Delta Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
MIDNIGHT HALO (3) hit the frame with a 1.5 lengths second on turf at Louisiana Downs Turf two starts back. Disappointed last time though, again on the turf, at Louisiana Downs Turf over 1609m when 6 lengths from the winner in fourth. Best form stacks up nicely. Gets chance to atone. ZIPPY TOGA (1) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1710m at this track. Nicely placed to take this out. DUE WE DARE (5) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1609m at this track. Sure to make his presence felt. LEWIS MEMORIAL (4) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1609m at Louisiana Downs Turf. Another forward showing is anticipated.

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52kgs
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Last start 4th of 9 at this track on October 15 over 1710m, 4 len behind Highstakes Hustler with 51kg at $15.50. The start before that ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 9 over 1609m, 18 len behind Star Byfar carrying 56kg at $19.90. Draws the inside and should take beating.
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 | 36 | CLM 3U | $18,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Florian | 51kg | 1:48.46 | 9-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.50 |
| 6/6 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $18,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $19.90 |
| 10/10 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Florian | 52.5kg | 1:37.74 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $19.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Florian | 54kg | 1:42.03 | 10-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.70 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Florian | 54kg | 1:40.85 | 9-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.70 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Florian | 52.5kg | 1:40.75 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $18.90 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Evangeline Downs June 12 over 1408m, 14 len behind Clearly Majestic carrying 54kg at $62.30. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf January 2 2025 over 1509m, 31 len behind Tonteria carrying 55.5kg at $143. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/06/2026 | 51 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:23.85 | 7-5-7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $62.30 |
| 0/9 | 22/04/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1673m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:44.93 | 1-9-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $55.10 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:39.47 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $18.80 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 52.5kg | 1:11.64 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $20.20 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 52.5kg | 1:11.77 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $15.10 |
| 9/9 | 01/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jocelyn Edison | 52.5kg | 1:13.18 | 3-5-9 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 22 over 1609m, 6 len behind Tango Mike Mike carrying 54kg at $4.10. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 9 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Star Byfar with 56kg at $2.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $13,056.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | 1:36.45 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $18,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2026 | 70 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:46.19 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 54.5kg | 1:29.42 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 04/05/2026 | 51 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Rey Williams | 55.5kg | 1:46.58 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 52.5kg | 1:39.47 | 8-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 9 over 1609m, 2 len behind Star Byfar carrying 56kg at $5.10. The run before that 4th in a small field at Louisiana Downs on August 10 over 1673m, 12 len behind Clearly Colossal with 56kg at $7.70. Should go well.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/09/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $18,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:46.19 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $7.70 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:42.67 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.10 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:41.56 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.90 |
| 0/7 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 1:35.64 | 3-1-D2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:30.81 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Louisiana Downs August 26 over 1673m, 2 len behind Kee Jee with 56kg at $6.40. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track November 21 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Zippy Toga carrying 56kg at $12.30. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:48.51 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:42.03 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $11.20 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:24.68 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $18.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56.5kg | 1:29.42 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $12.60 |
| 6/6 | 04/05/2026 | 45 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:46.58 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $6.40 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:44.89 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 61-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1609m, 28 len behind Sarah's Runner carrying 54kg at $109.30. The start before that ran second last of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 7 over 1006m, 14 len behind Running Ragged with 56kg at $102.70. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/09/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:39.31 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 28.8L | $109.30 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:59.22 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $102.70 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:24.68 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $31.80 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 51 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:11.60 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $87.60 |
| 8/9 | 15/04/2026 | 279 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 0:58.76 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $51.40 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $19,878.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Sergio Munoz | 56kg | 1:12.75 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $33.40 |

Jockey: Theodrick Ledet
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 9 over 1609m, 7 len behind Star Byfar with 56kg at $21.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 13 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Robbiesstormangel with 56kg at $114.80. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/09/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $18,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Theodrick Ledet | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $21.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 56kg | 1:42.03 | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $114.80 |
| 8/10 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 56kg | 1:40.85 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $37.70 |
| 6/12 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 56kg | 1:23.85 | 11-8-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $64.20 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Theodrick Ledet | 56kg | 1:41.06 | 7-8-5 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $20.90 |
| 3/5 | 25/04/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 55kg | 1:40.69 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52kgs
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Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Evangeline Downs August 13 over 1609m, 14 len behind Robbiesstormangel carrying 54kg at $80.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Evangeline Downs July 18 2025 over 1408m defeating Iron Fortune with 56kg at $7.10. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 84 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 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:42.03 | 1-8-7 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $80.60 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:27.25 | 8-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 56kg | 1:41.56 | 2-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $10.10 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:43.20 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $41.80 |
| 12/12 | 09/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:25.81 | 4-10-12 | 5 |
| 26.1L | $69.60 |
| 10/11 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:40.78 | 1-8-10 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 9 over 1609m, 8 len behind Star Byfar carrying 56kg at $19.20. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1609m defeating Easy Like Breezy with 56kg at $43.30. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $18,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 56kg | 1:38.02 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $19.20 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:42.91 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $43.30 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:43.13 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Liandro Atempa | 56kg | 1:40.94 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $18.40 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:25.73 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $4.70 |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2026 | 153 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,475.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:26.32 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $10.20 |