Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 1m Stakes
FAST CONNECTION (12) was beaten just a nose last start when second in a small field over 1609m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) at the first run of the campaign. Will be fitter for that run, can go one better today. LAMMAS (8) resumed last start over 1609m at this track (Turf) and showed little early speed, settling well back but hitting the line hard to finish third, beaten 5 lengths. Watch for another barnstorming finish. FOOTPRINT (10) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1509m at this track (Turf) and proved too strong, scoring by 2 lengths. Open to plenty of improvement and looks a big threat to the top selection. SONYA KNOWS BETTER (2) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track (Turf) over 1609m. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role.

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Byword carrying 54kg at $2.30. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 24 over 1308m, 3 len behind Underhill's Tab carrying 54kg at $10. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:11.36 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:17.85 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $23,948.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:16.72 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $7.10 |
| 1/11 | 08/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:24.68 | 10-3-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | 77 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:40.69 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:10.93 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on August 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Causeway Benny carrying 54.5kg at $3. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1609m, 3 len behind Bons Temps Roule carrying 54.5kg at $5.90. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:36.39 | 11-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:36.32 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $5.90 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $87,083.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | SP | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:44.38 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $106.10 |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53kg | 1:38.44 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $3.90 |
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $40,503.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:38.96 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $14.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $42,213.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:41.12 | 7-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by 5 len at this track on June 26 over 1509m defeating Highland Creek carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. Second-up 4th in a small field at this track on August 15 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Perry County with 54.5kg at $6.80. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/08/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:35.94 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2026 | 83 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:31.23 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $28,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:40.74 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $15.40 |
| 6/8 | 09/03/2026 | 44 | CLM 4U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:44.28 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $16.90 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 87 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Y | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:39.46 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $48.40 |
| 5/7 | 29/10/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $130,898.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:46.14 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 16 over 1609m, 33 len behind Take Charge J J carrying 54.5kg at $22.40. Second-up won by 1.5 len at this track on August 15 over 1609m defeating Red Road with 54.5kg at $18.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | 1:37.13 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $18.90 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 299 | CLM 3U | $23,948.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | 1:37.81 | 2-8-8 | 6 |
| 33.4L | $22.40 |
| 1/11 | 20/09/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $36,697.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | Good | Lopez Daylor Berrios | 55kg | 1:37.99 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $20.60 |
| 3/6 | 03/09/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $36,697.00 | Canterbury Park | 1509m | Good | Lopez Daylor Berrios | 56kg | 1:31.04 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,155.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | Y | Lopez Daylor Berrios | 56kg | 1:38.85 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $11.90 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Lopez Daylor Berrios | 56kg | 1:36.64 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 15 over 1408m, 3 len behind Payne carrying 55.5kg at $10.30. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on July 23 over 1609m, 10 len behind Mr McGregor with 55kg at $15.60. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:22.97 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $10.30 |
| 4/5 | 23/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,347.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 55kg | 1:38.11 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $15.60 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,420.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:38.11 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.20 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:38.44 | 1-1-D1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:24.25 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.80 |
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:39.07 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 20.9L | $53.70 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Evangeline Downs June 19 over 1609m, 8 len behind Max Is G Money carrying 54.5kg at $20.60. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Evangeline Downs April 24 over 1408m, 17 len behind Lambo with 55.5kg at $67.70. May need the run.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,420.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.11 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $20.60 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $26,499.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:39.87 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:24.25 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/04/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $49,491.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:23.01 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $67.70 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 4U | $105,337.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:25.99 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $79.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $57,775.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | M | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:38.57 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1609m, 6 len behind Goldbrick carrying 54.5kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on July 17 over 1609m, 2 len behind Brock's Boy carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,502.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:35.76 | 9-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $47,896.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:36.40 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $29,289.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:37.12 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $40,503.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:38.96 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $11.80 |
| 6/6 | 25/04/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 4U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:39.14 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $5.40 |
| 4/10 | 08/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $42,213.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:41.12 | 2-7-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing 3rd of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1609m, 5 len behind Goldbrick carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on January 23 over 1609m, 4 len behind Captain Choochies carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 189 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,502.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:35.76 | 8-6-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/5 | 23/01/2026 | 104 | CLM 4U | $65,770.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | 1:34.78 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $95,890.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56.5kg | 1:46.43 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $9.80 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2025 | 83 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $127,132.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 2:17.70 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 11/05/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $98,438.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 57kg | 1:34.33 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 05/04/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $110,224.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 56kg | 1:33.76 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 2 len at this track on August 14 over 1509m defeating Matinee Idol carrying 56kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 28 over 1710m, 4 len behind Gene And Jude with 56.5kg at $4.99. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/08/2026 | 108 | CLM 3U | $27,104.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:30.55 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/12 | 28/04/2026 | 54 | CLM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:41.77 | 7-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $4.99 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 462 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.30 |
| 3/12 | 28/11/2024 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:35.65 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $17.18 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2024 | 186 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:52.08 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $10.28 |
| 5/9 | 13/04/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $614,439.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.93 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $16.70 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 12 over 1609m, nose behind Fort Campbell with 53.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Delta Downs on October 10 over 1408m, 2 len behind Randemonium carrying 54.5kg at $9. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 24 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 | 12/08/2026 | 92 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Rey Williams | 53.5kg | 1:35.51 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/05/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Rey Williams | 54.5kg | 1:35.74 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $48,035.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | Jose L Alvarez | 54kg | 1:39.68 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $2.40 |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:43.42 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $10.20 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:44.99 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 42 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |