Delta Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming
AMBRIDGE (10) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1609m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves his chance. ZAVALA (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1006m at Evangeline Downs Turf, beaten 4 lengths into sixth. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role. THUNDERHAWK (5) finished 2.75 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1006m at Evangeline Downs Turf eight weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Should camp just off the leaders. Will give backers a great sight. HIGHLAND CREEK (7) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Evangeline Downs three months ago. Shapes as one to consider.

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Oaklawn Park February 5 over 1207m, 11 len behind Carbone carrying 53.5kg at $13.90. Previously first up; third in a small field at Lone Star Park May 17 2025 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Too Much Action with 56kg at $10.40. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 254 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:10.31 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $13.90 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 54kg | 1:08.85 | 2-5-5 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $28.60 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $91,884.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:10.71 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $20.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,015.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:19.38 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $111,111.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:27.05 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $21.51 |
| 6/7 | 28/09/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $108,563.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:10.22 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $3.41 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 21 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Tonteria carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. The start before that ran last of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 31 over 1609m, 16 len behind Goldbrick carrying 53.5kg at $26.40. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,097.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:37.84 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $5.80 |
| 10/10 | 31/07/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,502.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 5-10-10 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $26.40 |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,972.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:38.99 | 1-7-7 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $39.80 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | 383 | CLM 3U | $27,235.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Kevin Roman | 54kg | 1:41.03 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $16.60 |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $59,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:38.58 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/03/2025 | 59 | LR OPEN 4U | $160,514.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:45.53 | 4-2-7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on September 4 over 1609m, 23 len behind Lammas carrying 52kg at $67.90. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Byword carrying 54kg at $2.30. Has to find improvement.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 1:36.38 | 4-10-10 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $67.90 |
| 2/6 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:11.36 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:17.85 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $23,948.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:16.72 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $7.10 |
| 1/11 | 08/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:24.68 | 10-3-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | 77 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:40.69 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 57 day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 21 over 1006m, 2.75 len behind Our Favorite Son carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Before that 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 3 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Lambo carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.
Last Starts 57 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 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 0:56.71 | 7-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.60 |
| 3/6 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,347.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:23.47 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 13/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,420.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:36.15 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $19.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.17 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.61 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 52 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Louisiana Downs on August 26 over 1408m, 6 len behind Regatta Bay carrying 55.5kg at $8.40. The run before that 5th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 8 over 1006m, 9 len behind Double Salty with 55.5kg at $14.20. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 52 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 | 26/08/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $38,516.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:26.17 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 0:57.89 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $14.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:24.68 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $6.10 |
| 8/9 | 04/06/2026 | 47 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | C J McMahon | 56kg | 0:58.92 | 4-7-8 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:12.05 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $7.90 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $22,472.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:11.64 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Evangeline Downs July 16 over 1609m, 7 len behind Take Charge J J with 53kg at $1.90. First up last campaign third in a small field at this track October 18 2024 over 1006m, 4 len behind Tape To Tape carrying 53.5kg at $9.80. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 93 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 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $23,948.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:37.81 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2026 | 58 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:31.23 | 8-4-2 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $61,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:37.32 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $7.60 |
| 9/9 | 22/03/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53kg | 1:43.12 | 8-6-9 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $13.60 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:42.44 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/8 | 09/01/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,202.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:41.28 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Louisiana Downs July 22 over 1207m, 3 len behind Nat Gas with 55kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Lone Star Park June 21 over 1207m defeating Rusty Gadget carrying 56kg at $1.30. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 87 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 | 22/07/2026 | 10 | CLM 3U | $12,337.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 55kg | 1:11.41 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $71,843.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:11.14 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | ALLOW 3U | $56,485.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 0:55.91 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $16.90 |
| 1/11 | 21/06/2026 | 86 | CLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:12.63 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 4/11 | 27/03/2026 | 96 | CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.68 | 10-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $16.30 |
| 6/10 | 21/12/2025 | 79 | CLM 3U | $50,536.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:12.00 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 21 over 1006m, 4 len behind Our Favorite Son with 55.5kg at $16.10. The start before that 5th of 8 at Lone Star Park on July 11 over 1308m, 6 len behind Victory For Vets with 55.5kg at $23.20. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:56.71 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $16.10 |
| 5/8 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $75,472.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 55.5kg | 1:16.82 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $23.20 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $115,586.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Fernando Jara | 54.5kg | 0:56.48 | 10-8-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $20.90 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $64,246.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 0:57.02 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $21.80 |
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $63,319.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:17.82 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $51,264.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:10.03 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 9 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Causeway Benny with 56kg at $1.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 28 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Star Rock Star with 56.5kg at $2.20. Closing in on a win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/09/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $28,333.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:37.21 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:33.78 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 6/7 | 13/06/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,420.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:36.15 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,520.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 57kg | 1:36.88 | 7-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 23/04/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:37.83 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.60 |
| 4/5 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $57,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 1:51.14 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $2.66 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on August 31 over 1207m, 5 len behind Flashy Lover with 55.5kg at $2.90. Before that 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 14 over 1207m, 2 len behind Mahoney Road carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/08/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:10.02 | 8-7-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54.5kg | 1:10.62 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.20 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $27,104.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 53.5kg | 1:24.47 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $47,896.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C Fusilier | 54.5kg | 1:36.40 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $11.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | 71 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:24.93 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:25.26 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |