Evangeline Downs Race 8 - 6F Stakes
MAKE ME A DEAL (8) brings the best recent effort, finishing 3rd at Fair Grounds last start over this trip and looks well placed in this company. ZONG'S CREED (6) has a placing at Delta Downs two runs back and is among the main hopes. VELOCITY STORM (2) and CATALINA GOLD (3) have been holding their form around midfield and round out the leading chances.
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Settled midfield and finished 6th of 11 at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 3 Apr, beaten 10L behind Clearly Stardom. Prior run was 6th of 8 at Delta Downs over 1006m, 12L from Stray Lightning at $26. Blinkers on and draws the inside for Julio Ramirez, Jr. Needs to lift but barrier 1 gives options.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | - | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 51 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Jonuelle Pena | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 12L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Misael Alvarez
Weight: 53kgs
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Last start 4th of 8 at Delta Downs over 1006m on 19 Feb, 4.5L from Stray Lightning at $12. Has been around midfield in recent runs, including a 5th at 1308m two back. Steps up to 1207m and gets a slight weight drop. Can feature with the right run from barrier 2.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 51 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Misael Alvarez | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Paulina Ramirez | 55kg | - | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | WET FAST | Misael Alvarez | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Misael Alvarez | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Misael Alvarez | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 9L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | SY | Cj J Mcmahon | 54.5kg | - | 9-9 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 53kgs
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Faded to 8th of 11 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 12 Apr, 13.8L behind Saving Heart. Previous efforts include a 5th at Delta Downs over 1308m and two 4ths at 1006m. Blinkers on and drops 2kg in weight. Each-way claims if he finds his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Luis S Quinonez | 55kg | - | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Johan Rengifo | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Finished 9th of 12 at Evangeline Downs over 1006m on 9 Apr, beaten 6.9L by Deal Me Trips. Only other run was 8th at Delta Downs in December. Blinkers on and steps up to 1207m. Needs to improve but has scope for better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | - | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Last seen 6th of 8 at Delta Downs over 1308m on 29 Jan, 15L from Blackberry Crown at $41. Has finished midfield or worse in all six starts, including two runs at Evangeline Downs. Drops back in trip and gets a slight weight rise. Place claims if he can settle closer.
Last Starts 85 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 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Kelvin Arana | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 15L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Kelvin Arana | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | - | 4-8-8 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FAST | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-4 | 9 |
| 5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | - | 3-5-7 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 53kg | - | 6-6 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Johan Rengifo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start finished 10th of 10 at Oaklawn Park over 1106m on 20 Mar, 24.15L from I'm Fired Up at $41. Placed 3rd at Delta Downs three runs ago over 1006m. Steps up to 1207m and gets Johan Rengifo aboard. Not without hope if he finds that placing form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 24.15L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | - | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 6L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Debuted with a 6th of 10 at Evangeline Downs over 1408m on 10 Apr, beaten 18.8L by Tickle Me Unclemo. Drops back to 1207m for his second start. Thomas Pompell rides from barrier 7. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Thomas L Pompell | 55kg | - | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 3rd of 9 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 8 Mar, 2.5L behind No Deal Or Deal at $6. Has placed once from three runs at this distance. Junior Inirio takes the ride and draws wide. In with a chance if he holds that form.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | GD | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 8-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FT | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 46 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 6th of 8 at Evangeline Downs over 1509m on 11 Apr, 16L from Got Stripes. Has finished midfield or worse in all four career runs, including two at this distance. Harry Hernandez rides from a wide draw. Needs to find more but could improve back in trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | H Javier Hernandez | 55kg | - | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-9-8 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-7 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $9.00 |