Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 1m Stakes
PLAY ON PLAYER (2) improved last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1609m at Evangeline Downs after being prominent at the turn. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. OCEAN'S APPEAL (10) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1609m at Evangeline Downs after being in the firing line on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. PRYTANIA (9) finished midfield at her first run back from a spell last start, beaten 9 lengths over 1609m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) when in the market. Should be poised just off the lead. Winning claims on best figures. WHISKEY CHASIN (6) finished 10 lengths from the winner in seventh at her most recent appearance over 1207m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) after she was well back on straightening. Solid top-three chance on her best figures.

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 24 over 1609m, 5 len behind Day Storm carrying 55kg at $5.90. Before that ran second last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on June 19 over 1006m, 13 len behind Boohaki with 55kg at $4.50. The inside gate brings her right into contention.
Last Starts 35 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 | 24/07/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:43.36 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.90 |
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | 54 | MDN FM 3U | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 0:58.51 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $4.50 |
| 8/9 | 26/04/2026 | 37 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:10.78 | 5-9-8 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $17.60 |
| 3/12 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:11.11 | 11-8-3 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 16 over 1609m, 5 len behind Restless Mind with 55kg at $2.20. The start before that 7th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 11 over 1710m, 10 len behind Chere Amia with 54.5kg at $6.40. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 7/9 | 11/06/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $36,262.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:41.94 | 4-5-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.40 |
| 12/12 | 30/04/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 7-11-12 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $26.09 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:41.86 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $20.10 |
| 6/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:41.02 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $8.91 |

Jockey: Jan Baez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 20 over 1609m, 15 len behind Pink Champagne with 53.5kg at $46.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Louisiana Downs Turf on June 1 over 1509m, 12 len behind Flower Girl with 54.5kg at $71.60. Will be tested.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/07/2026 | 49 | MDN FM 3U | $46,444.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 53.5kg | 1:38.26 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $46.50 |
| 5/10 | 01/06/2026 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $36,262.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose Nava-Marin | 54.5kg | 1:29.86 | 9-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $71.60 |
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | MDN FM 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rey Williams | 53.5kg | 1:12.95 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $26.10 |
| 6/6 | 05/05/2026 | 106 | MDN F 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rey Williams | 54kg | 1:12.93 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $27.10 |
| 11/11 | 19/01/2026 | 53 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 51kg | 1:12.02 | 4-10-11 | 9 |
| 38.1L | $64.40 |
| 7/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Treylon S Albert | 54.5kg | 1:11.39 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 50.4L | $31.80 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 24 over 1609m, 4 len behind Day Storm carrying 56kg at $5. The run before that ran second last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Dreamrosa carrying 55kg at $8. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 35 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 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:43.36 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $46,444.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/06/2026 | 356 | MDN FM 3U | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:41.83 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $32,659.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 0:59.39 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 6th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 9 over 1006m, 11 len behind Love Getaway with 51kg at $51. Went for a break before returning 4th in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 16 over 1609m, 9 len behind Restless Mind with 55kg at $10.80. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/07/2026 | 129 | MDN FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 2-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $10.80 |
| 6/9 | 09/03/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 51kg | 0:58.75 | 7-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on July 30 over 1207m, 10 len behind One Fancy Lady with 55kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Perfect Dixie Lady carrying 55kg at $5.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/07/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:13.27 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $32,078.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:40.08 | 10-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $32,123.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 0:59.59 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 8 over 1207m, 17 len behind Havemercionus carrying 54.5kg at $32.80. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 81 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 | 08/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $36,262.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Natalia Lynch | 54.5kg | 1:12.32 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $32.80 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 7th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on May 14 over 1207m, 12 len behind Peace Of Justice carrying 55.5kg at $36.50. Second-up 4th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 10 over 1408m, 11 len behind Della Do with 55kg at $9.70. Better off investing elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | 57 | MDN FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:24.96 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $9.70 |
| 7/12 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:12.18 | 4-12-7 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $36.50 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 16 over 1609m, 9 len behind Restless Mind carrying 55kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Delta Downs on December 22 over 1509m, in the wet; 2 len behind Cairo Dancer with 55kg at $4.30. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 43 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 | 16/07/2026 | 175 | MDN FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:41.10 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 31 | MDN F 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:36.63 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Heavy | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $41,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:23.73 | 9-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 24 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Day Storm carrying 55kg at $5.20. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1609m, 8 len behind Lolo's Girl carrying 52.5kg at $31. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:43.36 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $44,630.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:37.82 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:41.61 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $16.70 |
| 3/12 | 14/05/2026 | 33 | MDN F 3 | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:12.18 | 3-5-3 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $54.90 |
| 6/10 | 11/04/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | E M Murray | 55.5kg | 1:13.09 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $13.90 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 1:12.25 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when got back early 5th of 8 at Fairgrounds on January 4 over 1609m, 17 len behind Braken Poppa carrying 54.5kg at $57.90. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 236 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 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:39.97 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $57.90 |