Delta Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
ROMEO SPIKES (5) hit the frame two starts ago at Evangeline Downs but ran below par last time when seventh and beaten 7 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. MR BRAD'S COWBOY (1) finished 9 lengths back in seventh over 1308m at this track (Dirt) last time out after a gutsy win two runs back. Rates highly and expected to go well. LEISURELY (3) finds it hard to win but was in the finish last time when beaten 0.8 lengths into second over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Can run a bold race. DIXIE'S ASTRO (6) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when sixth over 1106m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Will drift back but wind up late. Must be respected.

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently ran second last of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1308m, 9 len behind Last Attack with 54kg at $19.80. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 28 over 1509m defeating Top Notch Protocol carrying 56kg at $4.90. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/11/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $18,492.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lozada | 54kg | 1:20.87 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $19.80 |
| 1/12 | 28/09/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,306.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $15,278.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Rey Williams | 55.5kg | 1:19.13 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/08/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rey Williams | 55.5kg | 1:14.05 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $22,315.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Rey Williams | 56.5kg | 1:19.14 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.20 |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Rey Williams | 56.5kg | 1:35.64 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on October 29 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Cajun Country with 54.5kg at $11. Before that 4th in a small field at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1609m, 24 len behind Sarah's Runner with 55.5kg at $60.70. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/10/2026 | 54 | CLM 3U | $20,115.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:59.45 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/09/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:39.31 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $60.70 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | 57 | CLM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:01.27 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.10 |
| 1/7 | 29/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 0:58.18 | 1-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:12.93 | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 0:59.43 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $58.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Evangeline Downs September 7 over 1006m, 12 len behind Angelic Knight carrying 52.5kg at $48.40. First up last campaign second of 8 at this track January 30 2025 over 1006m, 4 len behind Whatta Life with 56kg at $27.60. May need the run.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/09/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $15,278.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 0:58.53 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $48.40 |
| 8/10 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 0:59.22 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $32.90 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $15,965.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 0:58.96 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54.5kg | 0:58.33 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $9.10 |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 0:58.92 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $47.10 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track on October 15 over 1308m, 7 len behind Misdeal with 52kg at $28.30. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on September 7 over 1006m, 6 len behind Angelic Knight with 55kg at $1.80. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 31 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 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $64,655.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 1:19.79 | 2-4-7 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $28.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $15,278.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 0:58.53 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:17.62 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/7 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $60,958.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:17.60 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:10.74 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/9 | 08/05/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:10.33 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran second last of 7 at Louisiana Downs on August 4 over 1106m, 14 len behind Blame Me Seriously with 55.5kg at $10.30. When resuming last campaign settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on April 30 over 1408m, 7 len behind Big Nickel with 56kg at $44.50. Should run well.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/08/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:07.24 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $10.30 |
| 7/7 | 02/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $11,611.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:23.80 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $45.60 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.80 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 77 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:26.71 | 12-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $44.50 |
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:42.38 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 16.0L | $11.90 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:22.51 | 3-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Fairgrounds March 5 over 1609m, 19 len behind Easy Eddie A with 53kg at $111.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Fairgrounds December 21 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Tap The Tequila with 55kg at $11.30. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 255 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:40.78 | 11-10-9 | 11 |
| 19.7L | $111.80 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:40.04 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 29.3L | $16.10 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:41.80 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Edward Santiago | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 8-5-6 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $20.60 |
| 5/10 | 21/12/2025 | 453 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:12.79 | 9-9-5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $11.30 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2024 | 452 | CLM 3U | $19,118.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Florian | 52.5kg | 1:35.74 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $44.60 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Evangeline Downs August 13 over 1408m, 6 len behind Hedge carrying 55kg at $13.10. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Evangeline Downs April 16 over 1408m, 13 len behind Byword with 55kg at $11.90. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 94 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 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:25.51 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $13.10 |
| 5/7 | 23/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:18.28 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $24.40 |
| 4/7 | 18/06/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $26,499.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:23.67 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $37.70 |
| 8/11 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:24.68 | 4-9-8 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $38.40 |
| 6/10 | 16/04/2026 | 84 | CLM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $11.90 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | SP | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:22.10 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.10 |