Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 7f Stakes
HIGHSTAKES HUSTLER (7) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf). Has the ability to take care of this field. HEDGE (2) last appeared two weeks ago over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis when he finished fifth. This is his first run for the Juan M Cano stable. Rates highly so expect him to be prominent. RANCHO (4) is a handy type who resumes after a break of ten weeks. Only appeared once last prep when he finished eighth over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten 19 lengths. Should park just off the speed. One of the main contenders. TEJAS (5) has a moderate winning strike-rate but impressed when returning from a break last time at this track (Dirt), finishing third and only 0.2 lengths from the winner at the end of 1609m. Suitably placed so anticipating another bold showing.

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on July 23 over 1308m, 8 len behind String Theory carrying 55kg at $24.40. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on June 18 over 1408m, 13 len behind Coattails carrying 56kg at $37.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 21 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 | 23/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:18.28 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $24.40 |
| 4/7 | 18/06/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $26,499.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:23.67 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $37.70 |
| 8/11 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:24.68 | 4-9-8 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $38.40 |
| 6/10 | 16/04/2026 | 84 | CLM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $11.90 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | SP | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:22.10 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.10 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 56 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | T G Thornton | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 30 over 1609m, 21 len behind Takeitandrun carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 11 over 1106m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Vsop carrying 55.5kg at $15. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $24,673.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:35.50 | 8-5-5 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 62 | CLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Heavy | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:04.00 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 59 | CLM 3U | $26,606.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:11.47 | 1-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $26,826.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:11.76 | 1-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.26 |
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 104 | CLM 4U | $44,223.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Camacho Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.74 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $4.90 |
| 9/9 | 14/11/2025 | 78 | CLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:17.09 | 2-9-9 | 4 |
| 51.6L | $4.49 |

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track on August 1 over 1207m defeating Gold Thief carrying 54kg at $10.30. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1609m, 8 len behind Lewis Memorial carrying 54kg at $65. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:13.25 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.30 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:42.67 | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $65.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:41.56 | 1-8-7 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $9.60 |
| 6/12 | 29/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:12.15 | 2-7-6 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $9.80 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:13.28 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/12 | 17/04/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 56kg | 1:11.73 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $68.10 |

Jockey: Theodrick Ledet
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 8 at this track on June 5 over 1207m, 19 len behind Louisiana Wildlife carrying 56kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 8 at Belterra Park Turf on August 15 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind We Got This with 55kg at $7.30. Winning hope.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 225 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:11.60 | 5-4-8 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $5.10 |
| 1/12 | 23/10/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 54kg | 1:37.26 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 55kg | 0:56.99 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $21,705.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Yarmarie L Correa | 55kg | 1:36.04 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $18.20 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $15,504.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Yarmarie L Correa | 55kg | 0:58.79 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on June 19 over 1609m, 0.2 len behind Runforjustice with 56kg at $2.30. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Oaklawn Park on March 12 over 1710m, 27 len behind Montauk Point carrying 53.5kg at $11.90. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 55 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 | 19/06/2026 | 67 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:40.75 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 13/04/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $18,923.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 55kg | 1:38.58 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $1.80 |
| 12/12 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:44.92 | 4-11-12 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $11.90 |
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | 64 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 1:37.67 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $10.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/12/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:45.73 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.70 |
| 7/8 | 23/11/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:45.77 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $33.18 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran second last of 7 at this track on July 23 over 1308m, 15 len behind String Theory with 56kg at $12.10. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track on April 3 over 1207m defeating Brock's Boy carrying 56kg at $3.30. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 21 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 | 23/07/2026 | 82 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:18.28 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $12.10 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $17,458.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:12.27 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.80 |
| 1/11 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:13.15 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 418 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | F T Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:10.78 | 6-3-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $17.50 |
| 7/7 | 20/01/2025 | 32 | MDN 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:11.08 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $47.40 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Andres Guerrero | 54.5kg | 1:04.10 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $27.20 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind U Rascal U with 56kg at $2.80. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on June 25 over 1308m, 9 len behind Daddy's Code carrying 56kg at $7.30. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $23,222.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:17.27 | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $7.30 |
| 4/12 | 22/05/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $15,363.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:24.51 | 1-3-4 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 48 | CLM 4U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 9-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $6.60 |
| 6/6 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:11.15 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:11.84 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 7 len behind U Rascal U carrying 56kg at $45.30. The start before that ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 16 over 1710m, 13 len behind White Mountain carrying 56.5kg at $12.60. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $23,222.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 3-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $45.30 |
| 4/4 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $11,158.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56.5kg | 1:46.89 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $12.60 |
| 7/9 | 08/06/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose Nava-Marin | 56.5kg | 1:28.65 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/05/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $15,363.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:24.51 | 5-8-8 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $10.30 |
| 5/9 | 22/04/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1673m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:44.93 | 3-6-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $17.60 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,826.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $6.16 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1006m, 8 len behind Jamesy's Empire with 56kg at $13.70. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Lone Star Park on June 28 over 1106m, 9 len behind Six Iron carrying 56kg at $7.30. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $15,965.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 0:58.96 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $13.70 |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:05.94 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:05.80 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $20.10 |
| 10/11 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $56,564.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:18.65 | 3-11-10 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $39.60 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,923.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | SP | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:06.55 | 7-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 35 | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:12.96 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |