Evangeline Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
BLUE CASTLE (3) was well fancied when resuming last start over 796m at this track (Dirt) when third, beaten 6 lengths. Juan Francisco Jr Garcia has scored on him two times and is back in the saddle. Leading contender. PIRATES FAST CASH (2) settled well back before finishing 3.5 lengths adrift in fifth over 503m at this track (Dirt) last time. Terrific chance to return to the winners' list. DUKES HEIR (6) was in the money first up at this track then could only manage fifth last time out over 796m at this track (Dirt). Rates highly and is right in the mix. CC STORMY NITE (7) is back at the races for the first time since August 15. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 704m at Delta Downs. Comes here with definite top-three claims.

Jockey: Lucas Constantin
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 7 at this track on October 21 over 796m, 8 len behind An America Eagle carrying 58kg at $36.70. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Delta Downs on July 3 over 796m, 6 len behind Fireballs Deluxe carrying 58kg at $9. Unlikely 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/10/2026 | 67 | OCLM 3U | $22,270.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 58kg | 0:46.35 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $36.70 |
| 3/6 | 15/08/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $11,412.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:47.19 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.80 |
| 6/6 | 03/07/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $34,833.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:47.15 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/05/2026 | 63 | OCLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | M | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:46.74 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 71 | CLM 3U | $10,955.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:47.99 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $17.30 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $12,407.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:47.40 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Bobby Ransom
Weight: 58kgs
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Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on October 17 over 503m, 3.5 len behind Gbh Fiscal Toni carrying 58kg at $3.50. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Delta Downs on August 27 over 796m defeating Curlin Coal with 58kg at $4.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/10/2026 | 51 | HCP 3U | $25,862.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | Fast | Everardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:27.59 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 62 | HCP 3U | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:47.01 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 29 | OCLM 3U | $37,657.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | Fast | Everardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:16.65 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $21.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/05/2026 | 222 | OCLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 58kg | 0:19.96 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $57.10 |
| 4/5 | 18/10/2025 | 135 | OCLM 3U | $29,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Everardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:20.32 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2025 | 133 | ALLOW 3U | $20,995.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | Fast | Yaidel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:20.17 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Juan Garcia, Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 7 at this track on October 21 over 796m, 6 len behind An America Eagle with 58kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Delta Downs on May 6 over 704m, 5 len behind Snow Bound with 58kg at $3.60. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/10/2026 | 76 | OCLM 3U | $22,270.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:46.35 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $2.30 |
| 4/5 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $38,516.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:46.97 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $40,639.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:46.66 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 18/06/2026 | 43 | OCLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:40.96 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $14.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $18,156.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:40.90 | 1-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 96 | ALLOW 3U | $19,663.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 58kg | 0:47.38 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Pedro Espinosa
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len Delta Downs August 21 over 796m defeating One Scared Up Hero with 58kg at $13.20. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Delta Downs May 14 over 704m, 6 len behind Cosino Rogue with 58kg at $80.60. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 82 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 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 58kg | 0:47.65 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $13.20 |
| 4/6 | 24/07/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:47.29 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $11.10 |
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $22,315.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:47.23 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $18.70 |
| 6/7 | 14/05/2026 | 196 | ALLOW 3U | $34,916.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:41.43 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $80.60 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,982.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:48.86 | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/10/2025 | 94 | MDN 3U | $26,636.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:47.75 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Yaidel Rodriguez
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran second last of 8 at Delta Downs on June 5 over 402m, 2.75 len behind Payasito Dream carrying 58kg at $7.70. First up last campaign from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Delta Downs on May 9 2025 over 320m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Mr Sixy with 57kg at $14.60. May need this run.
Last Starts 159 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 | 05/06/2026 | 184 | OCLM 3U | $37,657.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | SP | Donell Blake | 58kg | 0:22.16 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $7.70 |
| 1/6 | 03/12/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $19,908.00 | Evangeline Downs | 402m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:22.34 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 25/10/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $18,265.00 | Evangeline Downs | 503m | SP | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:27.53 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $27,907.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:22.23 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $15.50 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2025 | 21 | OCLM 3U | $38,991.00 | Delta Downs | 402m | Fast | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:22.00 | 5-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $19,440.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | M | Donell Blake | 57kg | 0:20.19 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track on October 10 over 796m, 2 len behind Curlin Coal with 57kg at $20.10. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at this track on October 30 over 796m, 6 len behind Jess Check Moonin carrying 57kg at $14.20. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 30/10/2026 | 20 | OCLM 3U | $35,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 57kg | 0:47.08 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $14.20 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $30,891.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 57kg | 0:47.60 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $20.10 |
| 9/9 | 07/08/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 57kg | 0:13.05 | 3-5-9 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Leonardo Palomo | 57kg | 0:13.00 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.80 |
| 6/6 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $26,125.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | Fast | Leonardo Palomo | 57kg | 0:12.16 | 2-2-6 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $8.10 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 92 | CLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | SP | Jose Ramirez (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:13.33 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Servando Ramirez
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.3 len Delta Downs August 15 over 796m defeating Fireballs Deluxe carrying 58kg at $18. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Delta Downs May 7 over 704m, 1.5 len behind Oh Cosino Fast carrying 58kg at $5.90. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 88 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 | 15/08/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $11,412.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 58kg | 0:47.19 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | OCLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 58kg | 0:27.63 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $49.10 |
| 6/7 | 26/06/2026 | 29 | OCLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | Ubaldo Luna | 58kg | 0:46.38 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $16.40 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | OCLM 3U | $37,709.00 | Delta Downs | 503m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:27.55 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $50.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | 92 | CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | Adrian X Morales | 58kg | 0:41.77 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 62 | CLM 3U | $10,842.00 | Louisiana Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:46.81 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Randy Edison Jr.
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at this track on October 10 over 796m, 2.5 len behind Curlin Coal with 58kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Louisiana Downs on March 20 over 796m, 0.1 len behind Ms Deluxe with 58kg at $5. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $30,891.00 | Evangeline Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:47.60 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/5 | 25/07/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $13,062.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:47.24 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/07/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $23,222.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:47.74 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $22,315.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | SP | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:46.98 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Delta Downs | 796m | M | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:47.71 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Delta Downs | 704m | Fast | B Ransom | 58kg | 0:41.77 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $18.20 |