Delta Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
RUNNING BAYOU (4) comes here off a break of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1408m at Tampa Bay Downs. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. HELLO COME IN (1) started at $2.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing ninth and beaten 8 lengths at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) over 1509m. Meets some better types this time but a big run is on the cards. A G'S CHARLIE (8) broke through for his maiden win over 1006m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) last time, scoring comfortably. Winning rider Isaac Castillo stays aboard and he is definitely worth including. BELLASTONE COUNTRY (9) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf, beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 9th of 12 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 28 over 1509m, 8 len behind Mr Brad's Cowboy carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on August 5 over 1207m, nose behind Dayofthewarrior with 53.5kg at $2.60. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 28/09/2026 | 54 | CLM 3U | $19,306.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:30.90 | 2-6-9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:14.05 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $43,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:44.42 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 30.5L | $11.10 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $37,657.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 53.5kg | 1:36.88 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $23.20 |
| 5/7 | 05/05/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $37,709.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lozada | 53.5kg | 1:12.71 | 1-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $10.40 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $26,929.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | E Valdez-Jiminez | 53.5kg | 1:40.90 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len Evangeline Downs July 18 over 1408m defeating Ocean Voyager with 55kg at $2.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Evangeline Downs April 16 over 1207m, 14 len behind Miracle On Central with 54kg at $31.70. May need the run.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:27.56 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/07/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:40.94 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:42.47 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 7/12 | 16/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 56kg | 1:19.77 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $25.60 |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | E M Murray | 53.5kg | 1:26.22 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $28.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | 108 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,556.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:12.68 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $31.70 |

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on August 29 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Wholelottadeal carrying 52.5kg at $7.50. The run before that ran last of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 25 over 1408m, 14 len behind American Tact carrying 53.5kg at $22.50. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 48 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 | 29/08/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:18.86 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $27,576.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:25.43 | 2-8-8 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $22.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/06/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $26,499.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 51.5kg | 1:11.78 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $27.90 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 55 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:12.69 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 70 | CLM 3 | $47,753.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54kg | 0:59.36 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.40 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,988.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:21.72 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Evangeline Downs August 8 over 1408m, 13 len behind Sarah's Runner with 55kg at $23. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Evangeline Downs April 11 over 1609m, 14 len behind Westbrook with 55.5kg at $15.70. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 2-6-7 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $27,576.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:12.12 | 9-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $27.10 |
| 8/11 | 13/06/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:37.52 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $61.40 |
| 1/9 | 08/05/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:42.49 | 8-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 11/04/2026 | 66 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 2-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $15.70 |
| 3/5 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $46,362.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 53.5kg | 1:33.50 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1308m, nose behind Maxxus with 55kg at $5.90. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on August 1 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Analitico carrying 56kg at $1.50. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:18.30 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/08/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:13.25 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:06.01 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 29/05/2026 | 121 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:12.15 | 4-3-3 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $5.40 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:20.62 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Pompell | 53kg | 1:41.19 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Jose Nava-Marin
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 12 over 1006m, 10 len behind All Lake carrying 52kg at $19.10. The start before that ran second last of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 26 over 1509m, 23 len behind Peyton's Day carrying 52.5kg at $34.10. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 34 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 | 12/09/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $18,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Misael Alvarez | 52kg | 0:57.12 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $19.10 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Misael Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:32.00 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $34.10 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:22.13 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.10 |
| 7/8 | 22/07/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 51.5kg | 1:07.61 | 2-6-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $12.70 |
| 4/6 | 29/06/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,039.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 54.5kg | 1:21.19 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $13.20 |
| 8/8 | 18/05/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:31.89 | 1-8-8 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $38.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 8 over 1006m defeating Electric Man with 55kg at $2.80. The start before that 4th in a small field at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 20 over 1609m, 6 len behind Von Erich carrying 55kg at $29.30. No reason he cannot build on that success.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,667.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 0:57.94 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:38.86 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $29.30 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:43.13 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $1.70 |
| 11/12 | 19/06/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,078.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:41.59 | 8-10-11 | 7 |
| 34.7L | $15.70 |
| 8/12 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:19.77 | 1-7-8 | 11 |
| 10.6L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:43.64 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Most recently 5th of 12 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 28 over 1509m, 4.5 len behind Mr Brad's Cowboy with 55.5kg at $7.20. The start before that 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 12 over 1006m, 6 len behind All Lake carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 28/09/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $19,306.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:30.90 | 12-10-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.20 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $18,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 0:57.12 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 53.5kg | 0:57.88 | 8-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.80 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:22.13 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | 1:07.61 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:13.83 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Misael Alvarez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on August 27 over 1207m, 12 len behind Slewssongofthenile with 52kg at $76.90. Before that 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on August 8 over 1408m, 9 len behind Sarah's Runner with 52.5kg at $83.20. Win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 52kg | 1:10.76 | 1-6-5 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $76.90 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Misael Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:24.20 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $83.20 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54kg | 1:11.27 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $77.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:19.77 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $20.20 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:13.28 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $20.60 |
| 5/12 | 09/04/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3 | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 0:59.99 | 9-8-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $67.60 |