Delta Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
DONEGAL FREEDOM (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1308m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. BARON OF THE NILE (2) finished fourth over 1207m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on August 21. Has recorded two wins when first up from a break. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. HAWIJA (7) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when sixth in a 1006m contest at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Finds a more suitable contest and can take this out. JULIA'S WARRIOR (5) scored a 4 length win on dirt at Evangeline Downs two starts back but then disappointed on turf last time at Evangeline Downs Turf over 1006m when 8 lengths from the winner in eighth. Harry Hernandez who has three wins when partnering stays on. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Paulina Ramirez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Gillespie County Fairground on August 30 over 805m, 9 len behind Helladic with 58kg at $21.40. The run before that 4th of 7 at Gillespie County Fairground on August 16 over 1207m, 7 len behind Vietnam Victory with 58kg at $10. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 59 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 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $22,825.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 58kg | 0:44.37 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $21.40 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $17,832.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 1207m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 58kg | 1:12.49 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $15,239.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:46.72 | 6-8-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $25.50 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 55.5kg | 1:17.87 | 2-8-8 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $125.30 |
| 11/11 | 03/04/2026 | 94 | CLM 4U | $14,556.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 1:18.68 | 1-10-11 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $82.10 |
| 6/6 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 56kg | 0:59.32 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $33.60 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Evangeline Downs August 21 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Byword carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Previously first up; second last of 10 at this track October 18 2025 over 1609m, 15 len behind El Perfecto with 54.5kg at $16. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 68 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 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:11.36 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:17.85 | 7-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.80 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 0:58.08 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 12/06/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,025.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:11.09 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/6 | 11/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $16,760.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 57kg | 1:10.95 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 15/04/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.26 | 8-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Colby J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track on October 14 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Steady On carrying 54.5kg at $7.60. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1006m, 2.75 len behind American Guy carrying 54kg at $1.90. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 14 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 | 14/10/2026 | 85 | HCP 3U | $31,609.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:19.87 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $7.60 |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $15,239.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 55.5kg | 1:29.26 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $12.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | M | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:38.95 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:39.26 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $21,834.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:39.08 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $20,365.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:23.75 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 53kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Evangeline Downs July 11 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Northernreflection carrying 54.5kg at $64.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Evangeline Downs April 11 over 1609m, 8 len behind Native Star with 55.5kg at $8. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 109 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 | 11/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:39.18 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $64.70 |
| 5/7 | 26/06/2026 | 45 | CLM 3U | $23,710.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:38.61 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $27.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/05/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $14,665.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:44.18 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 11/04/2026 | 114 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 1:40.15 | 6-8-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:41.52 | 9-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 12/11/2025 | 111 | CLM 3U | $38,168.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:20.15 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on September 4 over 1006m, 8 len behind Briterdayzahead with 56kg at $9. The race before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Evangeline Downs on August 22 over 1106m defeating Alvarado Cat carrying 55.5kg at $2. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 0:57.18 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:04.99 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:17.85 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 0/9 | 25/06/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:17.50 | 5-2-D1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 13/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:10.88 | 10-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:24.69 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on October 14 over 1308m, 7 len behind Steady On with 54.5kg at $8.30. The run before that got back early ran second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 21 over 1609m, 9 len behind Mr Faversham with 56kg at $20.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/10/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $31,609.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:19.87 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $8.30 |
| 4/5 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $15,278.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:34.97 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $20.20 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $13,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:17.84 | 2-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 55.5kg | 1:45.88 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:39.18 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 1:38.14 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 53kgs
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Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on October 16 over 1006m, 6 len behind Home Visit carrying 54.5kg at $11.80. The start before that ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1207m, 17 len behind Byword carrying 54kg at $6.20. Can atone.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 16/10/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $28,736.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:59.18 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $11.80 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:11.36 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $6.20 |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $32,810.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:04.06 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $22.10 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:11.57 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:05.31 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,648.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:10.72 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Horsemen's Atokad Downs on September 7 over 1207m, 6 len behind Threefiftyseven with 56.5kg at $8.20. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Harrah's Columbus Nebraska on August 16 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Scallywag with 56.5kg at $2.10. Others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $12,917.00 | Horsemen's Atokad Downs | 1207m | Fast | A B Ramos | 56.5kg | 1:16.40 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $8.20 |
| 2/5 | 16/08/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1207m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:11.52 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/6 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $10,984.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1207m | M | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:11.44 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $10,160.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1207m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:10.72 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $16,110.00 | Horsemen's Park | 1609m | Fast | Ezequiel Lara | 56.5kg | 1:39.20 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $13,389.00 | Legacy Downs | 1609m | Fast | B Quinonez | 56.5kg | 1:36.40 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Adrian Ramos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 51-day let-up. Most recently scored a big 6 len win at Horsemen's Atokad Downs on September 7 over 1207m defeating Uxmal carrying 56.5kg at $4.70. Before that 3rd in a small field at Harrah's Columbus Nebraska on August 21 over 1207m, 5 len behind Jabran with 56.5kg at $4.90. Recent form not good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $12,917.00 | Horsemen's Atokad Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:16.40 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $11,840.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1207m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:10.02 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/5 | 14/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $10,984.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1609m | Good | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:38.96 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $3.70 |
| 3/5 | 01/08/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $10,984.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1006m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 0:58.82 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $2.30 |
| 3/5 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,573.00 | Legacy Downs | 1408m | Fast | B Quinonez | 56.5kg | 1:23.80 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $13,408.00 | Legacy Downs | 1408m | Fast | B Quinonez | 56.5kg | 1:25.00 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at Prairie Meadows on September 12 over 1207m defeating Hooked On Dreams with 56.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 5th of 7 at Prairie Meadows on August 28 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Milton Street with 56.5kg at $2.80. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 46 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 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $27,667.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 56.5kg | 1:11.90 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 28/08/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $31,810.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 56.5kg | 1:09.86 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.80 |
| 7/7 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $20,970.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1673m | Fast | Cristian Alvarado | 52.5kg | 1:42.47 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $5.90 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,335.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1673m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55kg | 1:44.29 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $20,502.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55kg | 1:05.22 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.40 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1006m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 54.5kg | 0:58.30 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |