Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 5f Stakes
BRITERDAYZAHEAD (6) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1006m at this track (Turf) when he was handy all the way. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. OCEAN JACKPOT (11) is back from a spell of 12 weeks. Raced once last campaign and finished third over 1106m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Should camp just off the leaders. Sure to be in the finish. GABARRA (4) was a gutsy winner two runs back then finished sixth over 1006m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) on August 4. One of the leading hopes. MI SOLUTION (5) was prominent at the bend and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1006m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf), beaten one length. Will benefit from that outing. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 7 over 1006m, nose behind Bind Faith carrying 54kg at $4.90. The race before that ran second last of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 10 over 1308m, 6 len behind Asthecoldwindblows carrying 53.5kg at $26.70. Has a nice gate but this will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 0:59.24 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 62 | CLM 3U | $23,948.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:16.72 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $26.70 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $27,235.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:04.55 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $24.10 |
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | 281 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $62,591.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:16.86 | 2-9-9 | 9 |
| 25.3L | $99.70 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $48,930.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 0:57.67 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $15.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T Pompell | 53.5kg | 1:03.07 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $26.70 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 20 over 1006m, 5 len behind Gabarra with 52.5kg at $27. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at this track on August 1 over 1006m, 16 len behind Sassi D carrying 54kg at $30.40. Others have better prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/08/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Kevin Roman | 54kg | 0:56.52 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $30.40 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 66 | CLM 3U | $13,062.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 0:57.51 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $27.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/05/2026 | 78 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,089.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 54kg | 0:57.41 | 3-3-9 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $80.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 1:03.32 | 6-2-8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $73.30 |
| 7/7 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 0:56.89 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $59.80 |
| 6/6 | 20/12/2025 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $42,879.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 0:58.87 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $50.50 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 16 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Like This carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on June 12 over 1308m, 6 len behind Life Is A Banquet with 53kg at $4.50. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:11.57 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:16.58 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,659.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:09.78 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $25.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54kg | 1:10.14 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $8.20 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:03.98 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:03.90 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 4 over 1006m, 4 len behind Trust Daddy with 56kg at $14. The start before that won by a 0.1 len at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 20 over 1006m defeating That's Right with 56kg at $9.70. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 0:56.55 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $13,062.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 0:57.51 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.70 |
| 8/9 | 26/06/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $20,921.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 0:56.01 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $13.90 |
| 4/10 | 09/06/2026 | 86 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 0:56.39 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $23.30 |
| 3/9 | 15/03/2026 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 0:55.98 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/10/2025 | 60 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:30.23 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 11 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Moneystrike with 53kg at $11.60. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at Evangeline Downs on April 4 over 1609m, 26 len behind Enlighten carrying 52.5kg at $25.80. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/08/2026 | 129 | HCP 3U | $14,979.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 53kg | 0:57.62 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.60 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 65 | CLM 4U | $28,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:40.74 | 5-9-9 | 4 |
| 26.6L | $25.80 |
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:39.76 | 1-5-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $7.70 |
| 8/11 | 13/12/2025 | 112 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:36.64 | 2-6-8 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/08/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $34,884.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:29.22 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:35.16 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on August 1 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Sassi D with 55.5kg at $5.10. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 4 over 1006m, 4 len behind Avery's Gem carrying 53kg at $2.40. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/08/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 0:56.52 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $26,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 0:58.08 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,025.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 56kg | 1:11.09 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $9.70 |
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,089.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55.5kg | 0:57.41 | 2-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/04/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:11.26 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:03.98 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Evangeline Downs on August 22 over 1106m defeating Alvarado Cat with 55.5kg at $2. The start before that 4th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 24 over 1308m, 5 len behind Underhill's Tab carrying 55.5kg at $4. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 14 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 | 22/08/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:04.99 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:17.85 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:17.50 | 5-2-D1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 13/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:10.88 | 10-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:24.69 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $17,467.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:24.96 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at Evangeline Downs on July 24 over 1207m, 19 len behind Pretty Fast carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. The start before that won by 2 len at Evangeline Downs on July 4 over 1006m defeating Storm Sniper with 55.5kg at $2.90. A better showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 24/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $47,896.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 4-8-11 | 11 |
| 19.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:58.37 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:16.58 | 7-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 23/05/2026 | 98 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:11.25 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 54 | CLM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:20.73 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 22/12/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $56,662.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | T G Thornton | 54kg | 0:58.55 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $14.10 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on August 1 over 1006m, 5 len behind Sassi D carrying 54.5kg at $11.10. The race before that scored a big 4 len win at Evangeline Downs on June 26 over 1006m defeating Bind Faith carrying 52.5kg at $4.60. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/08/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:56.52 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.10 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 0:57.76 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 55.5kg | 0:58.73 | 4-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $18.90 |
| 9/9 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:59.23 | 2-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $19.70 |
| 9/9 | 03/04/2026 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:58.11 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 21.6L | $19.80 |
| 6/6 | 22/03/2026 | 95 | HCP 4U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:03.98 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $23.50 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on June 12 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Hawija carrying 55.5kg at $11.10. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 4th in a small field at Delta Downs on October 25 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Catalina Day carrying 54.5kg at $4.90. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 85 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 | 12/06/2026 | 119 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:05.31 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $11.10 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $43,509.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54kg | 0:58.37 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $12.90 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:59.04 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 04/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:59.65 | 2-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 0:59.31 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/10/2025 | 93 | ALLOW 3U | $66,971.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 0:59.45 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.90 |