Delta Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Claiming
HERE COMES BENNY (7) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1408m at this track, beaten 8 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Has the ability to take this out. AYDEN'S EDGE (9) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1609m at Evangeline Downs after being in the firing line on the bend. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. GARY P (4) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 13 lengths into fifth at his latest appearance over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Expected to feature if at his best. LOUIE LE COEUR (3) finished third last time over 1408m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 11 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Suitably placed so anticipating another strong effort.

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a 52-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 14 over 1408m, 8 len behind Mo'z Star Sailor carrying 55kg at $6.80. The race before that 10th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on August 29 over 1408m, 16 len behind Seeking Aces carrying 55kg at $37.80. Hard to envisage a win today.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/09/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,806.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:25.25 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.80 |
| 10/12 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 12-10-10 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $37.80 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:13.09 | 10-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:00.41 | 10-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $10.40 |
| 5/7 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:25.51 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $26.40 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:13.44 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $32.90 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last outing 4th of 10 at this track on October 15 over 1408m, 13 len behind Soft Hands with 55.5kg at $8.40. At only start last preparation made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 11 over 1408m, 5 len behind Ken's Legacy carrying 55kg at $5. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/10/2026 | 96 | MDN 3U | $61,782.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:27.75 | 2-7-4 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $8.40 |
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | 64 | MDN 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:25.51 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:42.49 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 17/04/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:11.73 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/9 | 21/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:34.52 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on October 15 over 1408m, 11 len behind Soft Hands with 55.5kg at $57.30. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on May 18 over 1207m, 9 len behind Lord Leroy carrying 53.5kg at $43.40. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/10/2026 | 150 | MDN 3U | $61,782.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:27.75 | 5-6-3 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $57.30 |
| 4/7 | 18/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lozada | 53.5kg | 1:11.81 | 2-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $43.40 |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 87 | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 53.5kg | 1:37.54 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 26.0L | $32.90 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $64,194.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:21.67 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $32.90 |
| 7/9 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | Jonuelle Pena | 52.5kg | 1:34.52 | 2-8-7 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $57.40 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on October 15 over 1408m, 13 len behind Soft Hands carrying 55.5kg at $16.40. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 30 over 1609m, 28 len behind Berndt Marshmallow with 55kg at $3.40. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $61,782.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:27.75 | 10-5-5 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $16.40 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $37,356.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 55kg | 1:37.16 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 28.1L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $36,111.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | C Lozada | 55kg | 1:31.12 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:31.92 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/07/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $46,444.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:37.67 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/9 | 24/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $33,382.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | E Nieves | 53kg | 1:24.48 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $24.50 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Max Base with 52.5kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at this track on October 15 over 1408m, 17 len behind Soft Hands carrying 55.5kg at $11.60. Fully tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/10/2026 | 48 | MDN 3U | $61,782.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:27.75 | 1-8-7 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $11.60 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | 294 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:13.52 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 0:57.92 | 6-8-6 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran second last of 10 at this track on October 15 over 1408m, 31 len behind Soft Hands with 55.5kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on February 19 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Robbiesstormangel carrying 55kg at $1.20. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/10/2026 | 147 | MDN 3U | $61,782.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:27.75 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $4.90 |
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:40.13 | 9-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | 51 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 7-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $12.20 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:42.00 | 8-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.20 |
| 3/9 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:34.52 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on October 15 over 1408m, 8 len behind Soft Hands carrying 55.5kg at $17.80. The run before that 6th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1609m, 21 len behind Kama Can carrying 53.5kg at $4.90. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/10/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $61,782.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:27.75 | 6-3-2 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $17.80 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | J Melancon | 53.5kg | 1:41.29 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $4.90 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:18.76 | 8-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:25.51 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $4.90 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:11.02 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Misael Alvarez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Evangeline Downs May 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Jayjayjay carrying 56kg at $87.60. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Fairgrounds January 9 over 1106m, 17 len behind Roadside Banker carrying 56kg at $33.10. Hard to have.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/05/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:13.63 | 12-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $87.60 |
| 10/10 | 19/03/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:38.41 | 7-9-10 | 5 |
| 35.6L | $128.90 |
| 8/11 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:04.85 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $85.40 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 4U | $18,545.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:22.09 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $45.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 4U | $29,895.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:28.53 | 3-9-10 | 2 |
| 29.8L | $57.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/01/2026 | 323 | MDN CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56kg | 1:07.43 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $33.10 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Kama Can carrying 53.5kg at $7.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 11 over 1509m, 2.25 len behind Lil Henry carrying 56kg at $9.90. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 53.5kg | 1:41.29 | 6-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:31.92 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.90 |
| 4/9 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:38.49 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/7 | 24/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $43,541.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:44.33 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $10.10 |
| 6/10 | 02/06/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $37,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:46.19 | 8-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:12.48 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $17.60 |