Louisiana Downs Race 4 - 1M Stakes
FAST CONNECTION (6) was well fancied last start over 1609m at Lone Star Park (Dirt) when fifth, beaten 12 lengths. Rates highly and expected to atone. GOLDEN CITY STREET (8) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 2 lengths into fifth at his latest appearance over 1710m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Looks well placed this line-up and deserves another chance. MATCHING FUNDS (1) was well supported last time out but after being prominent at the bend disappointed in finishing fifth over 1609m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), beaten 7 lengths. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. ONGOING CHALLENGE (3) finished second last time over 1207m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 2 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Capable of another top-three outcome.

Jockey: Erica Murray
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on April 4 over 1609m, 7 len behind Clearly Artemus carrying 55kg at $2.50. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 5 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Li Grand Zombi with 54.5kg at $5.70. Definite chance.
Last Starts 38 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 | 04/04/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | E M Murray | 55kg | 1:44.05 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:38.31 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:38.65 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 1-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $13.10 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 9-8-8 | 12 |
| 6.4L | $30.70 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Evangeline Downs on April 3 over 1207m, 23 len behind Clearly Stardom with 55kg at $57.90. Second-up 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on April 29 over 1609m, 15 len behind Metairie with 56kg at $56.60. Not on recent form.
Last Starts 13 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 | 29/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:38.98 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $56.60 |
| 10/11 | 03/04/2026 | 120 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:13.15 | 5-10-10 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $57.90 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,314.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | 1:22.79 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $54.10 |
| 9/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 0:59.80 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 30.4L | $45.20 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 53kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 2 over 1207m, 2 len behind Bottle It with 54kg at $8.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on July 12 over 1006m, 18 len behind Seizethedaydude carrying 54.5kg at $40.60. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 72 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | 1:13.56 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:42.00 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $28.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3 | $43,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:21.26 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $38.40 |
| 3/7 | 29/12/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,565.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:36.56 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:22.53 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $22.70 |
| 5/9 | 22/11/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | 1:42.36 | 7-3-5 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $26.50 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 2 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Bottle It with 55.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 4th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 20 over 1609m, 11 len behind One Tough Road with 51.5kg at $38.90. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 55.5kg | 1:13.56 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 1:38.51 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $38.90 |
| 7/7 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | W Meeks | 53kg | 1:44.99 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $68.10 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2026 | 31 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Oriel Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:44.66 | 2-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $70.40 |
| 11/12 | 17/01/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Oriel Chavez | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $168.50 |
| 11/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:03.28 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 62.6L | $77.30 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Santa Anita January 2 over 1106m, 16 len behind One Happy Dude carrying 55.5kg at $53.20. On debut second last of 11 at Santa Anita October 24 over 1106m, 19 len behind Chase N Ryan with 55.5kg at $52. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 130 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 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:05.45 | 9-11-11 | 9 |
| 17.0L | $53.20 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | MDN CLM 2 | $30,628.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:04.72 | 1-2-4 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $9.40 |
| 9/9 | 24/11/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Alfredo L Bautista | 53kg | 0:59.36 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $42.90 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $30,441.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:05.69 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 19.4L | $52.00 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Lone Star Park on April 18 over 1609m, 12 len behind Shogun with 54kg at $2.40. The run before that ran last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 21 over 1710m, 10 len behind Classic Tap with 54.5kg at $10.20. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $48,035.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | Jose L Alvarez | 54kg | 1:39.68 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $2.40 |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:43.42 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $10.20 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:44.99 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 42 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 01/01/2026 | 35 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.80 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $62.70 |

Jockey: Jonuelle Pena
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Resuming 9th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on February 16 over 1207m, 10 len behind More Power carrying 56kg at $9.30. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on March 12 over 1710m, 29 len behind Arky Road carrying 56.5kg at $38.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/03/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Travis Wales | 56.5kg | 1:46.04 | 12-9-9 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $38.90 |
| 9/12 | 16/02/2026 | 201 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Travis Wales | 56kg | 1:12.32 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $9.30 |
| 7/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Sergio Munoz | 54kg | 1:32.52 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 17 over 1710m, 2 len behind Wolf Tooth carrying 54kg at $12.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Oaklawn Park on April 3 over 1609m, 10 len behind Na Pali Joe with 54.5kg at $7.60. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 54kg | 1:47.29 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $12.70 |
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:41.93 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $7.60 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:47.79 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $15.20 |
| 5/11 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,056.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 56.5kg | 1:48.51 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $42.40 |
| 7/12 | 16/02/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:12.32 | 10-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $31.70 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:10.81 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $95.80 |

Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on April 11 over 1509m, 3 len behind Got Stripes with 56kg at $70.90. The race before that second last in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 27 over 1673m, 38 len behind Max S carrying 56.5kg at $37.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 31 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 | 11/04/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:32.66 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $70.90 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | M | E M Murray | 56.5kg | 1:45.16 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 38.5L | $37.30 |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | Hunter Rea | 54.5kg | 1:44.21 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 62.6L | $55.50 |
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56.5kg | 1:40.25 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $74.40 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55kg | 1:43.58 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 80 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:11.89 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.80 |