Evangeline Downs Race 2 - 1M Stakes
CLEARLY ARTEMUS (2) is yet to break through after six starts. Last time out was fifth, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). Overdue and expected to go very well. MATCHING FUNDS (5) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is right in contention. SMARTY'S BACK (8) has been kept fresh since finishing second last start over 1609m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Among the main chances. BUZZ LIGHTFOOT (4) was well in the market when resuming last start but failed to threaten when a disappointing fifth at Delta Downs (Dirt) over 1509m. With blinkers added expect to see plenty of improvement.
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 16 over 1207m, 19 len behind General Graham carrying 54.5kg at $55.30. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:09.39 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $55.30 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 15 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Victory Prince carrying 53kg at $9.30. The run before that 4th of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 22 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Antiphon with 53kg at $8.80. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 1:38.34 | 9-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $9.30 |
| 4/11 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:39.41 | 10-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $8.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:46.16 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 14/12/2025 | 82 | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:11.65 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $9.70 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 0:58.17 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | F T Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:00.57 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $12.20 |
Jockey: Johan Rengifo
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 14 over 1207m, 15 len behind Guaguarero with 56.5kg at $43.60. The start before that 4th in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 27 over 1673m, 9 len behind Max S carrying 54.5kg at $8.30. Tricky assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56.5kg | 1:10.78 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $43.60 |
| 4/6 | 27/02/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | M | Hunter Rea | 54.5kg | 1:45.16 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $8.30 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | D Cannon | 56.5kg | 1:47.65 | 8-10-10 | 5 |
| 58.5L | $4.70 |
| 6/9 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Hunter Rea | 54kg | 1:43.14 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $7.30 |
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start. First start in a small field at Delaware Park on September 20 over 1207m, 18 len behind Buds Notion with 54kg at $37.50. Returned from break ran last in a small field at Delta Downs on February 4 over 1509m, 19 len behind Cardinal Cushing carrying 55kg at $5.70. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 58 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 | 04/02/2026 | 137 | MDN CLM 3 | $46,362.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $5.70 |
| 5/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | 1:12.68 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $37.50 |
Jockey: Erica Murray
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 5 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Li Grand Zombi carrying 54.5kg at $5.70. Before that 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds Turf on February 12 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Lucky N Lawless with 54.5kg at $3.40. Definite chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:38.31 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:38.65 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 1-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $13.10 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 9-8-8 | 12 |
| 6.4L | $30.70 |
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 7 over 1609m, 9 len behind Cruisin Chuck with 55.5kg at $76.60. Before that ran last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 5 over 1710m, 13 len behind Black Hornet with 54.5kg at $72.20. Has failed to show enough.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 07/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:37.86 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $76.60 |
| 9/9 | 05/02/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:45.05 | 1-6-9 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $72.20 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:09.84 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $29.10 |
Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Delta Downs on February 12 over 1609m, 22 len behind Gold Gunner carrying 55kg at $50.80. The start before that second last in a small field at Delta Downs on January 17 over 1609m, 12 len behind Weekendsandwhiskey with 55kg at $44. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55kg | 1:42.34 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $50.80 |
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $53,812.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 55kg | 1:42.45 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $44.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/12/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,988.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 55kg | 1:20.98 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $21.10 |
| 4/9 | 03/12/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,565.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:42.84 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $24.20 |
| 5/10 | 06/11/2025 | 70 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 55kg | 1:41.68 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $73.80 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,705.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 55kg | 1:25.39 | 3-8-8 | 6 |
| 25.6L | $75.80 |
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Delta Downs on February 12 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Film At Eleven carrying 56kg at $15. The run before that 4th in a small field at Delta Downs on January 17 over 1609m, 7 len behind Weekendsandwhiskey carrying 56kg at $6.40. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:42.21 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 4U | $53,812.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:42.45 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/6 | 20/12/2025 | 162 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,942.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:21.97 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.40 |
| 8/9 | 11/07/2025 | 41 | MDN 3U | $45,872.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:40.12 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 26.1L | $7.60 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $46,875.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:39.69 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2025 | 351 | MDN 3U | $47,923.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:40.43 | 9-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |