Louisiana Downs Race 3 - 1M Stakes
RANDY DAYTONA (1) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by 0.3 lengths over 1509m at this track (Turf). Open to plenty of improvement and another win looks on the cards. GREAT BARRIER (4) finished 7 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1207m at Oaklawn Park four weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Solid top-three chance. PENEI (6) is resuming from a break of 12 weeks for a new stable after pulled up over 1673m at Fairgrounds (Dirt) at his latest outing. Goes well when resuming from a spell, including two minor placings from three starts. Sure to be competitive. CHOU CHOU D'AVEN (3) is back at the races for the first time since October 24. Scored over 1609m at this track to launch the last campaign. Can make his presence felt.

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months won by a 0.3 len at this track May 4 over 1509m defeating Mr Brad's Cowboy carrying 56kg at $6. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Fairgrounds on December 8 2024 over 1207m, 23 len behind Coattails carrying 54.5kg at $40.70. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 206 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:30.81 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/10/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cole Meche | 51.5kg | 1:43.25 | 2-10-10 | 7 |
| 26.9L | $50.30 |
| 4/5 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:35.49 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $12.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,729.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:31.24 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/5 | 30/07/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:39.59 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 6/8 | 29/06/2025 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,664.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54kg | 1:40.14 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Jose Nava-Marin
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 4 over 1673m, 5 len behind Sir Mack carrying 53kg at $9.40. Before that didn't finish the race at Fairgrounds March 12 over 1673m. Expected to be doing his best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/05/2026 | 53 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 53kg | 1:46.58 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.40 |
| 0/8 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53.5kg | 1:43.84 | 8-8-LR | 2 |
| 99.0L | $64.10 |
| 6/6 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:40.35 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $16.10 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $85,592.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 54.5kg | 1:47.52 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $73.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 83 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 52kg | 1:41.74 | 7-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $12.80 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nicasio Gonzalez | 53kg | 1:40.64 | 1-9-8 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $96.60 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Delta Downs October 24 over 1609m, 20 len behind Picasso Baby with 55.5kg at $7.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len this track June 2 over 1609m defeating Deftly Done carrying 56.5kg at $1.30. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/10/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 1:40.64 | 2-8-9 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $7.40 |
| 6/9 | 23/09/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $13,761.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | FM | A Batista | 57kg | 1:43.36 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $13.30 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | FM | A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:45.57 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.70 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $11,468.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:47.94 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 04/07/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:44.23 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $5.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2025 | 82 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,664.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 56.5kg | 1:40.22 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Choctaw Zip with 53.5kg at $43.80. The start before that second last of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 2 over 1207m, 11 len behind Strato carrying 53.5kg at $27.80. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 28 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 | 19/04/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:10.02 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $43.80 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $65,502.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:12.13 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $27.80 |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $50,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 9-6-7 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $7.60 |
| 10/12 | 16/02/2026 | 178 | CLM 4U | $57,061.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:10.51 | 12-11-10 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $46.50 |
| 5/5 | 22/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $38,760.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $15.80 |
| 5/5 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $54,281.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55.5kg | 1:37.89 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 7 at Sam Houston Park on March 21 over 1673m, 17 len behind Yo Soy Roy carrying 56kg at $23.60. Last start second last of 8 at Lone Star Park on April 18 over 1609m, 10 len behind Adger carrying 56kg at $12.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 29 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 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:40.30 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2026 | 64 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:43.24 | 1-6-5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $23.60 |
| 1/6 | 16/01/2026 | 142 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:41.21 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $13,953.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 54kg | 1:34.75 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $83.80 |
| 7/9 | 29/07/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $14,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:30.78 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $43.80 |
| 6/7 | 10/06/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $14,774.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | Good | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:47.56 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $44.70 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Fairgrounds February 19 over 1673m. First up last campaign third of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis August 25 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind A Champs Dream carrying 54.5kg at $4.50. Has the talent to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 19/02/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:43.11 | 4-6-PU | 1 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:45.60 | 8-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 4U | $14,948.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:21.47 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $1.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:44.80 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:41.68 | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 8/10 | 30/09/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,758.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:37.65 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |