Louisiana Downs Race 6 - 1m Stakes
GOT STRIPES (5) was in contention all the way and finished a very close second last start over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf) to make it four minor placings in a row. Should be prominent from the outset. Finds a suitable race and can take the next step and salute. ZONG'S FAVOR (4) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1673m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) last time out. Should camp just off the leaders. Best form puts him right in this. STRATEGIC WARRIOR (3) recorded a strong maiden win over 1006m at this track (Turf) last time, getting there by 1.3 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he is worth including. SPIELMAN (6) was beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf a week-and-a-half ago. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf February 18 over 1609m, 9 len behind Midway Vow carrying 54kg at $56.70. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf December 27 over 1609m, 19 len behind Dynamic Actress with 51.5kg at $64.20. Prefer others.
Last Starts 202 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 | 18/02/2026 | 28 | CLM FM 4U | $33,951.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:37.53 | 3-6-9 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $56.70 |
| 10/10 | 21/01/2026 | 25 | CLM FM 4U | $33,333.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:37.33 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $16.40 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 133 | HCP FM 3U | $42,113.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 51.5kg | 1:36.60 | 5-9-10 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $64.20 |
| 0/9 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $53,488.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 56kg | 1:42.83 | 5-2-D1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.70 |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2025 | 63 | CLM FM 3U | $53,488.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:36.06 | 1-5-8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $43.60 |
| 6/9 | 31/05/2025 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $48,438.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 56.5kg | 1:35.79 | 6-8-6 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $36.80 |

Jockey: Misael Alvarez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on August 26 over 1509m, 8 len behind Peyton's Day carrying 56kg at $25. The race before that won by 2 len at this track on July 28 over 1006m defeating Riddick with 56kg at $8.60. Hard to make much of a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $25.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 56kg | 0:57.85 | 7-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |
| 7/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $71,118.00 | Lone Star Park | 1509m | FM | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:29.81 | 4-4-7 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $11.60 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $55,788.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Santos Rivera | 56kg | 1:37.19 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $23.30 |
| 5/11 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $55,866.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Thiago Canuto | 56kg | 1:38.45 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $26.40 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,346.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Luis A Huaman | 56kg | 0:57.53 | 9-6-7 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $35.10 |

Jockey: Iram Diego
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last of 9 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on May 22 over 1106m, 16 len behind Neostar with 55kg at $6.30. Returned from break won by 1.3 len at this track on August 26 over 1006m defeating Popa's Pride carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/08/2026 | 96 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,839.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | 0:58.84 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 9/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 55kg | 1:04.15 | 5-8-9 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on August 24 over 1673m, 0.8 len behind M L Brody's Gem with 56kg at $9.40. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on August 5 over 1609m, 3 len behind Star Byfar with 55.5kg at $14.60. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/08/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:49.52 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.40 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $18,545.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:37.91 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $14.60 |
| 5/7 | 22/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $43,236.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56.5kg | 1:44.42 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $33.60 |
| 7/7 | 01/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $20,223.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56.5kg | 1:35.64 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $17.70 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:37.54 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,479.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:43.64 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $18.90 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 27 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Lawless Ways carrying 56kg at $5.40. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on August 5 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Maki Monarchy carrying 56kg at $2.30. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:37.67 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 05/08/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:36.54 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jairo Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:36.44 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 08/06/2026 | 58 | CLM 3U | $17,434.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 56.5kg | 1:35.47 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:32.66 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/9 | 22/03/2026 | 56 | MDN OCLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:04.06 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $29.10 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 27 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Lawless Ways carrying 56kg at $51.40. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 31 over 1609m, 19 len behind American Vision with 56kg at $15.20. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/08/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:37.67 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $51.40 |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Theodrick Ledet | 56kg | 1:41.29 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $15.20 |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:18.06 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $15.10 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:40.21 | 5-7-6 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $6.60 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:29.59 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $12.20 |
| 5/12 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:25.81 | 8-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track on August 10 over 1609m defeating Firstup carrying 52.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Louisiana Downs on June 2 over 1673m, 21 len behind Hear Thunder with 54.5kg at $20. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/08/2026 | 69 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:38.37 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 9/10 | 02/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $37,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:46.19 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:37.54 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $14.70 |