Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 1M Stakes
TOP NOTCH PROTOCOL (10) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1408m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Launched last prep with a minor placing at Delta Downs over 1609m. Ready for a bold run. ZONG'S FAVOR (1) finished third at Fairgrounds two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1609m at Fairgrounds (Dirt), finishing 24 lengths back in ninth. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. AUNT NETTY'S TANK (8) was safely held on debut last start, finishing 11 lengths behind the winner in fifth over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Will take a lot from that experience. Expected to be competitive. DAAT (9) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then he was never in contention and was beaten 44 lengths when ninth in a 1609m contest at Evangeline Downs two weeks ago. This doesn't look as hard so he can find the winners' list.
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 19 over 1609m, 24 len behind Whiskey Bee Gone with 56.5kg at $15.40. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Fairgrounds on February 27 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Iwannabeamachoman carrying 56.5kg at $19.40. Can improve on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 56.5kg | 1:38.41 | 4-10-9 | 2 |
| 24.9L | $15.40 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:41.14 | 9-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $19.40 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 1:41.32 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $17.50 |
| 8/9 | 23/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 56.5kg | 1:40.05 | 6-9-8 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $74.60 |
| 11/11 | 04/01/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 54.5kg | 1:30.63 | 6-10-11 | 10 |
| 19.4L | $110.30 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,855.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:28.01 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $46.70 |
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Third race start. First start second last of 8 at Fairgrounds on January 3 over 1207m, 19 len behind Chariot with 54.5kg at $26.40. Returned from break 9th of 12 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 17 len behind Dirty Straight Up with 54.5kg at $82.50. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:11.21 | 11-10-9 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $82.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:12.59 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $26.40 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start 8th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 10 over 1207m, 15 len behind Lee Street carrying 55.5kg at $14.20. The run before that second last of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 7 over 1207m, 9 len behind I Got The Hint with 54.5kg at $7.80. Nice draw and worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.71 | 2-6-8 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $14.20 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $7.80 |
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:10.36 | 3-5-3 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $66.10 |
| 9/9 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 51kg | 1:40.05 | 2-8-9 | 6 |
| 37.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:12.59 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $57.80 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:11.65 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Third race start today. At debut, second last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 6 over 1006m, 14 len behind Lafitte's Legacy with 53kg at $20.10. Last start ran last of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1207m, 18 len behind No Deal Or Deal with 55.5kg at $8.20. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/03/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 5-8-9 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $8.20 |
| 8/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 53kg | 0:56.83 | 7-9-8 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $20.10 |
Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Astern out of Lune Rousse. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Fairgrounds February 20 over 1106m, 18 len behind Tombigbee with 53kg at $72.50. On debut second last of 9 at Fairgrounds January 18 over 1106m, 16 len behind Respectheconnect with 54.5kg at $13.40. Major upset if he won.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | F T Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:06.35 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $72.50 |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:12.59 | 3-6-7 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $24.20 |
| 8/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 9-7-8 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $13.40 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, 4th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on April 10 over 1106m, 14 len behind Mingling Mo carrying 53kg at $93.30. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 1:05.08 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $93.30 |
Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, 5th of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1207m, 11 len behind Classical Ocean carrying 53kg at $10.50. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 43 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 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 1:10.38 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $10.50 |
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1006m, 9 len behind Vitruvius with 53kg at $87.50. Second-up second last of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 11 over 1609m, 44 len behind Westbrook carrying 55.5kg at $57.10. Capable of a better showing than recent efforts.
Last Starts 13 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 | 11/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 5-9-9 | 2 |
| 44.0L | $57.10 |
| 10/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | SP | Kevin Roman | 53kg | 0:58.11 | 8-8-10 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $87.50 |
Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Delta Downs February 6 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Deelitesandimsum carrying 56kg at $1.10. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Delta Downs November 12 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Silent Ruler with 55.5kg at $1.70. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $64,194.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:29.51 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.10 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56.5kg | 1:40.05 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 4-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:41.81 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $1.40 |
| 3/9 | 12/11/2025 | 90 | MDN 3U | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 1:40.78 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:38.95 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Sam Houston Park February 15 over 1106m, 7 len behind Skelly Road with 56kg at $22.10. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Delta Downs November 25 over 1006m, 11 len behind High Adventure carrying 53kg at $93.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 15/02/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,265.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | A Birzer | 56kg | 1:06.20 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $22.10 |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 4U | $16,442.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Alvarado | 54kg | 1:29.97 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $28.80 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $14,948.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Alvarado | 53kg | 1:21.47 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $56.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/12/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,377.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Heavy | Cristian Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:30.60 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $18.20 |
| 6/10 | 25/11/2025 | 430 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cristian Alvarado | 53kg | 0:58.72 | 9-7-6 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $93.20 |
| 7/7 | 21/09/2024 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $34,559.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1006m | Fast | A Birzer | 54kg | 0:58.93 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $23.80 |
Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 19 over 1609m, 19 len behind Whiskey Bee Gone carrying 53kg at $4.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Fairgrounds on February 27 over 1609m, 4 len behind Iwannabeamachoman with 53kg at $5.90. Winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:38.41 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 27/02/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:41.14 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $5.90 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 51kg | 1:11.60 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $23.40 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52kg | 1:12.62 | 8-6-2 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 6 over 1710m, 6 len behind Thousand Chances with 54kg at $14.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Sam Houston Park Turf on February 28 over 1609m, 15 len behind Friday Night Fever carrying 54.5kg at $13. Not doing enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,663.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54.5kg | 1:38.29 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 184 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,971.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:46.29 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $14.90 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54kg | 1:00.57 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $17.60 |
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Delta Downs February 19 over 1609m, 35 len behind Robbiesstormangel carrying 55kg at $24.60. On debut sixth of 10 at Delta Downs November 1 over 1308m, 15 len behind Skenes Crews carrying 54.5kg at $17.70. Will struggle against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/02/2026 | 52 | MDN 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 55kg | 1:42.00 | 6-9-8 | 9 |
| 35.8L | $24.60 |
| 7/7 | 29/12/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,565.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:36.56 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $6.70 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:22.53 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $31.80 |
| 6/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $51,908.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 54.5kg | 1:21.65 | 9-6-6 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $17.70 |