Evangeline Downs Race 3 - 5f Stakes
EXPLODING CIRCLE (6) is back at the races for the first time since May 1. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1006m at Delta Downs. Comes here with definite claims. POPPY RED (5) missed the placings two runs back then was never in contention last start when 11 lengths away in seventh over 1006m at this track. Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around. MILLIE'S STARDUST (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1006m at Louisiana Downs, beaten 4 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Meets some better types this time but a better run will not surprise. ALYSE PARKER (1) scored a 5 length win on dirt at this track two starts back but then disappointed on turf last time at Evangeline Downs Turf over 1006m when 7 lengths from the winner in seventh. Sound record at this distance with two wins and seven minor placings from 12 runs and is a key contender.

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Last start 7th of 12 at Evangeline Downs Turf on June 25 over 1006m, 7 len behind Snazzy Gal with 55.5kg at $17.80. The race before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at this track June 12 over 1006m defeating Ex Gonna carrying 55kg at $4.70. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 0:57.33 | 1-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $17.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | 57 | CLM FM 3U | $18,131.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 0:58.88 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |
| 5/11 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:13.17 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $7.30 |
| 3/9 | 03/04/2026 | 56 | CLM FM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:06.17 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:00.27 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $26,158.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:00.41 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. First-up 6th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 13 len behind Saved By Grace with 53kg at $16. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at this track on May 30 over 1609m, 20 len behind Saved By Grace with 53.5kg at $56.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 30/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 1:39.50 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $56.10 |
| 6/10 | 30/04/2026 | 82 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $58,659.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 53kg | 1:40.28 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN F 3 | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53.5kg | 1:26.90 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $16.40 |
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $173,647.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:10.64 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $48.70 |
| 1/4 | 13/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53kg | 1:27.99 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 01/11/2025 | 92 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 53.5kg | 1:28.00 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up scored a big 4 len win at this track April 17 over 1006m defeating Kitten Gloves carrying 55kg at $3.20. Second-up ran last of 7 at this track on June 18 over 1106m, 12 len behind Mo Echos carrying 55.5kg at $28.50. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/06/2026 | 62 | ALLOW FM 3U | $58,577.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:05.50 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $28.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | 84 | CLM FM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 0:58.74 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/5 | 23/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW FM 4U | $58,296.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:00.35 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $10.90 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 0:59.28 | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $58.40 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 75 | ALLOW FM 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 0:59.16 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $29.70 |
| 10/12 | 30/08/2025 | 57 | ALLOW FM 3U | $54,264.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 54kg | 0:58.90 | 3-10-10 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $52.40 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on June 23 over 1006m, 4 len behind Cajun Cattitude carrying 55kg at $54.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 21 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Custom Punch carrying 55kg at $5.20. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/06/2026 | 306 | HCP FM 3U | $14,644.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Rey Williams | 55kg | 0:58.42 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $54.20 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2025 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $24,806.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 55kg | 0:57.57 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2025 | 80 | CLM FM 3U | $23,256.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | C Lozada | 55kg | 1:31.51 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/05/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $29,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Aubrie Green | 55kg | 0:58.16 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | 18 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,508.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:12.00 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $32.20 |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $239,617.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Richard E Eramia | 54kg | 1:11.64 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 24.3L | $60.00 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on May 23 over 1006m, 11 len behind Sassi Strutter with 55.5kg at $126.90. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Mo Echos carrying 55.5kg at $20.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $60,056.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 0:57.86 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $126.90 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:12.22 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $20.90 |
| 7/7 | 25/04/2026 | 64 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:05.77 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $11.80 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 4U | $68,820.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:58.98 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | 17 | HCP FM 4U | $71,327.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:59.46 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $19.70 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $68,759.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 0:59.32 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track May 1 over 1006m, 3 len behind Magnolia's Mission with 54kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at Delta Downs December 12 over 1006m, in the wet; 2 len behind Tarkington Sunrise carrying 54.5kg at $12.50. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 71 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 | 01/05/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | 0:59.66 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/04/2026 | 48 | CLM FM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:05.99 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $11.20 |
| 7/7 | 20/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW FM 4U | $68,820.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:58.98 | 1-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $18.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 4U | $34,380.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:00.16 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 102 | CLM FM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 0:59.99 | 1-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $12.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $24,465.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:00.14 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 9 over 1207m, 3 len behind Lady Authentic with 56.5kg at $3.70. Before that ran last of 10 at Oaklawn Park on April 30 over 1207m, 25 len behind Q's Your Mama carrying 54.5kg at $21.60. Watch for her to be flashing home.
Last Starts 32 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 | 09/06/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $11,158.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:11.57 | 6-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 10/10 | 30/04/2026 | 26 | CLM FM 4U | $43,296.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:10.40 | 8-9-10 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $21.60 |
| 6/12 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | CLM FM 4U | $46,579.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | L Quinonez | 55kg | 1:12.30 | 7-5-6 | 12 |
| 8.1L | $18.10 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | L Quinonez | 54.5kg | 1:11.33 | 9-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $9.80 |
| 6/9 | 16/02/2026 | 45 | CLM FM 4U | $44,223.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | L Quinonez | 53.5kg | 1:11.38 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $21.20 |
| 7/10 | 02/01/2026 | 164 | CLM FM 4U | $46,338.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | L Quinonez | 54kg | 1:12.01 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $21.90 |