Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 5f Stakes
MARGOT'S BOY (7) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by one length over 1006m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Generally runs well second-up and looks sure to run well again. Can make it back-to-back wins. ONE WHIRLWIND RIDE (1) is a eight-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Juan M Cano barn. Scored at his latest appearance at Laurel Turf (Turf) eight months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but is in a nice race. Leading player expected to feature. BRITERDAYZAHEAD (2) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1006m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) when beaten 4 lengths. Among the chances again. GAVEL (5) hit the frame two starts ago at Lone Star Park but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 6 lengths over 1207m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Open to improvement and should be about the money.

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Laurel Turf November 22 over 1106m defeating Noah Chance carrying 57kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Laurel March 23 2024 over 1207m, 5 len behind Kadri carrying 56kg at $15.50. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 252 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 | 22/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $40,824.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:03.68 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $40,365.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:06.02 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $39,786.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:02.97 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $40,917.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:04.16 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.30 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 55.5kg | 1:02.38 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/3 | 07/08/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:04.21 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 4 over 1006m, 4 len behind Avery's Gem with 53kg at $2.40. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on June 12 over 1207m, head behind Purple Heart with 56kg at $9.70. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 0:58.08 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,025.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 56kg | 1:11.09 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $9.70 |
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,089.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 0:57.41 | 2-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/04/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:11.26 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:03.98 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:03.90 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf in the LR March 21 over 1106m, 4 len behind Nine Part with 54kg at $75.50. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Delta Downs October 24 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Country Hit carrying 54.5kg at $25.40. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 133 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 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:02.71 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $75.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:02.37 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $25.70 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | 1:03.41 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $36.90 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:02.87 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $41.70 |
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,489.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 0:58.35 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $101.30 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $68,493.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:58.95 | 9-6-8 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $25.40 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up today. Last run 6th of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 20 over 1006m, 5 len behind Gabarra with 52.5kg at $27. At only start last preparation raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1006m, 6 len behind Our Favorite Son carrying 54kg at $80.50. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 66 | CLM 3U | $13,062.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 0:57.51 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $27.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/05/2026 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,089.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 54kg | 0:57.41 | 3-3-9 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $80.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 1:03.32 | 6-2-8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $73.30 |
| 7/7 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 0:56.89 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $59.80 |
| 6/6 | 20/12/2025 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $42,879.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 0:58.87 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $50.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 113 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 0:59.43 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 6th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind To The Chief carrying 55.5kg at $14.60. Before that 2nd in a small field at Lone Star Park on June 27 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Here Comes Braylon with 56kg at $6.30. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,896.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 3-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $14.60 |
| 2/5 | 27/06/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $32,078.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:10.57 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $27,235.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:04.55 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/04/2026 | 91 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:23.01 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $45.30 |
| 0/7 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:11.10 | 7-7-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:10.38 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start scored a big 4 len win at Evangeline Downs June 26 over 1006m defeating Bind Faith carrying 52.5kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on May 30 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Drewmazing carrying 55.5kg at $18.90. Tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 0:57.76 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:58.73 | 4-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $18.90 |
| 9/9 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:59.23 | 2-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $19.70 |
| 9/9 | 03/04/2026 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 21.6L | $19.80 |
| 6/6 | 22/03/2026 | 95 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:03.98 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $23.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/12/2025 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $55,130.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:59.11 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after seven months won by 1.0 len at Louisiana Downs Turf June 9 over 1006m defeating Brink Of War with 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 24 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Sbagliato with 55kg at $4.30. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 53 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 | 09/06/2026 | 213 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56.5kg | 0:56.39 | 8-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/11/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:57.10 | 8-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 12/10/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:08.20 | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 24/08/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $66,667.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 7/12 | 20/07/2025 | 331 | CLM 3U | $65,749.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:42.05 | 3-1-7 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $87,558.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:34.88 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |