Evangeline Downs Race 1 - 5F Stakes
SASSI ROYAL (6) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1006m at Evangeline Downs, beaten 10 lengths. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. CLOSING AGENT (3) is yet to break through in 15 runs. Finished tenth at his last appearance over 1207m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) on May 14. Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. DIODORUS (4) was never really a threat on debut last start over 1006m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), finishing 12 lengths from the winner in fifth. Better for that experience and expected to be competitive. MY TOUCH (5) resumes from a spell of ten weeks. Could only manage to finish 11th at the latest run over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Has ability so don't underestimate.
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 11 at Evangeline Downs on May 15 2025 over 1106m, 22 len behind Lost Da Vinci with 56kg at $6. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Delta Downs on February 14 2025 over 1006m, 20 len behind We Call Him Doc with 54kg at $5.80. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 378 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 | 15/05/2025 | 90 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,000.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:06.19 | 9-6-9 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2025 | 79 | MDN CLM 4U | $43,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:59.86 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/11/2024 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:59.83 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $20.20 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:59.22 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Phoneforchampagne out of Starship Journey on debut. This looks a tricky race for him.
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 10th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on May 14 over 1207m, 11 len behind Jayjayjay carrying 56kg at $16.20. The race before that 6th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on April 15 over 1006m, 8 len behind Roll On Luke carrying 56kg at $4.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:13.63 | 1-5-10 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $16.20 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:59.38 | 1-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 1:13.14 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 1:04.85 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $20.70 |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 1:06.35 | 8-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $9.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | 1:12.59 | 2-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, second last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on May 1 over 1006m, 12 len behind Jungle Law carrying 53.5kg at $27.40. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | T Pompell | 53.5kg | 0:58.75 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $27.40 |
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Fairgrounds March 21 over 1207m, 21 len behind Dirty Straight Up carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. On debut fourth of 10 at Fairgrounds February 17 over 1207m, 14 len behind A Hint Of Scandel carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 21/03/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:11.21 | 1-11-11 | 11 |
| 21.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.36 | 4-6-4 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on April 30 over 1006m, 10 len behind Hms Diamond carrying 56kg at $32.30. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Delta Downs on January 14 over 1006m, 8 len behind Wholelottadeal with 56kg at $7.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 69 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:58.82 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $32.30 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $55,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 0:59.38 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 0:56.83 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $10.40 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 60 | MDN 4U | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:59.08 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:59.80 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Chris Rosier
Weight: 56kgs
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This Takeover Target gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. This looks a tricky race for him.
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52.5kgs
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First-starter by Ocean Knight out of Proud Zoe. Maybe later.
Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Fairgrounds March 21 over 1207m, 23 len behind Dirty Straight Up with 54.5kg at $54.70. On debut sixth of 10 at Fairgrounds February 17 over 1207m, 15 len behind A Hint Of Scandel carrying 54.5kg at $10.60. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 21/03/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E M Murray | 54.5kg | 1:11.21 | 4-7-12 | 12 |
| 23.3L | $54.70 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E M Murray | 54.5kg | 1:10.36 | 6-3-6 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $10.60 |