Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 7f Stakes
SEIZE THE WIN (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. BAYOU TIME (1) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1207m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) when he was always up in the leading division. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. HERE COMES BENNY (7) was safely held when seventh on debut last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Tackles a longer journey this time. Expected to run much better this time. GALLABYE (4) is building towards his maiden success, the latest effort a solid second over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten one length. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he can win if at his best.
Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 9 over 1207m, 4 len behind Deckhand with 56.5kg at $1.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 1 over 1006m, 5 len behind Jungle Law with 55kg at $2.30. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/06/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $36,262.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:10.97 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 0:58.75 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:10.38 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:11.60 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:12.56 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 10/12 | 21/11/2025 | 189 | MDN 3U | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.90 | 10-12-10 | 5 |
| 25.0L | $44.20 |
Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, ran last of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1207m, 17 len behind Cajun Coaster carrying 55kg at $14.60. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:12.48 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $14.60 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at this track May 8 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Unlawful carrying 55kg at $3.10. On debut sixth of 9 at Delta Downs November 22 over 1609m, 14 len behind Misdeal with 53kg at $10.80. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 64 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 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:42.49 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 17/04/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:11.73 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.93 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/9 | 21/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:34.52 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $17.10 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Heavy | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:35.38 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $22.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 1:42.36 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $10.80 |
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on May 18 over 1509m, 13 len behind Louisiana Star carrying 53.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Azteca Storm with 55kg at $32.90. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:13.44 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $32.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/05/2026 | 87 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:31.89 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | F T Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:06.35 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $72.50 |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:12.59 | 3-6-7 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $24.20 |
| 8/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 9-7-8 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $13.40 |
Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1609m, 6 len behind Vineaux with 55kg at $2.30. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 21 over 1609m, 9 len behind Reaux Ban Da Man carrying 55.5kg at $10.60. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/06/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,078.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:41.59 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 21/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:40.13 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $10.60 |
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:37.54 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 8-4-5 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $18.10 |
| 3/10 | 15/03/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 53kg | 1:38.34 | 8-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $50.30 |
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 1:38.67 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 55kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 5th of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on June 20 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Charlie Prime carrying 55kg at $57.90. That race experience to prove invaluable.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Good | Edward Santiago | 55kg | 0:59.24 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $57.90 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 17 len behind Maximus Amar with 55kg at $4.60. Likely to take a lot from that run and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:11.02 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $4.60 |