Evangeline Downs Race 9 - 6F Stakes
WILLINGNESS (3) finished fourth last time out over 1673m at Fairgrounds, beaten 4 lengths. Looms large. RUNNING RAGGED (6) finished third at Fairgrounds two runs back but was less effective last time over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt), finishing 12 lengths back in seventh. This is a nice drop in grade so he is one of the main contenders. RHUM SAINT ESPRIT (2) got well back over 1308m at Delta Downs (Dirt) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 13 lengths away in seventh. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. PRIMO CANARY (8) has switched yards since finishing fifth two months ago over 1308m at Delta Downs. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 62 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 14 over 1308m, 13 len behind Donegal Freedom carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Delta Downs on January 10 over 1308m, 3 len behind Auto Dial carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.73 | 8-6-7 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.87 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.08 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 15/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 0:59.37 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | 224 | CLM 3U | $28,158.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:21.15 | 1-2-7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $36,450.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56.5kg | 1:03.87 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1673m, 4 len behind Jr's Gift with 52.5kg at $7.90. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 27 over 1207m, 3 len behind Dr Niko with 52.5kg at $18.60. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:43.84 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.90 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:11.15 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $18.60 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 63 | CLM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:20.73 | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $37,519.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 52kg | 1:43.20 | 1-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $14.80 |
| 8/8 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $37,405.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:03.84 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $46.70 |
| 7/10 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $37,405.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:42.23 | 9-5-7 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1609m, 13 len behind Stone Alliance carrying 54kg at $5.80. Before that 4th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1106m, 7 len behind Custom Cadillac with 55kg at $6. Will be tested.
Last Starts 10 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 | 08/04/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:41.25 | 10-8-8 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/9 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Jim Graham | 55kg | 1:03.91 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55kg | 1:40.35 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 11 | CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55kg | 1:11.77 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 11/01/2026 | 190 | CLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55kg | 1:12.42 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $13.30 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $25,994.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:26.11 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Delta Downs January 23 over 1609m. Previously first up; second of 7 at Delta Downs October 11 over 1006m, a 0.3 lengths behind Staniel Cay carrying 56kg at $5.80. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 85 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 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:40.85 | 2-7-PU | 5 |
| 99.0L | $12.40 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 11 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/10 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:43.36 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $28,331.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:22.06 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:21.55 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 0:59.43 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.40 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Fairgrounds on February 26 over 1207m, 12 len behind Majority Opinion with 55kg at $62.60. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds on January 11 over 1207m, 9 len behind Razor Crest carrying 55kg at $5.90. Nicely placed to atone.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 46 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:11.22 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $62.60 |
| 3/6 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:12.42 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $5.90 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54kg | 1:11.88 | 3-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $41.90 |
| 7/8 | 04/12/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | T G Thornton | 54kg | 0:59.65 | 1-8-7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $18.80 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $26,357.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 0:58.44 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 5/5 | 19/07/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $33,639.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 1:11.42 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Delta Downs January 10 over 1308m, 7 len behind Auto Dial carrying 55.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at this track April 30 over 1106m, 13 len behind Donegal Moonshine with 56kg at $31.80. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 98 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 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:20.87 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:11.67 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.60 |
| 1/9 | 25/11/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:21.14 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:20.80 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |
| 3/10 | 24/10/2025 | 62 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:20.65 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.60 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $17,054.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:19.63 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 14 over 1308m, 7 len behind Donegal Freedom carrying 56kg at $7.20. The run before that scored a big 5 len win at Delta Downs January 28 over 1308m defeating King Zog with 56kg at $1.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:20.73 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:20.62 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:41.19 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | M | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:36.11 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2025 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:22.09 | 10-6-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 12/12 | 17/09/2025 | 179 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,394.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:36.23 | 11-12-12 | 12 |
| 37.1L | $29.52 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 20 over 1207m, 41 len behind Sand Street carrying 53.5kg at $7.80. Before that 3rd of 8 at Fairgrounds on February 26 over 1207m, 6 len behind Majority Opinion with 56kg at $13.50. Hard to have on recent performances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:09.97 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $7.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:11.22 | 8-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $13.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:10.87 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:11.32 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 6/9 | 13/12/2025 | 329 | CLM 3U | $24,502.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 52.5kg | 1:11.51 | 5-4-6 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $6.20 |
| 8/9 | 18/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:11.07 | 6-9-8 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $18.00 |