Delta Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Allowance
PRADO'S PRIORITY (9) is back after a break of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1106m at Evangeline Downs. Has recorded six wins when first up from a break. Comes here with definite claims. STOVALL (4) did well to score at Evangeline Downs two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when in the firing line on the turn before finishing third over 1006m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to bounce back. DADDY'S CODE (6) improved last start to finish third over 1006m at this track. Steps up a level but he is good enough to take this out. EL DAN (2) was safely held when seventh last time out over 1207m at Evangeline Downs, beaten 18 lengths, after a win at Evangeline Downs at the previous outing. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on October 21 over 1006m, 7 len behind Straight Luck with 53kg at $4.50. The run before that ran second last of 7 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 29 over 1006m, 8 len behind Sassi D carrying 55.5kg at $19.70. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/10/2026 | 53 | ALLOW 3U | $34,483.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 0:58.13 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 29/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,914.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 0:56.70 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $19.70 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $32,810.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:04.06 | 2-5-2 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2026 | 57 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 0:58.08 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,648.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.72 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 7/11 | 16/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $61,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.42 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Juan P. Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 58-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on September 7 over 1207m, 18 len behind Native Red carrying 55.5kg at $11.40. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1106m defeating Bind Faith carrying 54kg at $5.40. A better showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $56,944.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:10.46 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $11.40 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 57 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 54kg | 1:05.54 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |
| 5/9 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:58.35 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $26.70 |
| 8/9 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:40.42 | 3-8-8 | 9 |
| 33.2L | $21.70 |
| 8/9 | 08/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:10.33 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $10.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 72 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:12.05 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track on October 23 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Scar Ship with 52kg at $7.80. The race before that ran second last of 7 at this track on October 9 over 805m, 5.5 len behind Straight Luck with 51.5kg at $8.30. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $64,655.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 0:57.83 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $7.80 |
| 6/7 | 09/10/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $44,540.00 | Delta Downs | 805m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 51.5kg | 0:46.78 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $8.30 |
| 1/7 | 04/09/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $59,914.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 1:05.06 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $17.90 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 0:58.53 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:04.85 | 7-2-5 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:05.69 | 6-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on October 16 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Home Visit carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1308m defeating Ampitup with 54kg at $4.20. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/10/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $28,736.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 0:59.18 | 7-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:17.77 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:05.54 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:18.79 | 10-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 0:58.35 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $9.20 |
| 5/7 | 23/05/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:58.73 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on October 16 over 1006m, 4 len behind Home Visit with 54.5kg at $9.30. The race before that 4th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1308m, 6 len behind Stovall with 55kg at $4.60. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/10/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $28,736.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 0:59.18 | 5-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:17.77 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:05.54 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54kg | 0:59.24 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54kg | 1:18.79 | 8-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Fusilier | 53kg | 0:57.76 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on October 21 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Straight Luck with 53kg at $7. Before that ran second last of 8 in stakes class at this track at this track on October 10 over 1408m, 16 len behind Touchuponastar with 53.5kg at $50.50. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/10/2026 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $34,483.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 0:58.13 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/10/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN 3U | $143,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:24.79 | 1-7-7 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $50.50 |
| 7/7 | 31/08/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $142,653.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:09.91 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $46.10 |
| 5/12 | 15/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:36.39 | 5-4-5 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $36.90 |
| 7/7 | 24/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $30,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:35.48 | 1-6-7 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $9.90 |
| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:38.64 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Evangeline Downs July 10 over 1308m, 8 len behind Asthecoldwindblows with 54.5kg at $23. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Evangeline Downs April 22 over 1006m, 6 len behind Hi Yah with 55.5kg at $15.90. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $23,948.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:16.72 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/06/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 53kg | 1:38.55 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $8.20 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 76 | HCP 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 1-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $29,244.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:34.50 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:27.36 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:33.80 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at this track on October 14 over 1006m, 7 len behind Discerner with 54.5kg at $17.40. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 4 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Avery's Gem with 54kg at $22.10. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/10/2026 | 75 | ALLOW 3U | $63,218.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:59.01 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.40 |
| 8/7 | 31/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $32,810.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:04.06 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $9.40 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | C Fusilier | 54kg | 0:58.08 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $22.10 |
| 7/10 | 09/06/2026 | 100 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 0:56.39 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $12.40 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,056.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:09.72 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $70.70 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf August 11 over 1006m, 1.3 len behind Moneystrike with 53kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Evangeline Downs July 31 over 1106m, 9 len behind Gabe's Possum carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $14,979.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 53kg | 0:57.62 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2026 | 100 | HCP 3U | $32,810.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:04.06 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 22/04/2026 | 74 | HCP 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $71,327.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 0:59.17 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $43,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:59.13 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $30,628.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | T G Thornton | 56kg | 0:58.68 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |