Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 7F Stakes
BYWORD (11) hit the frame two starts ago at Fairgrounds but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1673m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Finds a nice race and can make amends. DADDY'S CODE (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1673m at Fairgrounds, beaten 9 lengths into fifth after being prominent at the corner. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Worth noting Juan P Vargas goes aboard. Likely improver with strong prospects. HIGHSTAKES HUSTLER (4) ran below expectations last time at Fairgrounds (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 19 lengths starting at $3. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MAJESTIC PALACE (10) scored over 1308m at Delta Downs (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on January 23. Can make his presence felt.

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1673m, 9 len behind Our Majestic carrying 55kg at $3.30. The race before that second last of 8 at Fairgrounds on January 16 over 1207m, 7 len behind Starry Eyed carrying 55kg at $20.70. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Last Starts 39 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 | 08/03/2026 | 51 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:42.44 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:11.29 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $20.70 |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2025 | 101 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:38.28 | 7-5-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $29.70 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $55,046.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Chris R Rosier | 55.5kg | 1:38.41 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $29,457.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Chris R Rosier | 55kg | 1:30.89 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $31.70 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $29,549.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | Good | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:30.65 | 2-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $25.90 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 0.3 len Delta Downs February 4 over 1609m defeating Zestiny with 56kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Delta Downs November 28 over 1006m, 7 len behind El Dan carrying 53.5kg at $8.90. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 71 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 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $22,825.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:42.69 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | SP | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:42.27 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:22.03 | 1-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $39,051.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 0:59.28 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $21.20 |
| 5/9 | 28/11/2025 | 79 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 0:59.66 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $8.90 |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2025 | 361 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:04.66 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 56kgs
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He is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Fairgrounds January 29 over 1673m, 8 len behind Hexcel carrying 54kg at $3.30. On debut won by 2.5 len Belterra Park September 19 over 1609m defeating Nico's Derby Run carrying 55kg at $6.60. Hard to enthuse.
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 | 28 | CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 54kg | 1:43.59 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 53kg | 1:44.91 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:44.46 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 20/11/2025 | 62 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | 1:44.62 | 7-3-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 55kg | 1:40.81 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 27 over 1207m, 19 len behind Dr Niko with 55kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds on February 12 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Donegal Moonshine carrying 55kg at $5.20. On his best form has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:11.15 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:11.84 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |
| 8/8 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $35,874.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:36.55 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $20.30 |
| 10/12 | 27/12/2025 | 59 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 53kg | 1:36.12 | 12-10-10 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $105.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/10/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $30,441.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:41.27 | 10-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:35.78 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Jarred Journet
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track August 22 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Mo Moves carrying 56kg at $11.20. Previously first up; second last in a small field at this track July 10 over 1609m, 13 len behind El Mero Mero carrying 56kg at $2.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 237 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 | 22/08/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $17,054.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:25.73 | 6-8-6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $11.20 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $23,256.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:29.37 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $10.30 |
| 4/5 | 10/07/2025 | 247 | CLM 3U | $22,936.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:40.49 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/11/2024 | 83 | CLM 3U | $41,096.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | M | Carlos Perez | 52kg | 1:26.53 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.30 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2024 | 33 | CLM 3U | $29,186.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:37.56 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2024 | 43 | CLM 3U | $28,571.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:36.81 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Delta Downs January 22 over 1308m defeating Unbridled's Heir carrying 53kg at $7.10. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Delta Downs November 14 over 1408m, 13 len behind Max Is G Money carrying 52kg at $14. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | SP | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:22.10 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.10 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 56 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | T G Thornton | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/11/2025 | 92 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T G Thornton | 52kg | 1:26.96 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2025 | 54 | MDN 3U | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 1:13.32 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $12.20 |
| 4/8 | 21/06/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $52,877.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 1:11.95 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $9.90 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $52,877.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:26.57 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Fairgrounds February 6 over 1673m, 11 len behind Bernin Tune carrying 55kg at $21.90. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Oaklawn Park March 2 2024 over 1710m, 26 len behind Time For Truth carrying 53kg at $47.80. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | 49 | CLM 4U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:43.23 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $21.90 |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:10.56 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $18.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:11.66 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:26.96 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/10/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $38,813.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:27.35 | 10-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/5 | 27/08/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $14,729.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | A Batista | 56kg | 1:24.20 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Johan Rengifo
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Delta Downs February 12 over 1609m, 8 len behind It's A Secret carrying 54.5kg at $43.30. First up last campaign second of 10 at Delta Downs October 31 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Hudson's Day with 56kg at $4. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 63 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 | 12/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:42.38 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $43.30 |
| 9/9 | 15/01/2026 | 55 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 1:41.74 | 6-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:42.82 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 31/10/2025 | 77 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,054.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Carlos Perez | 52.5kg | 1:40.83 | 8-4-4 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $13.10 |
| 3/10 | 25/07/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $19,878.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 1:41.33 | 9-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 3 len Delta Downs January 23 over 1308m defeating Quikonthetrigger with 56kg at $3.40. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Delta Downs November 22 over 1006m, 10 len behind Serrano's Warrior with 56kg at $9.20. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 83 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 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:22.07 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 56kg | 0:59.48 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $11.80 |
| 8/10 | 22/11/2025 | 198 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:59.35 | 4-8-8 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $9.20 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2025 | 75 | CLM 3U | $26,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Andres Guerrero | 56kg | 1:25.35 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/9 | 22/02/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $70,853.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:21.88 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $25.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $70,968.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:21.06 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $31.70 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1673m, 4.5 len behind Jr's Gift carrying 56kg at $3.90. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 27 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Dr Niko carrying 56kg at $3.60. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 35 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 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:43.84 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 11 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:11.15 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 16/02/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:43.98 | 8-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $23.60 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55.5kg | 1:45.60 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $26,906.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55.5kg | 1:11.40 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.90 |
| 6/6 | 18/12/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $27,565.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:43.35 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $6.30 |