Evangeline Downs Race 8 - 5f Stakes
SASSI D (7) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by half a length over 1006m at this track (Turf). Has started four times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Expected to measure up. PRODIGY PARADISE (4) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1006m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. DOUBLE SALTY (2) is in top form, most recently recording a win by one length over 1006m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) to make it two on the bounce. Has a strong association with J Melancon who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. One of the main contenders. ASTROLOGYSPROTEGE (9) was prominent at the corner but didn't fire over 1207m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) last time out when in the market. That followed a good second the run before. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track June 27 over 1509m, 18 len behind Bons Temps Roule carrying 53.5kg at $52.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Evangeline Downs in the LR May 2 over 1408m, 11 len behind Wherethehitsare carrying 53.5kg at $39.10. May need the run.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:30.35 | 3-10-10 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $52.10 |
| 7/7 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $58,577.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:04.82 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $13.90 |
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $58,659.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 1:11.41 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $18.90 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 3 | $104,749.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:26.01 | 8-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $39.10 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $68,474.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:59.38 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 07/02/2026 | 51 | LR OPEN 3 | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:27.14 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $24.00 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by a nose at Evangeline Downs on May 28 over 1006m defeating Dynamite Tonight carrying 56kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign 4th in a small field at Fairgrounds on November 27 over 1207m, 12 len behind Voila Magic carrying 54kg at $19.50. Prefer others.
Last Starts 94 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 | 28/05/2026 | 80 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | C J McMahon | 56kg | 0:58.94 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/03/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:09.76 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $10.70 |
| 7/7 | 24/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:10.81 | 1-4-7 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $15.60 |
| 5/7 | 02/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:05.08 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $15.30 |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:10.01 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $19.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $54,264.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 0:59.07 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 4 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Trust Daddy with 54.5kg at $8.20. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 3 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Global Honor with 56kg at $5.80. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 26 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 | 04/08/2026 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:56.55 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.20 |
| 5/6 | 03/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,896.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:36.51 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $37,657.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:28.80 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.60 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $16,760.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:10.95 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $29,840.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:25.64 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $13.40 |
| 10/11 | 21/03/2026 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:09.73 | 11-9-10 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $97.10 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 31 over 1106m, 9 len behind Gabe's Possum with 56kg at $5.30. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Evangeline Downs on July 4 over 1006m defeating Petitfor carrying 54kg at $3.60. Will be tested.
Last Starts 30 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 | 31/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $32,810.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:04.06 | 2-5-2 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2026 | 57 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 0:58.08 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,648.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:10.72 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 7/11 | 16/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $61,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.42 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $11.90 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $27,104.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:04.47 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 49 | HCP 4U | $27,104.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:10.34 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 11 over 1006m, 1.1 len behind Moneystrike with 53kg at $6.70. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1609m, 8 len behind Toni's Inferno carrying 56kg at $6.80. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 19 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 | 11/08/2026 | 328 | HCP 3U | $14,979.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Edward Santiago | 53kg | 0:57.62 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $6.70 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,878.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:56.17 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.80 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $34,109.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Florian | 56kg | 1:37.56 | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $6.80 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2025 | 209 | CLM 3U | $24,465.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Good | Chris R Rosier | 55kg | 0:58.94 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $7.90 |
| 11/12 | 21/12/2024 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $90,909.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 53kg | 1:37.86 | 5-11-11 | 8 |
| 33.9L | $104.20 |
| 7/7 | 05/12/2024 | 126 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,450.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | David Cohen | 53kg | 1:45.40 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 0.5 len at this track on August 1 over 1006m defeating Briterdayzahead with 54kg at $1.90. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Delta Downs on November 13 over 1006m, 6 len behind Nasty Habit with 53kg at $101.30. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/08/2026 | 133 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 54kg | 0:56.52 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 7/12 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:02.71 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $75.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:02.37 | 1-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $25.70 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | 1:03.41 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $36.90 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:02.87 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $41.70 |
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,489.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 0:58.35 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $101.30 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 30 over 1207m, 4 len behind Cosmic Train with 55.5kg at $3.20. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on June 13 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Mangum carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 31 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 | 30/07/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $60,958.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:10.80 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,972.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:16.58 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.60 |
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,659.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:09.78 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.70 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $62,591.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 55.5kg | 1:16.86 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.30 |
| 8/12 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:02.71 | 4-7-8 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $39.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,056.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:09.72 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.40 |