:10.86 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $5.60 |
| 5/5 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $18,868.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cardoso | 54.5kg | 1:09.81 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $18,131.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cardoso | 54.5kg | 1:12.08 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $8.70 |
| 8/8 | 14/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $18,131.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1006m | Fast | David Cardoso | 54.5kg | 0:59.17 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Kama Can carrying 55kg at $8.50. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 14 over 1408m, 14 len behind Zampino carrying 55kg at $72. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 39 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 | 05/09/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:41.29 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:24.93 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $72.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:30.57 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $42.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:39.24 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $79.70 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:40.45 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 27.1L | $38.70 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 0:58.75 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $42.50 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1207m, 4 len behind Sly Jack with 55kg at $3.20. Before that 9th of 12 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 13 over 1609m, 17 len behind Lawless Ways carrying 55kg at $51. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/09/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:12.36 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 9/12 | 13/08/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:38.27 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:24.36 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $85.30 |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:47.08 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $10.80 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:44.05 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $19.40 |
| 8/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:09.39 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $55.30 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 29 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind Taurean carrying 55kg at $2.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 10 over 1609m, 3 len behind Magnified carrying 52.5kg at $3. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/09/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,333.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Rey Williams | 55kg | 1:20.25 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Rey Williams | 52.5kg | 1:38.37 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rey Williams | 52.5kg | 1:24.97 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $5.70 |
| 10/10 | 02/06/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $37,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:46.19 | 3-8-10 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $45.90 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 54kg | 1:46.53 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $14.70 |
| 10/10 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 4-10-10 | 4 |
| 62.3L | $106.70 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Kama Can with 55kg at $15.10. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 10 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Magnified with 54kg at $6.40. Top chance on his best efforts.
Last Starts 39 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 | 05/09/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:41.29 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $15.10 |
| 2/7 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:38.37 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |
| 5/7 | 28/07/2026 | 109 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 51.5kg | 0:57.85 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $26.70 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:25.67 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on August 15 over 1106m, 10 len behind Ripple's Rocket with 55kg at $19. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1408m, 4 len behind Syntagma carrying 55kg at $24.40. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:25.88 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $24.40 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:05.79 | 8-3-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 12 over 1609m, 11 len behind Golden City Street with 52.5kg at $12.80. The start before that ran last of 10 at Louisiana Downs on August 25 over 1673m, 101 len behind Renegade Red carrying 54.5kg at $61.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/09/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $27,083.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:36.90 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $12.80 |
| 10/10 | 25/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $27,817.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:46.70 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 101.0L | $61.40 |
| 7/10 | 27/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $33,382.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 1:25.27 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $32.50 |
| 4/9 | 24/06/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $33,382.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:24.48 | 8-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $27.70 |
| 4/6 | 15/06/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $32,078.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 52kg | 0:59.20 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $22.60 |
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | E M Murray | 55.5kg | 1:46.53 | 1-6-6 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Evangeline Downs August 8 over 1408m, 22 len behind La Motta Avenue with 55kg at $9.30. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf June 27 over 1609m, 13 len behind Don Pablo carrying 55kg at $50.40. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 67 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 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:26.54 | 4-6-7 | 10 |
| 22.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:42.94 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $13.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2026 | 65 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:39.24 | 2-7-9 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $50.40 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:12.51 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 38.6L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Lone Star Park July 3 over 1308m, 7 len behind Cool Agent with 53.5kg at $20.80. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Lone Star Park May 3 over 1609m, 35 len behind Special Agenda carrying 55.5kg at $15. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $71,843.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Amin Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:19.17 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $20.80 |
| 0/6 | 21/06/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Amin Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:19.71 | 6-1-DQ | 4 |
| 99.0L | $8.80 |
| 8/8 | 03/05/2026 | 80 | MDN 3 | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis A Huaman | 55.5kg | 1:40.34 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 44 | MDN 3U | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:42.21 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $33.10 |
| 7/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $53,599.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:21.34 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $89.10 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, ran second last of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 7 over 1106m, 22 len behind On Par carrying 54kg at $27.34. Second-up ran second last in a small field at Remington Park on August 21 over 1408m, 24 len behind Max Score with 53.5kg at $3.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 35 | $38,516.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:27.41 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $3.80 |
| 11/12 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:01.71 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 22.7L | $27.34 |