Evangeline Downs Race 2 - 1m Stakes
ANTIPHON (6) was last at the races when he finished second over 1609m at this track (Turf) on April 17. Expect him to play a major role. ISLAND CABANA (3) made progress last start to finish third over 1609m at Louisiana Downs Turf after being in the firing line on the turn. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. CORPORAL PAUL (1) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 2.75 lengths win over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) last time. Has the pace and draw for a good early position and will be in this for a long way. MARDI GRAS EMPIRE (2) returns from a spell. Finished third at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep 11 weeks ago. One of the contenders with the blinkers added.

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2.75 len at Louisiana Downs Turf June 1 over 1509m defeating Randy Daytona carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 26 len behind Tensas Camp Road carrying 55.5kg at $9.10. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:29.42 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:38.99 | 2-10-10 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $9.10 |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $61,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.97 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 34.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:43.87 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $29,895.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:30.78 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |
| 6/9 | 10/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:41.06 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1609m, 3 len behind Charles Bodie with 53kg at $5.20. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on December 12 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Magnolia West with 53.5kg at $7.60. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 78 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 | 17/04/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:37.63 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $5.20 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:38.45 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $29,895.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:30.78 | 10-9-3 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
| 5/11 | 08/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:37.96 | 9-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.70 |
| 2/11 | 12/12/2025 | 344 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:36.66 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $7.60 |
| 1/10 | 02/01/2025 | 40 | MDN 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:36.45 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on June 9 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Pocketful Of Money carrying 56kg at $3.60. Before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on May 1 over 1609m, 12 len behind Freddie By A Nose carrying 53.5kg at $18. In the finish last time and should go well again.
Last Starts 25 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 | 09/06/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $37,657.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:36.88 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:39.45 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:40.15 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $8.20 |
| 2/9 | 12/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 52.5kg | 1:43.87 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $20.80 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:40.39 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 9 len at Evangeline Downs June 25 over 1308m defeating Highstakes Hustler carrying 55kg at $1.40. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at Evangeline Downs on June 12 over 1408m, 1.3 len behind Clearly Majestic with 56kg at $1.60. Tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:17.27 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 12/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:23.85 | 3-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/11 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:24.68 | 9-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | 39 | CLM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 7-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $4.70 |
| 5/6 | 08/03/2026 | 51 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:42.44 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:11.29 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Gulfstream Park June 26 2025 over 1609m. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Gulfstream Park March 28 2025 over 1609m defeating Possum with 53.5kg at $2.80. May need more time.
Last Starts 373 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26/06/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $88,647.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:36.32 | 5-5-PU | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $65,319.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:35.46 | 3-7-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/5 | 09/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $90,625.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:43.19 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $5.10 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2025 | 146 | HCP 3 | $60,222.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:38.40 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 8/10 | 02/11/2024 | 41 | LR OPEN 2 | $144,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Good | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:35.04 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $54,412.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:41.75 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track April 17 over 1609m, 3 len behind Charles Bodie carrying 54kg at $6.10. On debut fourth of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf September 23 over 1006m, 4 len behind Bayouland Red with 54kg at $5.70. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 1:37.63 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/11 | 22/02/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:39.41 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:37.29 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:02.64 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $15.80 |
| 9/11 | 20/11/2025 | 58 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:11.64 | 1-9-9 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $31.40 |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | 0:58.17 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on June 4 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Metairie carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Tensas Camp Road carrying 55.5kg at $28.10. Worth thought after getting close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:40.42 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:38.99 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $28.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:40.15 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:37.03 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $22.80 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 4U | $68,759.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:34.19 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/12/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:40.77 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs in LR on June 6 over 1609m, 24 len behind Creole Chrome carrying 53kg at $43.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on May 15 over 1609m, 11 len behind Freddie By A Nose carrying 54kg at $33.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,470.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53kg | 1:37.58 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $43.60 |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Pompell | 54kg | 1:39.18 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $33.90 |
| 4/12 | 24/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:24.97 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $19.10 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 27.5L | $75.10 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:42.08 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $22.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 46 | LR OPEN 3 | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 53.5kg | 1:27.14 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $42.00 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on June 4 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Metairie carrying 53kg at $3. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on May 15 over 1609m, 8 len behind Freddie By A Nose carrying 54kg at $9.60. Predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:40.42 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:39.18 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $9.60 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $27,235.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:41.03 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $28,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:40.74 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 05/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:37.03 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $43.20 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 4U | $68,759.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:34.19 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |