Evangeline Downs Race 3 - 5 1/2F Stakes
CAJUN COASTER (4) finished second last start when fresh from a spell over 1006m at Fairgrounds (Dirt) to make it four minor placings from eight runs. Has a solid record at this track, finishing in the top-three two times. Looks ready for that breakthrough win. FIRST SAMARITAN (2) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1006m at Fairgrounds (Dirt) after being in contention all the way. Should be handy in the run. Has the class to produce another positive result. DASHING DIEM (5) has raced twice. Was second on debut then clocked-in 6 lengths from the winner in seventh last time out over 1006m at Fairgrounds. Well placed and gets his chance to break through. MINGLING MO (6) is yet to break through after seven starts. Last time out was fourth, beaten 12 lengths, over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Should camp just off the leaders. Deserves respect on best figures.
Jockey: Jarred Journet
Weight: 55kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Fairgrounds on February 17 over 1207m, 29 len behind A Hint Of Scandel carrying 54.5kg at $66.80. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 52 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 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:10.36 | 5-9-10 | 10 |
| 29.2L | $66.80 |
Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Delta Downs on February 20 over 1006m, 5 len behind Atmosphere carrying 55kg at $2.10. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1006m, 4 len behind Vitruvius carrying 54.5kg at $8.60. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 54.5kg | 0:58.11 | 5-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $8.60 |
| 2/10 | 20/02/2026 | 64 | MDN 3U | $55,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 55kg | 0:59.38 | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 8/8 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.06 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 27.6L | $15.70 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:05.82 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $36.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/10/2025 | 74 | MDN 3U | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 0:59.45 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $46,512.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 0:59.09 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $19.10 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 7 over 1207m, 9 len behind I Got The Hint carrying 54.5kg at $3. That race experience to prove invaluable.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1006m, nose behind Vitruvius with 56.5kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Fairgrounds on March 22 2025 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Yorktown Panther with 54.5kg at $29.70. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 298 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | SP | J Melancon | 56.5kg | 0:58.11 | 7-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |
| 2/10 | 14/05/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $53,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:24.79 | 4-1-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $13.10 |
| 3/9 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $54,313.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 0:58.93 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.20 |
| 5/12 | 22/03/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $95,087.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:11.20 | 1-6-5 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $29.70 |
| 7/11 | 16/02/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $83,736.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:11.02 | 8-5-7 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $39.20 |
| 8/10 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:12.73 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 6 over 1006m, 4 len behind Lafitte's Legacy carrying 53kg at $17.10. Last start 7th of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1006m, 6 len behind Vitruvius carrying 53kg at $4.80. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 0:58.11 | 1-5-7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 0:56.83 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $17.10 |
Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Delta Downs on February 14 over 1006m, 12 len behind Donegal Light carrying 53.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Delta Downs on January 30 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Double Salty with 55kg at $3.10. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:58.83 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:00.00 | 1-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 0:58.73 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 0:59.75 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose Florian | 52kg | 0:57.92 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $6.80 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose Florian | 52kg | 0:59.69 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52.5kgs
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First-starter by Hard Aces out of Alba Dabas Secret. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Delta Downs on February 19 over 1006m, 4 len behind Stray Lightning with 53.5kg at $9.80. Last start 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1207m, 8 len behind Classical Ocean with 53kg at $4.40. Fully tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | C J McMahon | 53kg | 1:10.38 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:00.39 | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.80 |
Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Apriority out of Empress Charlene. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Delta Downs on February 5 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Dauntless Star carrying 55kg at $3.60. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 64 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 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |