Evangeline Downs Race 1 - 7F Stakes
ROMEO SPIKES (3) was last at the races when he finished sixth over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) on February 13. Sure to make his presence felt. PERPETUAL PATIENCE (2) last appeared a month ago over 1673m at Fairgrounds when he finished second. This is his first run for the Justin Jeansonne stable. Sure to be primed for this and a bold showing is anticipated. ZESTINY (4) returns after a spell of ten weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1308m at Delta Downs. Definite top-three chance. NATIVE REQUITE (8) has been freshened up since he finished sixth over 1308m at Delta Downs (Dirt) two months ago. Commendable record at this trip with a win and three minor placings and should be in the finish.

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1106m, 5 len behind Gypsy Squall with 54kg at $70.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Delta Downs on January 23 over 1308m, 17 len behind Majestic Palace with 54kg at $27.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 71 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:06.61 | 10-9-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $70.80 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:22.07 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $27.10 |
| 9/10 | 13/12/2025 | 322 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:00.29 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $42.80 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $24,194.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:12.32 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $27.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/01/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $24,194.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:06.11 | 5-2-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/12/2024 | 119 | CLM 3U | $21,572.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | SP | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:21.82 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $19.60 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 20 over 1673m, 2.5 len behind Due We Dare carrying 52.5kg at $3.20. The start before that 4th of 11 at Fairgrounds on March 5 over 1609m, 3 len behind Easy Eddie A carrying 49.5kg at $6.30. Making headway. Likely to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 52.5kg | 1:44.89 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/11 | 05/03/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 49.5kg | 1:40.78 | 6-1-4 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $6.30 |
| 8/8 | 18/01/2026 | 117 | ALLOW 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:10.74 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 28.2L | $18.90 |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:11.43 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $15.20 |
| 10/11 | 30/08/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $116,279.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:04.80 | 4-10-10 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $14.40 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:00.57 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf February 13 over 1609m, 22 len behind Global Honor carrying 55.5kg at $20.30. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Fairgrounds November 21 over 1207m, 15 len behind Free Scrim carrying 55.5kg at $24.20. Expected to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:38.45 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $20.30 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 56.5kg | 1:11.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 02/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 56kg | 1:10.71 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:11.76 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 8/12 | 21/11/2025 | 275 | MDN 3U | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:10.90 | 11-8-8 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $24.20 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2025 | 33 | MDN 3 | $69,243.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:00.64 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Delta Downs February 13 over 1609m, 36 len behind Mcz carrying 51.5kg at $28.60. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Delta Downs November 5 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Deacon Jones with 56kg at $59.80. Expected to prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | CLM 4U | $32,097.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 51.5kg | 1:41.54 | - | 9 |
| 36.1L | $28.60 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | CLM 4U | $22,825.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:42.69 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:22.51 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:41.06 | 2-9-9 | 7 |
| 29.1L | $57.90 |
| 1/9 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:41.81 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $58.40 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,855.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 56kg | 1:28.01 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $68.30 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 61-day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Delta Downs on February 20 over 1308m, 0.6 len behind Live Affair with 55kg at $10. Before that ran last of 9 at Delta Downs on February 4 over 1609m, 19 len behind Cali Dreamin carrying 56kg at $4.50. Will be tested.
Last Starts 62 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 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $20,365.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55kg | 1:21.46 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $22,825.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:42.69 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | SP | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $8.20 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,565.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | David Cohen | 56kg | 1:29.55 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,565.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:42.84 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:27.89 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 14 over 1106m, 6 len behind Star Apriority with 55.5kg at $8.10. Before that 4th of 10 at Fairgrounds on February 26 over 1106m, 4 len behind Royal Hope with 55.5kg at $14.90. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Oriel Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:05.36 | 4-9-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.10 |
| 4/10 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Oriel Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:05.35 | 10-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $14.90 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 55kg | 1:21.43 | 9-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $57.90 |
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 188 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:22.07 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $36.70 |
| 7/9 | 19/07/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $19,878.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Good | Warren Iii Ebow | 54kg | 1:26.18 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $6.10 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,218.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 54kg | 1:12.75 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 19 over 1207m, 17 len behind Sight with 51.5kg at $34.90. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 6 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Final Half carrying 53kg at $64.60. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 51.5kg | 1:10.40 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $34.90 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $22,472.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 53kg | 1:11.64 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $64.60 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Jonuelle Pena | 54kg | 1:22.51 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $14.90 |
| 5/10 | 30/12/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 53.5kg | 0:59.48 | 2-5-5 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $39.50 |
| 7/7 | 13/12/2025 | 95 | CLM 3U | $39,051.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 52kg | 0:59.28 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $39.40 |
| 5/6 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $16,055.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | F T Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:58.61 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 19 over 1308m, 7 len behind Boy Charlie carrying 56kg at $22.40. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Delta Downs on January 23 over 1308m, 2 len behind Dixie's Astro carrying 56kg at $19.40. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:21.93 | 9-7-6 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $22.40 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:22.51 | 9-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $19.40 |
| 5/10 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:22.03 | 10-4-5 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $116.50 |
| 0/8 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:35.58 | 8-8-LR | 7 |
| 99.0L | $26.30 |
| 9/10 | 04/12/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | M | Jose Florian | 52.5kg | 1:36.11 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $39.40 |
| 10/10 | 31/10/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 7-8-10 | 9 |
| 22.8L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on April 8 over 1006m, 9 len behind Ninth Ward Bobby O with 53kg at $43.90. The race before that ran last of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 7 over 1207m, 19 len behind Golden Mane carrying 51.5kg at $41.20. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 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 | 08/04/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 0:58.30 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $43.90 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 1:11.36 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $41.20 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3 | $47,753.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 0:59.36 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $37,369.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53.5kg | 1:00.04 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.70 |
| 5/10 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 0:58.73 | 1-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $75.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 0:59.75 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.40 |