Delta Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Claiming
DADDY'S LAST SWEET (6) is closing in on a win after two consecutive minor placings, the latest when third over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Going well enough to test this field. RUNNING FAITH (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1408m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Will enjoy a drop in class so she can play a big role. ROYAL COAST (5) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 4 lengths when fourth over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. OUR CASTLE QUEEN (8) is a four-start maiden who missed the frame first-up but has improved in subsequent runs, finishing in the money last start over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways.

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on October 14 over 1408m, 6 len behind Play On Player carrying 55.5kg at $7.70. At only start last preparation 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 8 over 1106m, 11 len behind Bulletproof Bess with 55kg at $7.40. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/10/2026 | 67 | MDN FM 3U | $61,782.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:28.24 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | 178 | MDN FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:05.33 | 2-5-4 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $7.40 |
| 7/8 | 11/02/2026 | 25 | MDN F 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:22.92 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:12.30 | 1-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $11.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:42.06 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:00.04 | 1-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Lone Sailor out of New Hope Seven. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Misael Alvarez
Weight: 53kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 27 over 1207m, 4 len behind Creole Lady carrying 52.5kg at $25.80. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:12.65 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 23 over 1509m, 4 len behind Dagwoods Legacy with 53.5kg at $30.30. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on June 26 over 1207m, 14 len behind Stormy Lou with 52.5kg at $78.20. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | 89 | MDN FM 3U | $28,472.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 1:32.10 | 1-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $30.30 |
| 7/10 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:13.24 | 5-8-7 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $78.20 |
| 11/11 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:13.84 | 9-11-11 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $62.20 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 21 over 1509m, 3 len behind Lady Q carrying 54kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 9 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Eclair N Tot with 56kg at $4. Closing in on a win.
Last Starts 45 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 | 21/09/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $36,111.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:30.87 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $34,722.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:38.21 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/08/2026 | 81 | MDN FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:38.42 | 10-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $98.80 |
| 6/6 | 08/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $36,262.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Natalia Lynch | 54.5kg | 1:12.32 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $32.80 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Evangeline Downs August 28 over 1408m, 6 len behind Cookie Brookie with 56kg at $4.90. First up last campaign second of 8 at Evangeline Downs May 29 over 1408m, 5 len behind Mo Pumpkin carrying 56kg at $17.40. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:27.48 | 9-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.90 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:43.87 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $16.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/07/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $14,514.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:43.47 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,319.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:42.91 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 120 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:26.65 | 3-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $17.40 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $16,442.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 55kg | 1:23.68 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 21 over 1509m, 6 len behind Lady Q with 55kg at $14.80. The run before that ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 9 over 1609m, 7 len behind Eclair N Tot carrying 52kg at $10.40. Could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/09/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $36,111.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:30.87 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $14.80 |
| 5/5 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $34,722.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 1:38.21 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.40 |
| 7/11 | 28/08/2026 | 236 | MDN FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:38.42 | 11-8-7 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $44.70 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:39.97 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $57.90 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on October 14 over 1408m, 15 len behind Play On Player with 55.5kg at $16.20. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 8 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Havemercionus with 54.5kg at $6.40. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/10/2026 | 128 | MDN FM 3U | $61,782.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:28.24 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $16.20 |
| 2/6 | 08/06/2026 | 173 | MDN FM 3U | $36,262.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:12.32 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM F 2 | $41,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Jonuelle Pena | 52.5kg | 0:59.80 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $5.80 |
| 5/10 | 15/11/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:21.38 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $8.90 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 74 | MDN CLM F 2 | $51,750.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52kg | 1:22.99 | 6-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.80 |
| 5/10 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,008.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | A Batista | 52.5kg | 1:00.17 | 10-8-5 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $74.30 |