Evangeline Downs Race 9 - 6 1/2F Stakes
CLOSING WITH HONOR (3) brings the sharpest recent form, twice runner-up here including last start over 1207m when nailed late by 0.1L, and draws better. MAKE ME A DEAL (6) was 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1207m two back, 2.5L off the winner, and gets weight relief. ZYANARO (1) has the inside draw and was 2nd at Delta Downs over 1006m earlier this prep, beaten 0.8L, and can settle handier.
Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Placed two runs back when 2nd at Delta Downs over 1006m on 5 Feb, beaten 0.8L by Dauntless Star with 55kg at $7. Last start 7th of 9 after racing handy at Evangeline Downs over 1609m on 8 May, beaten 12.8L on SY going with 50.2kg. Drops back in trip here from the inside draw for Phillip Mark Dison, with Casey Fusilier up and weight rising to 55.5kg. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Misael Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:42.49 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $34.70 |
| 9/12 | 17/04/2026 | 71 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:11.73 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $30.90 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:34.52 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 27.3L | $30.00 |
Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off 27 days, last start 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 13.8L after racing handy from barrier 2 with 55kg. Best recent effort was two back at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 22 Mar, 4th of 8 at $26, beaten 3.5L after settling 3rd throughout. Blinkers go on and draws gate 2 again for Kevin Roman for trainer Emile Schwandt. Can improve with a soft run near the speed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:13.28 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:13.14 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:06.35 | 9-9-10 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $49.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53kg | 1:11.60 | 4-6-8 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $27.30 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:12.42 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 55.8L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 14 May, beaten 0.1L after leading late, with 55kg on FT. Two back ran 2nd over 1006m here on 23 Apr, beaten 3.8L with 55.5kg. Draws barrier 3 and carries 55.5kg for Jansen Melancon again for Allen Landry; blinkers on. Consistent local placings give him each-way claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:13.63 | 7-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:59.61 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |
| 7/12 | 09/04/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3 | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 56kg | 0:59.99 | 10-4-7 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $5.60 |
| 4/9 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Chris R Rosier | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 9-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $15.60 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 55kg | 1:24.19 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Ocean Knight for Ronnie Averett. Draws barrier 4 with Elio Barrera up and carries 55.5kg. Setup looks straightforward and profiles as a lightly raced type. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Efigenio Ruiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up after 15 days since last run. Last start 11th of 12 at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 14 May, beaten 12.2L on FT with 55kg after settling last, behind Jayjayjay. Prior run 8th of 10 at Delta Downs over 1308m on 21 Feb at $21, beaten 18.5L. Blinkers go on; can improve with a cleaner getaway.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 14/05/2026 | 82 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Efigenio Garcia Ruiz | 55kg | 1:13.63 | 11-12-11 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $127.50 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Efigenio Garcia Ruiz | 55kg | 1:24.19 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $29.60 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 53kgs
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Has been around the mark at times, including a 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 8 Mar, beaten 2.5L at $6. Last start 8th of 9 at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 23 Apr, beaten 15L on FT, after racing midfield. Drops 2kg to 53kg and draws barrier 6 with blinkers on. Can improve with a cleaner run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/04/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 55kg | 1:14.28 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:11.93 | 8-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:12.58 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $14.30 |
| 6/9 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $44.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:12.62 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $10.80 |
Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after two mile runs; last start 8th of 9 at Evangeline Downs over 1609m on 25 Apr, beaten 25.8L in Maiden Claiming, with 55kg. Prior run 9th of 10 in a Maiden Special Weight there over 1609m on 11 Apr, beaten 44L after racing handy early with 55.5kg. Earlier debut 10th of 10 at Fair Grounds over 1006m on 8 Mar on SY, beaten 9.4L at $34. Blinkers go on and carries 55.5kg; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:43.64 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 25.8L | $30.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 5-9-9 | 2 |
| 44.0L | $57.10 |
| 10/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | SP | Kevin Roman | 53kg | 0:58.11 | 8-8-10 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $87.50 |
Jockey: Theodrick Ledet
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Catholic Boy out of Sikara. Draws barrier 8 with 55.5kg for jockey Theodrick Ledet and trainer Roland L. Bruno. Setup is straightforward on paper. Can feature with the right run.