Delta Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
SASSI ROYAL (6) is a seven-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Fitter and capable of taking this out. GREATIZLOVE (8) was prominent from the outset and fought on for second last start over 1006m at this track (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Wide draw and will need a good steer from Jose I Rodriguez. Likely improver with strong prospects. RIDDICK (9) finished third over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf two back then missed the frame last time out over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Finds a nice race and can measure up. CADILLAC BO (3) resumes from a spell of five months. Could only manage to finish seventh at the latest run over 1006m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Nicely placed and can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track February 5 over 1006m, 8 len behind Dauntless Star carrying 55kg at $6.20. On debut ran last of 8 at this track January 3 over 1006m, 30 len behind California Swag carrying 53.5kg at $9. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 279 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 | 05/02/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $6.20 |
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $36,622.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:00.53 | 2-8-8 | 5 |
| 30.6L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign got back early 7th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on April 17 over 1207m, 15 len behind Pineapple Willy carrying 52.5kg at $21.60. First up last campaign came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1006m, 6 len behind Dauntless Star carrying 55kg at $3. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 208 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 | 17/04/2026 | 71 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:11.73 | 11-10-7 | 11 |
| 15.5L | $21.60 |
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Evangeline Downs June 4 over 1006m, 7 len behind Charlie Gamer with 56kg at $19.90. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Fairgrounds February 20 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Tombigbee with 56.5kg at $105.90. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/06/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:59.83 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $19.90 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | E M Murray | 56kg | 1:00.58 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $15.60 |
| 11/11 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:04.85 | 5-8-11 | 11 |
| 31.1L | $54.60 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 99 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | E M Murray | 56.5kg | 1:06.35 | 4-2-6 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $105.90 |
| 6/9 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,321.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:00.43 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $31.10 |
| 8/10 | 23/10/2025 | 61 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,221.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:00.32 | 3-7-8 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $14.80 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months didn't finish the race at this track October 30 over 1308m. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1207m, 5 len behind Max Base carrying 55kg at $25.20. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 30/10/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,862.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:20.79 | 6-10-PU | 10 |
| 99.0L | $12.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 55kg | 1:13.52 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $25.20 |
| 5/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:05.08 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Fernando Del Cid
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign got back early 8th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 15 over 1207m, 16 len behind Dewey's Game with 55kg at $159.30. When resuming last campaign ran second last of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1006m, 12 len behind Dauntless Star carrying 55kg at $12.10. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 77 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:13.09 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $159.30 |
| 8/8 | 30/05/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:25.73 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $75.70 |
| 9/9 | 23/04/2026 | 61 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:42.05 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 39.8L | $77.30 |
| 9/10 | 21/02/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:24.19 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $67.80 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track on October 10 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind King Jules carrying 55kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on May 28 over 1006m, 13 len behind A Lotta Shance carrying 56kg at $4.70. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 32 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 | 10/10/2026 | 135 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,989.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:00.26 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,123.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:59.05 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $4.70 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 69 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:58.82 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $32.30 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $55,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 0:59.38 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 0:56.83 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $10.40 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 60 | MDN 4U | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:59.08 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run didn't finish the race at this track October 16 over 1509m. The start before that ran second last of 7 at Gillespie County Fairground on August 29 over 805m, 6 len behind No Regret carrying 58kg at $5.80. One of the roughies.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 16/10/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,368.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:35.32 | 9-10-PU | 7 |
| 99.0L | $45.80 |
| 6/7 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | Fast | Diego Contreras | 58kg | 0:46.41 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:46.16 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 18/07/2026 | 343 | MDN 3U | $22,111.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | Fast | Diego Contreras | 58kg | 0:46.17 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,829.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | 0:47.08 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2025 | 132 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 796m | Fast | Eliazar T Vera | 58kg | 0:48.24 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on October 22 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Ay Ay Ron carrying 55kg at $7.30. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 22 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Running Production with 54kg at $7.60. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/10/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,368.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:00.24 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.30 |
| 2/5 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,806.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 0:59.81 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.60 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:12.36 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $13.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:13.09 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.40 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:00.41 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $70.10 |
| 7/12 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:27.56 | 3-5-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Erick Del Cid
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 29 over 1509m, 9 len behind Concrete Bolt carrying 56kg at $10.40. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 14 over 1509m, 8 len behind Eagle In The Air with 54kg at $6. Will hit the line hard.
Last Starts 43 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 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,944.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:29.95 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $10.40 |
| 3/6 | 14/09/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,750.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:31.59 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $27,817.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:46.70 | 4-9-8 | 10 |
| 52.8L | $47.60 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jan M Baez | 56kg | 0:57.85 | 1-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.80 |
| 6/6 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,868.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 56kg | 1:18.15 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $23,710.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 0:57.53 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $14.70 |