Delta Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance
I GOT THE HINT (1) wound up strongly but just failed to pick up the winner when fresh from a spell last start over 1106m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Will strip a lot fitter this time around. Nicely placed to play a major role. NINTH WARD BOBBY O (6) met with solid support last start over 1106m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) when third, beaten 2.25 lengths. Proving a good combination with Isaac Castillo with three straight placings. Well placed and should be in the finish. MISDEAL (9) finished out of the money two starts back then he was never in contention and was beaten 3 lengths when seventh over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf six-and-a-half weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. SLEWSSONGOFTHENILE (5) saluted at the first run back from a spell last start over 1207m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), scoring by 0.3 lengths. Has been given a let-up of seven weeks since that outing. Open to plenty of improvement and is worth including.

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind A Lotta Shance carrying 54kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Fairgrounds on December 28 over 1207m, 2 len behind Tiz Mary's Comet with 54.5kg at $5.10. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | 111 | ALLOW 3U | $59,914.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 54kg | 1:05.06 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $58,659.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:11.41 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $8.20 |
| 1/10 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | J Melancon | 54kg | 1:13.32 | 10-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.20 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:10.74 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/10 | 17/02/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.36 | 7-4-7 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on September 7 over 1006m, 6 len behind Angelic Knight with 55kg at $1.80. Before that ran second last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1308m, 5 len behind Skenes Crews with 54kg at $4.90. Can't see him troubling these.
Last Starts 38 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 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $15,278.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 0:58.53 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:17.62 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/7 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $60,958.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:17.60 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:10.74 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/9 | 08/05/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:10.33 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2026 | 68 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 56kg | 1:25.48 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Fairgrounds March 7 over 1673m, 11 len behind Macho Beanie with 55kg at $6.60. First up last campaign second in a small field at this track November 29 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Silent Ruler with 54.5kg at $5.60. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 222 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 | 07/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:40.90 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $6.60 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $68,759.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:34.19 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 10/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:41.06 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 22/12/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:40.77 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | 154 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:41.14 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.60 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:38.84 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Fairgrounds March 8 over 1673m, 1.5 len behind Our Majestic carrying 56kg at $3.60. On debut third of 7 at Colonial Downs July 26 2025 over 1207m, 5 len behind Military Grade with 54kg at $6.60. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 221 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 | 08/03/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:42.44 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $32,097.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:41.54 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $29,895.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:30.78 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $8.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:41.06 | 6-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $4.70 |
| 5/9 | 22/12/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Heavy | J Melancon | 54kg | 1:40.77 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/11/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,855.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:28.01 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Evangeline Downs on August 27 over 1207m defeating Moonlight Max carrying 54kg at $3.70. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 2 len behind Dirty Straight Up carrying 54.5kg at $9.20. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 49 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 | 27/08/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 1:10.76 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:10.74 | 3-7-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:11.63 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:12.88 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/10 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:11.21 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind A Lotta Shance carrying 54kg at $1.70. Before that 3rd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 30 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Cosmic Train carrying 54kg at $6.40. Leading chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/09/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $59,914.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:05.06 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $60,958.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:10.80 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $58,577.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:04.82 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $58,659.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 1:11.41 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 0:58.30 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Florian | 52.5kg | 1:20.87 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 29 over 1609m, 17 len behind Randemonium with 54kg at $21.10. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field in Listed grade at Lone Star Park at Lone Star Park on July 5 2025 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind It's All Right with 54.5kg at $6. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/08/2026 | 79 | ALLOW 3U | $59,914.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:37.77 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $21.10 |
| 6/7 | 11/06/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $58,577.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | 1:04.82 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $6.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $104,749.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 52.5kg | 1:26.01 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $10.80 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 1:11.36 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:10.74 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $178,729.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.41 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Misael Alvarez
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start ran second last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1106m, 8 len behind A Lotta Shance with 53kg at $54.90. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on August 13 over 1408m, 2 len behind Hedge carrying 52.5kg at $78.30. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $59,914.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 1:05.06 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $54.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:25.51 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $78.30 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:13.25 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.30 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:42.67 | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $65.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:41.56 | 1-8-7 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $9.60 |
| 6/12 | 29/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:12.15 | 2-7-6 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 29 over 1609m, 3 len behind Randemonium carrying 54kg at $30.50. The run before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 3 over 1509m, 6 len behind Tensas Camp Road carrying 53.5kg at $71.50. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $59,914.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:37.77 | 2-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $30.50 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 1:30.04 | 4-2-7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $71.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:38.16 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.70 |
| 10/11 | 03/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $60,958.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 53kg | 1:38.54 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $62.40 |
| 4/5 | 06/06/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,470.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 52.5kg | 1:37.58 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $71.90 |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $37,709.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:12.71 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by nose Evangeline Downs July 9 over 1609m defeating Seitan with 53.5kg at $9.70. Previously first up; second of 7 at Fairgrounds March 7 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind I Got The Hint carrying 54.5kg at $4.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 98 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 | 09/07/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53.5kg | 1:40.37 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.70 |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:40.13 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $104,749.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53kg | 1:26.01 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $31.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 37.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | 217 | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $108,527.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 53kg | 1:06.66 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $17.70 |