Evangeline Downs Race 3 - 5F Stakes
CLOSING WITH HONOR (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1006m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths into seventh. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. DOC B RANEY (11) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on October 25, finishing fifth and beaten 10 lengths over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Should be hard to stop. ONE SURE HIT (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1106m at this track, beaten 17 lengths. Tackling a more suitable race so he can turn things around. GATO BLUE (4) finished 7 lengths from the winner in eighth at his most recent appearance over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Rates highly in this field and can turn things around.
Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Ocean Knight out of Cajun Martini. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Adrian Morales
Weight: 53kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Delta Downs February 4 over 1006m, 12 len behind Kara Flash with 55kg at $20. On debut sixth of 9 at Delta Downs January 9 over 1006m, 12 len behind Complete Wrap carrying 55kg at $20.60. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 79 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 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM F 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:00.71 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM F 3 | $14,948.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | T Pompell | 53.5kg | 1:01.98 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $28.20 |
| 6/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $28,401.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:00.16 | 1-4-6 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $20.60 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Deal Me Trips carrying 56kg at $5.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind No Deal Or Deal carrying 55.5kg at $15.60. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 09/04/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3 | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 56kg | 0:59.99 | 10-4-7 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $5.60 |
| 4/9 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Chris R Rosier | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 9-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $15.60 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 55kg | 1:24.19 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1207m, 7 len behind No Deal Or Deal with 55.5kg at $16.40. Before that ran last in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 7 over 1207m, 8 len behind Sultan's Pride with 54.5kg at $10.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 7-5-8 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $16.40 |
| 6/6 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:12.58 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $10.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Deal Me Trips with 55.5kg at $23.20. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 0:59.99 | 5-5-6 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $23.20 |
Jockey: Efigenio Ruiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First start ran last of 9 at Delta Downs on November 29 over 1308m, 34 len behind Zip Around carrying 54.5kg at $18.30. Returned from break ran last of 11 at this track on April 3 over 1207m, 27 len behind Clearly Stardom with 53.5kg at $113.90. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 03/04/2026 | 125 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:13.15 | 9-11-11 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $113.90 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $27,481.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:23.33 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 34.8L | $18.30 |
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Moon Thunder out of Along Came Kitten. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, ran last of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1006m, 9 len behind Deal Me Trips with 55.5kg at $16.30. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 0:59.99 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $16.30 |
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Delta Downs on February 5 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Dauntless Star with 55kg at $3.60. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1106m, 17 len behind Mingling Mo carrying 55kg at $37.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/04/2026 | 64 | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:05.08 | 5-5-7 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $37.40 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 53kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 8 at Delta Downs on October 25 over 1006m, 10 len behind Imma Deal with 54.5kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Lone Star Park on May 30 over 905m, 15 len behind Mor Force carrying 56kg at $14.50. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/10/2025 | 70 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,096.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:59.76 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 0:59.90 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MDN CG 2 | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | Good | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:31.75 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $8.40 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54.5kg | 0:59.52 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $11.30 |
| 5/9 | 30/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $51,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 905m | Fast | Luis R Reyes | 56kg | 0:51.42 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $14.50 |