Delta Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
RANCH REBEL (4) finished 6 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1106m at Sweetwater County Fair after being in contention on the bend six weeks ago as $2 favourite. Tackles a longer journey this time. Change of jockey to David Cardoso who has a strong record when aboard, including three wins. Should be in the finish. BLESSED ASSURANCE (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1308m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into sixth. Has the class to put the recent run of form behind her. RUN BAMBI RUN (1) has switched yards since finishing fourth three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1609m at Louisiana Downs Turf. Well-placed and is among the chances. PIP SQUEEK (2) last appeared six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1308m at Evangeline Downs when she finished second. This is her first run for the Isai V Gonzalez stable. Sure to make her presence felt.

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 53kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start led but faded 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on September 7 over 1308m, 2 len behind Secured with 55kg at $1.90. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Evangeline Downs on August 13 over 1408m defeating Ridearoundsalley with 54kg at $2. This is well within her grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 25 | CLM FM 3U | $13,889.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:18.85 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 13/08/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 1:25.34 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/07/2026 | 22 | HCP FM 3U | $33,382.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:05.47 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2026 | 39 | CLM FM 3U | $17,417.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:17.90 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 4/5 | 25/05/2026 | 45 | HCP FM 4U | $17,458.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:25.29 | 5-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | HCP FM 4U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54kg | 1:05.89 | 9-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Megans Millions carrying 54.5kg at $1.40. The start before that scored a big 7 len win at Evangeline Downs on August 6 over 1609m defeating Megans Millions with 55.5kg at $2. Better off avoiding.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:40.87 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 06/08/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.67 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $16,039.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:41.12 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 28/05/2026 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:40.65 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 41 | CLM FM 3U | $16,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:41.19 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 52kg | 1:30.66 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $38.20 |

Jockey: David Cardoso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Sweetwater County Fair on September 13 over 1106m, in the wet; 6 len behind Dream Trap with 58kg at $2. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Sweetwater County Fair on August 23 over 1106m defeating Hoodless with 57kg at $3. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $27,778.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 1106m | Heavy | L Delorme | 58kg | 1:07.70 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | CLM FM 3U | $28,531.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 1106m | Fast | L Delorme | 57kg | 1:07.19 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $17,417.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1006m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56kg | 0:56.89 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/5 | 27/06/2026 | 76 | ALLOW FM 3U | $16,736.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1106m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:05.39 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $11,354.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56.5kg | 1:12.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $10.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $14,045.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56.5kg | 1:11.80 | 1-6-7 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at this track on October 10 over 1308m, 7 len behind Rose Darling carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. Before that won by 2 len at Evangeline Downs on September 7 over 1308m defeating Pip Squeek with 55.5kg at $4.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/10/2026 | 33 | HCP FM 3U | $31,609.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:20.77 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $13.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $13,889.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:18.85 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 43 | CLM FM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:05.87 | 2-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 110 | CLM FM 3U | $27,576.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:23.87 | 1-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $30.60 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | HCP FM 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:43.12 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/02/2026 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $15,692.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 1:19.17 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 52kgs
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Last start 4th in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 28 over 1308m, 11 len behind Blueberry Eyes carrying 56kg at $3. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Louisiana Downs on August 11 over 1308m defeating Simona's Choice with 53.5kg at $3.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/09/2026 | 48 | CLM FM 3U | $13,056.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:18.98 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53.5kg | 1:19.13 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2026 | 28 | HCP FM 3U | $15,239.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:11.50 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $33,473.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 54.5kg | 1:29.84 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $24.70 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2026 | 45 | CLM FM 3U | $11,158.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56.5kg | 1:11.57 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 10/10 | 25/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $48,763.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Luis A Huaman | 54.5kg | 1:35.11 | 3-10-10 | 9 |
| 32.0L | $34.30 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 53kgs
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Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on October 10 over 1308m, 5 len behind Rose Darling with 53.5kg at $31.60. The run before that ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 16 over 1308m, 11 len behind Louisiana Cowgirl carrying 56kg at $2.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/10/2026 | 24 | HCP FM 3U | $31,609.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 53.5kg | 1:20.77 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $31.60 |
| 5/5 | 16/09/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $20,694.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:18.37 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 13/08/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $61,341.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:17.72 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $33,382.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:05.47 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.20 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $60,958.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.78 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 56.5L | $10.80 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $32,078.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:24.78 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $3.30 |