Louisiana Downs Race 9 - 1 1/2F Stakes
KISS THE JEWEL (5) was well fancied last time and finished a close second over 320m at this track (Dirt) to remain a maiden. Eexpected to be in the finish again. HOCK POWER (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 274m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths into fourth. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he can find the winners' list. SIX PACK IN THE BACK (10) is back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Turned in a fair effort at Lone Star Park (Dirt) over 320m at her only run last prep, finishing fourth and beaten a neck. Backmarker who keeps coming. Capable of a big run. SOUTHERN CHILITOS (7) closed last prep ten weeks ago when he finished fifth over 274m at Evangeline Downs. Best figures measure up favourably.

Jockey: Adrian Morales
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Evangeline Downs November 29 over 201m, a 0.4 lengths behind Mister Milo M with 56kg at $4.10. First up last campaign second of 7 at Los Alamitos Qh August 2 over 274m, 1.0 len behind Crypto Faborite with 57kg at $8.10. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $16,794.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:12.23 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.10 |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $15,221.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Everardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:15.79 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $6.20 |
| 6/7 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $12,997.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Henry Reynoso Lopez | 57kg | 0:15.59 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.20 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2025 | 69 | MDN 2 | $14,729.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Henry Reynoso Lopez | 57kg | 0:15.60 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 7/9 | 25/05/2025 | 36 | HCP 2 | $9,375.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 320m | Fast | R Aceves | 57kg | 0:17.77 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $33.30 |
| 3/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $9,585.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Jose M Nicasio | 57kg | 0:15.93 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Nestor Duran
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 8th of 10 at Remington Park on May 2 over 274m, 4.5 len behind A Cowboys Chic carrying 56kg at $4. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 298 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $32,812.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Joseph Jr Belloc | 56kg | 0:15.41 | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Eddie Sanchez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Evangeline Downs December 12 over 201m, 0.6 len behind Hesa Knockoutcartel with 56kg at $3.60. On debut eighth of 10 at this track March 13 over 229m, 4 len behind Atta Boy Slim carrying 57kg at $3. Prefer others.
Last Starts 74 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 | 12/12/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 2 | $18,377.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:12.25 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 2 | $22,137.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:13.72 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 10/10/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 2 | $10,654.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:15.93 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $12,403.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:15.76 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $26,357.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:12.26 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $11,468.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | Fast | Randy Edison (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:18.35 | 8-5-4 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Flavio Garcia
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Evangeline Downs December 11 over 320m, 1.0 len behind Eagles First Love carrying 58kg at $11.50. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Evangeline Downs October 11 over 320m, 2.5 len behind Carteron The Fly carrying 57.5kg at $6.60. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 75 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 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $13,783.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Flavio Garcia | 58kg | 0:18.01 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $28,244.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Flavio Garcia | 58kg | 0:20.60 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | MDN CLM 2 | $20,548.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Flavio Garcia | 58kg | 0:15.73 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 9/10 | 11/10/2025 | 126 | MDN 2 | $15,221.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Flavio Garcia | 57.5kg | 0:18.15 | 9-8-9 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $6.60 |
| 0/6 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM CG 2 | $17,885.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | Fast | Rolando Cabrera | 56kg | 0:13.27 | 3-2-D1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |
| 8/10 | 17/05/2025 | 56 | MDN CG 2 | $36,719.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Rolando Cabrera | 56kg | 0:15.86 | 3-3-8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Lucas Constantin
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on January 12 over 320m, nose behind Coachable with 57kg at $2.70. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on December 18 over 302m, 0.8 len behind Different Corona with 56.5kg at $4. In the finish last time and should go well again.
Last Starts 43 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 | 12/01/2026 | 25 | MDN F 3 | $20,927.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:18.16 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $28,331.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | Fast | Benjamin Mendez (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 0:17.17 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 30 | HCP 2 | $22,901.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Lucas Constantin | 56.5kg | 0:20.03 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $10.80 |
| 3/8 | 29/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $28,158.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Jose Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:20.22 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $26,758.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Jose Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:18.08 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $18,605.00 | Delta Downs | 366m | M | Gonzalez Juan Garcia- | 56kg | 0:20.26 | 5-7-4 | 10 |
| 0.9L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 274m, 1.75 len behind Carpe Diem Baby carrying 57kg at $2.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on December 10 over 274m, 0.8 len behind Otts Moore carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Doesn't need to improve that much.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $13,453.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | 0:15.71 | 7-8-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 57.5kg | 0:15.62 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 36 | HCP 2 | $7,634.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 56.5kg | 0:20.39 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.40 |
| 3/10 | 16/10/2025 | 111 | MDN 2 | $15,221.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | 0:18.04 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2025 | 49 | HCP 2 | $15,552.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:19.94 | 8-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 2 | $23,438.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:17.70 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Jose Herbert
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on December 13 over 274m, 3 len behind Rr Jess A Bit Evil with 56kg at $9.90. First up last campaign 3rd of 10 at Retama Park on July 10 over 320m, 0.9 len behind Tyrannical with 57kg at $42.70. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 73 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 | 13/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 56kg | 0:15.43 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.90 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2025 | 38 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 56.5kg | 0:19.87 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $28.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2025 | 27 | MDN CG 2 | $28,837.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 57kg | 0:13.60 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN CG 2 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 57kg | 0:18.37 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $42.70 |

Jockey: J.r. Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Too Tough To Catch out of Shakeys T Bug. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.

Jockey: Pedro Espinosa
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on December 19 over 302m, 5 len behind Distinctive One carrying 56kg at $24.60. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $28,331.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | Fast | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 56kg | 0:16.81 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 4th of 9 at Lone Star Park on October 18 over 320m, neck behind Harbynger with 56.5kg at $9.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Lone Star Park on September 14 2024 over 366m, 4 len behind Edelyns Pyc with 56kg at $37.30. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 129 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 | 18/10/2025 | 344 | MDN 35 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | M | Alejandro Medina | 56.5kg | 0:17.70 | 4-2-4 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.60 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2024 | 55 | MDN F 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | M | Francisco Giles | 56.5kg | 0:13.03 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $18.50 |
| 10/10 | 14/09/2024 | 77 | HCP 2 | $14,706.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 56kg | 0:19.85 | 8-7-10 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $37.30 |
| 7/7 | 29/06/2024 | 36 | HCP 2 | $15,106.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 366m | Fast | Emilio Tapia | 56kg | 0:20.21 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $37.40 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2024 | 21 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Ruidoso Downs | 320m | Fast | Joesan Marquez | 56kg | 0:18.13 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $48.40 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2024 | - | HCP 2 | $7,645.00 | Sunray Park | 320m | Fast | Joesan Marquez | 57kg | 0:17.44 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $166.10 |