Delta Downs Race 8 - Louisiana Legacy S. Stakes
GOLFITO (1) finished 8 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1106m at Louisiana Downs after being in the firing line on the corner six weeks ago as $2.5 favourite. Steps up in distance today. Should camp just off the leaders. Leading contender. RUNNINGONCLOUDNINE (5) found the line nicely to grab second last time out over 1106m in Listed grade at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Nice class drop this time. Among the leading chances this field. BOLD ECHO (6) broke through for his maiden win over 1006m at this track (Dirt) last time. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he is worth including. PASTINACA (7) went forward over 1106m in stakes class at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) last time but found a couple better. Has been in sound form this prep with a win and two minor placings from three outings. Minor claims.

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 in Listed grade at Louisiana Downs at Louisiana Downs on September 19 over 1106m, 8 len behind Star Of Bethlehem with 56kg at $2.50. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Listed level at Evangeline Downs at Evangeline Downs on August 1 over 1106m defeating Star Of Bethlehem with 54.5kg at $5.70. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 41 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 | 19/09/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 2 | $104,167.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:05.06 | 6-3-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $142,653.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:06.27 | 8-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:53.11 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, won scored a big 6 len win at Louisiana Downs on September 23 over 1106m defeating Golden Mojo with 55.5kg at $7.90. Facing a more difficult assignment this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $36,111.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Rey Williams | 55.5kg | 1:04.15 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 in Listed grade at Louisiana Downs at Louisiana Downs on September 19 over 1106m, 10 len behind Star Of Bethlehem carrying 54.5kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 in stakes class at Evangeline Downs at Evangeline Downs on August 1 over 1106m, 3 len behind Golfito with 54.5kg at $7.70. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 41 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 | 19/09/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 2 | $104,167.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:05.06 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $142,653.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:06.27 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.70 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 0:59.53 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. First-up ran last of 9 in Listed grade at Evangeline Downs at Evangeline Downs on July 31 over 1106m, 12 len behind Nola Queen carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Last start 7th of 10 in Listed grade at Louisiana Downs at Louisiana Downs on September 19 over 1106m, 9 len behind Cajun Caviar with 54.5kg at $58.20. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 41 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 | 19/09/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN F 2 | $104,167.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:05.22 | 9-7-7 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $58.20 |
| 9/9 | 31/07/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:06.43 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 0:53.30 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Listed level at Louisiana Downs at Louisiana Downs on September 19 over 1106m, 6 len behind Star Of Bethlehem with 54.5kg at $5.60. Before that won by 4 len at Louisiana Downs on July 21 over 1006m defeating Pastinaca with 55.5kg at $1.80. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 41 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 | 19/09/2026 | 60 | LR OPEN 2 | $104,167.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:05.06 | 5-7-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/6 | 21/07/2026 | 40 | MDN 2 | $46,444.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 0:59.19 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $46,025.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 54kg | 0:58.34 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 18 over 1006m, 5 len behind Army Running Bayou carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Returned from break came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track on October 10 over 1006m defeating Carlos The Kid carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/10/2026 | 84 | MDN 2 | $61,782.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:59.55 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:59.53 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 in stakes class at Louisiana Downs at Louisiana Downs on September 19 over 1106m, 7 len behind Star Of Bethlehem carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at Evangeline Downs on August 22 over 1006m defeating Runaway Jury with 54.5kg at $3.60. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 41 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 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $104,167.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Rey Williams | 54.5kg | 1:05.06 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 32 | MDN 2 | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:58.41 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $46,444.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 0:59.19 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |