Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 1M Stakes
PROVEN HOPE (2) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fourth and beaten 5 lengths over 1609m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Can turn things around. ISLAND CABANA (7) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths starting at $8.20. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. NOPENOTTONIGHT (3) is a distance specialist who finished eighth two runs back at Fairgrounds (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 6 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner over 1207m at this track (Dirt). It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is right in contention. FREDDIE BY A NOSE (1) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Delta Downs ten weeks ago. Among the main hopes on best figures.

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 53kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Delta Downs February 21 over 1710m, 5 len behind El Perfecto carrying 53kg at $40.10. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Delta Downs October 30 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Dewclaw with 54.5kg at $3.30. Useful type who should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $40,656.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 53kg | 1:45.84 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $40.10 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $23,916.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:35.64 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 7/9 | 22/12/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.77 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $8.10 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $26,034.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:41.05 | 8-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:40.46 | 7-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $8.60 |
| 4/10 | 30/10/2025 | 69 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:21.27 | 10-8-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Fairgrounds on February 28 over 1609m, 5 len behind Soul Coaxing carrying 55kg at $2.10. The start before that 4th of 10 at Fairgrounds on January 16 over 1673m, 7 len behind Daryl's Bolt with 56kg at $2.20. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:38.37 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:45.26 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:43.04 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $31,202.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:20.34 | 6-8-7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |
| 6/11 | 11/09/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:35.92 | 7-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $7.07 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 6 len at this track April 17 over 1207m defeating Hawija carrying 56kg at $2.60. Before that ran last of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1609m, 20 len behind Tambourine Star carrying 55kg at $3.80. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $22,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.53 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 12/03/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:38.31 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 22/02/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:36.97 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $23.30 |
| 7/9 | 15/01/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $70,254.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:25.97 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $44.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 96 | ALLOW 3U | $70,015.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:32.36 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $21.20 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $47,401.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:38.97 | 7-2-3 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Delta Downs February 5 over 1509m, 1.5 len behind The Boss Soss with 54.5kg at $20.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Delta Downs November 5 over 1408m defeating Izzy's Baby Boy with 56kg at $15.10. May need more time.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 48 | CLM 4U | $29,244.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:34.50 | 1-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $20.70 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:45.26 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 26.6L | $15.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/11/2025 | 188 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:26.83 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $15.10 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $28,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:39.03 | 3-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $11.60 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2025 | 68 | ALLOW 4U | $28,754.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.31 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2025 | 13 | CLM 4U | $17,713.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.55 | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track April 16 over 1408m defeating Highstakes Hustler with 56kg at $4.30. Before that 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1673m, 4.5 len behind Jr's Gift with 56kg at $3.90. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:43.84 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 11 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:11.15 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 16/02/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:43.98 | 8-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $23.60 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55.5kg | 1:45.60 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $26,906.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55.5kg | 1:11.40 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track April 15 over 1609m defeating Barbacoa carrying 53.5kg at $8.90. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 1 over 1609m, 10 len behind Runninginthemoney with 55kg at $16.90. Others favoured.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | 45 | CLM 4U | $14,556.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 53.5kg | 1:41.42 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.90 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | 44 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $16.90 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $16,405.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 53kg | 1:48.63 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 29/12/2025 | 10 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:35.33 | 2-10-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 53kg | 1:40.62 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 9/9 | 05/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Heavy | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:33.71 | 5-7-9 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1609m, 9 len behind Native Star carrying 55.5kg at $8.20. Before that 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1673m, nose behind Global Honor with 52.5kg at $20.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:40.15 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $8.20 |
| 2/9 | 12/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 52.5kg | 1:43.87 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $20.80 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:40.39 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 1:40.84 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |