Fair Grounds Race 10 - Race 10 - Allowance Optional Claiming
F T W SLAM (9) returns from a break of three-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 1308m at Evangeline Downs. Ideally placed to score while fresh. LOUISIANA JESS (7) showed good early dash when resuming last start and held on well to finish 4 lengths back in second over 1308m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. AVERY'S GEM (8) wasn't far away first up last start when fourth over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt). May appreciate the longer journey with that run under the belt. Won at his only try second-up. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. One of the main contenders. POP'S PEPPYSTEPER (2) caught the eye last start over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt), coming from well back to finish half a length from the winner in second. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Best figures stack up nicely.

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Louisiana Downs in the LR August 30 over 1207m, 15 len behind He's Just Lucky with 54.5kg at $23.80. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Evangeline Downs July 26 over 1207m, 11 len behind El Dinero carrying 55.5kg at $14.40.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/08/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $116,279.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Calvin Borel | 54.5kg | 1:09.55 | 7-4-6 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $23.80 |
| 5/7 | 26/07/2025 | 288 | ALLOW 3U | $56,575.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $14.40 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2024 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $144,509.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:26.06 | 6-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $40.50 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2024 | 94 | LR OPEN 3U | $115,207.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | M | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:10.89 | 9-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $20.30 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2024 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:17.98 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2024 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $92,308.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:10.04 | 8-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Delta Downs on October 24 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Country Hit carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on September 23 over 1408m, 10 len behind Island Cruiser carrying 54.5kg at $25.10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $68,493.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 0:58.95 | 3-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $32,110.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:23.59 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $25.10 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:17.91 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | T G Thornton | 56kg | 0:58.05 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.60 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:17.87 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,212.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | T G Thornton | 54kg | 0:58.09 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Delta Downs on October 31 over 1408m, 20 len behind Jeffrow with 53kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Delta Downs on November 8 2024 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Sharp Charlie with 54.5kg at $11.40.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | 97 | CLM 3U | $44,140.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53kg | 1:26.30 | 1-8-8 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $5.60 |
| 3/7 | 26/07/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $56,575.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.30 |
| 2/9 | 04/07/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:16.88 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,250.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Good | Jose I Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:04.81 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $52,716.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:04.27 | 1-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $20.30 |
| 5/6 | 13/02/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $59,581.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54kg | 1:19.25 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Evangeline Downs May 31 over 1609m, 14 len behind The Boss Soss carrying 55.5kg at $7.70. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track November 28 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Nine Part with 55kg at $34.60.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/05/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $56,250.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:39.29 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $7.70 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2025 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $57,508.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:10.76 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $12.80 |
| 7/8 | 04/03/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $86,677.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:11.14 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $86,957.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:10.71 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.20 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:11.07 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 21/12/2024 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $90,909.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:11.55 | 8-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len Evangeline Downs May 8 over 1106m defeating Alvarado Cat carrying 54kg at $2.60. On debut to post a big 3.5 len win. This track February 16 over 1207m defeating Wicked As Haggart with 53kg at $9.
Last Starts 203 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 | 08/05/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $54,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Rohan R Singh | 54kg | 1:04.83 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3 | $83,994.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Rohan R Singh | 54kg | 1:11.04 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $83,736.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Rohan R Singh | 53kg | 1:11.02 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Evangeline Downs August 22 over 1006m, 5 len behind Strong Promise with 55.5kg at $22.60. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 7 len win. This track January 1 over 1207m defeating Deal Of Faith carrying 55.5kg at $2.90.
Last Starts 97 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 | 22/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 0:56.85 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $22.60 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $55,046.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:38.74 | 7-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $14.90 |
| 4/9 | 04/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:16.88 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $15.70 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $56,250.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.29 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $55,911.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:11.48 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/03/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $83,994.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:38.14 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Delta Downs on October 16 over 1308m, 4 len behind Hay Jude carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1207m, 12 len behind Pinfire carrying 53.5kg at $37.66.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/10/2025 | 75 | ALLOW 3U | $68,493.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:18.95 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:09.49 | 5-10-10 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $37.66 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2025 | 201 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:14.98 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $9.29 |
| 5/6 | 14/12/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $154,083.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.40 |
| 3/6 | 22/11/2024 | 111 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:11.56 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/08/2024 | 50 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $107,527.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:05.67 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at Delta Downs on October 24 over 1006m, 2 len behind Country Hit carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Evangeline Downs June 21 2024 over 1408m defeating Inchhighatahundred with 53.5kg at $9.80.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/10/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $68,493.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 0:58.95 | 5-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $53,517.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 0:58.37 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 27/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:17.87 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 30/05/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $54,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:18.47 | 8-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $34,375.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Good | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 0:57.44 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 12/04/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $27,157.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:24.83 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Evangeline Downs August 15 over 1308m, a 0.3 lengths behind Sounds Like Power carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Previously first up; second of 8 at Delta Downs October 16 2024 over 1006m, 3 len behind Adieu Aces carrying 54.5kg at $9.40. This is an ideal race to kick off.
Last Starts 104 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 | 15/08/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | SP | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:17.91 | 1-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 04/07/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:16.88 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $10.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,250.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:04.41 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $9.90 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,250.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Good | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:04.81 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.20 |
| 4/11 | 23/03/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,578.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:11.25 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:10.38 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |