Delta Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
GAME PORT (5) is back at the races for the first time since August 6. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1207m at Evangeline Downs. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. RED ROAD (2) finished 4 lengths from the winner in fifth on turf at Evangeline Downs Turf two starts back. Missed the frame in another run on turf last time at Louisiana Downs Turf over 1609m when 21 lengths adrift in fifth. Well placed and can make amends. TAP TO CONNECT (8) made considerable ground in the run home to finish third last start over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf). Best form puts him right in this. AMERICAN CITY (7) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on January 11, finishing fifth and beaten 10 lengths over 1673m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). One to consider.

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
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Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Evangeline Downs May 21 over 1408m, 10 len behind Saint Peter's Bay with 56kg at $11. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Keeneland April 10 over 1408m, 69 len behind Tagliatelle carrying 53.5kg at $14.12. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:24.67 | 3-9-6 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:40.64 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $5.30 |
| 6/6 | 10/04/2026 | 98 | CLM 4U | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:23.93 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 69.5L | $14.12 |
| 6/6 | 02/01/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 4U | $37,369.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:19.59 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $56,489.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:44.84 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.98 |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $20,642.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:37.71 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 21 over 1609m, 21 len behind Mr Faversham with 55kg at $19.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Evangeline Downs Turf on September 4 over 1609m, 4 len behind Mr Faversham with 54.5kg at $2.70. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 25 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 | 21/09/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $15,278.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:34.97 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $19.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/09/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:37.99 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:37.13 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $30,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:35.48 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/06/2026 | 87 | HCP 3U | $29,289.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:37.12 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 16/03/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Y | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:37.96 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind El Dan carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Before that ran second last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 24 over 1308m, 6 len behind Underhill's Tab with 55.5kg at $4.50. Nice draw but others preferred.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:05.54 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:17.85 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 12/06/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,025.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:11.09 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:10.14 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $7.40 |
| 6/6 | 01/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $39,326.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:09.51 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $13.30 |
| 3/6 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 1:10.32 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Canterbury Park on September 17 over 1207m, 8 len behind Dazzlemesilver with 56.5kg at $6.40. Before that 3rd in a small field at Canterbury Park on August 20 over 1207m, 3 len behind Toolittletoolate with 57kg at $7.60. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 29 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 | 17/09/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $13,889.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Fast | Constantino Roman | 56.5kg | 1:10.74 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/5 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 57kg | 1:10.78 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.60 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:38.42 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Canterbury Park | 1408m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:25.32 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $21.30 |
| 5/6 | 20/06/2026 | 303 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Canterbury Park | 1408m | Fast | Alonso Quinonez | 56.5kg | 1:24.66 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $9.60 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $18,605.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Fast | Jermaine Marlon Bridgmohan | 56kg | 1:10.90 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Evangeline Downs August 6 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Louisiana Wildlife carrying 54kg at $9.30. First up last campaign third of 12 at Evangeline Downs April 17 over 1207m, 8 len behind Nopenottonight carrying 56kg at $15.70. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 71 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 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $9.30 |
| 8/10 | 18/07/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:18.79 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $10.30 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $16,039.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:11.97 | 2-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.90 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,648.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:10.72 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $10.80 |
| 3/12 | 17/04/2026 | 64 | CLM 4U | $22,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:10.53 | 10-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $15.70 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | CLM 4U | $16,405.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:21.06 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Louisiana Downs on September 9 over 1673m, 21 len behind Gasoline with 56.5kg at $43.50. The race before that 5th of 7 at Gillespie County Fairground on August 16 over 1207m, 8 len behind Vietnam Victory carrying 58kg at $8.10. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/09/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $10,833.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56.5kg | 1:43.14 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $43.50 |
| 5/7 | 16/08/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $17,832.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 1207m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 1:12.49 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.10 |
| 6/7 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:40.48 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $84.90 |
| 7/7 | 02/07/2026 | 84 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:38.14 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 25.8L | $68.10 |
| 12/12 | 09/04/2026 | 47 | CLM 4U | $19,651.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:17.99 | 9-12-12 | 8 |
| 104.1L | $45.20 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $40,656.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:45.84 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 24.6L | $53.70 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Fairgrounds January 11 over 1673m, 10 len behind Big Salt Lick carrying 55kg at $4.80. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at this track October 18 over 1609m, 25 len behind El Perfecto with 53.5kg at $15.60. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 278 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 | 11/01/2026 | 9 | CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:42.36 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:10.38 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54kg | 1:10.56 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.20 |
| 5/10 | 21/11/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $31,298.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:25.87 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $9.90 |
| 1/9 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $23,664.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 53.5kg | 1:40.66 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $9.10 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 63 | HCP 3U | $36,530.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 53.5kg | 1:38.98 | 7-10-10 | 5 |
| 25.0L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Evangeline Downs Turf on September 4 over 1609m, 4 len behind Mr Faversham carrying 54.5kg at $92.60. The race before that ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on August 7 over 1308m, 8 len behind Whiskey And Easy carrying 55.5kg at $30.90. Will hit the line hard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:37.99 | 7-7-3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $92.60 |
| 6/6 | 07/08/2026 | 47 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:19.20 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $30.90 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $55,788.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 23.8L | $14.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $56,485.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Good | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:39.18 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $13.20 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $22,346.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1:36.33 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $15.20 |
| 6/9 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $58,952.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 56kg | 1:35.93 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $38.50 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1207m, 8 len behind Iron In The Fire with 55.5kg at $8.50. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on August 7 over 1308m, 7 len behind Whiskey And Easy carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:11.65 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 07/08/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:19.20 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:17.50 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $19.60 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:17.87 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 30/04/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:18.26 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/12 | 09/04/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $19,651.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:17.99 | 10-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $42.20 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on September 15 over 1308m, 6 len behind Sir Tristan with 55.5kg at $10.90. The start before that ran second last of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 27 over 1509m, 14 len behind Quaternion carrying 56kg at $10.40. Wide draw a test.
Last Starts 31 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 | 15/09/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $11,944.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:17.64 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.90 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:28.58 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $10.40 |
| 7/11 | 29/06/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:30.15 | 9-8-7 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $11.10 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $26,499.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:39.87 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53kg | 1:43.51 | 6-9-9 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $80.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 52.5kg | 1:10.61 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $36.80 |