Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 5 1/2f Stakes
MOONLIGHT MAX (2) will find this a little easier than his third on debut six weeks ago, beaten 6 lengths at the end of 1207m at this track (Dirt). Will benefit from that experience so he is worth following up. APOLLO'S FURY (1) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when fourth in a 1006m contest at Evangeline Downs Turf seven weeks ago after being in the firing line on the bend. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PERICLES (5) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at this track (Dirt) over 1006m, beaten 11 lengths. Can improve sharply. STAR STRUMMER (6) was safely held on debut last start, finishing 99 lengths behind the winner in lost rider over 1006m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Dirt). Open to plenty of improvement. Expected to do more.
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at this track on May 9 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Slewssongofthenile carrying 55.5kg at $8.10. Second-up 4th of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on June 20 over 1006m, 5 len behind Charlie Prime with 55kg at $4.30. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 47 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 | 20/06/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Good | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 0:59.24 | 4-1-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:12.88 | 9-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 3rd of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 6 len behind Maximus Amar carrying 55kg at $29.30. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:11.02 | 10-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $29.30 |
Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Catalina Red out of Notayankeefan. Maybe later.
Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Maximus Mischief out of Hartfelt. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, eased back early on ran second last in a small field at this track on July 3 over 1006m, 11 len behind White Bullet with 53.5kg at $8.80. Will come on following that run and can measure up this time.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $46,444.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 53.5kg | 0:57.67 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $8.80 |
Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, didn't finish the race at Evangeline Downs Turf June 20 over 1006m. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Good | C Fusilier | 55kg | 0:59.24 | 8-9-LR | 5 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding (Ocean Knight - Black Mariah) making his debut. Expected to be above average.