Evangeline Downs Race 3 - 7F Stakes
MOTOR CITY (1) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when fourth over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Cherry-ripe now and looks set to find best form. HARD LINE (5) returns after a spell of four months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1308m at Delta Downs. Rates highly and should take some beating. WESTERN RUN (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf, beaten 8 lengths into 11th. Has the class to take care of this field. THE MONOPOLY MAN (4) saluted over 1408m at Delta Downs (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on February 21. Definite top-three chance.

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 9 at this track on April 3 over 1006m, 4 len behind Our Favorite Son with 55.5kg at $10.40. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 24 over 1408m, 14 len behind Lambo carrying 55.5kg at $13.30. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:23.01 | 9-4-4 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $13.30 |
| 5/9 | 03/04/2026 | 102 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $10.40 |
| 4/8 | 22/12/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $56,662.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:58.55 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 13/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,489.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 0:58.35 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $20.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:20.42 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $48,212.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:04.37 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on April 24 over 1408m, 17 len behind Lambo with 55.5kg at $67.70. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on September 1 over 1609m, 5 len behind El Perfecto with 55.5kg at $3.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/04/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:23.01 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $67.70 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 4U | $105,337.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:25.99 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $79.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $57,775.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | M | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.57 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $14.10 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $59,043.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1:40.89 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.40 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $55,306.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1:26.55 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $29.10 |
| 5/6 | 04/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $55,130.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | M | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:26.60 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.80 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1609m, 20 len behind Interlock Empire with 55.5kg at $53.70. The start before that second last of 9 at Delta Downs in LR on February 20 over 1408m, 17 len behind Authentic Gallop with 53.5kg at $34.30. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:39.07 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 20.9L | $53.70 |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $105,337.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53.5kg | 1:25.99 | 2-6-8 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $34.30 |
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $59,043.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:40.89 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $9.40 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $55,306.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:20.47 | 7-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $11.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:26.49 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 98 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:26.96 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation post a big 4.5 len win. Delta Downs February 21 over 1408m defeating Nobel Gary carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Delta Downs January 21 over 1308m, 15 len behind Morunning with 54.5kg at $28. Best form gives him a decent chance.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $42,083.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:26.72 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 68 | ALLOW 4U | $58,296.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | SP | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:19.62 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $28.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:26.96 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 6/10 | 23/10/2025 | 75 | CLM 3U | $38,813.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:27.35 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $29,457.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:24.55 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $29,052.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:24.25 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Fairgrounds January 16 over 1207m, 3 len behind Starry Eyed carrying 55kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Delta Downs October 16 over 1308m, 5 len behind Hay Jude carrying 53.5kg at $9.60. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:11.29 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:11.88 | 8-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:38.28 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $4.70 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:27.23 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | 75 | ALLOW 3U | $68,493.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:18.95 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.60 |
| 2/6 | 02/08/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $116,279.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 52.5kg | 1:24.99 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1408m, 15 len behind Byword with 56kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Fairgrounds on November 20 over 1673m, 11 len behind Steel Venom with 53.5kg at $7. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 23 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 | 16/04/2026 | 77 | CLM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $13.20 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 54kg | 1:43.59 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 53kg | 1:44.91 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:44.46 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 20/11/2025 | 62 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | 1:44.62 | 7-3-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 55kg | 1:40.81 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at Evangeline Downs Turf on April 16 over 1609m, 8 len behind E Lion carrying 54.5kg at $10.80. Before that second last in a small field at Fairgrounds Turf on March 22 over 1811m, 10 len behind Masqueparade with 59kg at $1.90. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 16/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:37.95 | 6-11-11 | 12 |
| 8.7L | $10.80 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $28,090.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 59kg | 1:50.46 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 12/12 | 27/12/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:36.12 | 6-4-12 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $4.10 |
| 1/5 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:46.35 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |