Evangeline Downs Race 8 - 5F Stakes
CAJUN COASTER (4) finished second last time out over 1106m at this track (Dirt), making it five career minor placings. Has been in the frame at all three runs at this track. Ideally placed to open his account. HMS DIAMOND (7) has been in the money at his last couple of runs but struggling to break through, the latest effort a second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Should measure up. FIRST SAMARITAN (5) again failed to feature last start, finishing ninth and beaten 20 lengths over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Winning claims on best figures. SASSI ROYAL (8) is back after a break of ten weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Delta Downs February 12 over 1006m, 3 len behind Slowdownanmoveover with 55kg at $3. On debut second last in a small field at Delta Downs December 13 over 1308m, 8 len behind All Lake carrying 55kg at $10.40. Might need the run.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $44,223.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55kg | 0:59.97 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3 | $37,369.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 53.5kg | 1:00.04 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:21.84 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 55kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1106m, 17 len behind Mingling Mo carrying 55kg at $47.80. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Lozada | 55kg | 1:05.08 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $47.80 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1006m, nose behind Vitruvius carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1106m, 3 len behind Mingling Mo carrying 56kg at $1.30. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:05.08 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 298 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | SP | J Melancon | 56.5kg | 0:58.11 | 7-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |
| 2/10 | 14/05/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $53,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:24.79 | 4-1-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $13.10 |
| 3/9 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $54,313.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 0:58.93 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.20 |
| 5/12 | 22/03/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $95,087.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:11.20 | 1-6-5 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $29.70 |
| 7/11 | 16/02/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $83,736.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:11.02 | 8-5-7 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $39.20 |
Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track on April 10 over 1106m, 20 len behind Mingling Mo carrying 54kg at $9.70. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1006m, 4 len behind Vitruvius with 54.5kg at $8.60. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/04/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:05.08 | 3-4-9 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $9.70 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 54.5kg | 0:58.11 | 5-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $8.60 |
| 2/10 | 20/02/2026 | 64 | MDN 3U | $55,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 55kg | 0:59.38 | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 8/8 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.06 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 27.6L | $15.70 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:05.82 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $36.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/10/2025 | 74 | MDN 3U | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 0:59.45 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Ocean Knight out of Running For Boston. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on April 10 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Lee Street carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Before that 3rd of 12 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 5 len behind Dirty Straight Up with 54.5kg at $25.20. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:11.71 | 9-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:11.21 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $25.20 |
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | SP | E Nieves | 53kg | 0:58.11 | 10-10-5 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $36.30 |
Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Delta Downs February 20 over 1006m, 8 len behind Atmosphere with 55kg at $3.60. On debut second of 9 at Delta Downs November 15 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Gently carrying 54kg at $4.90. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 70 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 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $55,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 0:59.38 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 0:56.83 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $10.40 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 60 | MDN 4U | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:59.08 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:59.80 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.90 |