Louisiana Downs Race 7 - 7 1/2f Stakes
WESTERN RUN (11) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1408m at Evangeline Downs, beaten 19 lengths into sixth. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. GOTTA KEEP HIM (6) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 1509m at this track. Has a decent record at this venue with a win and four minor placings from five starts. Looks to have an edge on most of these. PENEI (5) drifted well back from the inside draw last time before winding up strongly and finishing fourth over 1509m at this track (Turf). Among the chances. RANDY DAYTONA (10) was in the firing line on the corner and finished second last time over 1509m at this track (Turf), beaten 2.75 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Has started four times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1509m, 9 len behind Coboch carrying 56.5kg at $46.80. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on September 6 over 1308m, 17 len behind Incredible Shot with 55.5kg at $18.80. Needs more time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/06/2026 | 235 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:28.65 | 1-3-6 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $46.80 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 0:58.99 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $24.90 |
| 5/7 | 06/09/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Sergio Munoz | 55.5kg | 1:17.42 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $18.80 |
| 7/8 | 19/08/2025 | 110 | CLM 3U | $15,504.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 0:57.19 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $40.10 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $17,188.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:05.84 | 1-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $25.80 |
| 10/10 | 11/04/2025 | 77 | CLM 3U | $17,572.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:05.79 | 4-10-10 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 16 over 1710m, 3 len behind White Mountain carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at Lone Star Park on May 9 over 1710m, 11 len behind Rivetage carrying 56kg at $4.30. Others have better prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 16/06/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $11,158.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:46.89 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.30 |
| 5/9 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:46.60 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:45.49 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $15,449.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Fast | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
| 10/12 | 12/03/2026 | 32 | CLM 4U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:44.92 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $19.30 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 55kg | 1:43.58 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $16.70 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on June 1 over 1509m, 10 len behind Corporal Paul with 56.5kg at $73.50. The race before that 7th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on April 22 over 1673m, 22 len behind Barricade with 55kg at $144.70. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 29 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 | 01/06/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 56.5kg | 1:29.42 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $73.50 |
| 7/9 | 22/04/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1673m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 1:44.93 | 2-8-7 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $144.70 |
| 8/8 | 19/03/2026 | 10 | CLM 4U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 52.5kg | 1:42.90 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 35.0L | $79.50 |
| 7/8 | 09/03/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:44.28 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 28.0L | $83.30 |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 1:42.38 | 6-10-10 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $84.40 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 51.5kg | 1:43.59 | 4-8-7 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $54.70 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Lone Star Park Turf on May 23 over 1509m, 0.3 len behind Brilliant Spin with 56kg at $3.50. The race before that ran last in a small field at Lone Star Park on May 8 over 1308m, 38 len behind Perfect Prankster with 56kg at $9.40. Must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,251.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | Good | Isaiah Wiseman | 56kg | 1:30.83 | 2-1-D2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:17.40 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 38.0L | $9.40 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:29.26 | 7-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $29.80 |
| 0/7 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $23,876.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 55kg | 0:57.32 | 4-2-D4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.20 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | 90 | CLM 3U | $23,876.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 0:55.99 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 81 | HCP 3U | $36,753.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 0:58.32 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $37.50 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track on May 16 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Little Warrior with 56kg at $7.10. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1509m, 6 len behind Coboch with 56.5kg at $8.90. Looks ready to find his best.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/06/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | E Nieves | 56.5kg | 1:28.65 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.90 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | 86 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:37.83 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.10 |
| 0/6 | 19/02/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:43.11 | 4-6-PU | 1 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:45.60 | 8-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 4U | $14,948.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:21.47 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $1.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:44.80 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1509m, 5.5 len behind Coboch with 56.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Delta Downs on November 28 over 1408m, 6 len behind Sweet Fantasy carrying 55.5kg at $11.90. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 22 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 | 08/06/2026 | 192 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56.5kg | 1:28.65 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $38,931.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:26.49 | 2-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $11.90 |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2025 | 72 | CLM 3U | $38,813.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:27.35 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $17.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/08/2025 | 149 | CLM 3U | $14,729.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:31.87 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $28,892.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:38.59 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $17.10 |
| 7/11 | 17/02/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $35,427.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:44.61 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $44.70 |

Jockey: Jan Baez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Remington Park October 11 over 1609m, 17 len behind Vestes carrying 54kg at $144.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf in the LR January 25 2025 over 1609m, 13 len behind Chasing Liberty with 54kg at $52.40. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 262 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:39.01 | 2-9-9 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $144.70 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:43.11 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 22.4L | $47.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $77,519.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 1:23.37 | 10-7-8 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $123.60 |
| 8/9 | 28/07/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:36.31 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $100.60 |
| 1/3 | 05/07/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 53kg | 1:46.75 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
| 4/5 | 23/06/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $13,997.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 53.5kg | 1:45.18 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 30.5L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1509m, 5 len behind Coboch carrying 56.5kg at $4.70. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 5 over 1673m, 12 len behind Sand Cast carrying 57kg at $5.90. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 22 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 | 08/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:28.65 | 9-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |
| 4/5 | 05/05/2026 | 10 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 57kg | 1:44.61 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $5.90 |
| 5/5 | 25/04/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:40.69 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2026 | 60 | CLM 4U | $33,708.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:38.16 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $35,874.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:36.55 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.60 |
| 1/6 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,565.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:43.35 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on June 1 over 1509m, 2.75 len behind Corporal Paul carrying 57.5kg at $6.80. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 16 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Little Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/06/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Rey Williams | 57.5kg | 1:29.42 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.80 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Rey Williams | 55.5kg | 1:37.83 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 206 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:30.81 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/10/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cole Meche | 51.5kg | 1:43.25 | 2-10-10 | 7 |
| 26.9L | $50.30 |
| 4/5 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:35.49 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $12.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,729.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:31.24 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 52 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on May 8 over 1408m, 19 len behind Max Is G Money with 53kg at $5.90. The race before that ran second last of 12 at Evangeline Downs Turf on April 16 over 1609m, 8 len behind E Lion carrying 54.5kg at $10.80. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 53 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 | 08/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:24.25 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $5.90 |
| 11/12 | 16/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:37.95 | 6-11-11 | 12 |
| 8.7L | $10.80 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $28,090.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 59kg | 1:50.46 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 12/12 | 27/12/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:36.12 | 6-4-12 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on June 5 over 1609m, 6 len behind Traitour with 56kg at $6.50. Before that 9th of 11 at Oaklawn Park in LR on May 2 over 1710m, 15 len behind Hess with 53kg at $80.50. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $26,499.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:39.87 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $279,330.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53kg | 1:43.51 | 6-9-9 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $80.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 52.5kg | 1:10.61 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $36.80 |
| 6/9 | 26/03/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 1:45.92 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $13.50 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $50,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:46.50 | 6-7-4 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.80 |
| 7/12 | 07/02/2026 | 217 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:45.20 | 9-9-7 | 12 |
| 10.3L | $62.90 |