Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 7 1/2F Stakes
ANTIPHON (3) turned in a modest performance when second last time out over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. That followed a win at Fairgrounds Turf at the previous outing. Finds an easier assignment and can return to winning ways. MAKI MONARCHY (5) ran below expectations last time at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf), finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths starting at $2.70. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. LAFITTE'S LEGACY (6) finished 3 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being prominent at the bend over 1609m at this track, an improvement on his sixth at Fairgrounds the run before. Has the ability to take care of this field. VITRUVIUS (8) was beaten 13 lengths into ninth in a 1408m contest at Evangeline Downs at his latest appearance. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at Evangeline Downs April 10 over 1408m defeating Nathan Henry with 56kg at $4.70. The run before that 5th of 7 at Fairgrounds on February 22 over 1207m, 9 len behind Sully with 56.5kg at $22.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 35 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 | 10/04/2026 | 47 | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56kg | 1:25.67 | 9-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:09.58 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $22.50 |
| 6/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:10.49 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $60.70 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on April 8 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Two Dollars with 56kg at $34.80. Before that 6th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 5 over 1710m, 6 len behind Western Run with 56.5kg at $73.10. Has to find improvement.
Last Starts 37 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 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:25.34 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $34.80 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Kevin Roman | 56.5kg | 1:43.71 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $73.10 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:42.21 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.40 |
| 8/9 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | J Riquelme | 56kg | 1:43.14 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $59.60 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2025 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,691.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | J Riquelme | 55kg | 1:44.97 | 4-1-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $45.10 |
| 5/7 | 04/12/2025 | 59 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | J Riquelme | 55kg | 1:05.82 | 3-6-5 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $73.60 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on April 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Thunderhawk with 54kg at $8.20. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on April 8 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Two Dollars with 55kg at $6.60. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 1:11.17 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $8.20 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:25.34 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.60 |
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:10.40 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:41.17 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | 40 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.66 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:43.85 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after 10 months won by 5 len at Evangeline Downs May 1 over 1006m defeating Bayou Time with 56kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on June 3 over 1509m, 2.75 len behind Hard Spun To Run carrying 56.5kg at $6. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/05/2026 | 294 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 0:58.75 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $45,872.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:40.12 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $5.60 |
| 5/10 | 21/06/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,994.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Good | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:37.98 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/06/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $31,104.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:31.86 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/05/2025 | 96 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | J Melancon | 56kg | 0:58.14 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 17/02/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,816.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Kylie Wellington | 56.5kg | 1:39.49 | 2-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.60 |