Louisiana Downs Race 7 - 7 1/2F Stakes
HEAR THUNDER (3) wound up strongly last time out to finish half a length adrift in second over 1609m at this track. Should be winding up late again. WHATDAT (7) returned last time with a solid third at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) over 1207m after being in the firing line on the bend. Ready to go a couple better. ONGOING CHALLENGE (2) is a 11-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth after being in contention on the turn at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track (Turf). Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. AYDEN'S EDGE (5) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 8 lengths into fifth at his latest appearance over 1207m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Cannot be left out of calculations.
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on May 9 over 1408m, 26 len behind Range Goat with 55kg at $19.10. The start before that 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on April 29 over 1609m, 15 len behind Metairie carrying 56kg at $9.70. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:23.72 | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 26.0L | $19.10 |
| 7/9 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:38.98 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $9.70 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:25.67 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $14.10 |
| 3/5 | 06/02/2026 | 86 | MDN 4U | $64,194.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:29.51 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.90 |
| 8/9 | 12/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:40.78 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 32.8L | $30.40 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:21.11 | 9-5-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 2 over 1207m, 2 len behind Bottle It carrying 54kg at $8.60. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track on May 12 over 1609m, 4 len behind Fast Connection carrying 53kg at $25.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 53kg | 1:35.74 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $25.60 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 72 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | 1:13.56 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:42.00 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $28.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3 | $43,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | 1:21.26 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $38.40 |
| 3/7 | 29/12/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,565.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 55kg | 1:36.56 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:22.53 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $22.70 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on May 5 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Zong's Favor with 53.5kg at $6.90. Before that ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 12 over 1207m, 17 len behind Classical Ocean with 53kg at $4.80. Doesn't need to improve much to salute.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 54 | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:37.54 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 7/7 | 12/03/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | E Nieves | 53kg | 1:10.38 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:40.05 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $26.80 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:12.59 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $9.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:11.65 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 8 at this track on May 5 over 1609m, 7 len behind Zong's Favor carrying 53.5kg at $14.70. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
Last Starts 27 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 | 05/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:37.54 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $14.70 |
Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on May 15 over 1207m, 8 len behind Cajun Coaster carrying 54kg at $17.60. Before that 4th of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on April 11 over 1509m, 4 len behind Got Stripes with 55kg at $3.50. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
Last Starts 17 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 | 15/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:12.48 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $17.60 |
| 4/8 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:32.66 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:38.34 | 1-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $14.10 |
| 3/11 | 22/02/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:39.41 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:40.05 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $20.90 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $53.10 |
Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf February 22 over 1609m, 15 len behind Antiphon with 53kg at $39. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Sam Houston Park Turf February 6 over 1710m, 9 len behind Thousand Chances with 55kg at $4.30. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 53kg | 1:39.41 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $39.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 97 | MDN CLM 35 | $19,971.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 55kg | 1:46.29 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $4.30 |
| 5/10 | 01/11/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $51,908.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:21.65 | 10-7-5 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | MDN CG 2 | $57,839.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 53.5kg | 1:39.47 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $7.10 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2025 | 67 | MDN CG 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:18.55 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $13.90 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | 44 | MDN CG 2 | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | Good | Isaiah Wiseman | 54.5kg | 1:31.75 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 8th of 10 at this track on May 25 2025 over 1609m, 7 len behind Tensas Camp Road with 53kg at $9.60. Went for a spell before returning 3rd of 7 at Louisiana Downs on May 18 over 1207m, 8 len behind Lord Leroy with 56kg at $4.10. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 358 | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:11.81 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.10 |
| 8/10 | 25/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $35,938.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 53kg | 1:37.12 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 11 over 1609m, 62 len behind Westbrook carrying 55.5kg at $106.70. Second-up 4th in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 16 over 1673m, 6 len behind Missing Brian with 54kg at $14.70. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 54kg | 1:46.53 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $14.70 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Lone Star Park on April 24 over 1106m, 4 len behind Rapid Return carrying 54.5kg at $12. Second-up got back early 5th of 7 at Lone Star Park on May 16 over 1207m, 11 len behind Tiz Another Bunny with 53.5kg at $7.20. Win doesn't look likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:11.54 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $48,035.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:05.40 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Jose Nava-Marin
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 16 over 1673m, 8 len behind Missing Brian with 54kg at $14.60. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on May 5 over 1609m, 29 len behind Zong's Favor with 53.5kg at $14.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 54kg | 1:46.53 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $14.60 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf February 22 over 1609m, 7 len behind Antiphon with 56.5kg at $34.20. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Delta Downs October 25 over 1609m, 8 len behind C Mac Da Boss with 51.5kg at $22.70. Faces a tough essay.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:39.41 | 4-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $34.20 |
| 5/5 | 06/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 4U | $64,194.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:29.51 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $12.10 |
| 4/6 | 14/01/2026 | 32 | MDN 4U | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Rohan R Singh | 56kg | 0:59.08 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $22.40 |
| 5/9 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rohan R Singh | 56kg | 1:41.81 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,855.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:28.01 | 10-9-8 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $23.30 |
| 5/9 | 12/11/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:40.78 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $11.40 |