Evangeline Downs Race 2 - 7f Stakes
DARK VECTOR (3) has switched yards since finishing fifth a month ago over 1308m at Fair Meadows. Expecting a seamless transition. PHILA STREET (6) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 7 lengths into fourth over 1509m at Evangeline Downs Turf. Fitter so expect a better run this time. MAXXUS (1) boxed on fairly last time and wasn't beaten far over 1006m at Lone Star Park (Dirt), finishing second. Extra journey a plus now and is among the main chances. MORE THAN CUTE (4) bounced back last start and got the job done by 6 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Well placed to feature in the finish again.

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 53kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Lone Star Park on June 7 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Mobster carrying 53.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Lone Star Park on May 24 over 1106m, 1.1 len behind West Of Town carrying 53.5kg at $4.40. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 48 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 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,434.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Good | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 53.5kg | 0:58.98 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 53.5kg | 1:05.43 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:17.74 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:12.51 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:10.62 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.70 |
| 12/12 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,635.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 55kg | 1:12.24 | 4-8-12 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1308m, 10 len behind Flyin Private with 55kg at $27.60. Before that 5th of 10 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on May 16 over 1106m, 5 len behind Love Hate with 51.5kg at $31.20. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/06/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | A Batista | 55kg | 1:18.06 | 11-3-2 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $27.60 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $37,011.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 51.5kg | 1:04.75 | 7-8-5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $31.20 |
| 5/5 | 03/05/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $46,089.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | SP | Leonel Reyes | 55kg | 1:19.10 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $14.70 |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $55,313.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | Joseph Trejos | 55kg | 1:22.67 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $8.80 |
| 6/6 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $112,360.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Joseph Trejos | 54.5kg | 1:37.91 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 39.5L | $42.10 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:05.16 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Fair Meadows on June 25 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Town Hero carrying 57kg at $2.30. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1207m, 3 len behind City Of Angels with 55.5kg at $5.60. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | 61 | ALLOW 3U | $24,547.00 | Fair Meadows | 1308m | SP | C Kimes | 57kg | 1:21.15 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $49,491.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | L Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 7-6-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:09.01 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $32.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:10.37 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.30 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $43,509.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:11.36 | 9-3-3 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $4.10 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53kg | 1:10.16 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52.5kgs
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At the latest run came from midfield and won by 6 len at this track July 3 over 1308m defeating Ronnie's Ace carrying 52.5kg at $2.30. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1408m, 11 len behind Brodymeister carrying 55kg at $39. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:18.96 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/10 | 18/06/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | A Batista | 55kg | 1:24.36 | 1-6-6 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $39.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,804.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:12.32 | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/05/2026 | 58 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,296.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 55kg | 1:25.23 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $13.40 |
| 3/4 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3 | $44,944.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Good | Joseph Trejos | 55.5kg | 1:12.90 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $8.70 |
| 5/7 | 04/03/2026 | 122 | MDN CLM 3 | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Johanis Aranguren | 49.5kg | 1:05.16 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $14.40 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran second last in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 26 over 1207m, 13 len behind Bridge Classic carrying 54kg at $20.40. Won previous preparation first up won by a 0.3 len at Delta Downs December 12 over 1308m in heavy going defeating Gomarkgo carrying 55kg at $2.20. May need more time.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/02/2026 | 76 | CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:10.40 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $20.40 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 63 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,988.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | Cid Vicente Del | 55kg | 1:21.72 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $53,272.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:28.01 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 11 over 1509m, 7 len behind Don Pablo with 55kg at $6. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Turfway Park on January 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Gray Is Okay carrying 54.5kg at $5.59. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | 115 | CLM 3U | $27,576.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:29.25 | 9-5-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/03/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:40.09 | 6-4-10 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $24.31 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:41.98 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.57 |
| 8/11 | 07/01/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 6-4-8 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $5.59 |
| 11/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 5-11-11 | 8 |
| 32.1L | $9.35 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 44 days. Last outing held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on June 11 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind War Mule carrying 56kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation 4th of 9 at Delta Downs on February 21 over 1408m, 7 len behind The Monopoly Man with 54.5kg at $8.60. Needs more time.
Last Starts 44 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 | 11/06/2026 | 110 | CLM 3U | $26,499.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:11.78 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 196 | CLM 4U | $42,083.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:26.72 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $8.60 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $29,457.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:24.55 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $18.20 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $29,052.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:24.25 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,212.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | 1:17.48 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $10.20 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $48,438.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | 1:11.11 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on June 11 over 1207m, 8 len behind War Mule with 51.5kg at $27.90. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1207m, 3 len behind Clearly Majestic carrying 55kg at $6.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 44 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 | 11/06/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $26,499.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 51.5kg | 1:11.78 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $27.90 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 55 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:12.69 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 70 | CLM 3 | $47,753.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54kg | 0:59.36 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.40 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,988.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:21.72 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:22.53 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,878.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53kg | 1:21.47 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |