Evangeline Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
IVESEENWHATYOUCANDO (9) came home soundly to finish fourth when resuming over 320m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt) last time out. Expected to go well. DEAD WINNER (6) returns from a break of ten weeks. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 796m at Delta Downs. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. NEVER BLEU (8) returns from the paddock after closing last prep with two consecutive wins, the most recent over 503m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Has a solid record at this circuit. Expected to run well. SAY WHEN KR (3) finished third at Delta Downs two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 274m at this track (Dirt), finishing 3 lengths back in seventh. Nicely placed to bounce back.

Jockey: Rene Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 8 at this track on October 23 over 320m, 2.5 len behind San Lorenzo Knockout carrying 58kg at $10.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Louisiana Downs on March 13 over 366m, 1.0 len behind Eagle Flyn Thru Fire with 58kg at $23.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/10/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $22,270.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Rocky Ramirez (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:17.78 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $10.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 43 | OCLM 3U | $37,090.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:22.28 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 42 | OCLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:27.63 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | 19 | OCLM 3U | $37,709.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 58kg | 0:27.55 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | 57 | OCLM 3U | $37,709.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Heavy | Eleazar Guillen | 58kg | 0:17.68 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $23.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 25 | OCLM 3U | $16,854.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:20.18 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Eddi Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on October 17 over 503m, 2 len behind Gbh Fiscal Toni with 58kg at $8.60. The run before that 5th of 8 at Delta Downs on August 27 over 796m, 2.5 len behind Pirates Fast Cash with 58kg at $3. Others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/10/2026 | 51 | HCP 3U | $25,862.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:27.59 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 55 | HCP 3U | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 58kg | 0:47.01 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $34,833.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 58kg | 0:47.15 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 29/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $32,123.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 58kg | 0:41.57 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 157 | HCP 3U | $27,933.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Eleazar Guillen | 58kg | 0:47.10 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 0/8 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Kody Kellenberger | 58kg | 0:46.51 | 2-2-D3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $18.10 |

Jockey: Juan Garcia, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on October 7 over 274m, 3 len behind Apollitical Chill with 58kg at $13. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Delta Downs on August 14 over 302m, 2 len behind Scoop Of Power carrying 58kg at $2.60. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 54 | OCLM 3U | $22,270.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:15.51 | 10-7-7 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 58kg | 0:16.81 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | 57 | OCLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Heavy | Servando Ramirez | 58kg | 0:17.80 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 100 | HCP 3U | $16,061.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 58kg | 0:13.12 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/02/2026 | 54 | CLM 3U | $17,546.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:15.46 | 8-5-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 11/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $16,080.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 58kg | 0:13.47 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Rolando Cabrera
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start got back early 5th of 10 at this track on October 17 over 366m, 1.75 len behind Nxs carrying 59kg at $48.50. The race before that from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Delta Downs on August 21 over 402m, 2.25 len behind Fast Lane Train with 58kg at $27.30. Prefer in something a bit easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/10/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $33,764.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 59kg | 0:20.22 | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $48.50 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | OCLM 3U | $37,090.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Eddi Emanuel Martinez | 58kg | 0:22.28 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $27.30 |
| 5/5 | 06/08/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $38,516.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:46.97 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | OCLM 3U | $39,187.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:22.04 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $10.10 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $29,330.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:15.61 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $11.90 |
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | 160 | OCLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:15.34 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Noe Castaneda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track on October 15 over 402m, 2.25 len behind Six Streakin Blood with 57kg at $6.70. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on October 3 over 320m, 9 len behind Sl Something carrying 57kg at $24.30. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 23 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 | 15/10/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $32,328.00 | Evangeline Downs | 402m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:22.25 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $6.70 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $32,328.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:17.90 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $24.30 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2026 | 48 | HCP 3U | $29,957.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:15.41 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.90 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | M | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:16.80 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.70 |
| 0/7 | 25/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $27,894.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:13.09 | 7-7-LR | 3 |
| 99.0L | $13.30 |
| 10/10 | 21/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | M | Rene Hernandez | 57kg | 0:15.43 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $28.10 |

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Delta Downs in the LR August 28 over 796m, 6 len behind Cosino Rogue with 58kg at $7.70. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Delta Downs May 13 over 402m, 0.7 len behind White Rose Runnin with 58kg at $5.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $35,663.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:46.62 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.70 |
| 2/5 | 06/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $38,516.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:46.97 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $72,569.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:45.93 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $8.10 |
| 1/7 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | OCLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:40.96 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 15 | OCLM 3U | $37,709.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 58kg | 0:27.55 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 13/05/2026 | 86 | OCLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Edgar Baca | 58kg | 0:22.21 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Bobby Ransom
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran second last in a small field at this track on October 17 over 503m, 2 len behind Gbh Fiscal Toni carrying 58kg at $3.20. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Delta Downs on August 20 over 503m, 1.3 len behind Never Bleu carrying 58kg at $3.10. Going well. Leading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 17/10/2026 | 58 | HCP 3U | $25,862.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:27.59 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $15,692.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:27.70 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $33,382.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:41.16 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $32,078.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:27.94 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 175 | OCLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:19.96 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $21.20 |
| 2/8 | 04/12/2025 | 40 | OCLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | SP | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 57kg | 0:26.92 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len Delta Downs August 20 over 503m defeating Sheet N Gheet with 58kg at $1.90. Previously first up; third of 7 at Delta Downs May 13 over 402m, 0.6 len behind White Rose Runnin carrying 58kg at $2.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 48 | HCP 3U | $15,692.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:27.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:27.61 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 23 | OCLM 3U | $37,657.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | SP | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:22.16 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/05/2026 | 188 | OCLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:22.21 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | 91 | OCLM 3U | $32,824.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:27.57 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2025 | 47 | OCLM 3U | $40,310.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:27.85 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Pedro Espinosa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on ran second last in a small field in Listed grade at this track at this track on October 9 over 320m, 1.75 len behind Ajs Louisiana Chick with 58kg at $4.30. Previously second-up from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Delta Downs on June 11 over 302m, 2.5 len behind Engine Victory carrying 58kg at $5.40. Among the leading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 09/10/2026 | 76 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $43,103.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | SP | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:17.79 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 44 | OCLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:21.74 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 33 | OCLM 3U | $39,052.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:16.79 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 252 | OCLM 3U | $37,709.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Heavy | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:17.68 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.70 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $77,519.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Heavy | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:16.72 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $15.30 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2025 | 61 | OCLM 3U | $40,310.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:27.85 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |