Louisiana Downs Race 4 - 6 1/2f Stakes
DIXIE STRONG (8) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1408m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Tackling a more suitable race so he is sure to be right there at the finish. DOES NOT COMPUTE (1) is yet to break through in 10 runs. Finished sixth at his last appearance over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) on May 26. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. FOSFORITO (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 5.5 lengths away in third over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) when he was handy all the way. Finds a suitable race and can take the next step and salute. VELOCITY STORM (3) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished 12 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Expected to feature in the finish this time.

Jockey: Jose Nava-Marin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on May 26 over 1509m, 9 len behind Blue Chair Bay carrying 56kg at $63.10. The run before that ran second last in a small field at this track on May 5 over 1408m, 10 len behind Like Clockwork carrying 56kg at $37.80. Watch for him dropping on these late.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 1:31.44 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $63.10 |
| 5/6 | 05/05/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,475.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:26.32 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $37.80 |
| 7/10 | 03/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 35 | $48,035.00 | Sam Houston | 1811m | FM | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 1:52.32 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $40.70 |
| 8/8 | 08/03/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,045.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 1:19.50 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $16.40 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 372 | MDN CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 54kg | 1:00.37 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $78.50 |
| 6/6 | 30/01/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,258.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 53.5kg | 1:12.27 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $72.30 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at this track on May 12 over 1408m, 59 len behind Ole Mister with 56.5kg at $15.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Delta Downs on December 10 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Awesome William carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 35 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 | 12/05/2026 | 96 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rey Williams | 56.5kg | 1:25.79 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 59.6L | $15.20 |
| 0/10 | 05/02/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 4U | $18,545.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Florian | 54kg | 1:42.87 | 2-10-PU | 5 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,377.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Florian | 53.5kg | 1:29.22 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 9/9 | 12/11/2025 | 86 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,267.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 54kg | 1:22.50 | 3-8-9 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $6.20 |
| 3/6 | 18/08/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,504.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:20.87 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 16/07/2025 | 181 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54kg | 1:11.89 | 1-4-2 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Misael Alvarez
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on April 23 over 1207m, 14 len behind Catalina Gold with 53kg at $16.30. Second-up ran second last in a small field at this track on May 12 over 1006m, 12 len behind Wildcat Country carrying 51.5kg at $62.30. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 35 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 | 12/05/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $11,173.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 51.5kg | 0:59.69 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $62.30 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 53kg | 1:14.28 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $16.30 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3 | $28,531.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:00.39 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $25.50 |
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $36,622.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 55kg | 1:21.56 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $52.90 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,988.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | Misael Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:21.72 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $31.10 |
| 6/8 | 19/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Misael Alvarez | 52kg | 1:00.12 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on May 26 over 1509m, 5.5 len behind Blue Chair Bay carrying 53.5kg at $32.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 5 over 1408m, 4 len behind Like Clockwork with 53.5kg at $19.60. Best form should see him measure right up.
Last Starts 21 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 | 26/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 53.5kg | 1:31.44 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $32.40 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,475.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 53.5kg | 1:26.32 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $19.60 |
| 9/9 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:53.33 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 50.8L | $75.70 |
| 8/12 | 12/03/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56.5kg | 1:12.07 | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $52.90 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 4U | $26,906.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 0:59.85 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Luis Huaman
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Delta Downs February 13 over 1308m, 12 len behind Heart Prints carrying 56kg at $44.90. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Delta Downs January 21 over 1308m, 19 len behind Spielman carrying 56kg at $114.10. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 123 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 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 4U | $18,545.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Junior Inirio | 56kg | 1:22.09 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $44.90 |
| 5/7 | 21/01/2026 | 206 | MDN CLM 4U | $26,158.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | SP | Jarred Journet | 56kg | 1:22.88 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $114.10 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,664.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 54.5kg | 1:40.86 | 1-8-8 | 1 |
| 32.9L | $26.20 |
| 5/6 | 09/06/2025 | 108 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,886.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 54kg | 1:14.66 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $12.10 |
| 0/9 | 21/02/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 4U | $25,765.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Florian | 54kg | 1:22.34 | 4-9-PU | 4 |
| 99.0L | $43.40 |
| 6/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | MDN CLM 4U | $30,596.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose Florian | 54kg | 0:58.70 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Jonuelle Pena
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Louisiana Downs Turf August 5 over 1006m, 17 len behind Ciel carrying 54.5kg at $85.60. On debut eighth of 10 at Gillespie County Fairground July 19 over 805m, 16 len behind Holiday Lines with 56.5kg at $20.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 315 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/08/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,729.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Lindsey Hebert | 54.5kg | 0:58.64 | 3-10-10 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $85.60 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $23,700.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | Fast | Julio Alberto Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 0:46.74 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Jan Baez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on June 8 over 1207m, 17 len behind Classic Alphie carrying 55.5kg at $70.40. Before that ran second last in a small field at this track on May 26 over 1207m, 23 len behind Heroic Act with 54.5kg at $81.80. Should go well.
Last Starts 8 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 | 08/06/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,250.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jan M Baez | 55.5kg | 1:11.98 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $70.40 |
| 5/6 | 26/05/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jan M Baez | 54.5kg | 1:11.35 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $81.80 |
| 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: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on May 26 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Code Of Parapluie with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on May 12 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Ole Mister with 56.5kg at $7.70. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:26.47 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 12/05/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56.5kg | 1:25.79 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Good | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:42.98 | 1-4-4 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $4.70 |
| 6/11 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:41.14 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $5.80 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 4U | $18,545.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:22.09 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:22.51 | 7-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $8.10 |