Evangeline Downs Race 2 - 7 1/2f Stakes
FOOTPRINT (3) is a five-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Juan M Cano stable. Finished off last campaign with a fourth at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) three-and-a-half months ago. Not seen at the trials but looks nicely placed. Can make a winning return. MATINEE IDOL (4) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 10 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1509m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. CLASSICAL KNIGHT (7) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1609m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Finds a suitable race and can get the job done. STRUCK OUT (8) brings the right form to the table after taking out a 1509m contest at this track last time out by 0.3 lengths. Winning claims on best figures.

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1509m, 4 len behind Don Pablo with 56kg at $11.70. Before that ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on May 14 over 1609m, 22 len behind Tickle Me Unclemo carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | 58 | CLM 3U | $27,576.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:29.25 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $11.70 |
| 4/4 | 14/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,089.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:39.86 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $9.80 |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:25.34 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $34.80 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Kevin Roman | 56.5kg | 1:43.71 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $73.10 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:42.21 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.40 |
| 8/9 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | J Riquelme | 56kg | 1:43.14 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $59.60 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently ran second last of 7 at this track on July 24 over 1609m, 12 len behind Castle Island carrying 52kg at $41.90. Before that 5th of 11 at Evangeline Downs on June 26 over 1308m, 13 len behind Flyin Private carrying 54kg at $76.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $30,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52kg | 1:35.48 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $41.90 |
| 5/11 | 26/06/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:18.06 | 3-5-5 | 11 |
| 13.3L | $76.70 |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2026 | 386 | CLM 3U | $15,363.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:24.73 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $30,351.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $12.60 |
| 6/9 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $28,892.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jose Andres Guerrero | 55.5kg | 1:38.59 | 9-9-6 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $17.70 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $21,739.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:44.78 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf April 28 over 1710m, 4 len behind Gene And Jude carrying 56.5kg at $4.99. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf March 5 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Western Run carrying 55.5kg at $10.30. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 28/04/2026 | 54 | CLM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:41.77 | 7-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $4.99 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 462 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.30 |
| 3/12 | 28/11/2024 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:35.65 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $17.18 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2024 | 186 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:52.08 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $10.28 |
| 5/9 | 13/04/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $614,439.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.93 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $16.70 |
| 2/11 | 23/03/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $384,615.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:44.79 | 9-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.57 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1509m, 6 len behind Don Pablo with 56kg at $4.70. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on May 23 over 1609m, 6 len behind Weekendsandwhiskey carrying 56kg at $2.30. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $27,576.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:29.25 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:40.21 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 0/12 | 23/04/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:37.83 | 9-12-LR | 12 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:25.34 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.48 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 62 | CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:42.81 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 25 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind American Tact with 53kg at $5.30. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Lone Star Park on June 7 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Mobster carrying 53.5kg at $2.30. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $27,576.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 53kg | 1:25.43 | 4-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,434.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Good | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 53.5kg | 0:58.98 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 53.5kg | 1:05.43 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:17.74 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:12.51 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:10.62 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 25 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind American Tact carrying 56kg at $2.20. The race before that 5th of 7 at Fair Meadows on June 25 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Town Hero with 57kg at $2.30. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 20 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 | 25/07/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $27,576.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:25.43 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | 61 | ALLOW 3U | $24,547.00 | Fair Meadows | 1308m | SP | C Kimes | 57kg | 1:21.15 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $49,491.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | L Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 7-6-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:09.01 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $32.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:10.37 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.30 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $43,509.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:11.36 | 9-3-3 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start won by a 0.3 len at this track on July 17 over 1509m defeating Lawless Ways with 53kg at $5.30. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 27 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Don Pablo with 53.5kg at $5.30. Broke maiden status last time and is worthy of consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:30.57 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 53.5kg | 1:39.24 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:40.45 | 7-3-2 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $7.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:32.66 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.60 |
| 8/9 | 16/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:45.60 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $15.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:47.65 | 10-7-7 | 8 |
| 22.8L | $7.50 |