Evangeline Downs Race 1 - 5F Stakes
DEAL ME TRIPS (9) started at $2.60 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths at Fairgrounds (Dirt) over 1207m after being prominent at the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ENGAGEINTHECANDY (4) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1006m at Delta Downs, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Ideally placed and is sure to open his account. CLOSING WITH HONOR (7) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1207m at Fairgrounds, beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth. Nicely placed to break the maiden status. POPA'S PRIDE (12) never really threatened on debut, finishing midfield and beaten 10 lengths over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Worth another chance with race experience now in the locker.
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Delta Downs December 18 over 1006m, 11 len behind He's Exaggerating carrying 52.5kg at $20.50. On debut ran last of 8 at Delta Downs December 5 over 1006m, in the wet; 22 len behind Mo Whiskey carrying 52.5kg at $10.90. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 112 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 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 0:59.95 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $20.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 0:59.75 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $10.90 |
Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Delta Downs on February 5 over 1308m, 8 len behind Ahooga with 52.5kg at $3.80. Last start 6th of 8 at Delta Downs on February 19 over 1308m, 14 len behind Ninth Ward Bobby O with 55kg at $35.40. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:20.87 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $35.40 |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:22.21 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at Fairgrounds on February 27 over 1609m, 22 len behind Iwannabeamachoman with 53kg at $23.70. The race before that 7th of 9 at Fairgrounds on January 18 over 1106m, 16 len behind Respectheconnect carrying 54.5kg at $11.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 27/02/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:41.14 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $23.70 |
| 7/9 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 1-9-7 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $11.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:12.62 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $10.20 |
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, got back early 4th of 8 at Delta Downs on January 30 over 1006m, 8 len behind Double Salty carrying 55kg at $25.90. Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at Delta Downs on February 12 over 1006m, 4 len behind Slowdownanmoveover carrying 55kg at $6.70. Key chance expected to feature.
Last Starts 56 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 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $44,223.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 0:59.97 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:00.00 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $25.90 |
Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Delta Downs on December 18 over 1006m, 18 len behind He's Exaggerating carrying 55kg at $13.60. May need this run.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 0:59.95 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $13.60 |
Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Sam Houston Park on March 14 over 1106m, 4 len behind Hello Come In carrying 54.5kg at $12.60. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Delta Downs on November 29 over 1308m, 11 len behind Zip Around carrying 52kg at $10.90. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 26 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 | 14/03/2026 | 105 | MDN CLM 35 | $18,258.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Thiago Canuto | 54.5kg | 1:05.72 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $12.60 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,481.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 1:23.33 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $10.90 |
| 8/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $51,908.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 1:21.65 | 8-10-8 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $37.30 |
Jockey: Chris Rosier
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 21 over 1308m, 4 len behind Parole Drama carrying 55kg at $4.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind No Deal Or Deal with 55.5kg at $15.60. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 32 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 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Chris R Rosier | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 9-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $15.60 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 55kg | 1:24.19 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Apriority out of Dark Double. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1207m, 5 len behind No Deal Or Deal carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Fairgrounds on February 20 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Tombigbee with 53kg at $2.30. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 32 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 | 08/03/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 3-2-6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53kg | 1:06.35 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:12.58 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:12.62 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $2.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:11.64 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 25.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Jarred Journet
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Delta Downs on January 10 over 1308m, 16 len behind Kohen The Man carrying 52.5kg at $52. Last start second last of 8 at Delta Downs on February 19 over 1308m, 21 len behind Ninth Ward Bobby O with 55kg at $60.90. Won't threaten this lot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | 1:20.87 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $60.90 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:21.72 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $52.00 |
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 20 over 1006m, 10 len behind Atmosphere carrying 53kg at $58.50. Should improve and is a chance in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53kg | 0:59.38 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $58.50 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 53kgs
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First-starter by Joe's Son Joey out of Etbauer's Hit. Maybe later.