Evangeline Downs Race 8 - 1m Stakes
A MILLION MOONS (4) was well fancied last start at the second run back from a break and was in the placings again, finishing second over 1609m at this track (Turf). Great chance to break through. STAR ROCK STAR (3) lined up in a Listed Race last time on dirt when 11 lengths away in fourth at Evangeline Downs over 1710m. That run was on the back of a win on turf at Louisiana Downs Turf the run prior. Well placed in this easier race. Expected to be in the finish. COSMIC TRAIN (1) impressed last start when in the money over 1710m in Listed grade at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) in a black-type race, beaten 8 lengths. Leading player on recent runs. FRAN'S STAR (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf, beaten 4 lengths. Fitter and sure to run well.

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs in LR on June 6 over 1710m, 8 len behind Wicked As Haggart with 53.5kg at $6.10. Before that 3rd of 10 at Evangeline Downs in LR on May 2 over 1609m, 9 len behind Wicked As Haggart carrying 54kg at $20.80. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:44.62 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 1:37.67 | 9-4-3 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $20.80 |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:43.12 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:42.44 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,202.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:41.28 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/11/2025 | 105 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54.5kg | 1:41.78 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $33.90 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on June 30 over 1509m, 4 len behind Neon Lights carrying 54.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 22 over 1609m, 5 len behind Foxtrot Harry with 54kg at $21.30. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 10 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 | 30/06/2026 | 80 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:30.09 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 11/11 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $109,170.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:44.69 | 6-11-11 | 10 |
| 15.9L | $19.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:44.06 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $21.60 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:37.09 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:36.41 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.20 |
| 5/11 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:45.78 | 5-8-5 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Evangeline Downs in LR on June 6 over 1710m, 11 len behind Wicked As Haggart carrying 54.5kg at $22. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Louisiana Downs Turf May 18 over 1609m defeating A Million Moons carrying 56kg at $1.70. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:44.62 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $22.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/05/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $37,709.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.44 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $61,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:37.32 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:37.09 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $20.30 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.93 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 27/12/2025 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:10.56 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on May 18 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Star Rock Star with 57kg at $3.30. Second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on June 26 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Wicked As Haggart carrying 54.5kg at $3.40. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:37.57 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 18/05/2026 | 87 | ALLOW 3U | $37,709.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 57kg | 1:36.44 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 4U | $105,337.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Florian | 56kg | 1:25.77 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.40 |
| 5/5 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $213,980.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:44.03 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $40.40 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 54 | ALLOW 4U | $70,254.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:25.97 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $14.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $68,702.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:19.52 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Evangeline Downs in LR on June 6 over 1710m, 6 len behind Wicked As Haggart with 53.5kg at $24.30. Before that ran last of 10 at Evangeline Downs in LR on May 2 over 1609m, 38 len behind Wicked As Haggart with 54kg at $20.10. Among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:44.62 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $24.30 |
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:37.67 | 6-9-10 | 7 |
| 38.2L | $20.10 |
| 3/11 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $109,170.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:44.69 | 7-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $15.20 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:44.06 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $32.10 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,202.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $9.20 |
| 7/11 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:45.78 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $3.70 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start won by 2.25 len at Evangeline Downs June 4 over 1609m defeating Take Charge J J carrying 54.5kg at $1.70. Before that 5th of 10 at Evangeline Downs in LR on May 2 over 1609m, 10 len behind Wicked As Haggart carrying 54kg at $42.30. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/06/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,972.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:38.99 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:37.67 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $42.30 |
| 4/9 | 22/03/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 53kg | 1:43.12 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $30.80 |
| 6/6 | 19/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:42.02 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $6.40 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,202.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/4 | 06/12/2025 | 156 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:05.17 | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |