Evangeline Downs Race 1 - 7 1/2f Stakes
ROYAL IRISH (6) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time when he was always up in the leading division over 1710m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Has the class to find the winners' list. STRUCK OUT (5) finished third last time out over 1609m at this track (Turf), making it three career minor placings. Yet to miss the top-three in two runs at this venue. Great chance to break through. SYNTAGMA (7) was in the firing line on the corner and finished second last time over 1408m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), beaten 3 lengths. This is an easier assignment and can get the job done. DOBLE CAPRICHO (8) finished third on debut two months ago over 1710m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Has definite claims.

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 10 over 1408m, 24 len behind Tickle Me Unclemo with 53kg at $18.80. Needs more time.
Last Starts 97 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:25.67 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at Lone Star Park Turf on May 17 over 1006m, 6 len behind Transom Bay with 56kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 16 over 1006m, 3 len behind Pinehurst with 54kg at $30.70. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 172 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,346.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 0:57.53 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $4.10 |
| 8/10 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 1:21.55 | 1-8-8 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $92.50 |
| 8/9 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 0:59.43 | 7-6-8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,114.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 1:00.67 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.80 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $14,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | A Batista | 54kg | 0:57.64 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $30.70 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2025 | 138 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | A Batista | 54.5kg | 0:59.38 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on June 27 over 1609m, 5 len behind Don Pablo with 53.5kg at $38.70. The race before that ran last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on April 30 over 1006m, 43 len behind Hms Diamond carrying 55kg at $67. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 19 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 | 27/06/2026 | 58 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:39.24 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $38.70 |
| 7/7 | 30/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | C Lozada | 55kg | 0:58.82 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 43.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Lozada | 55kg | 1:05.08 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $47.80 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Fairmount Park October 28 over 1207m, 13 len behind Cajun Cruiser carrying 54.5kg at $50.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Fairmount Park September 16 over 1106m, 6 len behind Ima Chunky Monkey with 54.5kg at $43.10. Hard to have.
Last Starts 261 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 | 28/10/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,699.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | SP | Javour M Simpson | 54.5kg | 1:12.86 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $50.70 |
| 6/7 | 16/09/2025 | 65 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,761.00 | Fairmount Park | 1106m | Fast | Rojas Harold Josep Ortega | 54.5kg | 1:07.95 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $43.10 |
| 11/11 | 13/07/2025 | 10 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,291.00 | Canterbury Park | 1006m | Fast | Ezequiel Lara | 56kg | 0:59.04 | 10-11-11 | 11 |
| 16.4L | $52.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2025 | 32 | MDN 35 | $35,168.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Kelsi Harr | 54kg | 1:36.25 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $37.80 |
| 8/8 | 01/06/2025 | 77 | MDN 35 | $35,770.00 | Canterbury Park | 1509m | FM | Adrian Castellanos | 54kg | 1:29.21 | 8-6-8 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 35 | $52,970.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 1:38.89 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on June 27 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Don Pablo with 53.5kg at $5.30. Before that 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on May 23 over 1609m, 11 len behind Brock's Boy carrying 52.5kg at $7.40. Capable of a big finish.
Last Starts 19 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 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 53.5kg | 1:39.24 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:40.45 | 7-3-2 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $7.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:32.66 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.60 |
| 8/9 | 16/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:45.60 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $15.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:47.65 | 10-7-7 | 8 |
| 22.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:37.29 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on June 8 over 1710m, 3 len behind Matching Funds carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on May 16 over 1710m, 4 len behind Fatguyinlittlecoat carrying 56kg at $2.30. Winning hope.
Last Starts 38 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 | 08/06/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,078.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:42.07 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:47.08 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | 1:47.29 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.20 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | M | D Cannon | 56.5kg | 1:43.81 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 56.5kg | 1:47.65 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $11.60 |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:43.14 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $28.20 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 9 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1710m, 18 len behind Street Party carrying 53.5kg at $16.17. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on June 18 over 1408m, 3 len behind Brodymeister carrying 55kg at $9.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | 61 | MDN 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:24.36 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.80 |
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | 65 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:46.62 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $16.17 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 3rd of 7 at this track on May 16 over 1710m, 7 len behind Fatguyinlittlecoat with 54kg at $25.20. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
Last Starts 61 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 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:47.08 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on June 27 over 1609m, 9 len behind Don Pablo carrying 55kg at $79.70. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Evangeline Downs on May 23 over 1609m, 27 len behind Brock's Boy carrying 55kg at $38.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:39.24 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $79.70 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:40.45 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 27.1L | $38.70 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 0:58.75 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $42.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:25.67 | 4-8-8 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $66.00 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on June 27 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Don Pablo carrying 56kg at $13.10. Before that 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on May 23 over 1609m, 27 len behind Brock's Boy with 56kg at $5.80. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 19 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 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:39.24 | 9-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.10 |
| 7/9 | 23/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:40.45 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | C J McMahon | 56kg | 0:58.75 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $3.90 |
| 8/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56.5kg | 1:17.95 | 10-12-8 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $5.75 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on May 29 over 1207m, 15 len behind Buntus Foclora carrying 55kg at $7.60. Last start ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 3 over 1006m, 16 len behind White Bullet with 55kg at $8.60. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 13 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 | 03/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $46,444.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 0:57.67 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $8.60 |
| 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: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on June 18 over 1408m, 17 len behind Brodymeister with 55kg at $85.30. The run before that ran second last of 7 at this track on May 16 over 1710m, 17 len behind Fatguyinlittlecoat with 55kg at $10.80. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:24.36 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $85.30 |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:47.08 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $10.80 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:44.05 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $19.40 |
| 8/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:09.39 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $55.30 |