Evangeline Downs Race 3 - 5F Stakes
OUR GAL LAYLA (6) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1006m at Delta Downs, beaten 9 lengths. Enjoys a drop in grade so she is a leading player. DIAMOND COUNTRY (9) registered a strong win at Fairgrounds two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when in contention on the bend before finishing third over 1106m at Fairgrounds, beaten 2.25 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. GOLDEN BARCENTS (3) scored a commanding win at Delta Downs (Dirt) over 1006m at her latest appearance on January 24. Has switched to the Juan M Cano stable. Can make her presence felt. TARKINGTON SUNRISE (1) has not appeared since she finished third over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt) on January 29. Can make her presence felt.

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Delta Downs January 29 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Thisoneisforyou with 54kg at $6.20. On debut fifth of 9 at this track June 14 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Imperial Assault with 53kg at $6.30. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 77 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 | 29/01/2026 | 20 | CLM FM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54kg | 0:58.99 | 6-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.20 |
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | CLM FM 4U | $34,380.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 0:58.80 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $18.40 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:59.99 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 0:59.99 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54kg | 0:59.74 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 8/9 | 15/10/2025 | 54 | CLM FM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:22.17 | 1-6-8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 8 at Fairgrounds on December 14 over 1207m, 32 len behind Congrats Cadet with 54kg at $13.40. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at this track on June 14 over 1006m, 11 len behind Wicked Sailor carrying 52.5kg at $42.20. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | 135 | CLM FM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | E M Murray | 54kg | 1:12.97 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 32.8L | $13.40 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $20,155.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:12.79 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $10.30 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $19,878.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 0:59.69 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.90 |
| 8/8 | 14/06/2025 | 136 | CLM FM 3U | $31,104.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 0:59.73 | 3-7-8 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $42.20 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2025 | 19 | CLM F 3 | $35,484.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 54kg | 1:00.48 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/01/2025 | 132 | ALLOW F 3 | $70,968.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | M | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | 1:28.58 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 33.5L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len Delta Downs January 24 over 1006m defeating Dose Of Reality carrying 56kg at $5. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Delta Downs November 6 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind True Chief carrying 54kg at $2.60. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 26 | CLM FM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:01.06 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/12/2025 | 17 | CLM FM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 0:59.88 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:59.99 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 0:59.99 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/10 | 06/11/2025 | 112 | CLM FM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 54kg | 0:59.74 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 17/07/2025 | 33 | CLM FM 3U | $25,994.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:13.95 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 6 over 1106m, 5 len behind Well Accustomed carrying 55kg at $6.30. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Delta Downs on January 31 over 1308m, 7 len behind Anslie's Gumdrop with 53.5kg at $7.20. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:06.07 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:21.66 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $7.20 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | CLM FM 4U | $34,380.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 0:58.80 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $24.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:00.47 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $10.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 0:59.99 | 7-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $44.90 |
| 5/9 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lozada | 55kg | 1:42.74 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $19.50 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Delta Downs January 25 2025 over 1308m, 7 len behind Cankton's Cowgirl carrying 54.5kg at $10. First up last campaign third of 7 at Louisiana Downs June 24 2024 over 1408m, 4 len behind Long Shot Louise with 52kg at $15.10. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 446 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW FM 4U | $70,968.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:21.16 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2024 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $27,735.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:36.99 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2024 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:20.84 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2024 | 9 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $18,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | M | Kylie Wellington | 53kg | 1:28.44 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 4/6 | 23/10/2024 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $26,012.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Kylie Wellington | 53kg | 1:35.59 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 24/09/2024 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $21,324.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 1:32.06 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after nearly two years second last of 7 at Delta Downs on February 20 over 1006m, 9 len behind She's Magnificent carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on April 10 2024 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Missneversatisfied with 53.5kg at $2.60. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | 588 | ALLOW FM 4U | $68,820.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:58.98 | 3-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2024 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $46,617.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 53kg | 0:57.22 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $30.90 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2024 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $51,360.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 53.5kg | 0:58.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/05/2024 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | A Suarez | 53.5kg | 1:32.63 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $3.20 |
| 6/12 | 01/05/2024 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 53.5kg | 1:12.92 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $4.90 |
| 2/9 | 10/04/2024 | 17 | MDN FM 3U | $52,227.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Good | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:06.43 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Delta Downs on February 18 over 1308m, 3 len behind Takeittothehouse with 54.5kg at $40.10. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 6 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Well Accustomed carrying 55kg at $13.60. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:06.07 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $13.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | 63 | CLM FM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:22.13 | 5-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $40.10 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:00.47 | 3-8-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $69.40 |
| 8/10 | 25/11/2025 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:59.36 | 3-6-8 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $104.80 |
| 5/10 | 29/10/2025 | 50 | CLM FM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 54.5kg | 1:21.20 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $62.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/09/2025 | 10 | CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 7-4-7 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $28.40 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 41 days. First-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 18 over 1308m, 5 len behind Takeittothehouse carrying 54.5kg at $25.70. Last start 4th of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 6 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Well Accustomed carrying 55kg at $24.60. Others going much better heading into this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/03/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 55kg | 1:06.07 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $24.60 |
| 6/10 | 18/02/2026 | 63 | CLM FM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 54.5kg | 1:22.13 | 10-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $25.70 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:00.47 | 10-7-8 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $66.10 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 80 | CLM FM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:22.39 | 10-4-7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $51.80 |
| 9/9 | 09/09/2025 | 10 | CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jairo Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $8.90 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2025 | 25 | CLM FM 3U | $15,504.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jairo Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:07.02 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Erica Murray
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 6 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Well Accustomed with 56kg at $2.60. Before that won by 0.5 len at Fairgrounds February 16 over 1006m defeating Dose Of Reality carrying 55.5kg at $10.20. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/03/2026 | 18 | CLM FM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:06.07 | 4-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | 32 | CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 0:59.19 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.20 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 48 | CLM FM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:07.64 | 1-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $21,374.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/10/2025 | 70 | CLM FM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 54kg | 1:00.07 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $29.40 |
| 6/11 | 14/08/2025 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $20,155.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:06.37 | 9-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $60.20 |