Evangeline Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
PICK A GOLD HEART (2) was well fancied last start over 796m at this track (Dirt) when eighth, beaten 8 lengths. Worth another chance. JAMIES SECRET PILOTO (3) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 503m at Delta Downs. Rates highly and should take some beating. CORONA LEAVING HAIL (5) returns from a spell of 11 weeks and did win first-up last time in work over 704m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Sure to make his presence felt. STEAM ENGINE (7) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at this track (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 14 lengths over 796m. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Delta Downs August 20 over 503m, 6 len behind Never Bleu with 58kg at $40.60. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Delta Downs May 7 over 366m, 3 len behind Mda One Eye Cartel carrying 58kg at $22.20. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $15,692.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 58kg | 0:27.70 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $40.60 |
| 5/7 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $33,382.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 58kg | 0:41.16 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.70 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 50 | OCLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 58kg | 0:46.38 | 2-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $18.50 |
| 6/7 | 07/05/2026 | 173 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Eleazar Guillen | 58kg | 0:20.18 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $22.20 |
| 1/5 | 15/11/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:20.42 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $15,221.00 | Evangeline Downs | 402m | M | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:22.03 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Pedro Espinosa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 at Delta Downs on August 27 over 796m, 1.4 len behind Pirates Fast Cash with 57kg at $3.80. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on October 10 over 796m, 8 len behind Curlin Coal carrying 57kg at $2.50. Shows promise. Will take beating.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $30,891.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:47.60 | 2-5-8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 76 | HCP 3U | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:47.01 | 6-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $22,315.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 57kg | 0:47.23 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $34,916.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:41.43 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $13,343.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | 0:47.21 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.30 |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3 | $21,674.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:17.91 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Donell Blake
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Delta Downs August 29 over 503m, 1.0 len behind Sl Watchme Zoom carrying 58kg at $6.40. First up last campaign third of 7 at Delta Downs April 29 over 503m, 1.75 len behind The Star In Me carrying 59kg at $4.10. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 70 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 | 29/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $34,237.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:27.99 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.40 |
| 6/7 | 18/07/2026 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $37,090.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:22.18 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $15.80 |
| 4/8 | 28/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $18,855.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | R B Edison | 58kg | 0:27.52 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2026 | 145 | ALLOW 3U | $36,390.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | R B Edison | 59kg | 0:28.19 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $18,377.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | M | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:27.21 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2025 | 44 | OCLM 3U | $40,310.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | M | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:27.74 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Rolando Cabrera
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Delta Downs August 13 over 503m, a neck behind Ah Mr Majesstic with 58kg at $15.30. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Delta Downs June 12 over 402m, 2 len behind Skooby with 58kg at $38.60. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 86 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 | 13/08/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Rolando Cabrera | 58kg | 0:28.39 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $15.30 |
| 4/6 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $21,045.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | M | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 0:22.43 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.60 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 177 | CLM 3U | $11,855.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Rolando Cabrera | 58kg | 0:22.53 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $38.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $12,251.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:17.77 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $23.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $9,924.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 57kg | 0:17.25 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $12.20 |
| 10/10 | 04/10/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $8,371.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Kevin Jesus Camacho | 57kg | 0:15.75 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $16.90 |

Jockey: Adrian Morales
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Delta Downs August 20 over 503m, 2.75 len behind Never Bleu carrying 58kg at $20.60. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Delta Downs May 15 over 704m defeating Mixed Blood with 58kg at $3.20. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/08/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $15,692.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:27.70 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $20.60 |
| 2/5 | 25/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $13,062.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:47.24 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:27.61 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.20 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $32,078.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:27.94 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $10.40 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 64 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:41.90 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 98 | CLM 3U | $14,326.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:20.15 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Randy Edison Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by 2 len Delta Downs July 24 over 796m defeating Bt Bluesman carrying 58kg at $1.80. Previously first up; third of 7 at Delta Downs May 14 over 704m, 2.75 len behind Cosino Rogue with 58kg at $6.60. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 106 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 | 24/07/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:47.29 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $36,262.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | M | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:46.86 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $34,916.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:41.43 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $13,343.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:47.21 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.20 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $10,556.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:48.47 | 1-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/12/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $12,251.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:47.49 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 7 at this track on October 21 over 796m, 14 len behind An America Eagle with 57kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Delta Downs on May 14 over 704m, 5.5 len behind Cosino Rogue with 57kg at $3.70. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 17 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 | 21/10/2026 | 103 | OCLM 3U | $22,270.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:46.35 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $6.60 |
| 1/6 | 10/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $37,736.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | M | Lucas Constantin | 57kg | 0:40.48 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $36,262.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | M | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:46.86 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.70 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $34,916.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:41.43 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2026 | 103 | CLM 3U | $16,854.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:20.30 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 12/12/2025 | 30 | CLM 2 | $23,737.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:15.78 | 6-4-6 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Lucas Constantin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Delta Downs August 13 over 503m defeating Ajs Maxin Out with 57kg at $4.10. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Delta Downs May 7 over 402m, 2.75 len behind Stay In The Fastlane with 57kg at $27.50. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 86 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 | 13/08/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $9,986.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:28.14 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2026 | 58 | CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:22.34 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $16.80 |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 153 | ALLOW 3U | $34,916.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:22.29 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $27.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 58 | MDN CLM 2 | $9,188.00 | Evangeline Downs | 402m | M | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:22.27 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 08/10/2025 | 53 | MDN CLM F 2 | $20,548.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | M | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | 0:17.81 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $18.40 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2025 | 59 | MDN 2 | $36,434.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | M | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:16.97 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $19.90 |