Louisiana Downs Race 3 - 6 1/2f Stakes
ALAJUELA (6) finished a 11 length third on dirt at this track two back then followed up with another minor placing on turf at Louisiana Downs Turf over 1609m seven weeks ago. Overdue for a win and looks tough to beat back on the dirt. COUNT THE STARS (2) returned from a break last start with a moderate seventh over 1509m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf) after settling well back. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is set to turn things around. ONE GRAND SLAM (7) remains a maiden after 10 starts. Led early before fading to finish fourth over 1308m at this track (Dirt) last time out. Awkwardly drawn and might need a little luck early but looks a top chance again. Shapes well and is among the main hopes. TAUREAN (1) is yet to break through after 29 starts but not far off a win. Placed two back then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 1408m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Has ability and definitely worth including.

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Evangeline Downs on August 29 over 1408m, 9 len behind Seeking Aces carrying 56kg at $33.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on July 29 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Oak Hill Boy with 56kg at $13.90. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 29/08/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 1-5-5 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $33.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/07/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:27.88 | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $13.90 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:13.83 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $23.80 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:25.73 | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,268.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:25.79 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $22.20 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,378.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:42.05 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Filemon Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Third race start. First start ran last of 7 at this track on May 18 over 1207m, 14 len behind Lord Leroy with 53.5kg at $14.80. Returned from break ran second last of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 11 over 1509m, 14 len behind Lil Henry carrying 54.5kg at $8.90. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 85 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:31.92 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $8.90 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 53.5kg | 1:11.81 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $14.80 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 11 over 1509m, 21 len behind Lil Henry with 54.5kg at $49.50. Second-up 5th of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 26 over 1006m, 9 len behind Strategic Warrior carrying 54kg at $15.40. Will be saved up for one last crack.
Last Starts 34 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 | 26/08/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,839.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54kg | 0:58.84 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $15.40 |
| 8/8 | 11/08/2026 | 171 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:31.92 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $49.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | 65 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:24.19 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $45.40 |
| 9/10 | 18/12/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55kg | 0:59.95 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 42.5L | $28.30 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 51kg | 1:00.12 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $58.00 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf April 11 over 1509m, 19 len behind Got Stripes carrying 55kg at $9.70. On debut fourth of 7 at Fairgrounds March 12 over 1207m, 10 len behind Classical Ocean with 56.5kg at $8.70. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 171 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/04/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:32.66 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $9.70 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $26,685.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | 1:10.38 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Louisiana Downs Turf on September 8 over 1006m, 11 len behind A G's Charlie with 55kg at $16.30. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 26 over 1006m, 6 len behind Strategic Warrior carrying 53.5kg at $12. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,667.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 55kg | 0:57.94 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $16.30 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,839.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 0:58.84 | 5-7-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $46,444.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 54.5kg | 0:57.06 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $9.70 |
| 6/7 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $36,313.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 53.5kg | 1:11.81 | 3-7-6 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $18.40 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rey Williams | 54kg | 1:13.56 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 55kg | 1:11.71 | 10-8-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $75.20 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 55kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 10 over 1609m, 3 len behind Magnified carrying 52.5kg at $3. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 20 over 1408m, 11 len behind Beaudreaux carrying 52.5kg at $5.70. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 50 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 | 10/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,552.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Rey Williams | 52.5kg | 1:38.37 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rey Williams | 52.5kg | 1:24.97 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $5.70 |
| 10/10 | 02/06/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $37,736.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:46.19 | 3-8-10 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $45.90 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $32,123.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 54kg | 1:46.53 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $14.70 |
| 10/10 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $58,224.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | 1:41.94 | 4-10-10 | 4 |
| 62.3L | $106.70 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $64,194.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | 1:21.67 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $30.10 |

Jockey: Lane Luzzi
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on August 26 over 1308m, 6 len behind Wicked Times with 56kg at $4.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on August 4 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Borongan with 56kg at $5.10. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 34 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 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,692.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:22.44 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.90 |
| 2/6 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:22.13 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:07.61 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:13.83 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
| 8/12 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,105.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 54kg | 1:13.05 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $13.70 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2026 | 158 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,039.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:12.58 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $2.30 |