Evangeline Downs Race 8 - 6F Stakes
SONOFASHIP (1) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1308m at this track (Dirt) when beaten 1.1 lengths. Has a formidable record at this journey with four wins and four placings from 12 starts and is a leading contender. VODKA MARTINI (8) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 10 lengths starting at $2.80. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PINEDALE (9) is a distance specialist who finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 2.25 lengths when sixth over 1308m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Nicely placed to get the prize. BACKFIRE (4) returns from a spell of 12 weeks and did win first-up last time in work over 1308m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Can make his presence felt while fresh. Something for the Multiples: REBEL EMPIRE (10)

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1408m, 9 len behind Luni Sima carrying 54.5kg at $87.10. The run before that 6th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 15 over 1207m, 12 len behind Iron In The Fire carrying 55kg at $25.40. Has a nice gate but this will test.
Last Starts 12 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 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $17,467.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:24.96 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $87.10 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:11.35 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $25.40 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $16,405.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:28.24 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/02/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:10.74 | 11-11-8 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $32.50 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55kg | 1:04.77 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $70.80 |
| 9/9 | 17/12/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Theodrick Ledet | 55kg | 1:20.92 | 3-9-9 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $33.10 |

Jockey: Kenneth Deonauth
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Fairgrounds on March 9 over 1207m, 11 len behind My Liam with 55kg at $57.10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Delta Downs on February 12 over 1308m, 4 len behind Call My Banker carrying 54.5kg at $81.10. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 09/03/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 6-8-9 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $57.10 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $21,398.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 54.5kg | 1:19.99 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $81.10 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $17,190.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 54.5kg | 1:20.58 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:20.92 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $25.40 |
| 9/10 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:59.48 | 5-9-9 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $12.20 |
| 7/10 | 20/11/2025 | 91 | CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Treylon S Albert | 55kg | 1:12.10 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $17.50 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Delta Downs February 4 over 1308m, 10 len behind Begforforgiveness carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Delta Downs October 31 over 1308m defeating Steel Argument with 54.5kg at $4.30. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:20.35 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $17,190.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:27.42 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:20.49 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 76 | CLM 3U | $28,158.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:21.15 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2025 | 87 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.26 | 7-4-7 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at Fairgrounds on March 9 over 1207m, 20 len behind My Liam carrying 55kg at $72.90. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on April 3 over 1308m, 13 len behind Julia's Warrior with 55.5kg at $70.30. Fully tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/04/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $14,556.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 55.5kg | 1:18.68 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $70.30 |
| 11/11 | 09/03/2026 | 137 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $72.90 |
| 7/9 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $28,919.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | S Spieth | 56kg | 1:08.86 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $25.30 |
| 3/4 | 09/10/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $24,353.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | P Morales | 56kg | 1:09.88 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $10.50 |
| 5/5 | 22/08/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $24,884.00 | Timonium | 1308m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:18.59 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $6.90 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $27,907.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | W Martinez | 56kg | 1:09.32 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Chris Rosier
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Will Rogers Downs on March 9 over 1609m, 23 len behind Shadowless carrying 54.5kg at $9.90. The race before that 4th of 11 at Will Rogers Downs on February 24 over 1106m, 3 len behind Sharp Lorenzo with 55kg at $2.70. Looking to others in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $18,258.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1609m | Fast | Leandro Goncalves | 54.5kg | 1:40.07 | 1-7-8 | 6 |
| 23.1L | $9.90 |
| 4/11 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | CLM 4U | $18,545.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1106m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:05.39 | 9-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 9/12 | 14/02/2026 | 57 | CLM 4U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Johan Rosado | 53kg | 1:10.82 | 7-7-9 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $45.70 |
| 3/11 | 19/12/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 55kg | 1:11.54 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $41.30 |
| 10/10 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $68,702.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:17.65 | 6-10-10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $85.43 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:12.09 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Delta Downs February 5 over 1308m, 23 len behind Summertime Peppers carrying 54.5kg at $15.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Delta Downs November 14 over 1308m defeating Dewclaw with 54.5kg at $7.60. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $65,621.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.23 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $15.80 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:20.92 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $17.90 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 118 | CLM 3U | $25,954.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.94 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54kg | 1:05.11 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $29.90 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $20,642.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:05.75 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $12.10 |
| 4/6 | 08/05/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $54,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 55.5kg | 1:04.83 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $58.50 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1308m, 10 len behind Pretty Fast with 53kg at $2.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Sam Houston Park on March 6 over 1207m, 4 len behind Worth Looking with 56kg at $4.70. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 26 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 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $14,556.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:17.73 | 8-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:10.78 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $16,152.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 0:58.26 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 22/01/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 0:59.68 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 22/12/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $22,205.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 0:59.07 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 8/10 | 03/12/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $28,331.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:34.47 | 3-4-8 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at Delta Downs on February 12 over 1408m, 18 len behind Knicks Story with 54.5kg at $40.30. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on April 3 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Julia's Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $48. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/04/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $14,556.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:18.68 | 7-6-6 | 11 |
| 2.2L | $48.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | 129 | CLM 4U | $17,118.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:26.69 | 4-7-6 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $40.30 |
| 6/9 | 06/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $18,349.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | O Bocachica | 56kg | 1:11.30 | 1-5-6 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $15.50 |
| 1/3 | 11/09/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 56kg | 1:19.69 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $13,178.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 56kg | 1:39.76 | 2-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/4 | 24/07/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 56.5kg | 1:13.62 | 1-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs February 13 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Secret Treasure carrying 53.5kg at $5.80. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Finger Lakes June 30 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Coach Bahe with 55.5kg at $4.70. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:17.83 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.80 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | P Morales | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $27,104.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | P Morales | 55.5kg | 1:16.86 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.40 |
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $29,096.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 55.5kg | 1:17.43 | 5-9-9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $8.20 |
| 3/5 | 17/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $27,634.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | M | A S Worrie | 55.5kg | 1:06.16 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $7.01 |
| 3/9 | 27/10/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $27,549.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:11.51 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $8.59 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 60-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on February 28 over 1308m, 11 len behind Derby Date with 56kg at $23.70. The run before that second last of 9 at Sam Houston Park on February 20 over 1006m, 10 len behind My Wife Is Right carrying 55kg at $34.60. Wide draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $16,854.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:17.46 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $23.70 |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $16,152.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 55kg | 0:58.26 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $34.60 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $16,152.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 55kg | 0:58.41 | 5-8-7 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $54.40 |
| 7/7 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Cerapio Figueroa | 55kg | 1:18.41 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $14.30 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Cerapio Figueroa | 55kg | 1:05.16 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $37.40 |
| 6/10 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:20.49 | 10-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $14.90 |