Louisiana Downs Race 6 - 5 1/2F Stakes
NINIA (6) is yet to miss the placings in three starts, including two wins. Has not been produced since she scored over 1207m at Will Rogers Downs on February 9. Should be poised just off the lead. Expecting a bold showing. YODA WINNER (1) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last time out over 1207m at Lone Star Park, beaten 6 lengths after being in contention on the bend. That followed a win at Sam Houston Park at the previous outing. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. SWIFTWIND (4) finished eighth over this distance, beaten 10 lengths, at her latest outing. Has a very good record over today's journey with three wins from six starts. Shapes as one to consider. APPROVAL RATING (5) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate her win at Delta Downs when returning from a spell last prep. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Jose Nava-Marin
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 4th in a small field at Lone Star Park on May 1 over 1207m, 6 len behind Blingster with 56kg at $3.40. The start before that won by 5 len at Sam Houston Park April 4 over 1308m defeating Mola Mia with 56kg at $1.70. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $57,961.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:11.70 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 04/04/2026 | 55 | ALLOW FM 3U | $43,668.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:17.53 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $52,068.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:11.12 | 8-3-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW FM 4U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 56kg | 1:05.57 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $19,084.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | B Quinonez | 54.5kg | 1:04.48 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $26,636.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | B Quinonez | 54kg | 1:24.64 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up today. Last run ran last of 10 at Evangeline Downs in LR on May 1 over 1106m, 47 len behind Synthetic carrying 54kg at $90.30. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Delta Downs on February 20 over 1408m, 5 len behind Island Gold with 54.5kg at $6.80. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $104,749.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | Jose I Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:04.27 | 3-10-10 | 10 |
| 47.3L | $90.30 |
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | 258 | ALLOW FM 4U | $70,225.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:27.05 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $6.80 |
| 5/7 | 07/06/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $155,521.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Fusilier | 53.5kg | 1:04.92 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $93,750.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:04.62 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $12.60 |
| 5/5 | 11/04/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $95,847.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | J Melancon | 53.5kg | 1:38.05 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 29.8L | $28.20 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2025 | 19 | ALLOW FM 4U | $96,618.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:27.18 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Evangeline Downs in LR on May 1 over 1106m, 14 len behind Synthetic with 54kg at $83.40. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Delta Downs in LR on January 17 over 1006m, 13 len behind Sassi Strutter with 53.5kg at $65.20. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 64 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $104,749.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:04.27 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $83.40 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:03.09 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $63.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 0:58.73 | 4-7-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $142.80 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 0:58.50 | 7-9-8 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $65.20 |
| 6/6 | 21/11/2025 | 83 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $58,015.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 0:58.00 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $9.10 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $116,279.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:11.43 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 17 over 1106m, 10 len behind Kelly's Girl with 55.5kg at $35.80. Before that second last of 9 at Oaklawn Park on March 14 over 1207m, 7 len behind Dare To Fly with 56kg at $10.70. Poor run last time but she is better than that.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:04.19 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $35.80 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 4U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:10.12 | 4-7-8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $10.70 |
| 0/9 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | HCP FM 4U | $78,459.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56.5kg | 1:10.68 | 5-3-D4 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $12.10 |
| 1/4 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $49,929.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:05.58 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 04/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:05.23 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.40 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,542.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:38.22 | 2-5-5 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation favourite; won by 2.75 len at Will Rogers Downs February 9 over 1207m defeating Grace The Kingdom with 57kg at $1.50. First up last campaign 3rd of 9 at Remington Park on November 13 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Dontcallitacomebak carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/02/2026 | 88 | ALLOW FM 3U | $37,090.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 57kg | 1:11.57 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2025 | 82 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,542.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | David Cabrera | 53.5kg | 0:57.89 | 8-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN FM 35 | $58,915.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Rene Diaz | 54kg | 0:56.83 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |