Louisiana Downs Race 3 - 5 1/2F Stakes
ONE SURE HIT (2) went forward last start over 1006m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) and held on well for third, beaten 4.5 lengths. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. HUSTLIN' MAN (1) debuted six weeks ago when he finished sixth over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt), beaten 11 lengths. Likely improver and can get off the mark this time. MIDNIGHT COAL (6) is a three-start maiden who finished 11th at his most recent appearance over 1006m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment. COLLECT NOW (3) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fifth over 1408m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Has ability and is worth including.
Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 22 over 1207m, 11 len behind Mr Brad's Cowboy with 53kg at $5.70. Open to plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 53kg | 1:13.14 | 2-6-6 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $5.70 |
Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on April 10 over 1106m, 17 len behind Mingling Mo carrying 55kg at $37.40. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 23 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Kiln Moonshine carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Promising galloper. Should go well.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 0:59.61 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 64 | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:05.08 | 5-5-7 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $37.40 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Delta Downs January 28 over 1408m, 8 len behind Ocean's Ruler carrying 56kg at $69.20. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Delta Downs December 29 over 1308m, 24 len behind Go Easy with 52kg at $32.60. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 95 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 | 28/01/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 4U | $29,895.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:28.53 | 10-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $69.20 |
| 8/9 | 29/12/2025 | 74 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,988.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 1:20.98 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $32.60 |
| 10/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Nicasio Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:21.11 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 100.0L | $25.40 |
Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Higher Power out of Classy Grey Lassy. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Jocelyn Edison
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Country Day out of Spirit Of A Cat who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Worth considering if there is a move for him.
Jockey: Jonuelle Pena
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run second last of 12 at Evangeline Downs on April 9 over 1006m, 9 len behind Deal Me Trips with 55.5kg at $5.30. The start before that 6th of 8 at Delta Downs on February 19 over 1308m, 14 len behind Ninth Ward Bobby O carrying 55kg at $35.40. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 24 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 | 09/04/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3 | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 0:59.99 | 2-7-11 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $5.30 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:20.87 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $35.40 |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:22.21 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $3.80 |