Louisiana Downs Race 4 - 5 1/2f Hcap
COPPER KEY (6) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1106m in stakes class at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Faces an easier assignment so she is likely to play a big role. NOLA QUEEN (1) is a promising type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Recorded back to back wins with a one length success over 1106m in Listed grade at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) last time. Won only start at the journey and looks a definite danger again. CAJUN CAVIAR (2) impressed when successful on debut over 1006m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) four weeks ago. Will come on following that run and looks a definite threat. BAYOU BADDIE (10) was a winner over 1006m at Evangeline Downs Turf (Turf) last time, racing on the pace before getting the upper hand and scoring by one length. Should give a great sight.

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 56kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len in Listed grade at Evangeline Downs at Evangeline Downs on July 31 over 1106m defeating Copper Key with 54.5kg at $2.60. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Evangeline Downs on June 20 over 905m defeating Korner Stomp with 54.5kg at $1.50. Has the inside gate and is expected to go well.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:06.43 | 8-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Good | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:52.73 | 8-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 0:52.57 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; won by 2.25 len at Evangeline Downs on August 21 over 1006m defeating Wicked No Mo with 54.5kg at $4.20. Big chance to go two from two.
Last Starts 30 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54.5kg | 0:58.64 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start ran second last of 9 at Listed level at Evangeline Downs at Evangeline Downs on July 31 over 1106m, 10 len behind Nola Queen carrying 54.5kg at $22.10. Before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Evangeline Downs on July 17 over 1006m defeating Visions Of War carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:06.43 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $22.10 |
| 1/7 | 17/07/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:00.82 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Good | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 0:52.73 | 5-8-6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run won by 6 len at this track on September 7 over 1006m defeating Pound Of Music carrying 55.5kg at $1.60. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 20 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Romantic Rumor carrying 53kg at $8.10. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/09/2026 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $34,722.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Rey Williams | 55.5kg | 0:59.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 20/08/2026 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $45,649.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 0:57.74 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:59.47 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Good | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 0:52.73 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $25.40 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 20 over 1006m defeating Bar Car with 53kg at $2. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 30 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Bayou Baddie with 53kg at $4.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $45,649.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 53kg | 0:57.74 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $46,444.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 53kg | 0:58.03 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:59.72 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Lane Luzzi
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 in stakes class at Evangeline Downs at Evangeline Downs on July 31 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Nola Queen with 54.5kg at $5.40. The start before that won by 6 len at Evangeline Downs on July 17 over 1006m defeating Classy G with 54.5kg at $2.50. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
Last Starts 51 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 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:06.43 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:59.47 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $55,788.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Good | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:52.73 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 8 at Evangeline Downs on July 17 over 1006m, 6 len behind Copper Key carrying 54.5kg at $8.80. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Evangeline Downs on August 8 over 905m defeating Wicked No Mo with 54.5kg at $3. Favour others today.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 0:53.90 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $58,055.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 0:59.47 | 1-3-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 10 at Evangeline Downs on August 8 over 905m, 8 len behind Classy G with 54.5kg at $5.10. Second-up 2nd of 12 at Evangeline Downs on September 4 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Last Two Dollars with 54.5kg at $15. Hard to envisage a win today.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 04/09/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:12.95 | 9-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:53.90 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start. Won on debut came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Evangeline Downs on May 22 over 905m defeating Korner Stomp carrying 53.5kg at $3.80. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 9 in Listed grade at Evangeline Downs at Evangeline Downs on July 31 over 1106m, 12 len behind Nola Queen carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 51 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 | 31/07/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:06.43 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $44,693.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 0:53.30 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Was well-supported at debut, won tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Evangeline Downs Turf on July 30 over 1006m defeating Romantic Rumor carrying 53.5kg at $3.50. Great effort on debut and is capable of keeping the ball rolling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $46,444.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 53.5kg | 0:58.03 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |