Evangeline Downs Race 3 - 1M Stakes
METAIRIE (6) is building towards his maiden success, the latest effort a solid second over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf), beaten 0.8 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Faces an easier assignment so he is one of the main contenders. MUSICAL BAND (7) failed to figure again last time over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf), beaten 10 lengths into eighth. Has enough ability to test this field. NATHAN HENRY (1) transitions to a turf track for the first time today. Returned from a spell last start with a minor placing over 1408m at Evangeline Downs, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will come on from the first-up run and is a winning chance on best figures. VON ERICH (2) was prominent at the bend and finished second last start over 1609m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), beaten 0.8 lengths. In the right race and is a winning hope.
Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 10 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Tickle Me Unclemo carrying 55kg at $14.10. At only start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Delta Downs on February 6 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Deelitesandimsum with 56kg at $10.90. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:25.67 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $14.10 |
| 3/5 | 06/02/2026 | 86 | MDN 4U | $64,194.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:29.51 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.90 |
| 8/9 | 12/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:40.78 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 32.8L | $30.40 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:21.11 | 9-5-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 11 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Westbrook carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 15 over 1609m, 6 len behind Victory Prince with 53kg at $10.10. Not far away of late. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 10-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 6/10 | 15/03/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 53kg | 1:38.34 | 10-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $10.10 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 73 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:10.36 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $17.40 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | SP | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:40.84 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $6.70 |
| 5/11 | 20/11/2025 | 82 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:11.64 | 11-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $18.70 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:13.85 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 10 over 1207m, 15 len behind Lee Street with 55.5kg at $36.40. The run before that second last of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1006m, 9 len behind Vitruvius with 53kg at $89.50. May need more time.
Last Starts 20 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 | 10/04/2026 | 33 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55.5kg | 1:11.71 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $36.40 |
| 9/10 | 08/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | SP | J Riquelme | 53kg | 0:58.11 | 3-6-9 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $89.50 |
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:10.36 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $89.90 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 7 over 1207m, 6 len behind I Got The Hint carrying 54.5kg at $15.70. Second-up 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 10 over 1207m, 10 len behind Lee Street carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Others are much more appealing.
Last Starts 20 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 | 10/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.71 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $5.40 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $15.70 |
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 15 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Victory Prince carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. The start before that 6th of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 22 over 1609m, 5 len behind Antiphon carrying 56.5kg at $16.20. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Sofia Vives | 56.5kg | 1:38.34 | 6-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $14.20 |
| 6/11 | 22/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Sofia Vives | 56.5kg | 1:39.41 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $16.20 |
| 10/11 | 04/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 56.5kg | 1:30.63 | 7-9-10 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $66.50 |
| 7/11 | 11/12/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:37.89 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 29/10/2025 | 76 | MDN 3U | $53,272.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 51.5kg | 1:27.72 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $39.20 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2025 | 54 | MDN 3U | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 52.5kg | 1:38.95 | 8-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $39.30 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 15 over 1609m, 10 len behind Victory Prince carrying 56.5kg at $7.60. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 17 over 1609m, 2 len behind Remi with 56.5kg at $2. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 46 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 | 15/03/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 56.5kg | 1:38.34 | 2-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $7.60 |
| 2/6 | 17/02/2026 | 44 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:38.67 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:30.63 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:37.89 | 8-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 21/11/2025 | 100 | MDN 3U | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:10.90 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $10.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:38.93 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Colby J. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 45-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 15 over 1609m, 10 len behind Victory Prince carrying 53kg at $10.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 22 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Antiphon carrying 53kg at $4.30. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 46 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 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | 1:38.34 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $10.60 |
| 5/11 | 22/02/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | 1:39.41 | 9-4-5 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 53kg | 1:40.05 | 9-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/11 | 04/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 1:30.63 | 11-6-4 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $18.40 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:40.84 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $9.10 |
| 6/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:11.64 | 6-7-6 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $24.40 |
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Evangeline Downs on April 3 over 1207m, 23 len behind Clearly Stardom carrying 55kg at $57.90. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Delta Downs on December 4 over 1308m, 28 len behind Quikonthetrigger with 55kg at $54.10. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 03/04/2026 | 120 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:13.15 | 5-10-10 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $57.90 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,314.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | 1:22.79 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $54.10 |
| 9/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 0:59.80 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 30.4L | $45.20 |
Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 4th of 12 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind Dirty Straight Up with 54.5kg at $33. Last start 5th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 10 over 1207m, 10 len behind Lee Street with 55.5kg at $4.90. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
Last Starts 20 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 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:11.71 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $4.90 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:11.21 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $33.00 |