Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 2 1/2F Stakes
FIREBALLS DELUXE (9) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 3 lengths into ninth over 366m at this track. Strips fitter and can figure prominently. STAR OF VESTAL (2) finds it hard to win with just one success from 12 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 366m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. ONE BAD EAGLE (7) settled well back and never threatened when sixth over 402m at Delta Downs (Dirt) last time out. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. HEZA HUSTLER (4) was beaten 1.75 lengths into ninth at the second run back from a break in a 302m contest at Delta Downs seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Jockey: Humberto Vital
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Delta Downs July 9 over 402m, 2.5 len behind Oak Hill Dasher carrying 57kg at $31.20. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Delta Downs June 13 over 302m, 3 len behind Jessafreight carrying 57kg at $4.60.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 09/07/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $37,462.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | M | Humberto Vital | 57kg | 0:22.06 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $31.20 |
1/5 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,442.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 57kg | 0:17.39 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
5/6 | 13/06/2025 | 226 | MDN 3U | $18,663.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | M | Saul Ramirez Hernandez | 57kg | 0:17.18 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
2/8 | 30/10/2024 | 19 | MDN 2 | $28,179.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Martin Osuna | 56kg | 0:20.70 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
2/9 | 11/10/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $25,289.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Martin Osuna | 56kg | 0:20.31 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $25.00 |
6/9 | 14/09/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $73,529.00 | Fairgrounds | 320m | Fast | R B Edison | 56kg | 0:17.73 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $50.90 |

Jockey: Jesus Olivas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 9 at this track on October 2 over 366m, 2.25 len behind Sheet N Gheet carrying 57kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Delta Downs on June 21 over 366m, 0.8 len behind Never Bleu with 57kg at $5.70.
Last Starts 14 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 | 02/10/2025 | 69 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:20.27 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
8/9 | 25/07/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Heavy | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:20.06 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $4.10 |
2/7 | 21/06/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $17,107.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:20.11 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
2/10 | 22/05/2025 | 161 | CLM 3U | $28,906.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 57kg | 0:15.72 | 9-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $11.90 |
1/8 | 12/12/2024 | 28 | CLM 2 | $21,572.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:20.54 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
2/7 | 14/11/2024 | 33 | CLM 2 | $13,699.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | 0:15.83 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Fernando Velazquez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Delta Downs on August 29 over 320m, 6 len behind Foxinafix with 58kg at $41.70. The start before that 5th of 7 at Delta Downs on July 11 over 796m, 5 len behind Paint Me Warrior with 59kg at $10.30. Others read better.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 29/08/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $21,705.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Fernando Velazquez | 58kg | 0:17.78 | 6-9-10 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $41.70 |
5/7 | 11/07/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $11,468.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Eddi Emanuel Martinez | 59kg | 0:48.25 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $10.30 |
7/8 | 02/07/2025 | 102 | CLM 3U | $22,171.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Jorge Javier Garcia | 58kg | 0:28.09 | 2-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $28.90 |
1/5 | 22/03/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,509.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Hugo Gutierrez | 58kg | 0:49.14 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
3/6 | 19/02/2025 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,662.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | SP | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:48.45 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
3/5 | 07/02/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $9,662.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Hugo Gutierrez | 58kg | 0:48.57 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Randy Edison Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 53 days. First-up from last on the turn second last of 9 at Delta Downs on July 11 over 320m, 4 len behind Tacubayas First carrying 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Delta Downs on August 23 over 302m, 1.75 len behind Mrs Cartier with 57kg at $48.80. Not far away last start.
Last Starts 54 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 | 23/08/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $12,403.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | M | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:17.12 | 4-9-9 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $48.80 |
8/9 | 11/07/2025 | 112 | CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Arturo Alvarez | 57kg | 0:17.96 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
7/7 | 21/03/2025 | 100 | ALLOW 3U | $22,979.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 57kg | 0:18.07 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $9.70 |
3/10 | 11/12/2024 | 32 | ALLOW 2 | $31,587.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 56kg | 0:20.24 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $35.40 |
1/8 | 09/11/2024 | 35 | MDN CLM 2 | $18,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Ricardo Jr Hernandez | 56kg | 0:17.95 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $15.10 |
3/8 | 05/10/2024 | 29 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,896.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Martin Osuna | 56kg | 0:20.46 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $18.90 |

