Evangeline Downs Race 9 - 5 1/2F Stakes
LAGOON (5) was prominent from the outset when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last time out. Has a high cruising speed. Among the leading chances. ALVARADO CAT (3) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 13 lengths into seventh over 1308m at this track. Has been in the money at each second up start. Strips fitter and can find the winners' list. GAVEL (4) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1408m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 11 lengths. This is a suitable assignment and can get the job done. CRAKEN JAX (2) finished midfield when resuming from a break last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten 6 lengths. Record here is impressive with two wins from six starts. Fitter and can play a role. Something for the Multiples: HI YAH (1)

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track April 22 over 1006m defeating Prado's Priority carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. The run before that 9th of 11 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Dapper Moon with 54.5kg at $101.90. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 18 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 | 22/04/2026 | 32 | HCP 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.30 |
| 9/11 | 21/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:09.73 | 4-10-9 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $101.90 |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $43,509.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:58.37 | 10-8-8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $38,117.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53kg | 0:58.77 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 07/01/2026 | 75 | ALLOW 4U | $70,254.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 0:58.01 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $34,247.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:58.35 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $18.60 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 7th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1308m, 13 len behind Mangum carrying 55.5kg at $41.50. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at Delta Downs on October 24 over 1006m, 6 len behind Country Hit with 54.5kg at $4.50. Among the top chances.
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 | 17/04/2026 | 175 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $62,591.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:16.86 | 1-4-7 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $41.50 |
| 9/9 | 24/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $68,493.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:58.95 | 4-9-9 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $54,264.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:05.16 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $53,517.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 0:58.37 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/7 | 27/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:17.87 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 30/05/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $54,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | Carlos Perez | 53kg | 1:18.47 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 24 over 1408m, 11 len behind Lambo with 55.5kg at $45.30. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at Fairmount Park October 21 over 1207m defeating Last Minute with 56kg at $2.20. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/04/2026 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:23.01 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $45.30 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:11.10 | 7-7-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:10.38 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/12/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:04.36 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $15.40 |
| 5/9 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $24,353.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | SP | Julio Felix | 56kg | 1:11.58 | 3-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 21/10/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $18,265.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Julio Felix | 56kg | 1:13.18 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 7 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Carambaso with 55kg at $14.20. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on April 10 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Disco Ball carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:10.14 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 105 | CLM 4U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $14.20 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $35,878.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:58.11 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2025 | 126 | CLM 3U | $34,247.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:58.35 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 20/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,767.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Aubrie Green | 55.5kg | 0:57.55 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $30,469.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Aubrie Green | 55.5kg | 0:57.95 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1308m, 25 len behind Mangum with 55.5kg at $99.70. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Delta Downs on November 22 2024 over 1006m, 6 len behind Bertie's Galaxy with 52kg at $81.60. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | 281 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $62,591.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:16.86 | 2-9-9 | 9 |
| 25.3L | $99.70 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $48,930.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 0:57.67 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $15.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T Pompell | 53.5kg | 1:03.07 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $26.70 |
| 2/7 | 10/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,250.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Good | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:04.81 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 3/9 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $35,144.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 1:11.34 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $10.60 |
| 6/11 | 23/03/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,578.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:11.25 | 9-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $29.30 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Delta Downs February 13 over 1006m, 6 len behind Our Favorite Son carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Delta Downs November 14 over 1308m, 20 len behind American Know How with 54.5kg at $9.40. Marginal chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 62 | CLM 4U | $43,509.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:58.37 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $6.30 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $58,193.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:19.11 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 196 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,015.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:19.38 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $9.40 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $48,438.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:11.11 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2025 | 15 | CLM 4U | $41,868.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:59.57 | 2-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $35,484.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:58.81 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |