Louisiana Downs Race 7 - 1F Stakes
LACOSTA PILOTO (10) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in ninth over 201m at this track (Dirt). Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. CAPITAL HATTERS (6) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't feature last start when 3 lengths away in eighth over 320m at this track. Going up a level this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. SERIOUSLY GOOD CANDY (8) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 2 lengths when fourth over 320m at this track (Dirt). Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration. A CORONA WITH PERKS (3) resumed three-and-a-half weeks ago over 320m at this track and was only beaten 1.75 lengths into fifth after being in contention on the corner. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at this track on February 24 over 320m, 3.5 len behind Titos Kinda Night with 57kg at $42.30. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Lone Star Park on September 20 over 366m, 3 len behind Heza Rusty Dulce with 56kg at $17.40. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/02/2026 | 76 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Jose R Herbert | 57kg | 0:18.07 | 4-7-8 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $42.30 |
| 8/10 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:15.62 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $18.70 |
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 2 | $7,634.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:20.01 | 2-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $27.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $16,794.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:13.55 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $11.40 |
| 4/10 | 16/10/2025 | 26 | MDN CG 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:16.76 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.40 |
| 5/10 | 20/09/2025 | 42 | MDN CG 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 56kg | 0:20.11 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $17.40 |

Jockey: Juan Garcia, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months from last on the turn second last of 8 at this track on February 24 over 320m, 3.5 len behind Aj Cyclone with 57kg at $11.30. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at Lone Star Park on October 24 over 366m, 2.25 len behind Stanleys Salty Prize carrying 56kg at $16.60. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 123 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:17.88 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $11.30 |
| 7/9 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 2 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | M | Christian Ramos | 56kg | 0:19.92 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $16.60 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2025 | 83 | MDN F 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:15.60 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Retama Park | 320m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 57.5kg | 0:18.23 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track on February 24 over 320m, 1.75 len behind Death Valley with 57kg at $66.80. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Lone Star Park on November 6 over 201m, 1.1 len behind No Excuse with 56kg at $10.80. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/02/2026 | 110 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 57kg | 0:17.85 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $66.80 |
| 4/9 | 06/11/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:11.86 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $10.80 |
| 8/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | 0:13.23 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $21.60 |

Jockey: H. Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Lone Star Park September 12 over 274m, 1.5 len behind Jjs Dashin Perry with 56.5kg at $39.70. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Retama Park July 25 over 302m, 3 len behind Eye On The Lights carrying 56.5kg at $35.30. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 190 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 | 12/09/2025 | 27 | MDN FM 35 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | 0:15.56 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $39.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 35 | $24,186.00 | Retama Park | 229m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:13.66 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.10 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | 85 | MDN 35 | $23,853.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:17.35 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $35.30 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2025 | 175 | MDN 3 | $26,562.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Hector Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:18.18 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $30.40 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2024 | 47 | MDN 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 56.5kg | 0:11.85 | 9-6-8 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $47.10 |
| 9/10 | 21/09/2024 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $22,059.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Roman Armando Huerta | 57kg | 0:17.18 | 4-8-9 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Francisco Quintero
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Los Alamitos Qh July 19 over 274m, 0.8 len behind One Cartel Runner with 57kg at $4.20. On debut fourth of 7 at Los Alamitos Qh April 26 over 201m, 2.25 len behind French Valley carrying 57kg at $9.20. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $14,358.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Erasmo Gasca | 57kg | 0:15.93 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $14,774.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Erasmo Gasca | 57kg | 0:15.59 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $33.60 |
| 9/9 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $15,552.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Cruz Mendez | 57kg | 0:15.63 | 3-9-9 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $40.70 |
| 8/9 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $15,625.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Erasmo Gasca | 57kg | 0:15.99 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $8.90 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,377.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 201m | Fast | Erasmo Gasca | 57kg | 0:12.16 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Humberto Vital
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 274m, 2 len behind Carpe Diem Baby with 57kg at $4.80. Last start second last of 9 at this track on February 24 over 320m, 3 len behind Ivorys Cartel carrying 57kg at $6.60. Shows promise. Will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/02/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 57kg | 0:17.97 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 74 | MDN 3U | $13,453.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Humberto Vital | 57kg | 0:15.71 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | MDN CG 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | 0:15.53 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 7/9 | 24/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 2 | $15,221.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | M | Gerardo Luna | 56.5kg | 0:19.81 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $28.20 |
| 2/10 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | MDN CG 2 | $27,523.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57.5kg | 0:15.44 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 2 | $15,291.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | Fast | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | 0:19.73 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $47.10 |

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 201m, 2.75 len behind San Lorenzo Lunita carrying 57kg at $62.20. Before that second last of 10 at Evangeline Downs on December 10 over 274m, 3.5 len behind Otts Moore carrying 56.5kg at $94.40. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 39 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 | 10/02/2026 | 62 | MDN 3U | $12,839.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 57kg | 0:12.07 | 4-6-8 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $62.20 |
| 9/10 | 10/12/2025 | 39 | MDN 2 | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 56.5kg | 0:15.62 | 5-9-9 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $94.40 |
| 5/8 | 01/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $16,794.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 56kg | 0:13.55 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $71.60 |
| 10/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $15,221.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Servando Ramirez | 56kg | 0:18.04 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $35.80 |

Jockey: Federico Vargas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. Promising on debut made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Lone Star Park on November 6 over 201m, 0.8 len behind No Excuse with 56kg at $9.30. Returned from break 4th of 8 at this track on February 24 over 320m, 2 len behind Aj Cyclone carrying 57kg at $11.40. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 110 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Federico Vargas | 57kg | 0:17.88 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $11.40 |
| 2/9 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $22,901.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Angel A Fierro | 56kg | 0:11.86 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Rene Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn ran last of 10 at this track on January 20 over 274m, 4 len behind Carpe Diem Baby with 58kg at $13.10. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Lone Star Park on October 31 over 201m, 1.75 len behind Omac Donald carrying 58kg at $6.10. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/01/2026 | 81 | MDN 3U | $13,453.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Yaidel Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:15.71 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $13.10 |
| 6/10 | 31/10/2025 | 42 | MDN 35 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:11.91 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $22,936.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Raul Padilla Jr Hernandez | 58kg | 0:11.90 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 17 over 201m, 2.75 len behind Mda La Mos James carrying 57kg at $1.30. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track on February 4 over 229m, 0.5 len behind San Lorenzo Zoom with 57kg at $2.20. Well-placed to repay punters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:12.25 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 53 | MDN 3U | $19,971.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:13.35 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $16,845.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Juan Francisco Jr Garcia | 56kg | 0:13.45 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/11/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $13,740.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 0:13.27 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 10 | MDN 2 | $26,636.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | SP | Everardo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:15.73 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $5.40 |
| 6/9 | 15/10/2025 | 67 | MDN 2 | $15,221.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | Fast | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 0:17.95 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $5.90 |