Jockey: J.r. Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Delta Downs May 14 over 274m, 1.4 len behind Painted Rusty carrying 57kg at $15.20. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Louisiana Downs January 11 over 320m, 0.7 len behind Mc True Story with 58.5kg at $27.50.
Last Starts 155 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 | 14/05/2025 | 49 | CLM FM 3U | $17,969.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:15.68 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $15.20 |
3/8 | 26/03/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $9,826.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:20.53 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
6/9 | 27/02/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $16,425.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 59kg | 0:17.82 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
7/8 | 06/02/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $19,002.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Rolando Cabrera | 57kg | 0:15.56 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $26.40 |
6/10 | 11/01/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $19,032.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Hugo Gutierrez | 58.5kg | 0:18.08 | 5-6-6 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $27.50 |
7/7 | 09/11/2024 | 17 | CLM 2 | $10,654.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | Good | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58.5kg | 0:17.11 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $14.80 |

Jockey: Juan Garcia, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Delta Downs on August 23 over 796m, 4 len behind Cc Toast To Me carrying 58kg at $2.40. The race before that 4th of 7 at Delta Downs on July 11 over 796m, 5 len behind Paint Me Warrior with 58kg at $1.40.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 23/08/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $18,605.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | M | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:48.18 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
4/7 | 11/07/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $11,468.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:48.25 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.40 |
1/6 | 28/05/2025 | 68 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,156.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | SP | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:42.24 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
7/8 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,094.00 | Louisiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:17.66 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $13.20 |
8/8 | 13/03/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $22,472.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 58kg | 0:18.06 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $35.80 |
5/9 | 19/02/2025 | 11 | MDN FM 3U | $14,493.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | SP | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:13.33 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $50.20 |

Jockey: Donell Blake
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at Delta Downs on August 29 over 402m, 2.75 len behind World Hero carrying 58kg at $13. The race before that second last in a small field at Delta Downs on July 26 over 320m, 2.25 len behind Marcys Fast Train carrying 58kg at $12.80.
Last Starts 48 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 | 29/08/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $27,907.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 58kg | 0:22.23 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
5/6 | 26/07/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $36,697.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:17.76 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $12.80 |
4/6 | 03/07/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:20.36 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.80 |
1/8 | 04/06/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $8,554.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Yaidel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:20.41 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
3/10 | 07/05/2025 | 70 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,156.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Heavy | Yaidel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:20.47 | 9-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
2/6 | 26/02/2025 | 69 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,103.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:22.79 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Delta Downs on August 23 over 796m, 8 len behind Cc Toast To Me with 57kg at $2.10. The race before that ran last in a small field at Delta Downs on July 3 over 366m, 3 len behind My Blue Corona with 57kg at $17.90.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 23/08/2025 | 51 | CLM 3U | $18,605.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | M | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:48.18 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.10 |
6/6 | 03/07/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:20.36 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.90 |
7/10 | 22/05/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $28,906.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 57kg | 0:15.72 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $32.40 |
4/9 | 20/03/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $12,678.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | 0:17.90 | 2-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $36.60 |
1/6 | 08/02/2025 | 57 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,324.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 57kg | 0:12.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.90 |
6/9 | 13/12/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $15,408.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:18.09 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Noe Castaneda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn ran last of 9 at this track on October 1 over 366m, 3 len behind Ajs Louisiana Chick with 57kg at $56.20. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 9 at this track on October 9 2024 over 274m, 4 len behind Beast N Me with 56kg at $12.70.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 01/10/2025 | 131 | ALLOW 3U | $17,584.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:20.13 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $56.20 |
1/6 | 23/05/2025 | 55 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,344.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Rolando Cabrera | 57kg | 0:28.03 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
3/9 | 29/03/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,433.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Jasiel Aquino | 57.5kg | 0:20.41 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.30 |
3/6 | 26/02/2025 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,103.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Ruben E Chavez | 59kg | 0:22.79 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
3/7 | 14/02/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $14,493.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Ruben E Chavez | 59kg | 0:20.67 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $22.10 |
6/6 | 25/01/2025 | 52 | MDN 3U | $22,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Juan M Torres | 59kg | 0:18.59 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $21.90 |

Jockey: Rene Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 1.0 len at Delta Downs August 27 over 320m defeating Cj Vodka Money Pop with 58kg at $11.90. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Delta Downs on May 1 over 320m, 4.5 len behind My Favorite Tejanita carrying 58kg at $30.40.
Last Starts 50 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 | 27/08/2025 | 89 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,853.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:18.06 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $11.90 |
3/7 | 30/05/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:17.32 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $9.90 |
10/10 | 01/05/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $18,750.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:17.90 | 7-10-10 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $30.40 |
7/9 | 19/03/2025 | 153 | MDN 3U | $14,446.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:17.99 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.90 |
10/10 | 17/10/2024 | 20 | MDN FM 35 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:15.66 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.30 |
7/10 | 27/09/2024 | 316 | MDN 35 | $22,059.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | Fast | Juan Pulido | 56.5kg | 0:17.74 | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $4.50 |