Fair Grounds Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
SAME PLAY (7) met with solid support last start over 1609m at Delta Downs (Dirt) when fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Can bounce back. SOUTHSCAPE (9) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is likely to play a big role. A PASSIVE NOBODY (3) was never in contention when resuming last start over 1609m at this track (Turf), finishing 11th and beaten 11 lengths. One of the main contenders. MAGNOLIA WEST (8) dropped out from the rails draw before closing late to finish sixth over 1609m at this track (Turf) last start. One to watch for in the closing stages.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 1.75 len Evangeline Downs May 22 2024 over 1509m defeating Zestiny carrying 56kg at $3. On debut ran last of 9 at this track December 16 2023 over 1207m, 26 len behind Le Monstre Rapide with 53kg at $42.40.
Last Starts 570 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 | 22/05/2024 | 14 | MDN 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:32.89 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2024 | 56 | MDN 3U | $45,872.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | C Fusilier | 54.5kg | 1:46.58 | 1-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $74.30 |
| 11/11 | 13/03/2024 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,154.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | G Melancon | 56.5kg | 1:05.20 | 5-11-11 | 10 |
| 26.8L | $38.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/02/2024 | 42 | MDN 3U | $86,495.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | G Melancon | 56.5kg | 1:04.64 | 4-8-9 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $57.70 |
| 9/9 | 07/01/2024 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,191.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Andres Guerrero | 55.5kg | 1:45.64 | 1-9-9 | 5 |
| 53.2L | $75.50 |
| 9/9 | 16/12/2023 | - | MDN 3U | $78,431.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Kylie Wellington | 53kg | 1:12.24 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $42.40 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at this track on November 22 over 1609m, 9 len behind Boss Of All Bosses with 55kg at $17.20. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on March 7 over 1673m, 19 len behind Wicked As Haggart with 56.5kg at $8.50.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 106 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:36.17 | 9-10-8 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $17.20 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $34,109.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 9-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $19,113.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:39.92 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 28/06/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:38.84 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $53,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:32.55 | 9-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.10 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,546.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:40.29 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 12 at this track on November 22 over 1609m, 11 len behind Boss Of All Bosses with 53.5kg at $16.90. Previously second-up won by 6 len at this track January 31 over 1609m defeating Who Is Chief carrying 53kg at $18.30.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 245 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:36.17 | 4-7-11 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $16.90 |
| 7/14 | 22/03/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $158,479.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:45.24 | 12-9-7 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $18.40 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53kg | 1:39.27 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $18.30 |
| 7/10 | 02/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | E M Murray | 54.5kg | 1:36.45 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $21.40 |

Jockey: Hunter Rea
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Evangeline Downs August 29 over 1609m, 11 len behind Highstakes Hustler with 54kg at $3.30. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Delta Downs November 22 2024 over 1509m, 24 len behind Patience Will Pay carrying 54.5kg at $3.10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $29,457.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:40.16 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $34,109.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:37.51 | 1-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $7.90 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,517.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54kg | 1:11.54 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $17.90 |
| 6/10 | 14/06/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Reyes | 55.5kg | 1:11.24 | 3-2-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $30.70 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $52,344.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | M | Luis R Reyes | 55.5kg | 1:39.63 | 1-4-4 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $10.20 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $53,514.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:38.54 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 31.8L | $24.60 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at this track on November 22 over 1609m, 16 len behind Boss Of All Bosses carrying 55kg at $59.20. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Evangeline Downs on July 3 over 1609m, 12 len behind Southscape with 56kg at $8.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 22/11/2025 | 101 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 55kg | 1:36.17 | 7-12-12 | 11 |
| 16.5L | $59.20 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:38.93 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:40.91 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 11/11 | 03/07/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:38.16 | 3-11-11 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/05/2025 | 69 | MDN 3U | $53,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:32.55 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 13/03/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56.5kg | 1:42.09 | 7-4-4 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Delta Downs on November 29 over 1609m, 4 len behind Silent Ruler carrying 53.5kg at $2.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Delta Downs on October 23 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Our Majestic carrying 53.5kg at $3.40.
Last Starts 14 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 | 29/11/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:41.14 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $66,971.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53.5kg | 1:41.41 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 52.5kg | 1:20.42 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,521.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 52.5kg | 1:38.71 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $40.40 |
| 2/6 | 10/05/2025 | 10 | CLM 3U | $29,688.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | M | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:40.55 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 10/10 | 30/04/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $55,911.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 53kg | 1:38.27 | 3-10-10 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 9 at Louisiana Downs on September 22 over 1609m, 7 len behind Titanium Deal carrying 53.5kg at $17.90. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on November 22 over 1609m, 6 len behind Boss Of All Bosses carrying 53.5kg at $56.20.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:36.17 | 12-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $56.20 |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2025 | 86 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:35.74 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $17.90 |
| 3/7 | 28/06/2025 | 59 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:38.84 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/04/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $55,911.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Andres Guerrero | 54kg | 1:38.27 | 7-7-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2025 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,994.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Andres Guerrero | 53kg | 1:38.64 | 7-6-6 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $15.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/01/2025 | 52 | ALLOW 3 | $95,161.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jose Andres Guerrero | 54kg | 1:41.78 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $45.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on November 22 over 1609m, 6 len behind Boss Of All Bosses carrying 55kg at $4.90. Before that 3rd of 9 at Louisiana Downs on September 22 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Titanium Deal with 55.5kg at $7.80.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:36.17 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.74 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $7.80 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:30.82 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 03/07/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:38.16 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $53,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:32.55 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $47,923.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:40.43 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.3 len this track January 2 over 1509m defeating Dogwood Crossing with 54.5kg at $7.80. On debut ninth of 12 at this track November 23 2024 over 1207m, 13 len behind Hesper with 54.5kg at $6.
Last Starts 345 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/01/2025 | 40 | MDN 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:36.45 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 9/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $88,280.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:12.34 | 6-7-9 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on November 22 over 1609m, 6 len behind Boss Of All Bosses carrying 55kg at $77.70. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 8 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Cunimbus carrying 56kg at $6.60.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 22/11/2025 | 106 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:36.17 | 2-2-4 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $77.70 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $34,109.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:37.51 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2025 | 107 | CLM 3U | $29,052.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 5-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $18.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/03/2025 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,994.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:38.64 | 2-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $82.80 |
| 6/10 | 02/01/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $33,871.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:35.09 | 2-6-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $18.10 |
| 11/11 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $90,909.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | David Cohen | 55kg | 1:42.40 | 5-11-11 | 10 |
| 22.1L | $87.10 |

Jockey: Treylon Albert
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1710m, 27 len behind Mary's Boy Bolt carrying 53.5kg at $75.40. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on May 25 over 1609m, 7 len behind Tensas Camp Road with 54.5kg at $22.10.
Last Starts 9 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 | 04/12/2025 | 79 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Treylon S Albert | 53.5kg | 1:47.47 | 2-8-8 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $75.40 |
| 2/5 | 16/09/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 57kg | 1:35.49 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/07/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 57kg | 1:39.59 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 8/11 | 03/07/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:38.16 | 1-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $80.60 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2025 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,549.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:32.91 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $10.70 |
| 7/10 | 25/05/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $35,938.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:37.12 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $22.10 |