Louisiana Downs Race 3 - 7 1/2f Stakes
FRAN'S STAR (5) lines up for the first time since April 11. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1609m at this track. Expect him to play a major role. MAKI MONARCHY (1) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 13 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1609m at this track. Best figures measure up nicely. Makes plenty of appeal. LE MONSTRE RAPIDE (7) returned from a spell five weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into seventh over 1609m at this track. Fitter and sure to run well. NEON LIGHTS (3) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing half a length away in second over 1673m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Sure to run boldly again.

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on May 26 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Ambridge carrying 56kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 16 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Lucky Mischief with 55.5kg at $7.80. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/05/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,520.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:36.88 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.70 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:43.45 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/10 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 8-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/12 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $32,810.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:42.33 | 3-2-D1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 10/10 | 26/12/2025 | 91 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:34.97 | 3-10-PU | 4 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs in LR on June 6 over 1710m, 19 len behind Wicked As Haggart with 53.5kg at $37.80. The run before that 4th in a small field at Evangeline Downs on May 9 over 1609m, 10 len behind Funnyflame carrying 53.5kg at $11.40. Watch for him to be flashing home.
Last Starts 24 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 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:44.62 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $37.80 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $40,503.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:38.96 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $11.40 |
| 6/11 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $109,170.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:44.69 | 5-8-6 | 11 |
| 6.1L | $39.30 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:44.06 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $13.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:36.16 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.70 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,202.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:35.73 | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 59 day let-up. First-up 6th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on April 4 over 1609m, 9 len behind Enlighten carrying 55.5kg at $4. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Louisiana Downs on May 2 over 1673m, 0.5 len behind Blessed Vision with 54.5kg at $2.70. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 59 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 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $18,156.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:44.45 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 84 | CLM 4U | $28,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:40.74 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/01/2026 | 83 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:34.56 | 3-2-6 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $13.20 |
| 3/12 | 19/10/2025 | 91 | CLM 3U | $51,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $14.90 |
| 11/12 | 20/07/2025 | 110 | CLM 3U | $65,749.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55kg | 1:42.05 | 1-5-11 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $23.20 |
| 1/7 | 01/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $36,741.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | G Corbett | 56kg | 1:36.96 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation got back early 8th of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 2 over 1609m, 13 len behind Bizzee Channel with 55kg at $73.40. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at Evangeline Downs Turf June 5 2025 over 1509m defeating Drobny carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/01/2026 | 65 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:35.88 | 10-8-8 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $73.40 |
| 9/9 | 29/10/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | 1:47.26 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $8.80 |
| 11/11 | 22/09/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:36.09 | 9-11-11 | 10 |
| 15.2L | $14.40 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:35.16 | 9-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.30 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:38.23 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 37.5L | $7.40 |
| 1/9 | 21/06/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $48,212.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Good | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:36.69 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Evangeline Downs Turf in the LR April 11 over 1710m, 15 len behind Allnight Moonlight carrying 56kg at $19.50. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at this track August 18 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Custom's Cleared with 56kg at $2.50. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $109,170.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:44.69 | 6-11-11 | 10 |
| 15.9L | $19.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:44.06 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $21.60 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $78,652.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:37.09 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:36.41 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.20 |
| 5/11 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:45.78 | 5-8-5 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $12.40 |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,496.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:35.17 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Lane Luzzi
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Louisiana Downs May 5 over 1673m defeating Concentration carrying 58kg at $1.20. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Fairgrounds March 15 over 1673m defeating Bonafide carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | 51 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 58kg | 1:44.61 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $25,281.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:41.76 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:42.81 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $15.10 |
| 3/7 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $26,906.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:43.91 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $27,565.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:43.35 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $54,962.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:23.85 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $41.72 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 9 at this track on May 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Ambridge carrying 55kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds on January 9 over 1673m, 6 len behind Sippin On Gin carrying 56kg at $14.80. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/05/2026 | 108 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $33,520.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:36.88 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $14.30 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:36.16 | 2-7-8 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $9.70 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $85,202.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:41.28 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $14.80 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 101 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:38.28 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2025 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $55,046.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:38.41 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,938.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:36.86 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |