Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 7f Stakes
SPARE ME (3) finished tenth when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf, beaten only 1.3 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SHINOVAR (5) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1006m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Hasn't been far away this time in work with six minor placings from seven starts. Should be hard to stop. LOOK AT ME NAH (1) remains a maiden after six runs. Was well in commission last time but after being in contention on the turn could only manage to finish fourth over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf). Worth including in this suitable contest. TASTE OF FREEDOM (7) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with strong prospects.

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on June 27 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Lolo's Girl carrying 55kg at $2.40. The run before that got back early 6th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 2 over 1609m, 9 len behind Adorable Moments carrying 55kg at $8.60. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside draw.
Last Starts 40 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 | 27/06/2026 | 56 | MDN FM 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:37.82 | 8-2-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | 51 | MDN F 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:37.53 | 11-9-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $8.60 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 27 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.68 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $9.70 |
| 7/12 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:44.64 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $7.40 |
| 3/10 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:03.70 | 9-7-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $24.10 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 41 day letup. First-up 3rd of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on May 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Angelic Katie with 55kg at $2.70. Second-up 5th of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on June 27 over 1609m, 4 len behind Lolo's Girl carrying 55kg at $3.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/06/2026 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:37.82 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 90 | MDN FM 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:40.42 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 8/12 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:37.02 | 6-7-8 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $39.60 |
| 10/12 | 18/01/2026 | 51 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:03.52 | 5-10-10 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:03.61 | 10-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 41 day letup. Resuming ran second last of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 14 over 1006m, 9 len behind Twirling Claire carrying 53.5kg at $11.58. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on June 27 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Lolo's Girl with 55kg at $4.40. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 40 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 | 27/06/2026 | 44 | MDN FM 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:37.82 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 10/11 | 14/05/2026 | 89 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 0:56.52 | 4-6-10 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $11.58 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:03.22 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:03.52 | 2-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:04.15 | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $10.10 |
| 8/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:03.69 | 11-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $27.50 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 3rd of 7 at this track on July 25 over 1207m, 10 len behind Tiffany Tap with 55kg at $30.10. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $46,444.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:12.30 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $30.10 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 21 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Majestic Moon carrying 54.5kg at $5.40. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 23 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Sul Journalist with 54.5kg at $5.90. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 21/07/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $33,382.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | 0:58.15 | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/6 | 23/06/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $32,078.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:25.00 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2026 | 23 | MDN FM 3U | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:12.48 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,346.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | 1:20.47 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN F 3 | $153,090.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 53kg | 1:45.06 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM F 3 | $38,516.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when eased back early on 5th of 8 at Fairgrounds on January 4 over 1609m, 17 len behind Braken Poppa carrying 54.5kg at $57.90. Hard to have.
Last Starts 214 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 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:39.97 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $57.90 |

Jockey: Efigenio Ruiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on July 25 over 1207m, 7 len behind Tiffany Tap with 55kg at $6.80. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on June 27 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Lolo's Girl carrying 55kg at $62.50. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $46,444.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Efigenio Garcia Ruiz | 55kg | 1:12.30 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Efigenio Garcia Ruiz | 55kg | 1:37.82 | 6-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $62.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Efigenio Garcia Ruiz | 55kg | 1:41.05 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track May 22 over 1006m, 4 len behind Artemis Sparkles with 55.5kg at $3.60. On debut ran last of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf April 18 over 1006m, 43 len behind Jezebel with 55kg at $28.20. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:59.84 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 08/05/2026 | 20 | MDN FM 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $31.70 |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | C J McMahon | 55kg | 0:57.20 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 43.9L | $28.20 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on July 2 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Dreamrosa with 55kg at $23.20. The race before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Louisiana Downs on June 16 over 1006m, 11 len behind Nosox carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $46,444.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $23.20 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 25 | MDN FM 3U | $32,078.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 0:58.65 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $11.40 |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 209 | MDN F 3 | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 0:59.84 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $53,272.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Carlos Perez | 52kg | 1:00.25 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $13.40 |