Evangeline Downs Race 8 - 5f Stakes
STAYED IN FOR HALF (4) is back at the races for the first time since June 14. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1006m at Lone Star Park Turf. Should be hard to stop. OUR FAVORITE SON (3) last appeared six weeks ago over 1207m at Evangeline Downs when he finished fourth. This is his first run for the Allen Landry stable. Sure to be primed for this. THAT'S RIGHT (5) is overdue after three straight minor placings, the latest when narrowly defeated over 1006m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) after being prominent throughout. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. TUSSLING CHARLIE (2) is back after a break of six months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1006m at Delta Downs. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Sure to make his presence felt.

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 3 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Lambo with 55.5kg at $2.60. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on June 13 over 1609m, 2 len behind E Lion with 54.5kg at $19.60. Others favoured.
Last Starts 49 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 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,347.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 1:23.47 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 13/06/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,420.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:36.15 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $19.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.17 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.61 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 8/9 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:10.76 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf February 26 over 1106m, 9 len behind Vesture with 54kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Delta Downs November 28 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Country Hit carrying 54.5kg at $10.20. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | C J McMahon | 54kg | 1:03.33 | 4-2-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN 4U | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:58.14 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.70 |
| 1/6 | 07/01/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $70,254.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:58.01 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 210 | ALLOW 3U | $70,229.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:58.98 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.20 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $51,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 54kg | 0:56.50 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 10/12 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $95,847.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | Aubrie Green | 55.5kg | 1:44.43 | 1-5-10 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 10 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind To The Chief carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Before that won by 1.0 len at this track on May 15 over 1006m defeating Begforforgiveness carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 42 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 | 10/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,896.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $9.80 |
| 1/10 | 15/05/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,089.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 0:57.41 | 8-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.40 |
| 1/9 | 03/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $43,509.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:58.37 | 2-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $38,117.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 0:58.77 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $55,306.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:20.47 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign won by nose Lone Star Park Turf June 14 over 1006m defeating Innova carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Previously first up; second in a small field at Lone Star Park Turf May 1 over 1006m, a 0.3 lengths behind Let's Go Mark with 55.5kg at $4.70. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/06/2026 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,117.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 0:55.97 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 4/5 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $39,052.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Good | Inosencio Diego | 56kg | 0:57.83 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,184.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 0:55.72 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,978.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 0:56.19 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,068.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 0:59.36 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.70 |
| 5/6 | 16/01/2026 | 76 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,068.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 0:57.10 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 4 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Trust Daddy with 56kg at $3.10. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 20 over 1006m, 0.1 len behind Gabarra carrying 56kg at $1.40. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 17 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 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 0:56.55 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $13,062.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 0:57.51 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $20,921.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 0:56.01 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.20 |
| 6/6 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,184.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 55.5kg | 0:55.72 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.30 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,978.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55.5kg | 0:56.19 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:02.65 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 29 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Runnin Munnin with 56kg at $17.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds on January 23 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind We Miss Arlington with 55kg at $7.50. This will test.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | 157 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,868.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:11.57 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $17.40 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:11.10 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/01/2026 | 129 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:10.38 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $15,504.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:05.38 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $23.30 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $13,761.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 53kg | 0:58.09 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.40 |
| 6/6 | 01/06/2025 | 80 | CLM 3U | $16,330.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.59 | 1-4-6 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Lone Star Park on July 11 over 1308m, 6 len behind Victory For Vets carrying 55.5kg at $23.20. The race before that 3rd of 10 in Listed grade at Lone Star Park Turf at Lone Star Park Turf on June 13 over 1006m, 2 len behind Silver Assassin with 54.5kg at $20.90. Will be doing best work late.
Last Starts 41 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 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $75,472.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 55.5kg | 1:16.82 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $23.20 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $115,586.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Fernando Jara | 54.5kg | 0:56.48 | 10-8-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $20.90 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $64,246.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 0:57.02 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $21.80 |
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $63,319.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:17.82 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $51,264.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:10.03 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $52,317.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:11.13 | 4-7-6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Fairgrounds on March 19 over 1207m defeating Fake Smart carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. First up last campaign eased back early on 7th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 1 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Unbeatable with 54.5kg at $30.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/03/2026 | 77 | CLM 3U | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:10.40 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/9 | 01/01/2026 | 327 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:02.87 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $30.90 |
| 5/7 | 08/02/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $95,008.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:10.48 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $12.90 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2025 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:46.49 | 2-7-6 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $8.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $88,280.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:11.85 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran second last in a small field at this track on August 1 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Sassi D with 55.5kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Laurel Turf on April 21 2024 over 1106m, 3 len behind Where's Ray carrying 56kg at $4.10. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | 252 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 0:56.52 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $40,824.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:03.68 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $40,365.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:06.02 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $39,786.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:02.97 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $40,917.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:04.16 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.30 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 55.5kg | 1:02.38 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $51.00 |