Louisiana Downs Race 6 - 7f Stakes
ARCO THUNDER (5) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1710m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) when he was always up in the leading division. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SOCIAL CLIMBER (7) was in the firing line on the bend and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1207m at Evangeline Downs after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. HIDALGO (6) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track (Dirt) over 1673m, beaten 1.5 lengths. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Hasn't been far away this time in work with two minor placings from four starts. Looks one of the prime contenders. COCKED PISTOL (8) is a three-year-old colt on debut by Complexity from Sweet Pistol who has been a wonderful producer including a winner at G1 level. Sure to be competitive despite a difficult draw.

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 53kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at this track on June 9 over 1207m, 14 len behind Deckhand carrying 54.5kg at $7. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at Fairgrounds on December 6 over 1609m, 26 len behind Wherethehitsare carrying 54.5kg at $10.40. Fitter but others appeal more.
Last Starts 15 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 | 09/06/2026 | 168 | MDN 3U | $36,262.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:10.97 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/12/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Heavy | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:35.38 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $25.80 |
| 5/6 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | SP | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:40.84 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $10.40 |
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:20.61 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf September 8 over 1006m, 8 len behind Peaceful Exit carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf July 30 over 1509m, 6 len behind E Lion carrying 54kg at $60.10. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 289 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 | 08/09/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:58.56 | 2-4-5 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $5.60 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $31,008.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:19.29 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $12.80 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2025 | 66 | MDN 3U | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:32.52 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $60.10 |
| 9/9 | 25/05/2025 | 58 | MDN 3U | $31,250.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53kg | 1:11.54 | 5-9-9 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $49.30 |
| 6/7 | 28/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $52,298.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | M | Jose Angel Perez | 53kg | 1:11.58 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $14.40 |
| 6/9 | 07/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $52,970.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Jose Angel Perez | 53kg | 1:04.76 | 1-6-6 | 7 |
| 24.3L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at this track on May 16 over 1673m, 41 len behind Missing Brian carrying 55.5kg at $17.30. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on June 15 over 1006m, 3 len behind El Maximo carrying 52kg at $22.60. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 9 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 | 15/06/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $32,078.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 52kg | 0:59.20 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $22.60 |
| 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: Jonuelle Pena
Weight: 54.5kgs
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This Midnight Storm colt is a four-year-old having his first start. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on June 8 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Matching Funds with 54.5kg at $13.90. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 16 over 1673m, 5 len behind Missing Brian carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/06/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,078.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | FM | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:42.07 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on May 16 over 1673m, 1.5 len behind Missing Brian carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Lone Star Park on May 3 over 1609m, 6 len behind Special Agenda carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 39 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 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:46.53 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:40.34 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 46 | MDN 3 | $48,035.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:23.22 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:09.62 | 7-9-8 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on May 29 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Buntus Foclora with 55kg at $5.20. The run before that 8th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on April 9 over 1207m, 9 len behind Palmer Beach carrying 56kg at $11.30. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 26 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 | 29/05/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:11.27 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 8/12 | 09/04/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,958.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:11.49 | 12-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $11.30 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 7-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joshua J Radosevich | 52kg | 1:11.50 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $47.20 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Complexity out of Sweet Pistol. Market will be an invaluable guide.

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52kgs
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Last start ran last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on June 8 over 1710m, 23 len behind Matching Funds with 54.5kg at $26.80. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Louisiana Downs Turf on May 12 over 1609m, 15 len behind Fast Connection with 54.5kg at $31.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 08/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $32,078.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | 1:42.07 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $26.80 |
| 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 |