Louisiana Downs Race 5 - 5f Stakes
EAGLE IN THE AIR (7) has switched yards since finishing fourth four weeks ago over 1006m at Lone Star Park Turf. Well-placed and sure to feature. EL MAXIMO (1) finished third, beaten 4 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) after he was in the firing line on the bend. It doesn't get any easier but he is good enough to take this out. KEOKUK KID (9) is a five-start maiden who finished fourth over 1509m at this track (Turf) last time out after being in the firing line on the corner. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. SPECIAL DESTINY (5) raced once in the maiden preparation when sixth at Sam Houston Park (Dirt) over 1308m back on February 27. Will be better for that run and is expected to go well.
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on May 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Archtop with 56kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds on December 19 over 1207m, 5 len behind Purple Heart carrying 55.5kg at $47.90. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 25 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 | 21/05/2026 | 88 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:12.18 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56.5kg | 1:09.58 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $14.70 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56.5kg | 1:10.71 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $21.30 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:11.47 | 9-5-2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $47.90 |
| 6/7 | 21/11/2025 | 334 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55kg | 1:44.80 | 1-5-6 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $2.60 |
| 6/12 | 22/12/2024 | 30 | MDN 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:45.97 | 9-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $33.80 |
Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 52kgs
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At debut, ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 16 over 1673m, 41 len behind Missing Brian with 55.5kg at $17.30. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | E M Murray | 55.5kg | 1:46.53 | 1-6-6 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $17.30 |
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Oaklawn Park March 26 over 1609m, 18 len behind Global Heat Wave with 53.5kg at $4.60. On debut ran last of 11 at Fairgrounds January 17 over 1207m, 24 len behind Knock It Off with 54.5kg at $26.80. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 81 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 | 26/03/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:40.34 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | MDN OCLM 3U | $84,270.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:45.48 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $12.70 |
| 9/11 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 5-11-9 | 6 |
| 41.6L | $57.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 8-9-11 | 10 |
| 24.4L | $26.80 |
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 4th in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 2 over 1106m, 12 len behind Hustlin' Man carrying 53.5kg at $15.70. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jocelyn Edison | 53.5kg | 1:06.31 | 5-2-4 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $15.70 |
Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 7 at Sam Houston Park on February 27 over 1308m, 10 len behind Avery Place carrying 55.5kg at $6.10. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:17.70 | 1-4-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Petrov out of Swifty Cat. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Heart To Heart out of Drop Dead Red. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on May 26 over 1509m, 6 len behind Blue Chair Bay carrying 56kg at $5.60. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on May 12 over 1609m, 13 len behind Fast Connection with 55kg at $26. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:31.44 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $5.60 |
| 7/9 | 12/05/2026 | 61 | MDN 3U | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 55kg | 1:35.74 | 3-8-7 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/03/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Travis Wales | 56.5kg | 1:46.04 | 12-9-9 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $38.90 |
| 9/12 | 16/02/2026 | 201 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Travis Wales | 56kg | 1:12.32 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $9.30 |
| 7/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Sergio Munoz | 54kg | 1:32.52 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $20.90 |