Delta Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
ONE WHIRLWIND RIDE (2) has missed the frame in both runs this time in, both on turf. Finished fifth at Evangeline Downs Turf fresh then again missed the frame when seventh at Evangeline Downs Turf over 1006m two months ago. Sound record at this distance with three wins and seven minor placings from 15 runs and is one of the major players. BLACK SWORD (1) finished in the placings when a nose second on dirt at Evangeline Downs two back but then disappointed on turf last time at Evangeline Downs Turf over 1006m when seventh, finishing 7 lengths from the winner. Will be hard to beat back to the dirt here. ALTERANA (5) lines up on the back of a 4 length fifth over 1207m at Louisiana Downs. Has a solid record here over this journey, winning on seven occasions from 25 outings. Major player. MYSTERY MAN (7) was handy in the run last time out before fading late to finish 9 lengths away in fourth over this trip at Prairie Meadows (Dirt). Reunites with A Birzer which is a proven winning combination. Deserves respect.

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on September 4 over 1006m, 7 len behind Briterdayzahead carrying 52kg at $17.40. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 7 over 1006m, nose behind Bind Faith carrying 54kg at $4.90. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 0:57.18 | 7-10-7 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $17.40 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 0:59.24 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 62 | CLM 3U | $23,948.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:16.72 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $26.70 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $27,235.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:04.55 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $24.10 |
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | 281 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $62,591.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:16.86 | 2-9-9 | 9 |
| 25.3L | $99.70 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $48,930.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 0:57.67 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 62 day letup. First-up ran second last in a small field at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 1 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Sassi D with 55.5kg at $4.90. Last start ran second last of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 21 over 1006m, 7 len behind Our Favorite Son carrying 55.5kg at $21.80. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 0:56.71 | 2-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $21.80 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | 252 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 0:56.52 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $40,824.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:03.68 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $40,365.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:06.02 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $39,786.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:02.97 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $40,917.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:04.16 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 54 days. First-up ran second last of 8 in Listed grade at Gillespie County Fairground at Gillespie County Fairground on July 18 over 1207m, 13 len behind Too Much Action carrying 58kg at $10.70. Second run from a spell ran second last in a small field in stakes class at Gillespie County Fairground at Gillespie County Fairground on August 29 over 1408m, 28 len behind Too Much Action with 58kg at $7.40. Others going much better leading into this.
Last Starts 55 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 | 29/08/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $54,208.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 1:24.61 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 28.0L | $7.40 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN 3U | $55,635.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 1207m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 58kg | 1:13.00 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $10.70 |
| 3/5 | 15/05/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:11.26 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55.5kg | 1:17.99 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $18,258.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:17.09 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $51,264.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:10.03 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 16 over 1408m, 16 len behind Regatta Bay with 54.5kg at $37.30. The race before that ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on August 10 over 1408m, 17 len behind Cryptozonic carrying 54.5kg at $32.10. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 16/09/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $20,694.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jan M Baez | 54.5kg | 1:23.87 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $37.30 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rey Williams | 54.5kg | 1:24.79 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $32.10 |
| 3/4 | 28/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $17,417.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Rey Williams | 54.5kg | 1:46.43 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $12.90 |
| 8/10 | 23/06/2026 | 150 | CLM 4U | $19,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rey Williams | 55.5kg | 1:23.91 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $18.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | CLM 4U | $23,916.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:35.64 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 7/9 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $30,643.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jocelyn Edison | 51kg | 1:26.09 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $118.70 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 30 over 1207m, 4 len behind Lost Da Vinci with 56kg at $10.30. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Horsemen's Atokad Downs on September 6 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Prince Is My Boy with 56.5kg at $4.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 23 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 | 30/09/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $17,385.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:12.09 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $10.30 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $12,917.00 | Horsemen's Atokad Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:16.80 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/6 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $8,987.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1006m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 0:58.56 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $8,987.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1207m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:12.85 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $9,144.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1006m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 0:58.32 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $10,305.00 | Horsemen's Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Medina | 56.5kg | 1:13.20 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 7 over 1006m, 20 len behind Bind Faith with 54kg at $61. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on May 8 2025 over 1106m, 14 len behind Conejo Chapin with 55.5kg at $30.90. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 77 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 | 07/08/2026 | 240 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 0:59.24 | 2-8-8 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 0:59.43 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $15.20 |
| 7/9 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 0:58.63 | 2-3-7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $31.20 |
| 3/6 | 25/10/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Joel Dominguez | 53kg | 0:59.98 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.20 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $54,264.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:59.07 | 3-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $13.50 |
| 11/11 | 10/07/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $22,936.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:05.27 | 1-10-11 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $50.50 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 60 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Prairie Meadows on August 23 over 1006m, 9 len behind Elusive D'oro carrying 54.5kg at $4.40. The race before that ran last in a small field at Prairie Meadows on July 20 over 1106m, 18 len behind Samurai Prince carrying 56kg at $9.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 61 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 | 23/08/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $22,397.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1006m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 0:57.32 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/5 | 20/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $21,335.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 56kg | 1:04.87 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $9.20 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $20,502.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 56kg | 1:05.22 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $17.50 |
| 1/5 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $9,902.00 | Legacy Downs | 1006m | Fast | B Quinonez | 56.5kg | 0:58.20 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 7/9 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $13,408.00 | Legacy Downs | 1106m | Fast | Mike T Luark | 56.5kg | 1:03.40 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $13,392.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | Chris Fackler | 56.5kg | 0:45.00 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Adrian Ramos
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Sweetwater County Fair on September 20 over 1207m, 9 len behind My Summer Dream with 57kg at $3.80. The race before that ran last in a small field at Sweetwater County Fair on August 28 over 1308m, 34 len behind Without Equal with 57kg at $4.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 33 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 | 20/09/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $24,583.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 1207m | Fast | L Delorme | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 28/08/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $29,957.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 1308m | Fast | L Delorme | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 34.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $17,118.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1207m | Fast | A B Ramos | 56kg | 1:08.97 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.80 |
| 6/10 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $21,045.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | 1:04.69 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | M | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:17.60 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $14.90 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:17.30 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Arapahoe Park August 7 over 1408m, 5 len behind Wedding Gift carrying 56kg at $10.60. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Sam Houston Park March 6 over 1207m, 6 len behind Worth Looking carrying 55kg at $11.40. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 77 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 | 07/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $28,531.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1408m | Fast | Pedro Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:22.83 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $10.60 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | LR OPEN 3U | $55,635.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Huaman | 58kg | 1:13.00 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $17.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $75,472.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | 1:16.82 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $25.20 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,540.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 55.5kg | 1:16.01 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $32.90 |
| 3/5 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $48,883.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:24.41 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $22,346.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Luis A Huaman | 55kg | 1:36.33 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 61 days. Last run ran last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on August 22 over 1106m, 24 len behind Julia's Warrior carrying 53kg at $43.90. At only start last preparation ran last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on May 23 over 1006m, 14 len behind Sand Street with 53kg at $10.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 62 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 | 22/08/2026 | 91 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 1:04.99 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $43.90 |
| 7/7 | 23/05/2026 | 343 | CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 0:58.73 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $10.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $17,107.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 0:59.29 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.90 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2025 | 153 | CLM 3U | $17,188.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jocelyn Edison | 54kg | 0:59.02 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/12/2024 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,031.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 54.5kg | 1:00.62 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 29/11/2024 | 35 | CLM 3U | $24,353.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 54.5kg | 0:59.71 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $9.10 |