Delta Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
VEKOWIN (9) led early and was still in the firing line on the turn last start before tiring to finish fourth over 1509m at this track (Dirt). Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. CAJUNSMORES (5) got well back over 1006m at this track (Dirt) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 14 lengths away in ninth. Has the ability to put the recent poor run behind him. ONE GRAND SLAM (2) is resuming from a break of 11 weeks for a new stable after finishing fourth over 1308m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) at his latest outing. Goes well when resuming from a spell, including two minor placings from three starts. Among the leading chances. YOUCANDOITBOY (6) could only manage to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment.

Jockey: Erick Del Cid
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on May 14 over 1207m, 7 len behind Jayjayjay with 54kg at $17.50. First up last campaign ran second last of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1308m, 9 len behind Ahooga with 53kg at $12.40. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 184 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 | 14/05/2026 | 82 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:13.63 | 9-7-7 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $17.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/02/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:24.19 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $10.30 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:22.21 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Louisiana Downs August 26 over 1308m, 6 len behind Wicked Times carrying 56kg at $4.90. Previously first up; third in a small field at Louisiana Downs June 9 over 1207m, 8 len behind Moondoggie with 56.5kg at $2.30. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:22.44 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.90 |
| 2/6 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:22.13 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:07.61 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:13.83 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
| 8/12 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:13.05 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $13.70 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2026 | 158 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,039.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:12.58 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at this track on October 22 over 1006m, 7 len behind Ay Ay Ron with 54kg at $40.80. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at this track on January 21 over 1308m, 21 len behind Spielman with 56kg at $43.70. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/10/2026 | 91 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,368.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 54kg | 1:00.24 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $40.80 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 54kg | 1:42.94 | 1-7-7 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $49.10 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 54kg | 1:18.96 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $92.20 |
| 9/12 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:25.82 | 1-7-9 | 12 |
| 23.9L | $48.60 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 56kg | 1:12.55 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $112.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 56kg | 0:59.38 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $130.80 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on October 10 over 1006m, 14 len behind King Jules carrying 54kg at $19.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 8 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind A G's Charlie carrying 55kg at $4.30. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 35 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 | 10/10/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,989.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54kg | 1:00.26 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $19.70 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,667.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 55kg | 0:57.94 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:22.44 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/6 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,699.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lozada | 53kg | 1:14.15 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/07/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Lozada | 54kg | 1:07.61 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $36.90 |
| 8/8 | 15/06/2026 | 130 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,039.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Rey Williams | 54.5kg | 1:47.51 | 2-8-8 | 4 |
| 37.3L | $36.00 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on October 22 over 1006m, 4 len behind Ay Ay Ron with 53kg at $2.60. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Sly Jack with 52.5kg at $9.90. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 23 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 | 22/10/2026 | 47 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,368.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:00.24 | 5-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:12.36 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.90 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:26.54 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 23/07/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:42.94 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:25.82 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:12.55 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $37.10 |

Jockey: Misael Alvarez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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At debut, ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 14 over 1408m, 18 len behind Mo'z Star Sailor with 52.5kg at $12.80. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $16,806.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:25.25 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start ran last of 9 at this track on October 22 over 1006m, 11 len behind Ay Ay Ron carrying 56kg at $28.90. The run before that ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on September 30 over 1207m, 16 len behind Sherkhan carrying 56kg at $19.30. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
Last Starts 23 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 | 22/10/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,368.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 56kg | 1:00.24 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $28.90 |
| 6/6 | 30/09/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,224.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jan M Baez | 56kg | 1:13.43 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $19.30 |
| 5/6 | 14/09/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,694.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 56kg | 1:20.05 | 5-2-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/08/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,699.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:14.15 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 28/07/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 0:57.85 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.30 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,885.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jan M Baez | 56.5kg | 1:21.98 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $18.90 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 28 over 1408m, 12 len behind Syntagma with 56kg at $14.70. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on October 16 over 1509m, 3 len behind El Chavo with 56kg at $5.60. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 29 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 | 16/10/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,368.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:35.32 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 412 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:25.88 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $14.70 |
| 8/8 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $40,520.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54kg | 1:43.20 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/7 | 28/06/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,213.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:46.02 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,877.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | L Panici | 53.5kg | 1:29.40 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $6.20 |
| 5/9 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $59,375.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 1:42.14 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $29.30 |

Jockey: Baron Spann
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on October 16 over 1509m, 22 len behind El Chavo with 55kg at $57. The run before that ran second last of 9 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 29 over 1509m, 22 len behind Concrete Bolt with 55kg at $74.60. Wide draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 29 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 | 16/10/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,368.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:35.32 | 4-8-9 | 9 |
| 22.0L | $57.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,944.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jan M Baez | 55kg | 1:29.95 | 2-8-8 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $74.60 |
| 4/6 | 14/09/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,694.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jan M Baez | 55kg | 1:20.05 | 2-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/08/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jan M Baez | 56kg | 1:15.77 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $41.60 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | 1066 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,699.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jan M Baez | 55kg | 1:14.15 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $38.70 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2023 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,638.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Sergio Munoz | 54kg | 1:31.37 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $50.90 |