Delta Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
HEATS HERO (10) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only eighth over 1308m at Remington Park. Has a decent record at this trip with five minor placings from seven tries and should be hard to stop. EL CHAVO (1) raced on the speed and kept going to score by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1509m at this track (Dirt). Drawn to stalk the leaders. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. GREY STREET (9) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a ninth over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot return to winning ways. PAIRED (2) proved too strong two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when third over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Nicely placed to figure in the finish.

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track on October 16 over 1509m defeating Straight Dropbilly with 55.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1207m, 4 len behind Sly Jack with 55kg at $4. No reason he cannot build on that success.
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 | 16/10/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,368.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:35.32 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:12.36 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:26.54 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.20 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:42.94 | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:42.47 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 23/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:40.45 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on October 15 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Easy Like Breezy with 55.5kg at $8.60. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Louisiana Downs on September 14 over 1308m defeating Expect Victory with 55kg at $1.20. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/10/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $18,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:40.71 | 9-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.60 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,694.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:20.05 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:25.88 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 18.9L | $15.30 |
| 8/12 | 13/08/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:38.27 | 10-6-8 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $17.90 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,470.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:38.50 | 9-5-6 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $10.32 |
| 8/10 | 18/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:44.47 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $8.93 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 5th of 9 at this track on October 21 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Chief Dust Maker carrying 56kg at $25.60. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on July 29 2025 over 1673m, 40 len behind Island Cabana with 56.5kg at $11.60. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/10/2026 | 449 | CLM 3U | $20,115.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:41.66 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $25.60 |
| 6/6 | 29/07/2025 | 70 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | A Batista | 56.5kg | 1:45.53 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 40.3L | $11.60 |
| 3/4 | 20/05/2025 | 252 | CLM 3U | $14,844.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | A Batista | 56kg | 1:27.21 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/09/2024 | 14 | CLM 3U | $22,059.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rengifo | 56kg | 1:38.26 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 27/08/2024 | 34 | CLM 3U | $23,041.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Andres Guerrero | 56kg | 1:38.11 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 24/07/2024 | 14 | CLM 3U | $25,564.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Good | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:45.23 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on October 22 over 1308m, 13 len behind Miracle On Central carrying 55.5kg at $17.30. Before that 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Inaclassofmyown with 54kg at $6.60. Out of his depth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/10/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $18,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 55.5kg | 1:21.65 | 2-8-8 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $17.30 |
| 3/6 | 21/09/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $11,944.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 54kg | 1:12.90 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | 54 | CLM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 1-6-6 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $21.90 |
| 6/6 | 03/07/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $11,611.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53kg | 1:13.50 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 29.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/4 | 09/06/2026 | 339 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:17.92 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $22.10 |
| 1/7 | 05/07/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $45,872.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Fast | J Melancon | 53kg | 0:53.81 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1609m, 11 len behind No Rematch carrying 55.5kg at $66.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Onemotime with 56kg at $54.80. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 55.5kg | 1:40.43 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $66.30 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:42.91 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $54.80 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:42.67 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 23.6L | $65.20 |
| 9/10 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $15,965.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 55kg | 1:40.91 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 26.8L | $27.90 |
| 10/11 | 13/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Theodrick Ledet | 56kg | 1:37.52 | 7-11-10 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $81.90 |
| 1/7 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 56kg | 1:42.85 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on October 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Easy Like Breezy carrying 54kg at $6.20. Before that 4th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Maxxus carrying 56kg at $21.10. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/10/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $18,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:40.71 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/7 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:18.30 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $21.10 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:11.14 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $16.10 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:25.45 | 1-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $15,965.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:40.91 | 1-6-6 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $33.60 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $15,363.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:40.66 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Louisiana Downs August 4 over 1673m, 13 len behind Rebel Moon with 56kg at $18.80. First up last campaign third in a small field at Sam Houston Park January 16 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Bayou Boy with 55kg at $6.20. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 93 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 | 04/08/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $11,412.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:48.18 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $18.80 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $19,594.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:41.90 | 6-9-10 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $8.40 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:40.24 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $11.20 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:40.62 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.90 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:42.49 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 2/5 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $19,651.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Good | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:41.43 | 2-5-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on October 15 over 1609m, 23 len behind Easy Like Breezy carrying 56kg at $13.40. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Horsemen's Atokad Downs on September 6 over 1207m, 3 len behind Border Vigil carrying 56.5kg at $6.60. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $18,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:40.71 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $13.40 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $12,917.00 | Horsemen's Atokad Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:18.20 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $13,267.00 | Horsemen's Atokad Downs | 1207m | Fast | A B Ramos | 56.5kg | 1:16.80 | 3-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1609m | Good | C Kimes | 56.5kg | 1:39.82 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1207m | M | Travis Cunningham | 56.5kg | 1:11.55 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $10,160.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1609m | Fast | Reynier Arrieta | 56.5kg | 1:40.10 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 9 at Remington Park on October 9 over 1308m, 20 len behind Oban with 56kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 7 at Remington Park on September 3 over 1609m, 7 len behind Straightaway carrying 56kg at $4.90. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 09/10/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $24,425.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:18.21 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 20.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:37.74 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $24,251.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:19.87 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $9.80 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53.5kg | 1:45.62 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.90 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $19,594.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:41.90 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:42.49 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |