Louisiana Downs Race 3 - 6F Stakes
HEROIC ACT (3) resumes from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. RIPPLE'S ROCKET (1) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 1207m at Oaklawn Park. Alexander Castillo stays on and although yet to win has been in the money on two occasions. Among the leading chances. CAJUN SWAGGER (5) last appeared when he finished seventh over 1710m at Fairgrounds (Dirt) on February 16. Worth plenty of thought. MOONWALK (6) finished 7 lengths from the winner in fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Lone Star Park (Dirt). Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 23 over 1207m, 7 len behind Maxxus carrying 54kg at $5.60. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Oaklawn Park on April 11 over 1207m, 1.1 len behind Bo Bo Dough with 54.5kg at $6.90. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | 1:12.51 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:12.54 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $6.90 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | 1:11.85 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $44.70 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 53.5kg | 1:11.35 | 7-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $9.60 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3 | $47,076.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | 1:12.93 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $42.10 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,296.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | 1:45.80 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 49.8L | $32.80 |

Jockey: Jan Baez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Oaklawn Park on April 24 over 1609m, 27 len behind Awol with 52kg at $63.80. Before that second last of 11 at Oaklawn Park on March 28 over 1207m, 20 len behind Denali Lightning carrying 54.5kg at $38.70. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
Last Starts 32 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 | 24/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SP | Jane Elliott | 52kg | 1:41.16 | 8-11-11 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $63.80 |
| 10/11 | 28/03/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,753.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:13.02 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $38.70 |
| 10/11 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,796.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 1:12.65 | 5-7-10 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $46.10 |
| 10/12 | 16/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joshua J Radosevich | 50kg | 1:11.38 | 11-10-10 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $45.10 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Churchill Downs November 13 over 1710m, 17 len behind Global Quote with 55kg at $5.91. On debut seventh of 10 at Ellis Park August 1 over 1408m, 9 len behind Only Phil carrying 54kg at $10.31. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/11/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:44.26 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $5.91 |
| 2/6 | 10/10/2025 | 48 | MDN 35 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:43.48 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/08/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:23.43 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.31 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:24.34 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $10.31 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1207m, 8 len behind Go Go Ro Ro carrying 56.5kg at $22.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on April 12 over 1207m, 10 len behind Saving Heart with 54.5kg at $84.30. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $22.50 |
| 4/11 | 12/04/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54.5kg | 1:11.31 | 9-3-4 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $84.30 |
| 10/12 | 12/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56.5kg | 1:12.07 | 6-10-10 | 11 |
| 14.3L | $75.30 |
| 7/11 | 20/02/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $64,607.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:46.70 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $42.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/01/2026 | 648 | MDN CLM 4U | $44,843.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | L Quinonez | 54kg | 1:12.59 | 6-9-6 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $34.50 |
| 11/11 | 24/03/2024 | 71 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,923.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | 1:11.64 | 8-10-11 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Fairgrounds February 16 over 1710m, 14 len behind Midnight Vengeance carrying 56.5kg at $62.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Fairgrounds December 19 over 1207m, 8 len behind Purple Heart carrying 55.5kg at $87.70. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 99 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 | 16/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:45.60 | 9-7-7 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $62.90 |
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:47.65 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 27.5L | $31.30 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 56kg | 1:12.58 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $22.20 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 308 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55.5kg | 1:11.47 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $87.70 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $25,765.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55.5kg | 1:39.57 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $11.70 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2025 | 94 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,032.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:46.56 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $46.80 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on March 7 over 1408m, 18 len behind Young Pope with 54kg at $11.10. Last start 4th of 8 at Lone Star Park on April 24 over 1609m, 7 len behind Drama King with 54.5kg at $11.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,923.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 1:42.10 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $11.20 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 64 | MDN CLM 35 | $16,854.00 | Sam Houston | 1408m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:25.34 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $11.10 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | 86 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:39.89 | 10-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $78.15 |
| 9/11 | 08/10/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM 2 | $80,670.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 6-10-9 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $62.95 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Carlos Barbosa | 54kg | 1:46.04 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 34.3L | $67.67 |