Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 5F Stakes
OUR FAVORITE SON (2) was sent out favourite last time and scored by one length over today's trip at Delta Downs (Dirt). Has started three times at this journey and has never missed the frame. In form and should go well again. MCLAREN VALE (1) was a gutsy winner two runs back then ran third over 1308m at Delta Downs (Dirt) on February 18. Likely to figure prominently. CONTRABANDIST (5) returns after a spell of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1308m at Delta Downs. Looks a strong top-three prospect. SAFARINFAS (4) didn't threaten when resuming last start over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt), finishing sixth, beaten 9 lengths. Has a decent second up record. Likely improver.

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Delta Downs on February 18 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Chief Brady carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at Delta Downs January 9 over 1006m defeating Rocketeightyeight with 54.5kg at $3.20. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/02/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $33,524.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:20.41 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $30,643.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:58.30 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $58,193.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 54.5kg | 1:19.11 | 6-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $35,878.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 54.5kg | 0:58.11 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $44,140.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 54.5kg | 1:26.30 | 6-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $6.30 |
| 6/9 | 15/10/2025 | 60 | ALLOW 3U | $57,839.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 54.5kg | 1:38.52 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $27.60 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Delta Downs February 13 over 1006m defeating Texas Town with 55.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Delta Downs on January 28 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Celtic Pride with 56kg at $4.80. Big chance again.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $43,509.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:58.37 | 2-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $38,117.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 0:58.77 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $55,306.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:20.47 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $55,130.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | C Fusilier | 54kg | 0:59.11 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $30,441.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:41.27 | 6-2-6 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 23/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $32,110.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | A Batista | 54kg | 1:23.59 | 7-5-7 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Dapper Moon with 54.5kg at $72.10. The race before that 4th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 13 over 1006m, 4 len behind Our Favorite Son carrying 54kg at $11. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 21/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:09.73 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $72.10 |
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 62 | CLM 4U | $43,509.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54kg | 0:58.37 | 4-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/12/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,913.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:58.39 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 7/9 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,496.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:10.62 | 2-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $10.70 |
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | 97 | CLM 3U | $44,140.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53kg | 1:26.30 | 1-8-8 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $5.60 |
| 3/7 | 26/07/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $56,575.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Johan Rengifo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 1 over 1207m, 9 len behind Sounds Like Power carrying 55kg at $67. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Delta Downs on December 13 over 1006m, 1.3 len behind Chad's Flashy Ways with 54.5kg at $5. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,056.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:09.72 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $67.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,913.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 54.5kg | 0:58.39 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/11/2025 | 127 | ALLOW 3U | $68,702.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 54.5kg | 1:19.52 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $12.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2025 | 322 | CLM 3U | $24,465.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Good | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | 0:58.94 | 4-2-6 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2024 | 202 | ALLOW 3U | $55,300.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 54kg | 1:17.78 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2024 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $52,352.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:04.24 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Delta Downs January 10 over 1308m, 15 len behind Lambo carrying 55.5kg at $17. First up last campaign third of 8 at Delta Downs October 11 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Motor City carrying 53.5kg at $8.10. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 83 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 | 10/01/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $56,801.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:19.46 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/11/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $54,962.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 1:22.25 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2025 | 135 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 1:20.42 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.10 |
| 6/6 | 29/05/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $29,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:11.20 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $4.30 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $48,438.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Treylon S Albert | 54kg | 1:11.11 | 3-8-7 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $8.30 |
| 4/8 | 05/04/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 3 | $95,847.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Heavy | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:10.84 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Jarred Journet
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 1 over 1106m, 9 len behind Double Edge Sword carrying 54.5kg at $15.80. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Delta Downs on February 12 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Call My Banker with 55.5kg at $9.10. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 33 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 | 01/03/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:03.90 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $15.80 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $21,398.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:19.99 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.10 |
| 2/6 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | CLM 4U | $30,643.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 0:58.30 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2025 | 122 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:11.37 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $10.70 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2025 | 72 | CLM 3U | $21,705.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:11.25 | 9-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/6 | 17/06/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:10.37 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Delta Downs December 22 over 1006m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Tripple D Ruller carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Delta Downs October 11 over 1308m defeating Spamalot carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/12/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $56,662.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:58.55 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 13/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,489.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 0:58.35 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $20.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:20.42 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $48,212.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:04.37 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $8.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2025 | 106 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,212.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:17.48 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $57,971.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:59.01 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on March 15 over 1006m, 13 len behind Initialize with 55kg at $20.10. The run before that ran last in a small field at Sam Houston Park on March 7 over 1106m, 7 len behind Clockin In carrying 55kg at $16.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 19 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 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 55kg | 0:55.98 | 6-9-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $20.10 |
| 6/6 | 07/03/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55kg | 1:04.62 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $16.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 8 | CLM 4U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:03.32 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $85.80 |
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $33,524.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:20.41 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $44.30 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $30,643.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:26.09 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $30.60 |
| 9/10 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $55,306.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:20.47 | 6-10-9 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 22 over 1106m, 9 len behind We Miss Arlington carrying 54.5kg at $23.50. Previously second-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Evangeline Downs Turf August 14 over 1006m defeating Upturned Brim carrying 56kg at $2.10. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/03/2026 | 95 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:03.98 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $23.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/12/2025 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $55,130.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:59.11 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.40 |
| 4/4 | 06/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:05.17 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $7.60 |
| 5/7 | 31/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:58.28 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $47,184.00 | Delta Downs | 805m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:45.65 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $10.10 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $27,132.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:57.60 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $12.70 |