Louisiana Downs Race 3 - 7 1/2f Stakes
ANTIPHON (7) finished second over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf) at his most recent appearance on April 17. Should be hard to stop. LORD LEROY (2) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1207m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) five weeks ago. Promising type who can measure up again. ZONG'S FAVOR (8) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when seventh over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Going up a level this time but he has the ability to bounce back. HELLO COME IN (5) was beaten 6 lengths into sixth in a 1609m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Jose Nava-Marin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
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Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on June 5 over 1408m, 6 len behind Seizethedaydude with 56kg at $12.70. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 20 over 1673m, 6 len behind Due We Dare with 55.5kg at $90.40. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/06/2026 | 77 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 56kg | 1:25.87 | 4-3-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $12.70 |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:44.89 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $90.40 |
| 8/11 | 05/03/2026 | 282 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:40.78 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $72.10 |
| 6/6 | 27/05/2025 | 122 | CLM 3U | $17,188.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $15.90 |
| 4/9 | 25/01/2025 | 325 | CLM 4U | $35,484.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:27.95 | 9-4-4 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $5.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/03/2024 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $90,769.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:39.87 | 6-10-11 | 10 |
| 23.9L | $72.20 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
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Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 1.75 len at Louisiana Downs May 18 over 1207m defeating Mouseketoodle carrying 56kg at $2.50. Can make it two-for-two.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:11.81 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1509m, 6 len behind Randy Daytona carrying 56kg at $6.30. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on June 1 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Party At Jays carrying 56.5kg at $18.60. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 56.5kg | 1:35.64 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $18.60 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | 80 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:30.81 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.30 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 85 | CLM 4U | $32,097.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:41.54 | 7-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $40.10 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:27.89 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 5/7 | 25/10/2025 | 73 | MDN CLM 3U | $38,052.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | M | Jose I Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:40.14 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $21.20 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | A Batista | 53.5kg | 1:38.93 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on May 15 over 1609m, 17 len behind Freddie By A Nose carrying 54kg at $55.10. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Evangeline Downs April 11 over 1609m defeating Von Erich carrying 55.5kg at $24.30. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:39.18 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $55.10 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $24.30 |
| 5/12 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:11.21 | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $54.90 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at this track on June 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Pocketful Of Money with 53.5kg at $23.20. The race before that 5th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on May 5 over 1207m, 6 len behind Misdeal carrying 53.5kg at $10.40. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 13 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 | 09/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $37,657.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 53.5kg | 1:36.88 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $23.20 |
| 5/7 | 05/05/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $37,709.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lozada | 53.5kg | 1:12.71 | 1-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $10.40 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $26,929.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | E Valdez-Jiminez | 53.5kg | 1:40.90 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $12.30 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 35 | $18,258.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:05.72 | 7-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on June 4 over 1609m, 2 len behind Metairie carrying 55.5kg at $56.60. Before that 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on May 5 over 1207m, 6 len behind Misdeal carrying 56kg at $9.90. Likely to play a big role.
Last Starts 18 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 | 04/06/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 1:40.42 | 9-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $56.60 |
| 4/7 | 05/05/2026 | 61 | ALLOW 3U | $37,709.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:12.71 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $9.90 |
| 7/9 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Oriel Chavez | 55kg | 1:37.03 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Oriel Chavez | 55kg | 1:37.74 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $68.80 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Oriel Chavez | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 7-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $13.90 |
| 8/11 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Treylon S Albert | 55kg | 1:37.89 | 4-8-8 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on June 1 over 1609m, 9 len behind Party At Jays with 56.5kg at $17.70. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track May 5 over 1609m defeating Hear Thunder carrying 56kg at $10.60. Can bounce back after a modest effort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56.5kg | 1:35.64 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $17.70 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:37.54 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:43.64 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $18.90 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 56.5kg | 1:38.41 | 4-10-9 | 2 |
| 24.9L | $15.40 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | J Riquelme | 56.5kg | 1:41.14 | 9-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $19.40 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 1:41.32 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $17.50 |