Evangeline Downs Race 1 - 6F Stakes
BANDIDO DEAL (8) was on a winning run of two races but last time out missed the frame when seventh over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Hard to knock the record of C J McMahon when aboard; yet to miss the frame including two wins. Expecting a bold showing. STAR APRIORITY (1) booted up from the inside draw to lead last start and went on to score by 0.8 lengths at Fairgrounds (Dirt) over 1106m. Has found the frame at all four visits to this track, including a win. Bold showing expected. EL DAN (4) is back at the races for the first time since February 5. Scored over 1006m at Delta Downs at the start of last prep. One to consider. GABE'S POSSUM (7) was last at the races when he finished fifth over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt) on February 5. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Fairgrounds on February 26 over 1106m, 2 len behind Royal Hope with 55.5kg at $8.10. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Fairgrounds March 14 over 1106m defeating Our Bodie carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 36 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 | 14/03/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:05.36 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 196 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:05.35 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $8.10 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2025 | 47 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,705.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:00.99 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,883.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 0:59.85 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 2/11 | 15/05/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,000.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:06.19 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,364.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 55kg | 0:59.67 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Delta Downs February 14 over 1308m, 3 len behind Donegal Freedom with 53.5kg at $22.90. On debut sixth of 11 at this track May 15 over 1106m, 16 len behind Lost Da Vinci carrying 55kg at $40.20. This looks a stern test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:20.73 | 7-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $22.90 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $29,957.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:35.20 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 0:58.78 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $13.90 |
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:21.29 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54kg | 1:20.80 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:20.42 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Delta Downs February 5 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Petitfor carrying 54.5kg at $10.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Delta Downs November 28 over 1006m defeating Leobobanna carrying 52kg at $8. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.60 |
| 6/7 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:59.04 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 27/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 1:10.56 | 1-7-7 | 5 |
| 21.9L | $27.40 |
| 1/9 | 28/11/2025 | 279 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 52kg | 0:59.66 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/02/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $70,853.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 52.5kg | 1:21.88 | 5-8-7 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $11.60 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $69,355.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55kg | 1:00.03 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1673m, 7 len behind Our Majestic carrying 55kg at $9.20. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 19 over 1609m, 7 len behind Southscape carrying 55kg at $59.90. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:42.44 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.20 |
| 8/12 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:37.74 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $59.90 |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:41.80 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 9/11 | 12/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 55kg | 1:36.66 | 11-9-9 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.90 |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 106 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:36.17 | 9-10-8 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $17.20 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $34,109.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 9-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 41 day let-up. First-up won by 2 len at Fairgrounds February 26 over 1106m defeating Star Apriority with 55.5kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Custom Cadillac carrying 56kg at $4.20. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 1:03.91 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | 78 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:05.35 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54kg | 1:20.92 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 23.9L | $14.60 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | 67 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:59.31 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $13.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2025 | 103 | MDN 3U | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:12.35 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 26/05/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $35,938.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Good | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:19.29 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Delta Downs February 5 over 1006m, 4 len behind Petitfor carrying 54.5kg at $7.30. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Delta Downs November 12 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Tripple D Ruller with 53.5kg at $2.60. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 73 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 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 9-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $7.30 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 0:58.78 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:11.88 | 2-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $6.30 |
| 4/8 | 04/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | J Melancon | 54kg | 0:59.65 | 6-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2025 | 138 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 53.5kg | 0:59.31 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 27/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54kg | 1:17.87 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dapper Moon with 55.5kg at $11.10. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Fairgrounds January 24 over 1207m defeating Mister Banderas carrying 55kg at $7.20. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 21/03/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.73 | 6-7-7 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $11.10 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:10.81 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.20 |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:10.71 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,855.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:28.01 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/9 | 29/10/2025 | 62 | MDN 3U | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 0:59.45 | 4-7-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.80 |
| 2/11 | 28/08/2025 | 162 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 0:59.55 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at Fairgrounds March 6 over 1207m defeating Blondate with 55.5kg at $3.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds on February 12 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Custom Cadillac carrying 55.5kg at $10.70. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $22,472.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:11.64 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:10.95 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $10.70 |
| 6/10 | 19/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $23,916.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:12.00 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $24,502.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:12.40 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2025 | 113 | CLM 3U | $24,502.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:11.51 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $23,256.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 53.5kg | 1:37.78 | 4-1-7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 51 day let-up. Resuming 6th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 5 over 1006m, 6 len behind Petitfor carrying 54.5kg at $18.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Fairgrounds on February 26 over 1207m, 8 len behind Majority Opinion with 55kg at $24. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 52 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 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 1:11.22 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $24.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | 244 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | A Birzer | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 5-4-6 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $18.70 |
| 1/11 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:12.01 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 52.5kg | 1:18.61 | 5-3-6 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $4.90 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2025 | 84 | CLM 3U | $35,144.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:22.86 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $161,290.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:26.88 | 2-8-8 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $87.50 |