Louisiana Downs Race 1 - 1M 1/2F Stakes
DARLING JOANNA (2) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of nine months and looking to emulate her win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Sure to go well. CLEARLY CREEPS (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she was never in contention over 1509m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into seventh. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done. LIL ASHLEY B (1) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on August 6, finishing fifth and beaten 3 lengths over 1509m at this track (Turf). Makes plenty of appeal. CHATON ROUGE (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1308m at Evangeline Downs, beaten 14 lengths into seventh. Well placed to bounce back.

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track August 6 over 1509m, 3 len behind Darling Joanna with 55.5kg at $5.20. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at this track May 13 2025 over 1509m, 22 len behind Wicklow Gal carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/08/2025 | 43 | HCP FM 3U | $18,605.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:31.09 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $5.20 |
| 1/7 | 24/06/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $13,219.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:45.92 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/06/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $13,997.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:39.13 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $16.60 |
| 4/4 | 13/05/2025 | 610 | CLM FM 3U | $14,062.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:33.14 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $5.10 |
| 9/12 | 11/09/2023 | 8 | HCP FM 3U | $23,184.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | C Lozada | 54kg | 1:30.33 | 12-9-9 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $8.60 |
| 4/11 | 03/09/2023 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $43,277.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:37.46 | 10-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at this track September 9 over 1509m, 2.75 len behind Birdie Call carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track August 6 over 1509m defeating Broadway Pearl with 54.5kg at $3.10. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 259 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 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $18,349.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:31.60 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $13,953.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:35.80 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2025 | 316 | HCP FM 3U | $18,605.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:31.09 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 24/09/2024 | 15 | HCP FM 3U | $22,794.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:36.15 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/9 | 09/09/2024 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $22,794.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:38.12 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 26/08/2024 | 224 | CLM FM 3U | $22,273.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:31.60 | 9-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Fairgrounds January 19 over 1609m, 22 len behind Sue's Little Zing carrying 52.5kg at $23.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Oaklawn Park April 12 2025 over 1710m, 50 len behind Lil Town Sis carrying 56kg at $39. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 127 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 | 19/01/2026 | 43 | CLM FM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:41.10 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $23.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/12/2025 | 51 | CLM FM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | M | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:41.40 | 8-4-4 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $9.10 |
| 5/6 | 17/10/2025 | 25 | HCP FM 3U | $36,530.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 53kg | 1:39.98 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $19.20 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2025 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $13,761.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 56kg | 1:18.29 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $20.90 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | 10 | HCP FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 1:36.75 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $12.80 |
| 5/5 | 30/08/2025 | 24 | HCP FM 3U | $18,605.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Treylon S Albert | 55.5kg | 1:46.44 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Jonuelle Pena
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Evangeline Downs on April 8 over 1308m, 14 len behind Gold Plus with 55kg at $112.30. The run before that ran last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 20 over 1609m, 18 len behind Tuck Check with 55kg at $104.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 48 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 | 08/04/2026 | 47 | CLM FM 4U | $19,651.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 55kg | 1:18.90 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $112.30 |
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 4U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:37.06 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.9L | $104.90 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Brayan Pena | 55kg | 1:36.26 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $24.60 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 109 | HCP FM 3U | $24,664.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:44.18 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/10 | 16/09/2025 | 10 | CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:35.36 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |
| 8/10 | 06/09/2025 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:44.85 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $26.90 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 11 at Evangeline Downs Turf on April 15 over 1609m, 11 len behind Chasing Glory with 54.5kg at $30.70. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds on February 27 2025 over 1609m, 15 len behind Lady Helena with 55kg at $4.20. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/04/2026 | 211 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:38.48 | 11-8-7 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $30.70 |
| 5/10 | 16/09/2025 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jared Balthazar | 56kg | 1:35.36 | 10-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2025 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $23,256.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jared Balthazar | 56kg | 1:38.27 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/08/2025 | 53 | CLM FM 3U | $23,256.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jared Balthazar | 56kg | 1:31.51 | 9-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $33.90 |
| 4/9 | 10/06/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $17,107.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | Good | C Lozada | 56.5kg | 1:33.49 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/5 | 20/05/2025 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $14,844.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Angel Suarez | 56kg | 1:45.37 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.90 |