Louisiana Downs Race 5 - 7 1/2f Stakes
CLEARLY ARTEMUS (8) has registered three minor placings from three runs this preparation. Was prominent throughout and finished 0.6 lengths from the winner in third at the latest outing over 1609m at this track (Turf). Must be included on the strength of that form. LIL HENRY (1) accounted for a maiden field over 1509m at this track (Turf) last start when fresh from a break. Aubrie Suarez was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the ride. No reason he cannot get the job done again. CUNIMBUS (4) ran below expectations last time at Louisiana Downs (Dirt), finishing seventh and beaten 19 lengths starting at $4.90. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. CORPORAL PAUL (3) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1609m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf). Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out.

Jockey: Aubrie Suarez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last start won by a 0.1 len at this track on August 11 over 1509m defeating Berndt Marshmallow with 54.5kg at $16.70. At only start last preparation 2nd of 8 at this track on May 18 over 1509m, 5 len behind Louisiana Star with 54kg at $6.20. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 85 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Aubrie Suarez | 54.5kg | 1:31.92 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $16.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2026 | 94 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,061.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:31.89 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.20 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | E M Murray | 53kg | 1:41.32 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:02.64 | 2-7-6 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $107.40 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 1:13.92 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $10.20 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $41,096.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 0:59.76 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Evangeline Downs on September 5 over 1609m, 32 len behind Sarah's Runner with 56kg at $13. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on August 10 over 1609m, 8 len behind C Mac Da Boss carrying 54.5kg at $10.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 05/09/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Edward Santiago | 56kg | 1:39.31 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 32.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | 1:36.26 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $10.30 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 56kg | 1:38.16 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $27.10 |
| 6/11 | 29/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:30.15 | 3-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $26.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 21 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Tonteria carrying 54.5kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 1 over 1509m, 2.25 len behind Inchhighatahundred carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 27 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 | 21/08/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $32,097.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:37.84 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 01/08/2026 | 61 | CLM 3U | $32,097.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:30.86 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:29.42 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:38.99 | 2-10-10 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $9.10 |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 4U | $61,135.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.97 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 34.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,247.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:43.87 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at Louisiana Downs on August 26 over 1408m, 19 len behind Regatta Bay with 55.5kg at $4.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Causeway Benny with 54.5kg at $8.80. Can atone for a modest effort last 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/08/2026 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $38,516.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:26.17 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $4.90 |
| 3/12 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:36.39 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $8.80 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:38.64 | 1-6-6 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 53kg | 1:40.42 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:39.18 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $9.60 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $27,235.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:41.03 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently 4th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 20 over 1609m, 8 len behind Yankeestrolgy with 54kg at $11.50. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Louisiana Downs on June 24 over 1673m defeating Whatdat carrying 54.5kg at $3. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 1:39.51 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $11.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $43,541.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:44.33 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/06/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $37,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:46.19 | 10-6-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:11.54 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $48,035.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:05.40 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 20 over 1609m, 12 len behind Yankeestrolgy carrying 53kg at $4.70. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 6 over 1408m, 3 len behind Louisiana Wildlife carrying 53.5kg at $4.30. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 28 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 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $58,488.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:39.51 | 2-6-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 53.5kg | 1:24.90 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $22,496.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 55kg | 1:41.00 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $15.40 |
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:40.75 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:41.06 | 1-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | SP | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54kg | 1:26.71 | 9-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs on August 26 over 1408m, 7 len behind Regatta Bay carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on August 12 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Dude Drop Kid with 56kg at $3.90. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $38,516.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:26.17 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.30 |
| 3/6 | 12/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:36.35 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $15,239.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 56kg | 1:29.26 | 2-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $29.70 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $19,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:23.91 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2026 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $57,183.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:40.42 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 21.7L | $6.20 |
| 9/9 | 11/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:40.15 | 5-9-9 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on August 12 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Fort Campbell carrying 52kg at $4.60. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Louisiana Downs on June 24 over 1710m, 4 len behind Matching Funds carrying 53kg at $6.50. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
Last Starts 36 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 | 12/08/2026 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 52kg | 1:35.51 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 24/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $34,833.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 53kg | 1:47.10 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $37,657.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:36.88 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $46,579.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:44.05 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 1:38.34 | 9-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $9.30 |
| 4/11 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:39.41 | 10-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 1.5 len at Louisiana Downs on September 7 over 1673m defeating Ballinonabudjet with 56kg at $5.70. The start before that 6th of 10 at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 25 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Bons Temps Roule with 54.5kg at $34.70. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $18,889.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:43.77 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.70 |
| 6/10 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | 1:36.32 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $34.70 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $59,507.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:38.64 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $16.60 |
| 3/7 | 09/06/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $37,657.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:36.88 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:39.45 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lozada | 55.5kg | 1:40.15 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $8.20 |