Delta Downs Race 2 - 6 1/2F Stakes
WHISPER ME A SMILE (8) is a progressive type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Already a two time winner including last start when scoring by 3.5 lengths over 1408m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Races well here and will go close again. SWAMPY (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1006m at this track, beaten 11 lengths into ninth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. JUSTLIKELOUISE (1) showed good early dash before weakening to be beaten 12 lengths into fourth over 1207m in stakes class at Fairgrounds (Dirt) last time out. T Pompell stays on. Certainly one to consider. JET RUCKUS (2) broke her maiden last start over 1509m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 4 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. T G Thornton was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Must be respected now that the penny has dropped. Something for the Multiples: FLY STRONG (7) COMPLETE WRAP (3)
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 53kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Fairgrounds in LR on January 3 over 1207m, 12 len behind Little Miss Curlin with 55.5kg at $24.50. Before that came from midfield and scored a big 7 len win at this track December 12 over 1308m on a heavy track defeating Simply Grace with 55kg at $1.40. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
Last Starts 40 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 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $173,647.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | T Pompell | 55.5kg | 1:10.64 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $24.50 |
| 1/5 | 12/12/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | T Pompell | 55kg | 1:21.15 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:00.07 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 0:59.38 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 53kgs
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Most recently won by 2.25 len at this track January 28 over 1006m defeating High Class Trip with 54kg at $6.20. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track January 9 over 1006m defeating Kara Flash carrying 55kg at $2.20. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | CLM F 3 | $47,833.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54kg | 1:00.00 | 1-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.20 |
| 1/9 | 09/01/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM F 3 | $28,401.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:00.16 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $41,221.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:00.32 | 1-6-7 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 53kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 8 at this track on January 16 over 1509m, 8 len behind Midnight Passion with 53.5kg at $37.90. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on June 27 over 1006m, 11 len behind Gangster Flash with 54.5kg at $14.70. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW F 3 | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | A Birzer | 53.5kg | 1:34.20 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $37.90 |
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM F 2 | $41,221.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:30.48 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:22.28 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $34.30 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | Chris R Rosier | 55.5kg | 1:13.82 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $5.80 |
| 5/10 | 25/07/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $45,872.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 55kg | 1:00.15 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $29.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $52,877.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 54.5kg | 0:59.08 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $14.70 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 51kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at this track on January 9 over 1006m, 11 len behind Magnolia's Mission with 52.5kg at $4.90. The start before that second last in a small field at Fairgrounds in LR on December 13 over 1207m, 20 len behind Little Miss Curlin with 55.5kg at $18.20. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW F 3 | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | T G Thornton | 52.5kg | 0:59.25 | 3-6-9 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $4.90 |
| 4/5 | 13/12/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN F 2 | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:10.33 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $18.20 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:11.45 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $5.40 |
| 2/6 | 01/11/2025 | 64 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53.5kg | 1:28.00 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Kelvin Arana | 52kg | 0:58.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $22.40 |
Jockey: Vicente Del-Cid
Weight: 53kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 9 at Fairgrounds in LR on November 21 over 1207m, 30 len behind Little Miss Curlin carrying 55.5kg at $12. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 9 over 1006m, 9 len behind Magnolia's Mission with 52.5kg at $4. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW F 3 | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 52.5kg | 0:59.25 | 2-7-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | 83 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 1:11.45 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 30.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN F 2 | $116,279.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54kg | 1:05.66 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 2 | $108,527.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:05.86 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 0:58.75 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.90 |