Evangeline Downs Race 8 - 1M Stakes
FREDDIE BY A NOSE (3) resumed over 1609m at this track (Dirt) last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by 2.75 lengths. Has never missed the frame second-up and is clearly the one they have to beat. CUNIMBUS (1) last appeared two weeks ago over 1609m at this track when he finished fifth. This is his first run for the Eric Ramaekers stable. Worth serious consideration. HEAVENLY DEAL (9) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 10 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. WHO IS CHIEF (7) made progress last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1609m at this track. Finds a nice race and can keep improving.

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 6 len behind Hegs with 54kg at $5.30. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Enlighten carrying 54kg at $7.90. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $27,235.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:41.03 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $28,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:40.74 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 05/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:37.03 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $43.20 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 4U | $68,759.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:34.19 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $45,942.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Heavy | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:33.83 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.80 |
| 5/8 | 08/11/2025 | 72 | CLM 3U | $45,802.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:27.20 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1207m, 4 len behind I Got The Hint with 55.5kg at $54.50. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at this track June 5 over 1408m defeating Butcher Holler with 53.5kg at $6.70. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 27 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 | 18/04/2026 | 156 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:13.32 | 6-6-5 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $54.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 53.5kg | 1:27.23 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $19.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 52kg | 1:20.78 | 7-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $7.70 |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $20,155.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:41.04 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $23,256.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 53.5kg | 1:29.37 | 2-6-8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $33.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $19,878.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:41.33 | 8-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months won by 2.75 len at this track May 1 over 1609m defeating Nopenottonight with 53kg at $9.30. Previously second-up won by a 0.1 len at Delta Downs November 20 over 1609m defeating Johnson with 53kg at $8.60. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 53kg | 1:39.45 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.30 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $40,656.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 53kg | 1:45.84 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $40.10 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $23,916.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:35.64 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 7/9 | 22/12/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.77 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $8.10 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $26,034.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:41.05 | 8-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:40.46 | 7-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran on from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at this track April 25 over 1609m defeating Yockey's Drivethru with 55kg at $2.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Delta Downs on November 12 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Summertime Peppers with 53kg at $6. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | 70 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:40.69 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53kg | 1:20.73 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $23.20 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:41.21 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:20.87 | 10-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.93 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:28.28 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1609m, 9 len behind Native Star carrying 55.5kg at $16. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Delta Downs November 1 over 1308m defeating Forsaken carrying 53.5kg at $13.90. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | 65 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:40.15 | 2-5-7 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $65,621.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:20.23 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.30 |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 0:59.04 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.20 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:20.92 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $13.80 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:27.23 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $9.30 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:20.85 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track April 11 over 1609m defeating Von Erich with 55.5kg at $24.30. The run before that 5th of 12 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Dirty Straight Up with 54.5kg at $54.90. Needs plenty of luck.
Last Starts 34 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 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $24.30 |
| 5/12 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:11.21 | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $54.90 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1609m, 3 len behind Native Star carrying 55.5kg at $9.10. The start before that 7th of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 22 over 1207m, 7 len behind Skenes Crews carrying 55.5kg at $33.60. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:40.15 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.10 |
| 7/10 | 22/03/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:10.74 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $33.60 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:37.03 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $32.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56.5kg | 1:40.05 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $5.30 |
| 10/11 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:37.89 | 2-10-10 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1207m, 13 len behind Vodka Martini carrying 54kg at $16.90. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Delta Downs on December 10 over 1308m, 5 len behind Sweet Talkin Slick with 54.5kg at $17.90. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | 83 | CLM 3U | $14,556.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 54kg | 1:11.86 | 1-5-10 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $16.90 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $65,621.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.23 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $15.80 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:20.92 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $17.90 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 118 | CLM 3U | $25,954.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.94 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54kg | 1:05.11 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $29.90 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $20,642.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:05.75 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months 3rd in a small field at this track on April 4 over 1609m, 10 len behind Wicked As Haggart with 55.5kg at $13.90. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Delta Downs on October 10 over 1509m, 4 len behind Toni's Inferno carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $61,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:39.97 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $13.90 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 4U | $68,759.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:34.19 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.30 |
| 5/6 | 22/12/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $45,942.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Heavy | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:33.83 | 1-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $18.60 |
| 4/8 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $45,802.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:27.20 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 10/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $66,971.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:34.29 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/09/2025 | 73 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | E Nieves | 57kg | 1:44.81 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1408m, 6 len behind Lee Street carrying 55.5kg at $19.10. Before that second last in a small field at Fairgrounds in LR on March 22 over 1710m, 27 len behind Our Moneyman with 55.5kg at $75.10. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 24/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:24.97 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $19.10 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 27.5L | $75.10 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:42.08 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $22.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 46 | LR OPEN 3 | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 53.5kg | 1:27.14 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $42.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Heavy | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:35.38 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |