Evangeline Downs Race 9 - 5f Stakes
CLOSING WITH HONOR (2) has been in the money two times including last start on May 14 when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Goes well here with two top-three finishes to his credit. Likely to be in the finish. THE PETITIONER (8) has not been a factor of late. Two runs ago missed the placings over 1207m at this track. Most recently he failed to complete the course at this track. Likely to make amends for the last start mishap. SAMUEL (5) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1006m. Another big run expected. AZTECA STORM (7) produced another moderate effort last start when 13 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1207m at this track. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1609m, 25 len behind Unlawful with 55kg at $32.20. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1006m, 7 len behind Deal Me Trips carrying 55.5kg at $19.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:42.49 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 25.8L | $32.20 |
| 10/12 | 09/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3 | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:59.99 | 6-9-10 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $19.70 |
| 11/11 | 27/02/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:41.14 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $23.70 |
| 7/9 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 1-9-7 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $11.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:12.62 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $10.20 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1207m, nose behind Jayjayjay carrying 55kg at $2.10. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1006m, 4 len behind Kiln Moonshine with 55.5kg at $5.10. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1006m, 8 len behind Baby Zong with 56kg at $26.40. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1207m, 9 len behind Jayjayjay with 56kg at $80.30. Watch for a big final furlong.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 14/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:13.63 | 8-9-9 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $80.30 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | 123 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:00.58 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $26.40 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 158 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,314.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:00.17 | 9-6-4 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $34.20 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 55kg | 1:27.15 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $49.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,552.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Theodrick Ledet | 55kg | 1:27.48 | 4-6-10 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $30.20 |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,750.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 55kg | 1:06.89 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $16.40 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, ran second last of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on May 28 over 1006m, 20 len behind A Lotta Shance carrying 52.5kg at $38.50. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $32,123.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 0:59.05 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $38.50 |
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on June 4 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Charlie Gamer carrying 55kg at $4.40. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1207m, 3 len behind Jayjayjay with 55kg at $3.20. Best form should see him measure right up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | J Melancon | 55kg | 0:59.83 | 9-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 14/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:13.63 | 6-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 0:59.38 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran second last of 8 at Fairgrounds on December 28 over 1207m, 46 len behind Tiz Mary's Comet with 54.5kg at $17.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Delta Downs on October 24 over 1006m, 15 len behind Take The Hint with 51kg at $6.50. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 65 | MDN CLM 2 | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:12.42 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 46.0L | $17.60 |
| 7/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $53,272.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 51kg | 1:00.10 | 4-5-7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on May 2 over 1207m, 13 len behind Analitico carrying 55kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 22 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Mr Brad's Cowboy with 53kg at $13. Will be doing best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently didn't finish the race at this track April 25 over 1006m. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on April 3 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Clearly Stardom carrying 55kg at $12.20. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:00.58 | 6-8-FF | 5 |
| 99.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/11 | 03/04/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 55kg | 1:13.15 | 2-3-5 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $12.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 55kg | 1:00.37 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 4U | $26,158.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 55kg | 0:59.83 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.80 |
| 4/10 | 12/12/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,377.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Paulina Ramirez | 56kg | 1:00.44 | 9-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.70 |
| 7/10 | 01/11/2025 | 498 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:22.09 | 5-2-7 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $10.90 |