Delta Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
MR FAVERSHAM (1) was a dominant winner last time at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) over the same distance. Good record at this journey with five wins and eight minor placings from 19 starts and is expected to be in the finish. CALL MY BANKER (3) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1207m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Capable of playing a major role. CAUGHT OFF GUARD (4) pushed forward and was a determined winner by a nose over 1673m at Canterbury Park (Dirt) last time out. Is going okay this campaign, recording two wins and three minor placings from eight starts. Looks one of the prime contenders.

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 21 over 1609m defeating Nopenottonight with 56.5kg at $6.40. The run before that won by 4 len at Evangeline Downs Turf on September 4 over 1609m defeating Cinco Richie with 55.5kg at $17.30. Strong chance from a low draw.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/09/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $15,278.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 56.5kg | 1:34.97 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |
| 1/11 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:37.99 | 9-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.30 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:40.49 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:40.67 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $23,948.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:37.81 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,420.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:38.11 | 7-7-5 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at Louisiana Downs on August 25 over 1673m defeating Gasoline with 56kg at $1.20. Before that 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on August 5 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind White Mountain with 56kg at $1.50. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:45.62 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/5 | 05/08/2026 | 58 | CLM 3U | $12,839.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:24.33 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 08/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 57.5kg | 1:28.65 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:29.59 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:24.62 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:38.51 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Evangeline Downs July 2 over 1609m, 5 len behind Critical Threat with 55.5kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Louisiana Downs July 29 2025 over 1207m defeating Oceola carrying 55.5kg at $1.10. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 107 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 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:38.14 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,420.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:38.11 | 9-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 62 | HCP 4U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:38.95 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $40,656.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:45.84 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $21,398.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:19.99 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $37,369.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | SP | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:39.37 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a nose at Canterbury Park on September 19 over 1673m defeating Rowan August carrying 56.5kg at $1.50. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Canterbury Park on September 10 over 1408m defeating Lightning Struck with 56.5kg at $4.60. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $16,667.00 | Canterbury Park | 1673m | SP | Constantino Roman | 56.5kg | 1:44.45 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $16,667.00 | Canterbury Park | 1408m | Fast | Constantino Roman | 56.5kg | 1:24.40 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $18,545.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | L A Mawing | 56.5kg | 1:35.94 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $9.20 |
| 6/7 | 30/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Eduardo Gallardo | 56kg | 1:36.29 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/07/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | Good | Alonso Quinonez | 56kg | 1:34.78 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $8.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Alonso Quinonez | 56kg | 1:34.67 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Underhill's Tab with 53kg at $19.20. The run before that 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Hidden Profit with 53kg at $45.40. This race looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $23,538.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:39.44 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $19.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:37.13 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $45.40 |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:40.48 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 23/06/2026 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:42.75 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $7.80 |
| 5/6 | 11/06/2026 | 48 | HCP 3U | $29,289.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:37.12 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $24.20 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.95 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Underhill's Tab with 54kg at $9.70. Before that 9th of 12 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 11 len behind Causeway Benny with 54.5kg at $31.30. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $23,538.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 54kg | 1:39.44 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.70 |
| 9/12 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:36.39 | 2-8-9 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $31.30 |
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:36.32 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $26.20 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | C Fusilier | 54kg | 1:31.23 | 6-5-6 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $7.10 |
| 3/7 | 11/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $32,078.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:24.13 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 54kg | 1:40.39 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 43 days. First-up won by 2 len at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 14 over 1509m defeating Matinee Idol with 56kg at $1.90. Last start 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on September 4 over 1609m, 7 len behind Lammas carrying 55kg at $7. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:36.38 | 7-4-4 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2026 | 108 | CLM 3U | $27,104.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:30.55 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/12 | 28/04/2026 | 54 | CLM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:41.77 | 7-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $4.99 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 462 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.30 |
| 3/12 | 28/11/2024 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:35.65 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $17.18 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2024 | 186 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:52.08 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $10.28 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign by nose Evangeline Downs July 11 over 1609m defeating Critical Threat carrying 55kg at $5.70. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Fairgrounds November 25 2023 over 1609m, 9 len behind And Fifty carrying 55kg at $8.10. Others have firmer winning claims.
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 | 11/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:39.18 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.70 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $23,710.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:38.61 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $32,078.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:24.13 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $20.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 1:39.06 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $13.30 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 1:40.45 | 3-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $11.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $29,840.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:25.64 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Adrian Ramos
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Listed level at Sweetwater County Fair at Sweetwater County Fair on September 27 over 1710m, 6 len behind Without Equal carrying 57kg at $8.70. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Listed level at Sweetwater County Fair at Sweetwater County Fair on September 13 over 1308m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Kona Skye with 58kg at $8.40. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $55,556.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 1710m | Fast | L Delorme | 57kg | 1:49.20 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $8.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 3U | $53,472.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 1308m | Heavy | L Delorme | 58kg | 1:19.30 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.40 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $28,531.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1408m | Fast | Daniel Aguilar | 56kg | 1:22.83 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.80 |
| 5/6 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $17,417.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1609m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:37.39 | 2-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $17,417.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1609m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:36.28 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 26/06/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $23,710.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1408m | Good | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:24.24 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |