Evangeline Downs Race 8 - 5 1/2F HCap
SYNTHETIC (10) maintained her unbeaten record on dirt two back over 1207m at Fairgrounds. Good effort last time when runner-up on turf over 1106m at Fairgrounds Turf. E Nieves who has four wins when partnering stays on. Should be hard to stop. SASSI STRUTTER (7) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by one length last time out over 1106m at Listed level at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). Finds a more suitable contest and can take this out. SIX STRING (8) continues to race well with a win two back at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) before finishing 2 lengths away in third last time over 1106m in stakes class at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). Reunites with C Fusilier who has four wins from eight rides. Has winning claims on best figures. BET TOWINIT (1) hit the frame with a 3 length third on turf at Fairgrounds Turf two starts back. Disappointed last time though, again on the turf, at Fairgrounds Turf over 1106m when 6 lengths from the winner in fifth. Nice class drop this time. Sure to be thereabouts.

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf in LR on March 22 over 1106m, 6 len behind Sassi Strutter with 54kg at $6.80. Before that 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 26 over 1106m, 3 len behind Six String carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
Last Starts 41 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 | 22/03/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:03.48 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:03.09 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $85,202.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:03.49 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/10 | 10/01/2026 | 24 | ALLOW FM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | M | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:03.85 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $12.20 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $68,913.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | T G Thornton | 54kg | 0:59.47 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $68,702.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 53.5kg | 1:20.15 | 2-4-8 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track April 10 over 1106m defeating Miss Maximus with 55kg at $17.20. The run before that won by a nose at Fairgrounds March 14 over 1106m defeating Sweet Darlin with 56kg at $10.80. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | HCP FM 4U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:05.89 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $17.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW FM 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:04.77 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.80 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:04.47 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | HCP FM 4U | $71,327.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:59.46 | 4-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $52.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:12.64 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.70 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 55kg | 1:20.93 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 100.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start won by 4 len at Fairgrounds March 8 over 1207m defeating Kentucky Cajun with 54.5kg at $3.60. Before that ran last of 9 at Delta Downs in LR on February 7 over 1006m, 17 len behind Sassi Strutter carrying 53.5kg at $13.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | M | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:10.17 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 9/9 | 07/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53.5kg | 0:58.73 | 5-9-9 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 1:02.63 | 1-2-7 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $18.90 |
| 4/5 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:10.27 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $15.30 |
| 5/5 | 22/11/2025 | 232 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:10.23 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 43.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN F 3 | $95,847.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:12.13 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf February 26 over 1106m, 12 len behind Six String with 54.5kg at $63.50. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Delta Downs November 21 over 1006m, 19 len behind Jumpin Judy carrying 53kg at $9.10. Others rate better.
Last Starts 65 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 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:03.09 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $63.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 0:58.73 | 4-7-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $142.80 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 0:58.50 | 7-9-8 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $65.20 |
| 6/6 | 21/11/2025 | 83 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $58,015.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 0:58.00 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $9.10 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $116,279.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:11.43 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2025 | 55 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,364.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:03.97 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Delta Downs February 20 over 1006m defeating Poppy Red with 54.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Delta Downs October 15 over 1308m, 4 len behind Liam's Mist carrying 53.5kg at $23.50. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW FM 4U | $68,820.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 0:58.98 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW FM 4U | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53kg | 0:59.64 | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 4/5 | 14/01/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $56,801.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53kg | 1:20.48 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $68,702.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53.5kg | 1:20.15 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $18.90 |
| 2/10 | 15/10/2025 | 75 | ALLOW FM 3U | $68,493.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53.5kg | 1:19.92 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $23.50 |
| 4/5 | 01/08/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN F 3 | $116,279.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53kg | 1:23.49 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Fairgrounds Turf LR March 22 over 1106m defeating Synthetic with 54kg at $9.30. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Delta Downs LR February 7 over 1006m defeating Six String with 56kg at $1.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | T Pompell | 54kg | 1:03.48 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.30 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 0:58.73 | 7-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 0:58.50 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 8/12 | 29/11/2025 | 105 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:02.71 | 4-3-8 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $17.10 |
| 1/4 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $51,163.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 0:57.29 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,364.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:03.97 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf in LR on March 22 over 1106m, 2 len behind Sassi Strutter carrying 55kg at $3.30. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Fairgrounds Turf February 26 over 1106m defeating Rue Lala with 54.5kg at $5.40. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
Last Starts 41 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 | 22/03/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:03.48 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:03.09 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 0:58.73 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 0:58.50 | 9-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/5 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.27 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.20 |
| 2/5 | 22/11/2025 | 84 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:10.23 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite; came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Delta Downs January 9 2025 over 1006m defeating Flashy Meg with 54.5kg at $1.80. Won previous preparation first up favourite; scored a big 14 len win at Delta Downs November 30 2023 over 1006m defeating Pip Squeek with 55kg at $4.20. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 478 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/01/2025 | 251 | ALLOW FM 4U | $74,194.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:00.87 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $91,743.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:25.08 | 1-3-6 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2024 | 62 | LR OPEN F 3 | $92,166.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54kg | 1:11.92 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 03/02/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN F 3 | $151,745.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | M | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:40.77 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 31/12/2023 | 22 | LR OPEN F 2 | $150,830.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:10.87 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 09/12/2023 | 9 | LR OPEN F 2 | $150,830.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:11.98 | 4-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf in LR on March 22 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Sassi Strutter carrying 54kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 9 len at Fairgrounds January 31 over 1207m defeating Trust Fund Philly carrying 54kg at $1.50. Winning hope.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/03/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:03.48 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:08.65 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:10.56 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2025 | 156 | ALLOW FM 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:10.28 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $52,877.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:10.17 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Delta Downs on February 20 over 1408m, 5 len behind Island Gold carrying 54.5kg at $6.80. When resuming last campaign got back early 7th of 9 at Louisiana Downs Turf on May 29 2023 over 1006m, 11 len behind Ironit with 55.5kg at $12.10. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | 258 | ALLOW FM 4U | $70,225.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:27.05 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $6.80 |
| 5/7 | 07/06/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $155,521.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Fusilier | 53.5kg | 1:04.92 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $93,750.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:04.62 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $12.60 |
| 5/5 | 11/04/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $95,847.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | J Melancon | 53.5kg | 1:38.05 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 29.8L | $28.20 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2025 | 19 | ALLOW FM 4U | $96,618.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:27.18 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $201,613.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54kg | 1:41.03 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 39.5L | $4.80 |