Evangeline Downs Race 4 - 5F Stakes
PENNYS DEAL (3) was going well before a spell with three straight minor placings. Proven first-up performer back from a break of ten weeks. Has a strong record at this distance with a win and six minor placings from seven starts and should prove tough to beat. DEAL EM JUSTICE (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Delta Downs. Safely held last time out when third over 1006m at Delta Downs, beaten 13 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BIG NICKEL (7) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just two times from 21 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1106m at Fairgrounds, beaten 7 lengths. Nicely placed to figure in the outcome. BLAME ME SERIOUSLY (8) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1106m at Fairgrounds. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort.

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Delta Downs on February 13 over 1006m, 10 len behind American Guy with 54.5kg at $11.80. The run before that ran last of 7 at Delta Downs on December 20 over 1308m, 18 len behind He's Super Wicked with 54.5kg at $9.30. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 55 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 0:58.55 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $11.80 |
| 7/7 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:20.93 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:21.69 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $13.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 132 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 0:59.54 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $32.30 |
| 6/7 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,218.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 0:59.44 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $17.60 |
| 6/7 | 14/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,107.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | J Melancon | 55kg | 0:59.29 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 61-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Delta Downs on February 13 over 1006m, 13 len behind American Guy with 56kg at $2.30. The start before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Delta Downs January 21 over 1006m defeating Valid Deelite carrying 56kg at $4. Winning hope.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 0:58.55 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | T G Thornton | 56kg | 0:59.66 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/12/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 0:59.48 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Kevin Roman | 54kg | 0:59.65 | 3-6-8 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $14.30 |
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | 167 | CLM 3U | $28,244.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 0:59.25 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $36.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/06/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:12.01 | 4-2-3 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Delta Downs February 5 over 1006m, a nose behind Petitfor with 54.5kg at $6.70. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Delta Downs February 22 2025 over 1308m, 21 len behind Chad's Flashy Ways with 54.5kg at $16.10. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:59.04 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 04/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:59.65 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.10 |
| 7/8 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $45,802.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:27.20 | 6-7-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $17.20 |
| 3/6 | 25/10/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $66,971.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:59.45 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/5 | 08/09/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $19,113.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:06.00 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 61 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Delta Downs on February 13 over 1006m, 17 len behind American Guy with 54.5kg at $10.70. The run before that 8th of 10 at Delta Downs on January 10 over 1308m, 8 len behind Auto Dial with 53kg at $13.70. Better off avoiding.
Last Starts 61 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 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 0:58.55 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $10.70 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53kg | 1:20.87 | 4-6-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $13.70 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:20.93 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 54.5kg | 1:00.09 | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $15.30 |
| 4/8 | 07/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 54.5kg | 0:59.54 | 8-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/10/2025 | 45 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 53kg | 0:58.99 | 1-4-3 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $22.20 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Delta Downs November 20 over 1609m, 6 len behind Dustin The Diamond carrying 53.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf April 30 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Wayside Drive carrying 54kg at $26.20. Definite top-three contender.
Last Starts 146 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 | 20/11/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:40.31 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/10/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 54kg | 1:20.78 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $34,109.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 55kg | 1:37.56 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $12.40 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $27,523.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 55kg | 1:12.13 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $25,994.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 55kg | 1:26.11 | 7-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 30/05/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Edward Santiago | 54kg | 1:40.12 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 23.6L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track July 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Sophie's Painter carrying 56kg at $33.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Delta Downs October 7 2022 over 1006m, 6 len behind Tripper John carrying 53.5kg at $17.30. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/07/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $19,878.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Sergio Munoz | 56kg | 1:12.75 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $33.40 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $15,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 56kg | 1:07.16 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $15,625.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 55.5kg | 1:12.15 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $14.80 |
| 3/7 | 19/04/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $27,157.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 56kg | 1:11.15 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $89.40 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | CLM 4U | $21,669.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:05.22 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $70,853.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 54.5kg | 0:59.28 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1106m, 7 len behind Custom Cadillac carrying 55kg at $6.60. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds on February 26 over 1207m, 10 len behind Majority Opinion carrying 55kg at $16.60. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:03.91 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $6.60 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:11.22 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $16.60 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:10.93 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $10.40 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:12.42 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $24,502.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54kg | 1:12.40 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.40 |
| 11/11 | 12/12/2025 | 105 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Hunter Rea | 51.5kg | 1:36.66 | 4-11-11 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $33.70 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1106m, 6 len behind Custom Cadillac with 55kg at $9.30. The race before that ran last in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 7 over 1207m, 34 len behind Asthecoldwindblows carrying 54kg at $7.80. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 38 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 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:03.91 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $9.30 |
| 6/6 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:10.93 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 34.8L | $7.80 |
| 5/6 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:12.42 | 2-3-D3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $19.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 107 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:11.88 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $18.70 |
| 3/6 | 10/09/2025 | 100 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | F T Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:04.66 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $21.10 |
| 1/6 | 02/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $16,330.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:26.06 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1106m, 13 len behind Custom Cadillac with 55kg at $48.50. Before that ran last of 10 at Delta Downs on February 5 over 1006m, 14 len behind Petitfor carrying 54.5kg at $123.20. Favour others today.
Last Starts 38 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 | 08/03/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Oriel Chavez | 55kg | 1:03.91 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $48.50 |
| 10/10 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 7-10-10 | 8 |
| 14.7L | $123.20 |
| 5/7 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 0:58.67 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $19.80 |
| 7/9 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:13.18 | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jocelyn Edison | 51kg | 1:00.33 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 26/11/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 54.5kg | 1:00.09 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $18.20 |