Delta Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
GRAZED (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf, beaten 7 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. RED ROAD (6) produced a good effort last start when second over 1408m at this track (Dirt) to make it three minor placings from six runs this preparation. Should be poised just off the lead. Among the leading chances. MY PAL SWEET (3) lines up for the first time since June 12. Looking to emulate his win at this track when returning from a spell last prep. Comes here with definite top-three claims. FEELTHEBEAT (1) finished fifth last time out over 1408m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Sure to measure up. Something for the Multiples: VODKA MARTINI (5)

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 5th of 9 at this track on October 23 over 1408m, 6 len behind Chupapi Munyayo carrying 54.5kg at $18.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Louisiana Downs on September 9 over 1673m, 3.5 len behind Gasoline carrying 56.5kg at $16.10. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 13 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 | 23/10/2026 | 44 | HCP 3U | $21,552.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:26.35 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $18.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $10,833.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | E Nieves | 56.5kg | 1:43.14 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $16.10 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | 57 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:11.36 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $31.70 |
| 8/9 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:17.50 | 1-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $17.70 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | 51 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.37 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $8.40 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 55.5kg | 1:39.07 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $36.20 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on October 16 over 1408m, 12 len behind Game Port with 54kg at $36.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at Evangeline Downs Turf on September 4 over 1609m, 4 len behind Mr Faversham carrying 54.5kg at $92.60. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/10/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $15,805.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:27.24 | 8-10-10 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $36.50 |
| 3/11 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:37.99 | 7-7-3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $92.60 |
| 6/6 | 07/08/2026 | 47 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:19.20 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $30.90 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $55,788.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 23.8L | $14.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $56,485.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Good | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:39.18 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $13.20 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $22,346.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1:36.33 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 54kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign to post a big 6 len win. Evangeline Downs April 29 over 1207m defeating Backfire carrying 53kg at $3.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track October 17 2025 over 1408m, 2 len behind Wicked Rose with 56kg at $3.50. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 190 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 | 29/04/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $14,556.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:11.86 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $14,556.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:17.73 | 8-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:10.78 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $16,152.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 0:58.26 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 22/01/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 0:59.68 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 22/12/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $22,205.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 0:59.07 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on October 16 over 1408m, 0.1 len behind Game Port carrying 56kg at $9.40. The race before that ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 21 over 1609m, 21 len behind Mr Faversham carrying 55kg at $19.50. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/10/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $15,805.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:27.24 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.40 |
| 5/5 | 21/09/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $15,278.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:34.97 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $19.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/09/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:37.99 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:37.13 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $30,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:35.48 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/06/2026 | 87 | HCP 3U | $29,289.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:37.12 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at this track on October 16 over 1408m, 9 len behind Game Port with 56kg at $34.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on May 7 over 1609m, 13 len behind You Good carrying 56kg at $5.30. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/10/2026 | 148 | CLM 3U | $15,805.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:27.24 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $34.80 |
| 6/11 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:24.67 | 3-9-6 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:40.64 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $5.30 |
| 6/6 | 10/04/2026 | 98 | CLM 4U | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:23.93 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 69.5L | $14.12 |
| 6/6 | 02/01/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 4U | $37,369.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:19.59 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $56,489.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:44.84 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.98 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on October 22 over 1006m, 5 len behind Alterana carrying 55kg at $51.80. The run before that 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. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/10/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $15,805.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 0:59.53 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $51.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on October 14 over 1006m, 11 len behind Discerner with 54.5kg at $15.20. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1308m, 0.1 len behind Stovall carrying 54.5kg at $8.10. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/10/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $63,218.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 0:59.01 | 2-8-9 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $15.20 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:17.77 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.10 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:04.99 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.20 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:57.89 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.57 | 3-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:05.31 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.80 |