Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 5f Stakes
ZAMPINO (7) booted up from the inside draw to race on the speed only to be claimed late and finish 8 lengths away in fifth last start over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Likely to measure up. FLAWLESS BEAST (4) was close to a maiden win before a seven months break, finishing off with a placing over 1106m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Expect he has come on over the break. Can launch this campaign in positive style. PERICLES (6) is on debut for the Lee Thomas stable. Three-year-old gelding by Apriority from Lovely Charlie. Keep a close eye out for a positive market move. KAMA CAN (2) faced the starter for the first time and finished fifth last start at this track (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 15 lengths. With the blinkers added he is one to watch at the second run back.

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 9 at this track on May 16 2025 over 1006m, 23 len behind Ragtime Wine carrying 55.5kg at $57. Must be included.
Last Starts 413 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 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $53,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 55.5kg | 0:58.35 | 5-9-9 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $57.00 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, 5th of 7 at this track on May 29 over 1207m, 15 len behind Buntus Foclora with 55kg at $7.60. That race experience to prove invaluable.
Last Starts 35 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 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:11.27 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf December 27 over 1106m, 19 len behind Bluegrass Town with 54.5kg at $94.10. On debut fifth of 7 at Fairgrounds November 27 over 1207m, 13 len behind Tedder with 54.5kg at $34. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 188 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 | 27/12/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:02.75 | 4-9-9 | 7 |
| 19.6L | $94.10 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:12.19 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds on December 4 over 1106m, 4 len behind Valiant Humor carrying 55kg at $23.20. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Oaklawn Park on April 19 2025 over 1207m, 25 len behind Stiglets carrying 55.5kg at $18.80. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 229 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:05.82 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $23.20 |
| 10/10 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Calvin Borel | 55.5kg | 1:10.85 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Gulfstream Park September 27 over 1207m, 8 len behind Wootun with 54.5kg at $13.80. On debut second of 8 at Gulfstream Park August 16 over 1106m, 15 len behind Road Forever with 53.5kg at $24.70. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 279 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 | 27/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $81,040.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:11.25 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $13.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,171.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:05.19 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $24.70 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Apriority out of Lovely Charlie. Should be the focus of punters' attention.

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Evangeline Downs Turf on May 16 over 1710m, 8 len behind Fatguyinlittlecoat with 55kg at $5.70. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1408m, 8 len behind Brodymeister carrying 55kg at $2.70. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:24.36 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:47.08 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 39 | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:17.70 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:03.17 | 8-7-9 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $39.80 |