Evangeline Downs Race 3 - 5 1/2f Stakes
IT'S BEEN REAL (1) missed the frame last time when fifth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Has a decent record at this track. Should run well. FLY STRONG (7) returns from a spell of three months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when sixth over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Capable of playing a major role. DREAMROSA (4) continues to race well with a win two back at this track (Dirt) before finishing 1.3 lengths away in third last time over 1006m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf). Elio J Barrera stays on. Should be involved in the finish. CAROOM'S CROUPIER (3) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 1106m at Ellis Park.

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 7 at this track on July 18 over 1207m, 6 len behind Geaux Crazy with 55.5kg at $7.20. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on June 26 over 1408m, 5 len behind Inawinner carrying 56kg at $1.40. Can make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.92 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.20 |
| 2/6 | 26/06/2026 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $33,473.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:24.99 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $33,520.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:12.33 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 22/04/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 03/04/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:05.99 | 5-8-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | 40 | MDN FM 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | T G Thornton | 56.5kg | 1:11.67 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 19 over 1106m, 5 len behind Artella carrying 50.5kg at $3.59. The run before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 6 over 1106m, 3 len behind Call Me Angel carrying 50.5kg at $13.90. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $39,913.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | M | W Meeks | 50.5kg | 1:04.78 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.59 |
| 3/5 | 06/07/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $32,656.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | W Meeks | 50.5kg | 1:04.26 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $13.90 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2026 | 58 | CLM FM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 1:11.00 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $8.40 |
| 4/11 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | CLM FM 3U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54.5kg | 1:11.05 | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $12.30 |
| 10/10 | 03/04/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN F 3 | $218,341.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cohen | 53.5kg | 1:12.74 | 3-10-10 | 2 |
| 30.5L | $79.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Luis Saez | 53kg | 1:12.75 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 31 over 1006m, 1.3 len behind Lee Circle carrying 56kg at $2.80. Before that came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track on July 2 over 1207m defeating Dr Red carrying 56kg at $4.40. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/07/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $27,104.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 0:57.33 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $46,444.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:12.40 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/9 | 29/05/2026 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 0:57.87 | 7-5-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 56 | MDN FM 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 0:57.20 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 0:59.70 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 31 over 1006m, 8 len behind Lee Circle with 54.5kg at $20. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track on July 9 over 1207m defeating The Get Out carrying 56kg at $3.70. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 31/07/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $27,104.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | C Fusilier | 54.5kg | 0:57.33 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,319.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:13.07 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | 61 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 0:59.57 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 54kg | 1:12.93 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $6.80 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 84 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Jarred Journet | 56kg | 1:13.86 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $48.80 |
| 7/7 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $26,158.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:00.41 | 1-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $76.60 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 60 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 7 at Evangeline Downs Turf on May 7 over 1509m, 5 len behind Moonie Pie carrying 55.5kg at $12.60. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Lone Star Park on June 21 over 1308m, 15 len behind Native Charmer carrying 56kg at $6.70. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/06/2026 | 45 | ALLOW FM 3U | $46,722.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:18.75 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $46,089.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:32.82 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $12.60 |
| 6/11 | 28/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 53.5kg | 1:10.61 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $21.40 |
| 7/12 | 28/12/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $176,110.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:11.66 | 3-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.70 |
| 1/9 | 15/11/2025 | 323 | MDN 3U | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 0:59.80 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN FM 3U | $169,492.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:12.11 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Fairgrounds March 16 over 1207m, 7 len behind Kin To The Wicked with 53kg at $7.60. On debut second last of 7 at Fairgrounds December 20 over 1207m, 7 len behind Missin Missy with 54.5kg at $4.30. May need the run.
Last Starts 157 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 | 16/03/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 3U | $28,090.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:09.94 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $7.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 4U | $28,090.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:12.12 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM F 3 | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:13.13 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/11 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:12.02 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:12.52 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $4.30 |