Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 5F Stakes
OUR FAVORITE SON (2) went forward last start and proved too strong, getting home by one length over 1006m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. Likely improver with strong prospects. JOHNNY PODRES (4) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on November 13, finishing eighth and beaten 6 lengths over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. BOURBON BOSS (10) is returning from a spell of three months. Finished seventh at Monmouth Park Turf (Turf) over 1106m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Antonio Alberto. Sound top-three prospects. BEGFORFORGIVENESS (3) turned things around last start and landed the prize by 1.75 lengths over 1308m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Evangeline Downs September 1 over 1106m, 7 len behind Begforforgiveness with 54kg at $18.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf May 19 over 1006m, 6 len behind Treaty carrying 56kg at $14.50. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 256 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 01/09/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $16,820.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose Florian | 54kg | 1:06.02 | 4-7-7 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $18.30 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 0:57.56 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $21.60 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 0:58.75 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $40.50 |
| 4/6 | 29/06/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $14,774.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 0:57.89 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $26.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2025 | 80 | CLM 3U | $14,844.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Andres Guerrero | 56kg | 0:57.95 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $14.50 |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2025 | 184 | CLM 4U | $21,739.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Andres Guerrero | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Evangeline Downs April 3 over 1006m defeating Rocketeightyeight carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Delta Downs February 13 over 1006m defeating Texas Town with 55.5kg at $2.80. Can take this out.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $43,509.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:58.37 | 2-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $38,117.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 0:58.77 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $55,306.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:20.47 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $55,130.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | C Fusilier | 54kg | 0:59.11 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $30,441.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:41.27 | 6-2-6 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Evangeline Downs April 9 over 1308m defeating Oncoming Train carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. The run before that 5th of 11 at Fairgrounds on March 9 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind My Liam with 55kg at $15.70. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/04/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $19,651.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:17.99 | 5-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $11.70 |
| 5/11 | 09/03/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 7-5-5 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $15.70 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $40,656.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:19.00 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $33.10 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:20.35 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.60 |
| 4/9 | 22/01/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:59.68 | 2-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.20 |
| 3/8 | 22/12/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $22,205.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 0:59.07 | 2-5-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 10 at Delta Downs on November 13 over 1006m, 6 len behind Nasty Habit with 54.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 3 2024 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Top Harbor with 55kg at $3.60. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/11/2025 | 144 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,489.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 0:58.35 | 5-9-8 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2025 | 52 | CLM 3U | $62,208.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:03.06 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $90,625.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 0:54.13 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $11.70 |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2025 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $157,303.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:38.90 | 2-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $5.60 |
| 5/12 | 25/01/2025 | 55 | LR OPEN 4U | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 0:54.43 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/12/2024 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,207.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 0:56.32 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf February 1 over 1006m, 5 len behind Fit To Fly with 56kg at $7.10. Previously first up; third of 9 at Delta Downs November 1 over 1609m, 6 len behind Big Drinker with 54.5kg at $8.30. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 103 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 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 0:56.89 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $7.10 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 0:57.14 | 3-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $29.20 |
| 6/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:43.06 | 9-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $12.80 |
| 4/12 | 20/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $29,008.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:36.17 | 8-6-4 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $81.30 |
| 3/9 | 01/11/2025 | 78 | CLM 3U | $29,771.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:40.39 | 6-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.30 |
| 7/7 | 15/08/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $27,132.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:40.12 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 at Evangeline Downs on April 24 over 1207m, 14 len behind Thunderhawk with 54.5kg at $38.90. Before that ran last of 8 at Evangeline Downs in LR on April 4 over 1207m, 15 len behind Tiz Mary's Comet with 53.5kg at $17.20. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:11.17 | 1-7-8 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $38.90 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $87,336.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:11.60 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $17.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 53kg | 0:59.38 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on April 15 over 1207m, 6 len behind Baron Of The Nile with 55.5kg at $4.70. The run before that second last in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 22 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind We Miss Arlington carrying 54.5kg at $9. Others favoured.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 15/04/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:11.26 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:03.98 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:03.90 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.80 |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:10.32 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $18.80 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:11.45 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:04.84 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Fairgrounds March 12 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind G'wildcat carrying 55kg at $21.90. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Fairgrounds February 19 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind G'wildcat carrying 55kg at $20.30. May need the run.
Last Starts 64 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 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:10.47 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $21.90 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 184 | CLM 4U | $27,104.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55kg | 1:04.47 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $20.30 |
| 3/5 | 19/08/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Sergio Munoz | 55.5kg | 0:57.50 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 0:58.05 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $15.40 |
| 4/7 | 24/06/2025 | 150 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $31,104.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 53.5kg | 0:57.53 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.07 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf February 26 over 1106m, 10 len behind Fit To Fly with 51.5kg at $73.30. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Delta Downs December 10 over 1006m, 7 len behind Truvy's Bandit with 52.5kg at $31.40. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 1:03.32 | 6-2-8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $73.30 |
| 7/7 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 0:56.89 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $59.80 |
| 6/6 | 20/12/2025 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $42,879.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 0:58.87 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $50.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 113 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 0:59.43 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $31.40 |
| 4/5 | 19/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 0:57.50 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.20 |
| 7/7 | 24/06/2025 | 88 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $31,104.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:57.53 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 2.75 len Fairgrounds February 16 over 1207m defeating Dick Best carrying 55kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Monmouth Park Turf July 18 over 1106m, 10 len behind Quick Tempo with 55kg at $2.60. Winning hope.
Last Starts 88 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 | 16/02/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:10.22 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2026 | 9 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 0:57.14 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:11.41 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $16,794.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | 1:11.09 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $19,787.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:10.74 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $35,550.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | Good | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 0:57.04 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.30 |