Evangeline Downs Race 8 - 5f Stakes
SHE'S A LIVE WIRE (4) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1006m at this track (Turf) at her latest appearance. Harry Hernandez who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Leading contender. SNAZZY GAL (9) scored two runs back then was well supported last time but could only manage to finish seventh over the same trip at this track (Turf) after she had travelled in a rearwards position. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. BET TOWINIT (1) finished third at this track two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1006m at this track (Turf), finishing 7 lengths back in sixth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. DIAMOND EMPRESS (5) finished in the money at each run this campaign before a deserved win last time over 1006m at this track (Turf). Record at this journey is strong with three wins from nine runs and is not to be discounted.

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 7 at this track on July 18 over 1006m, 7 len behind Tommie G carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on June 25 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Bayou Bertie carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $62,409.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 0:56.39 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $59,972.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 0:57.20 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $60,056.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 0:57.86 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $15.10 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $104,749.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:04.27 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $20.70 |
| 5/7 | 22/03/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:03.48 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:03.09 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th in a small field at Louisiana Downs on July 27 over 1207m, 13 len behind Yoda Winner carrying 53kg at $4.60. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Delta Downs on November 13 over 1006m, 10 len behind Viv's Wild Aces carrying 54.5kg at $49.70. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/07/2026 | 63 | HCP FM 3U | $15,239.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:11.50 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | HCP FM 4U | $17,458.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:25.29 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | 27 | HCP FM 4U | $17,458.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 0:57.93 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.30 |
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $61,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:10.47 | 2-4-3 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $10.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW FM 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:04.77 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $5.90 |
| 1/7 | 27/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | M | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:11.01 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. Won on debut won by 9 len at Fairgrounds Turf on December 21 over 1106m defeating Paradise Ridge with 54.5kg at $8.40. Returned from break came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Evangeline Downs on July 18 over 1207m defeating Lone Mystic carrying 55kg at $2.50. This is tougher so prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 209 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:11.92 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:03.45 | 7-3-1 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on July 18 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Tommie G carrying 54kg at $3.10. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on June 25 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Bayou Bertie carrying 54kg at $3.90. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $62,409.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 0:56.39 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2026 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $59,972.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 0:57.20 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 16/05/2026 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $46,089.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 53kg | 0:57.56 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Harry Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:02.93 | 3-2-8 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.30 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Harry Hernandez | 52kg | 1:03.05 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $29.80 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 52.5kg | 1:03.40 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $65.80 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 2.25 len at this track on August 7 over 1006m defeating El Sunshine with 55.5kg at $2.40. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on July 18 over 1006m, 3 len behind Tommie G carrying 55.5kg at $22.40. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:56.99 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $62,409.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 0:56.39 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $22.40 |
| 3/12 | 25/06/2026 | 252 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 0:57.33 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/10/2025 | 31 | ALLOW FM 3U | $66,971.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 51.5kg | 0:58.56 | 2-9-8 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $17.80 |
| 2/7 | 15/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 53kg | 0:57.83 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 0:57.34 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 18 over 1106m, 6 len behind Ice Cold Blonde with 54kg at $10.80. Second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on August 7 over 1006m, 4 len behind Diamond Empress carrying 55.5kg at $6.80. Other runners are much more appealing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 0:56.99 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.80 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 248 | CLM FM 3U | $27,576.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:04.82 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $10.80 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $56,489.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:58.88 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $28.10 |
| 9/10 | 15/10/2025 | 88 | ALLOW FM 3U | $68,493.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:19.92 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $33.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $53,517.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:11.96 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 28/06/2025 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $54,432.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:18.53 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $10.20 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on August 15 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Dr Stricklands Ace with 54kg at $3.10. Before that won by 1.75 len at Louisiana Downs on June 23 over 1006m defeating Sweet Darlin carrying 53.5kg at $5.20. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 53 | HCP FM 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 1:05.72 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | 42 | HCP FM 3U | $14,644.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | 0:58.42 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/5 | 12/05/2026 | 94 | HCP FM 4U | $17,458.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 0:57.93 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 0:58.73 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $87.10 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $56,801.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 54kg | 0:58.62 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $68,913.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | J Melancon | 56kg | 0:59.47 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on August 15 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Dr Stricklands Ace carrying 55kg at $4.20. The start before that won by 2.75 len at this track on July 25 over 1006m defeating Ocean Jet with 55.5kg at $8. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
Last Starts 13 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 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $25,678.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:05.72 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $32,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:56.45 | 7-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:11.71 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 5/7 | 30/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:39.50 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $13.90 |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | CLM FM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 0:58.53 | 8-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 57 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:05.77 | 7-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on July 18 over 1006m, 7 len behind Tommie G carrying 55kg at $3.60. The start before that won by 1.3 len at this track on June 25 over 1006m defeating Love Getaway carrying 53kg at $4.10. Winning prospects if anywhere near her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $62,409.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 55kg | 0:56.39 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/12 | 25/06/2026 | 40 | ALLOW FM 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 0:57.33 | 10-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/9 | 16/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:32.10 | 6-2-5 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:32.57 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:38.49 | 1-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:37.69 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $5.60 |