Louisiana Downs Race 3 - 5f Stakes
KATERINI (7) has been in the placings at her last two appearances, finishing second over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf) most recently. Key runner who should feature in the finish. KINDLING EMBERS (3) has switched yards since finishing fourth seven-and-a-half weeks ago over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf. Solid chance for the new barn. WANNAWHOLELOTTALUV (5) finished midfield when resuming from a break last start over 1509m at this track (Turf), beaten 6 lengths when well in the market. Should park just off the speed. One to consider. CLASSIC EMBRACE (8) broke through for a deserved win last time at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) after filling a minor placing at the first two starts this campaign. Is a winner at this circuit. Too good to ignore.

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Louisiana Downs on June 23 over 1006m, 13 len behind Cajun Cattitude carrying 53.5kg at $72.80. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track on July 29 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Millie's Stardust with 54.5kg at $3.90. Among the winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/07/2026 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $13,062.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 0:56.69 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/7 | 23/06/2026 | 281 | HCP FM 3U | $14,644.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 53.5kg | 0:58.42 | 2-5-7 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $72.80 |
| 6/6 | 15/09/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $19,878.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:57.00 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 0:57.34 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/07/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $14,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | 0:57.63 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/06/2025 | 98 | CLM FM 3U | $19,440.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 0:58.41 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 10 at Lone Star Park Turf on May 23 over 1509m, 9 len behind Hand It Over with 56kg at $10.90. When resuming last campaign ran second last of 8 at Sam Houston Park Turf on January 31 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Colormecairo with 56kg at $6.50. Likely to need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | 90 | CLM FM 3U | $20,251.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | Good | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:29.91 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $10.90 |
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $24,251.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1:45.26 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $13.40 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 147 | CLM FM 3U | $24,251.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:39.07 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2025 | 23 | CLM FM 3U | $45,872.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Cole Meche | 56.5kg | 1:31.24 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2025 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $46,512.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 56.5kg | 1:37.38 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.90 |
| 6/6 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $114,679.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | M | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:40.11 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 52 days. Resuming 7th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on April 30 over 1609m, 14 len behind Saved By Grace with 54kg at $17.90. Last start ran second last in a small field at Evangeline Downs Turf on June 20 over 1609m, 14 len behind Thundering Desire with 55kg at $4.10. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 20/06/2026 | 51 | CLM FM 3U | $23,710.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Good | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:38.79 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $4.10 |
| 7/10 | 30/04/2026 | 90 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $58,659.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:40.28 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $17.90 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | 70 | CLM FM 4U | $41,106.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54kg | 1:20.99 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW FM 3U | $68,702.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.15 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $22.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2025 | 55 | ALLOW FM 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 53kg | 1:20.83 | 6-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $12.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | 36 | MDN FM 3U | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:05.90 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 7 at Sam Houston Park Turf on March 13 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Happy N Smiling with 55kg at $17.40. First up last campaign 7th of 9 at Lone Star Park Turf on May 17 2025 over 1609m, 6 len behind Boltoro carrying 56kg at $21.50. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 151 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 | 13/03/2026 | 126 | CLM FM 3U | $23,876.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Elvin Gonzalez | 55kg | 0:57.71 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $17.40 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $36,641.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 0:57.16 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $48.90 |
| 5/6 | 09/10/2025 | 23 | CLM FM 3U | $36,530.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | S Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:39.08 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/09/2025 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:35.36 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.70 |
| 3/5 | 12/08/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $15,504.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 0:58.09 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $4.80 |
| 7/11 | 22/07/2025 | 25 | CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 54.5kg | 1:36.87 | 8-7-7 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up today. Not raced for 39 days. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on July 3 over 1509m, 6 len behind Clearly Creeps with 56kg at $4.60. At only start last preparation held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on May 1 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Magnolia's Mission with 54kg at $13.30. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/07/2026 | 63 | ALLOW FM 3U | $47,896.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:29.44 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 228 | CLM FM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | C Lozada | 54kg | 0:59.66 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $13.30 |
| 4/6 | 15/09/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $19,878.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 54kg | 0:57.00 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 5/5 | 26/08/2025 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $35,659.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:57.34 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2025 | 48 | CLM FM 3U | $19,440.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | C Lozada | 52.5kg | 0:58.41 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 12/05/2025 | 23 | CLM FM 3U | $16,406.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 53.5kg | 1:45.94 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Oaklawn Park March 12 over 1207m, 26 len behind Balls In Ur Court carrying 54.5kg at $76.90. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Sam Houston Park Turf January 11 2025 over 1609m, 9 len behind Ziti carrying 56kg at $15.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 12/03/2026 | 25 | CLM FM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:11.33 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $76.90 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 58 | CLM FM 4U | $44,223.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Joseph C Bealmear | 52.5kg | 1:47.23 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 26.5L | $21.60 |
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $47,473.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:39.07 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 100.0L | $83.70 |
| 5/6 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $26,718.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 55kg | 1:39.47 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $6.30 |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $26,636.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:24.64 | 1-7-7 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $9.10 |
| 2/6 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $26,636.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:46.13 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 10 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Maylen carrying 56kg at $2.90. Before that 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 18 over 1673m, 0.3 len behind Stephanie Starfish carrying 56kg at $7.30. Winning hope.
Last Starts 32 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 | 10/07/2026 | 53 | CLM FM 3U | $23,222.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:38.03 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 18/05/2026 | 39 | CLM FM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:46.19 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
| 9/11 | 09/04/2026 | 69 | CLM FM 4U | $28,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:40.29 | 3-8-9 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $21.70 |
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 67 | HCP FM 4U | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.14 | 3-7-9 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $18.70 |
| 8/9 | 24/11/2025 | 252 | CLM FM 3U | $51,908.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Armando Aguilar | 54.5kg | 0:58.27 | 9-7-8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $19.60 |
| 6/6 | 17/03/2025 | 24 | CLM FM 4U | $59,390.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:35.70 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Louisiana Downs July 28 over 1408m defeating Mom's Hands carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 3 over 1509m, 0.9 len behind Clearly Bella carrying 56.5kg at $3. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/07/2026 | 25 | CLM FM 3U | $17,417.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:26.63 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 03/07/2026 | 59 | CLM FM 3U | $20,319.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | C Lozada | 56.5kg | 1:32.13 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/05/2026 | 239 | CLM FM 3U | $16,760.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | 1:30.03 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/7 | 08/09/2025 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $16,055.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 53kg | 1:38.37 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $6.70 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 81 | CLM FM 3U | $34,109.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:36.85 | 8-4-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2025 | 24 | MDN FM 3U | $35,938.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Dominguez | 53.5kg | 1:38.87 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |