Louisiana Downs Race 6 - 5 1/2f Stakes
NAT GAS (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when fourth in a 1308m contest at Lone Star Park five weeks ago after being in contention on the turn. Beautifully placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. ROYAL HOPE (3) lines up on the back of a 5.5 lengths fourth over 1106m at this track. Aided by the booking of E Nieves who has never been out of the money in three rides on this four-year-old gelding, including a win. Leading player. C D'S WILD FIRE (7) finished fourth when resuming two runs back then progressed nicely last time out after being in contention on the corner to score by 4 lengths over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Likely to be there at the finish again. SIP AND GO (4) went forward over 1106m at this track (Dirt) last time but found one better. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Filemon Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after a year 5th of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1106m, 10 len behind C D's Wild Fire carrying 56kg at $16.60. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Lone Star Park Turf on June 1 2025 over 1006m, 8 len behind Bling Bling Bling carrying 56kg at $30.60. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | 337 | CLM 3U | $11,158.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:05.82 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $16.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/07/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:11.00 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $17.80 |
| 1/5 | 09/06/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $12,442.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53kg | 1:06.62 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 01/06/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Obed Sanchez | 56kg | 0:56.36 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $30.60 |
| 7/10 | 16/05/2025 | 98 | CLM 3U | $26,562.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | M | Obed Sanchez | 56kg | 1:05.43 | 8-9-7 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $18.60 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2025 | 30 | CLM 4U | $20,934.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54kg | 0:59.42 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Jonuelle Pena
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind C D's Wild Fire carrying 53.5kg at $50. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Delta Downs on January 2 over 1710m, 16 len behind Silver Redesdale with 54.5kg at $17. Fitter but others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 117 | CLM 3U | $11,158.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 53.5kg | 1:05.82 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $50.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $16,405.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:28.24 | 9-10-10 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $19.60 |
| 8/9 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 52.5kg | 1:41.21 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $74.50 |
| 5/7 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 54.5kg | 1:48.27 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 182 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 54.5kg | 1:20.08 | 8-4-5 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $45.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $12,442.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 53.5kg | 1:45.06 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind C D's Wild Fire carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on June 1 over 1207m, 5 len behind Custom Cadillac with 55.5kg at $2.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/06/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $11,158.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:05.82 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 01/06/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $11,158.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:12.50 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $27,656.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:12.05 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $15.30 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 1:03.91 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | 78 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:05.35 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54kg | 1:20.92 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 23.9L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1106m, 4 len behind C D's Wild Fire carrying 54.5kg at $5.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Lone Star Park on May 30 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Our Pact carrying 53.5kg at $4.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $11,158.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:05.82 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 0:59.01 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $57,961.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:05.34 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $15.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $18,195.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | SP | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:05.76 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | S Elliott | 53kg | 1:05.59 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $9.10 |
| 4/4 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 0:59.00 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Alexis Batista
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Lone Star Park on May 29 over 1308m, 8 len behind Mystification with 56kg at $3.80. The start before that ran last of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 19 over 1207m, 15 len behind Our Bucky Charm carrying 53.5kg at $9.80. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:16.95 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 19/04/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $46,579.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:10.25 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $9.80 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:12.38 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $16.80 |
| 9/11 | 07/03/2026 | 84 | CLM 4U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:11.34 | 4-8-9 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $13.10 |
| 7/7 | 13/12/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 3U | $91,884.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:10.12 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $34.60 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2025 | 96 | CLM 3U | $38,226.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:11.50 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 53-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on May 11 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Blazing Saber carrying 56kg at $1.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Evangeline Downs on April 15 over 1006m, 7 len behind Deal Em Justice with 56kg at $10.70. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/05/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/04/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $21,834.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 0:58.76 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $10.70 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55kg | 1:03.91 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $9.30 |
| 6/6 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:10.93 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 34.8L | $7.80 |
| 0/6 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:12.42 | 2-3-D3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $19.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 107 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:11.88 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $18.70 |