Evangeline Downs Race 6 - 5 1/2f Stakes
PRADO'S PRIORITY (8) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Raced once last campaign and finished second over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Has a solid record at this circuit. Bold showing expected. NOPENOTTONIGHT (5) is racing well, scoring two back at this track (Dirt) before finishing 0.3 lengths from the winner in second last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Should be poised just off the lead. Leading contender. HAWIJA (4) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end but missed the frame most recently when fifth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Record here is impressive with three wins from seven starts. One of the contenders. PETITFOR (1) finished seventh when resuming two runs back then did a good job last start but found one better over 1006m at this track, beaten only 1.75 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Louisiana Downs Turf on June 9 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Margot's Boy with 55.5kg at $12.40. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on July 4 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Avery's Gem with 54kg at $22.10. Genuine hope on latest effort.
Last Starts 27 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 | 04/07/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | C Fusilier | 54kg | 0:58.08 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $22.10 |
| 7/10 | 09/06/2026 | 100 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 0:56.39 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $12.40 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,056.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:09.72 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $70.70 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $16.20 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 4U | $43,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 53kg | 0:59.13 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $25.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/12/2025 | 87 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:36.64 | 6-11-11 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $30.70 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on June 19 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Romeo Spikes carrying 53.5kg at $8.10. Before that came from midfield and scored a big 7 len win at this track May 16 over 1207m defeating Gypsy Squall carrying 54kg at $2. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:10.74 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.10 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $2.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | 72 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:12.05 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $10.90 |
| 5/10 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $39,943.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 9-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $7.30 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 0:58.78 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:11.88 | 2-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track July 16 over 1207m defeating Charco with 55.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1609m, 6 len behind Nopenottonight with 53kg at $6.90. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:11.57 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:38.55 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.90 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 54kg | 0:58.24 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | J Melancon | 54kg | 0:59.23 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 15/04/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:11.26 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:10.45 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Like This with 53kg at $3.50. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track June 12 over 1106m defeating Alvarado Cat with 55.5kg at $2. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:11.57 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:05.31 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $21,648.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:10.72 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $22,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:10.53 | 7-2-2 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:10.47 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $6.60 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $27,104.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:04.47 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track on July 2 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Critical Threat carrying 55kg at $2.50. The start before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track June 4 over 1609m defeating Critical Threat carrying 53kg at $1.90. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:38.14 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | T Pompell | 53kg | 1:38.55 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 53kg | 1:39.45 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 17/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $22,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.53 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 12/03/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:38.31 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 22/02/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:36.97 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track June 25 over 1006m defeating Pasketee with 54.5kg at $2.30. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on June 12 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Hawija with 55.5kg at $2.80. This is going to test him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 0:58.35 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:05.31 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $27,235.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | C J McMahon | 54kg | 1:04.55 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $9.70 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 175 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $62,591.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:16.86 | 1-4-7 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $41.50 |
| 9/9 | 24/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $68,493.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:58.95 | 4-9-9 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $54,264.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:05.16 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.75 len at this track July 4 over 1006m defeating Petitfor carrying 54kg at $3.60. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on May 8 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Hawija with 56kg at $1.80. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/07/2026 | 57 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 0:58.08 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,648.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.72 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 7/11 | 16/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $61,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.42 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $11.90 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $27,104.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:04.47 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 49 | HCP 4U | $27,104.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:10.34 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.40 |
| 6/9 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:10.55 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $38.40 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Hi Yah carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.25 len at Delta Downs November 15 over 1006m defeating Hoosier with 55kg at $6.30. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/04/2026 | 74 | HCP 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $71,327.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 0:59.17 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $43,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:59.13 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $30,628.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | T G Thornton | 56kg | 0:58.68 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2025 | 388 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 0:59.06 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.30 |
| 1/9 | 23/10/2024 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $28,902.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 0:58.61 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run ran second last in a small field at this track on July 3 over 1408m, 12 len behind Lambo with 52.5kg at $9.60. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 at this track on April 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Disco Ball with 54kg at $12. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/07/2026 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,347.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:23.47 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $9.60 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 64 | CLM 4U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:10.14 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:10.03 | 1-5-5 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $27.30 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 10 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:09.99 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $45.30 |
| 5/6 | 07/01/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $70,254.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:58.01 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $10.30 |
| 6/6 | 28/11/2025 | 154 | ALLOW 3U | $70,229.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 0:58.98 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $6.60 |