Louisiana Downs Race 5 - 1M 1/2F Stakes
ARCO THUNDER (2) is building towards his maiden success, the latest effort a solid third over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), beaten 3.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is perfectly placed to score. HIDALGO (5) improved last start to finish third over 1609m at Lone Star Park after being in contention on the corner. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. MISSING BRIAN (3) is yet to break through in seven runs. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 1207m at this track (Dirt) on May 2 after he gave away a big start. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment. DULCE LOREFICHE (4) finished in the placings when a 8 length second on dirt at Fairgrounds two back but then disappointed on turf last time at Louisiana Downs Turf over 1609m when eighth, finishing 29 lengths from the winner. Well worth including back to dirt here.
Jockey: Erica Murray
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Unified out of Lady Citadel. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Eminent Cat with 55kg at $22.40. The run before that 5th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 18 over 1207m, 14 len behind Instamania with 54kg at $57.40. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:11.20 | 5-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $22.40 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | 1:09.79 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $57.40 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Joseph C Bealmear | 52kg | 1:11.28 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $51.10 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $67,416.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | 1:12.15 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $22.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | 1:10.82 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $30.10 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | 1:12.42 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $32.50 |
Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently second last in a small field at this track on May 2 over 1207m, 4 len behind Bottle It carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 10 over 1408m, 12 len behind Tickle Me Unclemo carrying 55kg at $30.50. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 15 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 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | E M Murray | 55.5kg | 1:13.56 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | E M Murray | 55kg | 1:25.67 | 1-6-4 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $30.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/02/2026 | 52 | MDN 3 | $55,478.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:20.67 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $10.40 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $53,599.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:21.34 | 4-7-6 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $6.80 |
| 7/7 | 26/11/2025 | 60 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 52.5kg | 1:32.83 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $34.10 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:35.69 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $23.21 |
Jockey: Jose Nava-Marin
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently ran last of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on May 5 over 1609m, 29 len behind Zong's Favor with 53.5kg at $14.90. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 19 over 1609m, 8 len behind Whiskey Bee Gone with 51.5kg at $61.90. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/05/2026 | 47 | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:37.54 | 1-8-8 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $14.90 |
| 2/10 | 19/03/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 1:38.41 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $61.90 |
| 8/11 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 51kg | 1:39.41 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $112.90 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52kg | 1:12.58 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $15.80 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53kg | 1:11.60 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $152.60 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:12.62 | 9-7-6 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $25.40 |
Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Lone Star Park on May 3 over 1609m, 6 len behind Special Agenda with 55.5kg at $5.50. Before that ran last of 8 at Lone Star Park on April 16 over 1408m, 20 len behind Brilliant Plan with 55.5kg at $2.50. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 14 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 | 03/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:40.34 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 46 | MDN 3 | $48,035.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:23.22 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:09.62 | 7-9-8 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $25.80 |
Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First start 6th of 9 at Delta Downs on February 7 over 1308m, 12 len behind Big Woods carrying 55kg at $30.10. Returned from break ran last of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 11 over 1609m, 62 len behind Westbrook carrying 55.5kg at $106.70. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 36 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 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 4-10-10 | 4 |
| 62.3L | $106.70 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $64,194.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:21.67 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $30.10 |