Delta Downs Race 8 - 6 1/2F Stakes
DONEGAL FREEDOM (7) did well to score at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when in contention on the bend before finishing third over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.6 lengths. Has the ability to return to the winner's list. RHUM SAINT ESPRIT (10) was prominent from the outset and fought on for third last start over 1308m at this track (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Will be handy in running despite the tricky draw. Nicely placed to take this out. PRIMO CANARY (2) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 5 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt) as favourite. That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from five starts. Should be in the finish. WILLINGNESS (8) is a four-year-old entire who is having his first run for the Eric Ramaekers stable. Resumes after finishing seventh at Gulfstream Park All Weather (Synthetic) at his last run nine weeks ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but looks nicely placed. Shapes as a top-three chance.

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at this track on January 14 over 1006m, 14 len behind Texas Town with 54.5kg at $75.10. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at this track on December 19 over 1006m, 8 len behind One Last Thing carrying 54kg at $11.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 54.5kg | 0:58.67 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $75.10 |
| 6/8 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Johan Rengifo | 54kg | 1:00.33 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $11.20 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 1:20.08 | 3-8-8 | 2 |
| 28.4L | $57.30 |
| 6/7 | 15/11/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 54.5kg | 0:59.37 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $17.60 |
| 8/10 | 16/10/2025 | 76 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T Pompell | 53.5kg | 0:58.99 | 3-1-8 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $3.40 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $32,558.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | M | Yan Rodriguez | 51.5kg | 1:06.10 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Vicente Del-Cid
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 5 len at this track January 28 over 1308m defeating King Zog with 56kg at $1.90. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind North Of Bali carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. Will hit the line hard.
Last Starts 17 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 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:20.62 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:41.19 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | M | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:36.11 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2025 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 55.5kg | 1:22.09 | 10-6-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 12/12 | 17/09/2025 | 179 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,394.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:36.23 | 11-12-12 | 12 |
| 37.1L | $29.52 |
| 5/8 | 22/03/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,883.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53kg | 1:47.07 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on December 22 over 1006m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Tripple D Ruller carrying 54kg at $14.10. Before that scored a big 6 len win at this track November 29 over 1006m defeating Flame Rock Fire with 55.5kg at $1.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 54 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 | 22/12/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $56,662.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Heavy | T G Thornton | 54kg | 0:58.55 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $14.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:59.56 | 7-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $25,191.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55.5kg | 0:59.43 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1609m, 14 len behind Feathers Road with 54.5kg at $44.40. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1308m, 15 len behind Auto Dial carrying 54.5kg at $46.90. Others going much better leading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Birzer | 54.5kg | 1:41.21 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $44.40 |
| 9/10 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | A Birzer | 54.5kg | 1:20.87 | 2-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $46.90 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:20.08 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $21.90 |
| 4/10 | 12/11/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:20.79 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $31.90 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:20.78 | 3-9-9 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $25.70 |
| 8/10 | 22/08/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $17,054.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:25.73 | 4-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1308m, 8 len behind Auto Dial carrying 53kg at $60. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on December 20 over 1308m, 4 len behind He's Super Wicked with 54kg at $8. Can't see him troubling these.
Last Starts 35 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 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:20.87 | 5-5-7 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $60.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | 1:20.93 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:20.08 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $15.20 |
| 7/8 | 25/11/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:28.28 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $12.20 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2025 | 65 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:21.27 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $14,729.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:27.16 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1609m, 6 len behind Feathers Road with 53kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Auto Dial carrying 53kg at $17. Others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:41.21 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:20.87 | 10-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.93 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $27,481.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:28.28 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 53kg | 1:20.79 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/10/2025 | 69 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:21.27 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on January 23 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Charbon carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The start before that won by 5 len at this track January 7 over 1006m defeating Storm Sniper with 56kg at $5.20. Put the writing on the wall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $29,148.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | M | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:40.85 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 07/01/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 0:58.87 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $5.20 |
| 7/10 | 13/12/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:00.29 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 05/11/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:59.82 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | 90 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:59.84 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.10 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,401.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | 1:39.46 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Gulfstream Park All Weather December 13 over 1710m, 10 len behind Will Of A Warrior carrying 52kg at $14.80. On debut second last of 7 at Aqueduct December 6 2024 over 1609m, 17 len behind Brave Bear with 54kg at $9.70. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 63 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 | 13/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $37,519.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Aw | 1710m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 52kg | 1:43.20 | 1-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $14.80 |
| 8/8 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $37,405.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Aw | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:03.84 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $46.70 |
| 7/10 | 01/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $37,405.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Aw | 1710m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:42.23 | 9-5-7 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $17.80 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $37,462.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Aw | 1710m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:42.64 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $13.70 |
| 9/9 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $37,984.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Aw | 1673m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:42.10 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $9.70 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $37,984.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Aw | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:42.53 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on January 31 over 1509m, 2.75 len behind Game Port carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1006m, 6 len behind Daddy's Gift carrying 54.5kg at $13.90. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 14 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 | 31/01/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $29,957.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 1:35.20 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | 0:58.78 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $13.90 |
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 56kg | 1:21.29 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 54kg | 1:20.80 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:20.42 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $20,155.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55kg | 1:06.29 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1308m, 3 len behind Auto Dial with 54.5kg at $3.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on December 6 over 1308m, 8 len behind Celtic Pride with 54.5kg at $4.40. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $21,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.87 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:20.08 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 15/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 0:59.37 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | 224 | CLM 3U | $28,158.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:21.15 | 1-2-7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $36,450.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Aw | 1106m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56.5kg | 1:03.87 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $59,390.00 | Usa - Gulfstream Park Aw | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 56.5kg | 1:03.40 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $14.60 |