Louisiana Downs Race 2 - 1m 1/2f Stakes
ROYAL IRISH (5) met with solid support last start over 1710m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf) when second, beaten 4 lengths. Has a decent record at this trip with three minor placings from four tries and is among the leading chances. ARCO THUNDER (6) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 5 lengths away in third over 1673m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) when he was always up in the leading division. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. MATCHING FUNDS (1) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. GOLDEN CITY STREET (2) could only manage to finish fifth, beaten 6 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track (Turf). Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him.

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on May 12 over 1609m, 4 len behind Fast Connection with 54.5kg at $4.10. The run before that 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs on April 4 over 1609m, 7 len behind Clearly Artemus carrying 55kg at $2.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/05/2026 | 38 | MDN 3U | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | E M Murray | 54.5kg | 1:35.74 | 7-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | E M Murray | 55kg | 1:44.05 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:38.31 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:38.65 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 1-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $13.10 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 9-8-8 | 12 |
| 6.4L | $30.70 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on May 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Fast Connection carrying 57kg at $18.60. The race before that second last in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 17 over 1710m, 2 len behind Wolf Tooth carrying 54kg at $12.70. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 57kg | 1:35.74 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $18.60 |
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 54kg | 1:47.29 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $12.70 |
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:41.93 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $7.60 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:47.79 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $15.20 |
| 5/11 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,056.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 56.5kg | 1:48.51 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $42.40 |
| 7/12 | 16/02/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:12.32 | 10-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $31.70 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on May 12 over 1609m, 3 len behind Fast Connection carrying 57kg at $18. Before that 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on April 11 over 1509m, 3 len behind Got Stripes carrying 56kg at $70.90. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 57kg | 1:35.74 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:32.66 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $70.90 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | M | E M Murray | 56.5kg | 1:45.16 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 38.5L | $37.30 |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | Hunter Rea | 54.5kg | 1:44.21 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 62.6L | $55.50 |
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56.5kg | 1:40.25 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $74.40 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55kg | 1:43.58 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on May 12 over 1609m, 15 len behind Fast Connection carrying 54.5kg at $31.70. The run before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 2 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Bottle It with 55.5kg at $3.40. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | 1:35.74 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $31.70 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 55.5kg | 1:13.56 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 1:38.51 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $38.90 |
| 7/7 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | W Meeks | 53kg | 1:44.99 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $68.10 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2026 | 31 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Oriel Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:44.66 | 2-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $70.40 |
| 11/12 | 17/01/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Oriel Chavez | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $168.50 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs Turf on May 16 over 1710m, 4 len behind Fatguyinlittlecoat with 56kg at $2.30. Before that 4th in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 17 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Wolf Tooth with 56kg at $12.20. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:47.08 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | 1:47.29 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.20 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | M | D Cannon | 56.5kg | 1:43.81 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 56.5kg | 1:47.65 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $11.60 |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:43.14 | 8-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $28.20 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2025 | 95 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,691.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:44.97 | 5-2-5 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 16 over 1673m, 5 len behind Missing Brian with 55.5kg at $2.70. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Eminent Cat carrying 55kg at $22.40. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:46.53 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/11 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:11.20 | 5-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $22.40 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | 1:09.79 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $57.40 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Joseph C Bealmear | 52kg | 1:11.28 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $51.10 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $67,416.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | 1:12.15 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $22.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | 1:10.82 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $30.10 |