Evangeline Downs Race 7 - 4f Stakes
BUCKLE UP BLUE (1) did a good job last start to finish third at Delta Downs (Dirt) over 796m, beaten 1.3 lengths. Should be at his peak now. Form here at this distance is sound with four wins and three minor placings from nine starts. Well placed and should be in the finish. EXECUTIVE SASH (6) saluted at the first run back from a spell last start over 796m at Delta Downs (Dirt), scoring by 0.3 lengths. Has been given a let-up of seven weeks since that outing. Fitter for that last hitout and is among the leading chances. JESS CHECK MOONIN (2) was sent out at long odds when resuming last time but ran above expectations to finish third, beaten only 1.3 lengths, over 402m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Yet to miss the placings at this circuit, including two wins. One of the contenders. JESS CATCH THIS (5) returns from a layoff of 12 weeks. Scored over 796m at Delta Downs to launch the last campaign. Among the better hopes.

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 58 day let-up. Resuming ran second last in a small field at Delta Downs on July 16 over 796m, 5.5 len behind Sarahsfreighttrain carrying 58kg at $5.80. Second-up got back early 3rd in a small field at Delta Downs on August 6 over 796m, 1.3 len behind Ruse Hint with 58kg at $18. Should be near his top.
Last Starts 57 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 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $38,516.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:46.97 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/07/2026 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $40,639.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:46.66 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.80 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $19,663.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:47.38 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $12.50 |
| 3/6 | 10/02/2026 | 52 | ALLOW 3U | $19,971.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:46.83 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.20 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 10 | LR OPEN 3U | $38,285.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:46.69 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $15.90 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:46.51 | 7-6-2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Pedro Espinosa
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at Delta Downs on August 21 over 402m, 1.3 len behind Fast Lane Train with 58kg at $30.30. Previously second-up from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Lone Star Park on September 28 2024 over 229m, 1.75 len behind N Memory Of U with 56.5kg at $18.20. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 42 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 | 21/08/2026 | 76 | OCLM 3U | $37,090.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:22.28 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $30.30 |
| 5/6 | 06/06/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3U | $34,868.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | SP | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:46.44 | 3-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $23.80 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 43 | OCLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | SP | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:46.51 | 4-8-6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $18.90 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $19,663.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:47.38 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $19,971.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:46.83 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:46.51 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Delta Downs July 16 over 796m, 5 len behind Sarahsfreighttrain with 58kg at $10.40. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Louisiana Downs March 26 over 796m, 5 len behind Run For The Prize carrying 58kg at $20.30. Cannot make a strong case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $40,639.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 0:46.66 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $10.40 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 41 | OCLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:46.38 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.10 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 51 | HCP 3U | $27,933.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:47.10 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $19,663.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:47.38 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $20.30 |
| 4/8 | 10/12/2025 | 53 | HCP 3U | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 58kg | 0:46.51 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $7.80 |
| 5/7 | 18/10/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $45,662.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:46.73 | 4-7-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Alejandro Ochoa
Weight: 58kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Delta Downs on August 15 over 796m, 0.3 len behind Cc Stormy Nite with 58kg at $1.90. Before that won by a nose at Delta Downs on July 3 over 796m defeating B The Vision carrying 58kg at $8.60. Worth thought on latest effort.
Last Starts 48 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 | 15/08/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $11,412.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:47.19 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $34,833.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:47.15 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/06/2026 | 28 | OCLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:41.00 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.40 |
| 6/7 | 13/05/2026 | 49 | OCLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:22.21 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $21.20 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $10,955.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:47.99 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 52 | CLM 3U | $10,556.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 58kg | 0:48.47 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 58kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Delta Downs in the LR July 11 over 796m, 16 len behind One Fast Cajun carrying 58kg at $34. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Delta Downs May 27 over 796m defeating Sarahsfreighttrain carrying 58kg at $3.20. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 83 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 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $72,569.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:45.93 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2026 | 22 | OCLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:40.96 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $17.10 |
| 1/5 | 27/05/2026 | 168 | OCLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | M | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:46.74 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:46.51 | 1-4-6 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $19,787.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:27.53 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $18.40 |
| 3/6 | 29/08/2025 | 58 | LR OPEN 3U | $38,760.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:46.71 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Adrian Morales
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Delta Downs on August 14 over 796m defeating Jc Double Shott carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Delta Downs on August 22 2025 over 366m, 0.4 len behind Fdd Pilot carrying 56kg at $6.70. Hard to fault on current form. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/08/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $17,118.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 57kg | 0:47.63 | 4-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $18,156.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 57kg | 0:42.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/7 | 30/04/2026 | 36 | MDN 35 | $23,743.00 | Sam Houston | 796m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | 0:47.01 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 25/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 57kg | 0:48.34 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | 61 | MDN 3U | $12,839.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 57kg | 0:22.48 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $7.90 |
| 8/8 | 11/12/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 2 | $13,783.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | 0:18.01 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Rene Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 8 at Delta Downs on August 29 over 503m, 4 len behind Sl Watchme Zoom carrying 58kg at $51.90. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Delta Downs on July 10 over 704m, 16 len behind Jungle Music carrying 58kg at $11.40. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 34 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 | 29/08/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $34,237.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:27.99 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $51.90 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $37,736.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | M | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:40.48 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $11.40 |
| 5/7 | 18/06/2026 | 35 | OCLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:40.96 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $88.70 |
| 2/7 | 14/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $34,916.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:41.43 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $7.60 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $13,343.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:47.21 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $7.60 |
| 5/6 | 17/02/2026 | 73 | ALLOW 3U | $13,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 402m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:22.56 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $17.10 |