Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 6F Stakes
CONCENTRATION (5) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Louisiana Downs (Dirt), finishing second and only 2 lengths from the winner at the end of 1673m after being prominent at the bend. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. MY MORONI (7) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer Jonathan Wong. Finished seventh at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1207m at the opening run last time in work. Definite winning chance this line-up. STRING THEORY (4) has not won for a long while. Last raced on April 16 when beaten 20 lengths into ninth at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1710m. Finds a more suitable contest and can make amends. ECHO DOWN (2) resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 1006m at Delta Downs. Solid top-three hope.

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1408m, 7 len behind Byword with 55kg at $10.60. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on May 8 over 1408m, 14 len behind Yockey's Drivethru carrying 56kg at $14.70. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:24.68 | 5-10-9 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $14.70 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 83 | CLM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 1-5-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $10.60 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:22.07 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 56kg | 0:59.48 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $11.80 |
| 8/10 | 22/11/2025 | 198 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:59.35 | 4-8-8 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $9.20 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2025 | 75 | CLM 3U | $26,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Andres Guerrero | 56kg | 1:25.35 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Delta Downs February 14 over 1308m, 1.0 len behind Donegal Freedom with 54.5kg at $4.20. On debut won by 1.3 len Delta Downs November 7 over 1006m defeating U Rascal U with 55.5kg at $2.90. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 98 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 | 14/02/2026 | 54 | CLM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:20.73 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 22/12/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $56,662.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | T G Thornton | 54kg | 0:58.55 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $14.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:59.56 | 7-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:59.43 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len Delta Downs January 28 over 1006m defeating That's Apriority with 54.5kg at $4.70. First up last campaign second of 7 at Delta Downs December 13 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Leobobanna with 54kg at $12.30. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 115 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 | 28/01/2026 | 46 | CLM 4U | $30,643.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:59.46 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $39,051.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54kg | 0:59.28 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $12.30 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:20.42 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $16.90 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $46,512.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 0:59.09 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $46,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 1:18.14 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 16 over 1710m, 20 len behind Hess with 54kg at $9.90. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 2 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Strato carrying 53.5kg at $8.40. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Good | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:44.25 | 4-7-9 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $9.90 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $65,502.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 1:12.13 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.40 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $58,989.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 1:10.31 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.80 |
| 4/11 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | CLM 4U | $44,223.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:10.51 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $8.10 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 97 | CLM 4U | $44,223.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 49kg | 1:11.07 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 6/7 | 31/10/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $56,317.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:11.96 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $6.93 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1408m, 7 len behind Byword with 56kg at $3.40. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 5 over 1673m, 2 len behind Sand Cast with 57kg at $6.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | E Nieves | 57kg | 1:44.61 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | 69 | CLM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | 49 | CLM 4U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:43.23 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $21.90 |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:10.56 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $18.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:11.66 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:26.96 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Louisiana Downs July 4 over 1408m, 26 len behind Cabro Toro with 53.5kg at $13.10. Previously first up; second in a small field at Louisiana Downs May 3 2025 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Mister Dennis with 53.5kg at $8.30. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 323 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 | 04/07/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $16,055.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Calvin Borel | 53.5kg | 1:25.50 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 26.0L | $13.10 |
| 6/6 | 23/06/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $15,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 1:26.68 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/6 | 10/06/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $14,774.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:13.81 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 13/05/2025 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,062.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:26.57 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2025 | 179 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,062.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 53.5kg | 1:08.45 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.30 |
| 6/9 | 05/11/2024 | 50 | MDN CLM 2 | $59,361.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | M | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:35.81 | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |