Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 5F Stakes
DADDY'S GIFT (5) could only manage sixth on dirt over 1006m at Delta Downs two back then couldn't find the top-three on turf over 1006m at Sam Houston Park Turf more recently. Tough to beat back on the dirt. Worth another chance. ACE VENTURA (3) stepped up in trip to 1308m last time at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) and ran below his best, finishing 6 lengths away in fifth. Has a solid record at this shorter journey so he is right in this. DREWMAZING (11) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a eighth over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Has the ability to produce a better result. STOVALL (1) last appeared when he finished fourth over 1207m at this track (Dirt) on July 26. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track July 26 over 1207m, 11 len behind El Dinero carrying 55.5kg at $26.90. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Delta Downs November 8 2024 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Sharp Charlie carrying 53.5kg at $5.30. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 259 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 | 26/07/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $56,575.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 3-6-4 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $26.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:03.07 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $36.10 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $35,144.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:11.34 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 11/12 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $158,479.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:03.19 | 9-12-11 | 10 |
| 10.7L | $61.50 |
| 8/8 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.38 | 5-5-8 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/02/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 4U | $161,290.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:58.25 | 3-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Delta Downs December 30 over 1006m, 11 len behind Truvy's Bandit carrying 55kg at $4.70. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Delta Downs November 29 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Wild Bert with 55kg at $12.90. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 0:59.32 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $4.70 |
| 3/9 | 10/12/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 0:59.43 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 92 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 0:59.48 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $12.90 |
| 7/8 | 29/08/2025 | 97 | CLM 3U | $27,132.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 0:57.60 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $21.40 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:57.57 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |
| 4/7 | 09/05/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $30,469.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 0:57.95 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs on March 13 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Reverend Moon with 55.5kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Tampa Bay Downs on March 25 over 1308m, 6 len behind Old Town Road carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Expected to perform well.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | CLM 4U | $28,792.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | 1:17.11 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 83 | CLM 4U | $28,792.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | 1:11.08 | 4-1-D2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $31,394.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:58.13 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $13.80 |
| 3/9 | 28/11/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $35,878.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:18.49 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $20.40 |
| 7/7 | 26/10/2025 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,758.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:16.99 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $21.30 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 224 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $88,372.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 0:56.10 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $19.80 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Delta Downs January 22 over 1006m, 5 len behind Vodka Martini carrying 54.5kg at $9.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Delta Downs November 15 over 1006m defeating One Last Thing carrying 54.5kg at $9.60. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:59.68 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $9.80 |
| 8/8 | 22/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $22,205.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Johan Rengifo | 55.5kg | 0:59.07 | 3-4-8 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $22,205.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 56kg | 1:21.11 | 7-1-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2025 | 75 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 54.5kg | 0:59.37 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.60 |
| 2/11 | 01/09/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:06.02 | 10-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | T Pompell | 56kg | 0:57.56 | 6-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on March 15 over 1006m, 6 len behind Initialize with 56kg at $13.90. The race before that ran last in a small field at Delta Downs on January 28 over 1006m, 10 len behind Celtic Pride carrying 53kg at $6.80. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/03/2026 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 0:55.98 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $13.90 |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $38,117.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 53kg | 0:58.77 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:58.78 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 0:59.48 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 22/11/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 0:59.35 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $10.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 138 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 0:59.38 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Delta Downs December 10 over 1006m, 19 len behind Truvy's Bandit carrying 56kg at $3.70. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Oaklawn Park April 6 2024 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Millers Rite carrying 56kg at $1.40. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 122 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 | 10/12/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 0:59.43 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 0:59.48 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $14.70 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 3-5-9 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $18,605.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Florian | 53kg | 1:18.25 | 8-4-7 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $9.80 |
| 2/5 | 31/07/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 0:58.36 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/11 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $18,663.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:16.98 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Louisiana Downs June 1 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Fast Verdict carrying 56kg at $3. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at this track July 4 2024 over 1408m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Totally Addicted carrying 55kg at $23.20. Looking to others.
Last Starts 314 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 01/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $16,330.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 56kg | 1:25.71 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/05/2025 | 51 | CLM 3U | $16,406.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | SP | Jose Nava-Marin | 56kg | 1:46.11 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,395.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:44.47 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,739.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:39.23 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $24,155.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:40.10 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $17.90 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $24,194.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:45.29 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Fairgrounds February 1 over 1207m, 9 len behind Honor That Dude with 55kg at $59. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Fairgrounds December 11 over 1207m, 11 len behind Malaki Empire carrying 55kg at $3.10. Not without claims.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 01/02/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55kg | 1:10.74 | 1-3-9 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $59.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:13.18 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2025 | 119 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:12.84 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $3.10 |
| 8/8 | 14/08/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 0:57.56 | 1-6-8 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $32.50 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $20,155.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:12.57 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $14.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,878.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:12.75 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Delta Downs on January 22 over 1006m, 3 len behind Vodka Martini with 53kg at $16.20. Second-up second last of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 15 over 1207m, 27 len behind Iron In The Fire carrying 55kg at $28. Draw no help to chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/03/2026 | 52 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:11.35 | 1-8-8 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $28.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/01/2026 | 76 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | Cid Vicente Del | 53kg | 0:59.68 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $16.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | 70 | CLM 3U | $22,137.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 53kg | 0:58.87 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $17.50 |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $27,132.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 0:57.60 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $43.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $27,216.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Good | Jose I Rodriguez | 54kg | 0:56.23 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/05/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 0:57.57 | 3-5-7 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 7 at Remington Park on November 21 over 1207m, 7 len behind Go West carrying 54.5kg at $19.20. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Pleasanton on November 24 2024 over 1106m, 6 len behind Imperial Hornet with 56.5kg at $5.30. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 141 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 | 21/11/2025 | 91 | CLM 3U | $19,847.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:10.68 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $19.20 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $19,380.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:12.02 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $40.00 |
| 11/14 | 11/07/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $20,642.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:10.99 | 10-10-11 | 14 |
| 18.0L | $21.80 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $21,773.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:05.02 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $24.20 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,875.00 | Lone Star Park | 905m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 0:51.92 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $16.60 |
| 8/12 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,565.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:05.37 | 2-4-8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $25.90 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 15 over 1207m, 6 len behind Like This carrying 55kg at $9. Before that 2nd of 12 at Fairgrounds on February 22 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Speightful One carrying 55kg at $17.90. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 55kg | 1:10.45 | 5-4-8 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | D Cannon | 55kg | 1:03.73 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $17.90 |
| 3/11 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 55kg | 1:10.74 | 5-2-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $14.60 |
| 5/10 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:11.25 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $15.70 |
| 5/9 | 21/12/2025 | 134 | CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:12.04 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $17,829.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54kg | 1:04.77 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |