Delta Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
FLAME MCGOON (1) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fifth and beaten 4 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Leading contender. MO'S LITTLE DARLIN (9) returned from a break last start and led throughout to score by 0.3 lengths over 1609m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Sure to run well again. STEPHANIE'S MARIA (7) has progressed nicely in her last couple of runs. Finished third at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) two starts back then scored by a nose as public elect last time out over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Javier Antonio Hernandez scored on her last time and retains the mount. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. BEAMER (8) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths away in third over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Best figures measure up and is sure to run well.

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on October 10 over 1308m, 4 len behind Rose Darling with 54kg at $3.30. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 29 over 1509m defeating Hand It Over carrying 56kg at $1.40. Can do much better.
Last Starts 28 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 | 10/10/2026 | 11 | HCP FM 3U | $31,609.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:20.77 | 6-2-5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 29/09/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $13,056.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:29.24 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | 273 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $28,333.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 0:56.72 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | 94 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $27,565.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:33.36 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2025 | 55 | ALLOW FM 3U | $67,278.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:30.31 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2025 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,633.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Good | Luis R Reyes | 55.5kg | 1:34.37 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf August 7 over 1609m, 14 len behind Rosie's Angus carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Evangeline Downs June 18 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Watering with 54.5kg at $8.10. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 92 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 | 07/08/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $48,502.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:36.91 | 6-8-9 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2026 | 70 | HCP FM 3U | $29,289.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:39.18 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.10 |
| 2/11 | 09/04/2026 | 56 | CLM FM 4U | $28,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:40.29 | 11-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 4U | $39,230.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:41.15 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $60,538.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:20.12 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $54.90 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $56,801.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:58.62 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 9 at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1609m, 12 len behind Megans Millions carrying 53kg at $18.80. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track on October 16 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Watering carrying 53kg at $52.30. Doesn't rate well enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/10/2026 | 42 | HCP FM 3U | $34,483.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 53kg | 1:40.52 | 9-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $52.30 |
| 8/9 | 04/09/2026 | 78 | CLM FM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53kg | 1:40.87 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $18.80 |
| 4/7 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $29,289.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:39.18 | 5-6-4 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $37.90 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | 1:40.65 | 7-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $36.30 |
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 30 | HCP FM 3U | $29,330.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:25.04 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 26.8L | $22.20 |
| 8/11 | 09/04/2026 | 56 | CLM FM 4U | $28,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:40.29 | 6-9-8 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $27.70 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on October 16 over 1609m, 6 len behind Watering with 53.5kg at $7.90. Before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Louisiana Downs on September 28 over 1308m defeating Princess Celine carrying 56kg at $2.70. Hard to envisage a win today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/10/2026 | 18 | HCP FM 3U | $34,483.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53.5kg | 1:40.52 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $7.90 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $13,056.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:18.98 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 12/09/2026 | 10 | HCP FM 3U | $13,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53.5kg | 1:23.43 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $7.60 |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $11,127.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:25.47 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2026 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:45.37 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | 11 | HCP FM 3U | $17,562.00 | Fair Meadows | 1609m | Fast | C Kimes | 57kg | 1:42.91 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Evangeline Downs September 4 over 1609m defeating Im Singled Up with 53kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Evangeline Downs July 10 over 1609m defeating Molto Vino carrying 53.5kg at $8.40. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:40.87 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:39.67 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.70 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 84 | CLM FM 3U | $14,514.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:40.81 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.40 |
| 7/11 | 17/04/2026 | 63 | CLM FM 4U | $22,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:12.92 | 6-9-7 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $5.30 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 4U | $38,516.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:35.29 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | 55 | CLM FM 4U | $48,502.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:34.92 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track on October 29 over 1609m, 18 len behind Shesabeast with 54kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Belterra Park Turf on June 27 2025 over 1006m, 2.75 len behind Sarissa with 56kg at $1.50. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/10/2026 | 78 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,724.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:39.26 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2026 | 47 | CLM FM 3U | $13,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:37.49 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | HCP FM 3U | $23,710.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 56kg | 1:36.09 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $13,250.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:44.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2026 | 17 | HCP FM 3U | $23,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | SP | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:47.77 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 23/04/2026 | 19 | HCP FM 4U | $80,058.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:45.02 | 3-9-10 | 6 |
| 33.0L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently won by a nose at this track on October 23 over 1408m defeating Roberts Revenge with 52kg at $2.80. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on September 7 over 1308m, 2 len behind Secured with 52kg at $11.50. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/10/2026 | 46 | CLM FM 3U | $28,736.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 1:27.96 | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | CLM FM 3U | $13,889.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 1:18.85 | 8-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $11.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:18.01 | 5-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $30.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 12 | CLM FM 3U | $15,692.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:25.77 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $10.70 |
| 6/12 | 25/07/2026 | 71 | CLM FM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:12.17 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $44.80 |
| 10/12 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:11.74 | 6-11-10 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on October 22 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Hurricane Lassie with 54.5kg at $9. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1308m, 4 len behind Anslie's Gumdrop with 55.5kg at $7.20. Close to a win. Should run well again.
Last Starts 16 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 | 22/10/2026 | 55 | ALLOW FM 3U | $34,483.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:58.87 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:18.01 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2026 | 79 | HCP FM 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:05.72 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.10 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $16,760.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:18.34 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 0:58.53 | 9-9-4 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 4U | $17,467.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:23.11 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 47 days. Last start won by a 0.3 len at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 21 over 1609m defeating Blue Mist with 54kg at $2.50. At only start last preparation won by 1.5 len at Louisiana Downs on June 22 over 1673m defeating Free To Be Me carrying 54.5kg at $1.30. Sure to prove tough to beat in this sort of form. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | 91 | CLM FM 3U | $14,444.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:36.62 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 22/06/2026 | 116 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $13,250.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:46.24 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 8/10 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Perez | 55.5kg | 1:35.77 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $37.20 |