Evangeline Downs Race 9 - 5F Stakes
CHIEF DUST MAKER (5) was narrowly beaten into 2nd at Evangeline Downs over 1006m last start and looks well placed here. BAYOU TIME (8) brings consistent recent form, finishing 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1207m last time out and also placed at this track previously. JUNGLE LAW (3) was 4th at this venue over 1609m and has been around the mark in similar company. DIODORUS (1) debuts and is drawn well. Chief Dust Maker (5) and Bayou Time (8) shape as the leading chances based on recent placings.
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Apriority on debut for Lee Thomas. Draws barrier 1 with Thomas Pompell to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after a 295-day break. Last start finished 4th of 9 at Evangeline Downs over 1609m on 11 Jul, beaten 5.6L at $6.50 behind Frosty Blue. Has placed twice from 10 starts but is yet to break through. Can improve fresh with blinkers on.
Last Starts 295 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 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | Casey Fusilier | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | GD | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 03/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | UNKNOWN | Alexander Castillo | 56.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.85L | $4.40 |
| 7/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Jansen Melancon | 56kg | - | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 17/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Kylie Wellington | 56.5kg | - | 6-7-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | GD | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | - | 1-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 12/12 | 24/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-12 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $100,000.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 8-9-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Runner-up on debut at Evangeline Downs over 1006m, beaten just 0.1L by Roll On Luke after leading into the straight. Steps up 1.3kg in weight for this. Blinkers go on. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FAST | Kelvin Arana | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Only start was 8th of 10 at Evangeline Downs over 1408m on 10 Apr, beaten 24.8L by Tickle Me Unclemo. Drops 403m in trip and wears blinkers. Needs to show improvement but can take benefit from race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Julio Ramirez Jr | 55kg | - | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished 8th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 28 Feb, beaten 17.6L with 56.5kg at $5.50 after settling well back. Drops 303m in trip and gets blinkers on. Still early in his career and open to improvement. Not without hope with added gear.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 56.5kg | - | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed in three of his last four, including a last start 2nd of 7 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 12 Mar, beaten 3.5L by Classical Ocean at $2.60. Also finished 2nd and 3rd in similar company earlier this season. Drops 1.5kg and draws wider today after a 51-day break. Consistent at this level and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | GD | H Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 10/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 25L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Casey Fusilier | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Casey Fusilier | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |