Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 1M Stakes
CAPTIVATING STAR (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1673m at Fairgrounds, beaten 3 lengths into fourth. Has the talent to produce a better result. MARDI GRAS EMPIRE (2) comes here off a break of nine weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf. Rates highly and should take some beating. VICTORY PRINCE (7) registered his first win last start over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf), getting home by 0.8 lengths. Tougher assignment this time but is one of the main contenders. ANTIPHON (3) recorded his first win last start over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf), getting home by 2.75 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Tougher task this time but expected to be competitive again.

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1673m, 8 len behind Global Honor with 55kg at $49. The start before that second last of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 29 over 1609m, 8 len behind Coffee County with 55kg at $15. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 37 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 | 12/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:43.87 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $49.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:39.76 | 5-7-9 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:37.96 | 5-9-10 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $6.80 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2025 | 279 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 55kg | 1:37.89 | 11-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 07/03/2025 | 47 | MDN 3U | $83,467.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53kg | 1:42.74 | 4-11-11 | 7 |
| 41.8L | $60.90 |
| 7/12 | 19/01/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | 1:46.66 | 12-10-7 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $24.50 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf February 13 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Global Honor with 55.5kg at $2.60. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf December 12 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Magnolia West carrying 53.5kg at $7.60. Has the talent to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:38.45 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $29,895.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:30.78 | 10-9-3 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
| 5/11 | 08/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:37.96 | 9-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.70 |
| 2/11 | 12/12/2025 | 344 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:36.66 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $7.60 |
| 1/10 | 02/01/2025 | 40 | MDN 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:36.45 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 9/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $88,280.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:12.34 | 6-7-9 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at Fairgrounds Turf February 22 over 1609m defeating Victory Prince carrying 53kg at $5.70. The start before that 4th of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 16 over 1609m, 6 len behind Best Known Secret with 53kg at $7.50. Scored a maiden win last time and is worth thought again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/02/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:39.41 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:37.29 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:02.64 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $15.80 |
| 9/11 | 20/11/2025 | 58 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:11.64 | 1-9-9 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $31.40 |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | 0:58.17 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 22 over 1207m, 9 len behind Skenes Crews carrying 55.5kg at $29.70. The race before that second last in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 9 over 1207m, 14 len behind Meroney carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:10.74 | 2-8-8 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $29.70 |
| 5/6 | 09/03/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:09.76 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/6 | 17/02/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:03.05 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $16.20 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:10.81 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $36.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:37.96 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $62.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 154 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:11.76 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 20 over 1710m, 31 len behind E Lion with 54kg at $59.80. The race before that 5th of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 23 over 1509m, 8 len behind Corporal Paul with 55.5kg at $33.10. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/03/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 54kg | 1:43.45 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 31.9L | $59.80 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $29,895.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:30.78 | 8-2-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $33.10 |
| 10/11 | 12/12/2025 | 569 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:36.66 | 5-10-10 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $17.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2024 | 14 | MDN 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:32.89 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2024 | 56 | MDN 3U | $45,872.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | C Fusilier | 54.5kg | 1:46.58 | 1-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $74.30 |
| 11/11 | 13/03/2024 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,154.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | G Melancon | 56.5kg | 1:05.20 | 5-11-11 | 10 |
| 26.8L | $38.10 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Fairgrounds in LR on March 22 over 1710m, 37 len behind Our Moneyman carrying 55.5kg at $24.90. The race before that second last of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 7 over 1207m, 8 len behind Golden Mane carrying 54kg at $2.50. Looks outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 37.0L | $24.90 |
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:11.36 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | 0:56.83 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Fairgrounds Turf March 15 over 1609m defeating Metairie carrying 56.5kg at $1.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 22 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Antiphon with 56.5kg at $4. Can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:38.34 | 3-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 56.5kg | 1:39.41 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | Devin H Magnon | 56.5kg | 1:46.16 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 56.5kg | 1:30.63 | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $23.50 |
| 5/11 | 11/12/2025 | 117 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:37.89 | 6-1-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2025 | 44 | MDN 3U | $46,512.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 0:59.09 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1673m, 3 len behind Global Honor with 55kg at $9.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 19 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Southscape carrying 55kg at $4.80. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 37 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 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:43.87 | 8-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $9.90 |
| 4/12 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:37.74 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:39.76 | 8-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 6/11 | 08/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:37.96 | 4-8-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 13/12/2025 | 168 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:36.64 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/7 | 28/06/2025 | 100 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:38.84 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 39 days. First-up 5th of 9 at Delta Downs on February 21 over 1408m, 8 len behind The Monopoly Man with 53kg at $14. Last start 4th in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 9 over 1207m, 12 len behind Meroney with 55.5kg at $23.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 40 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 | 09/03/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:09.76 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.80 |
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | 191 | CLM 4U | $42,083.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:26.72 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:38.95 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $9.40 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2025 | 49 | MDN 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:38.16 | 11-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $10.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:32.50 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $17.70 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $54,313.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Aubrie Green | 55.5kg | 1:19.92 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $20.60 |