Louisiana Downs Race 3 - 6F Stakes
ROYAL HOPE (4) hit the frame two starts ago at Fairgrounds but ran below par last time when eighth and beaten 10 lengths over 1207m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Perfectly placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. WILDCAT COUNTRY (6) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished third at Lone Star Park (Dirt) two starts back then got the job done by 2.5 lengths last time out over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. WILLINGNESS (2) is on a quick back-up after finishing ninth in better company 10 days ago over 1408m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Should be thereabouts in this suitable race. CUSTOM CADILLAC (5) was beaten 5 lengths into fifth in a 1106m contest at this track four weeks ago. Nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign second last of 8 at Delta Downs on January 14 over 1006m, 10 len behind Daddy's Gift carrying 54.5kg at $28.20. Won previous preparation first up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at Louisiana Downs Turf September 9 over 1006m defeating Louisiana Native with 56kg at $2.70. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 138 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 | 14/01/2026 | 127 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:58.78 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $28.20 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2025 | 507 | CLM 3U | $16,055.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 0:58.61 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 20/04/2024 | 15 | CLM 3 | $26,114.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jairo Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:13.96 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/12 | 05/04/2024 | 27 | CLM 3U | $16,129.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:13.67 | 5-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/03/2024 | 99 | CLM 3U | $24,615.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 54kg | 1:19.25 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $11.30 |
| 7/9 | 01/12/2023 | 22 | ALLOW 2 | $54,299.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | M | Jairo Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:29.04 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $59.50 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 9th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on May 22 over 1408m, 14 len behind Lil Bro Coop carrying 54kg at $37. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 5 over 1673m, 9 len behind Sand Cast with 55kg at $21.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 22/05/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $15,363.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:24.51 | 2-10-9 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $37.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 55kg | 1:44.61 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $21.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:11.34 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:43.84 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.90 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:11.15 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $18.60 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 63 | CLM 4U | $20,685.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:20.73 | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Delta Downs January 14 over 1006m, 10 len behind Prado's Priority with 52kg at $80.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Delta Downs November 22 over 1006m defeating Daddy's Gift with 54kg at $56.70. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 138 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 | 14/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $43,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose Florian | 52kg | 0:59.13 | 1-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $80.70 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose Florian | 52.5kg | 1:00.33 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $5.70 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | 67 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose Florian | 54kg | 0:59.35 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $56.70 |
| 5/6 | 16/09/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $14,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:07.49 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $10.70 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 0:58.95 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.10 |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $14,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:13.22 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Evangeline Downs on April 18 over 1207m, 10 len behind El Dan carrying 56kg at $15.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 8 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Custom Cadillac with 56kg at $4.20. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:12.05 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $15.30 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 1:03.91 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | 78 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:05.35 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54kg | 1:20.92 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 23.9L | $14.60 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | 67 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:59.31 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $13.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2025 | 103 | MDN 3U | $35,168.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:12.35 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1106m, 5 len behind Violent River with 55kg at $6.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on April 17 over 1207m, 12 len behind Nopenottonight carrying 56kg at $9.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $11,872.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:04.76 | 6-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.90 |
| 4/12 | 17/04/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $22,562.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:10.53 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:03.91 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:11.22 | 3-4-2 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:10.95 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:10.87 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start won by 2.5 len at this track May 12 over 1006m defeating Mr Liam And Alan carrying 53.5kg at $7.20. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Lone Star Park on May 2 over 905m, 1.5 len behind City Of Secrets carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/05/2026 | 10 | CLM 3U | $11,173.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Rey Williams | 53.5kg | 0:59.69 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.20 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $17,458.00 | Lone Star Park | 905m | Fast | Santos Rivera | 54.5kg | 0:53.01 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.20 |
| 8/10 | 14/03/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $22,472.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Santos Rivera | 54kg | 0:57.08 | 3-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $38.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3 | $26,906.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:01.32 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,948.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 0:59.51 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $58,193.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:12.76 | 1-5-7 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $7.50 |