Evangeline Downs Race 4 - 7 1/2F Stakes
SPIELMAN (12) brings the best recent mile form after a 3rd at Louisiana Downs over 1509m, beaten 1.3L, and can stalk from wide. WEEKENDSANDWHISKEY (1) was 3rd here over 1609m last start after improving into the race from back, and the inside draw suits. MATINEE IDOL (3) has earlier Fair Grounds placings at 1674m and 1207m and can rebound from a wide-gate failure here. CATALINA GOLD (4) is a last-start maiden winner at this track over 1207m and rises in trip with blinkers again. MO WHISKEY (10) stuck on for 5th here over 1408m and steps to 1508m with a light weight.
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in two of his last three. Last start 3rd of 12 after settling back at Evangeline Downs over 1609m on 23 Apr, beaten 7.6L, with 56kg on FM behind Ambridge. Won the Delta Downs 1609m Maiden on 17 Jan, leading throughout at $3.50. Draws barrier 1 and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | - | 8-8-7-3 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-7 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip with a 0.5kg drop after a tough last start at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 18 Apr, 9th of 10 beaten 17.8L on SY, from barrier 7 with 54kg. Prior run was 8th of 8 at Delta Downs over 1408m in Stakes 87 on 7 Feb, beaten 24.3L at $15. Won maiden two back at Delta Downs over 1308m on 10 Jan by 1.3L at $2.70. Can improve if finding the form of that maiden win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SY | Casey Fusilier | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough last start 12th of 12 from barrier 12 at Evangeline Downs over 1609m on 23 Apr, with 56kg on FM. Prior run 5th of 8 at the same track over 1408m on 8 Apr in AOC 86, beaten 6.5L. Earlier Fair Grounds efforts were stronger, placing 2nd over 1674m then 1207m at short odds. Draws barrier 3 and can feature with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | - | 7-6-6-12 | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-1 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $1.80 |
| 5/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-5-5 | 5 |
| 39.5L | $5.50 |
| 12/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5-10 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.75L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30-day break after breaking through at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 23 Apr, winning by 0.8L after settling 3rd/4th/2nd with 50.7kg. Prior run was 8th of 11 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m in a Maiden Claiming 76, beaten 13.8L after racing on speed with 55kg. Draws barrier 4 and now carries 55kg for Kevin Roman for trainer Chasey Deville Pomier; blinkers on. Has place claims if holding last-start form.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 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: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 301m and drops 1.5kg after two unplaced Evangeline runs. Last start 6th of 8 at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 24 Apr, beaten 11.9L on FT, after settling last; Thunderhawk won. Prior run 7th of 8 over 1408m there on 8 Apr, beaten 9.4L on FT. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 7; can improve.
Last Starts 29 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Julio Ramirez Jr | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Joel Dominguez | 53kg | - | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54kg | - | 5-5-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | HEAVY | J G Torrealba | 54kg | - | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 10L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-7-5-5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FIRM | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 53kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after finishing 6th of 12 at Evangeline Downs over 1609m on 23 Apr, beaten 11.4L in Claiming 83 after settling back. Prior Fair Grounds runs at 1207m were 7th and 6th in claiming company at $13 and $17. Only win came four back in a Fair Grounds Maiden Claiming 58 over 1207m at $4.33. Can feature with the right run back sprinting.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | - | 10-9-10-6 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Sofia Vives | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Sofia Vives | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Kylie Wellington | 50kg | - | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after a 29-day break, with a 2kg drop to 53.5kg and a slight barrier shift to 10. Last start 5th of 12 at Evangeline Downs over 1408m on 24 Apr, beaten 7.3L in an Allowance Optional Claiming 79 after racing handy, with 55.5kg. Prior runs included 7th of 7 over 1006m here on 8 Apr and 6th of 8 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 7 Mar at $7.50. Can improve back at the trip with the lighter weight.
Last Starts 29 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Jansen Melancon | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Casey Fusilier | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jansen Melancon | 54kg | - | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Jansen Melancon | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jansen Melancon | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 12L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | WET FAST | Jansen Melancon | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Louisiana Downs over 1509m on 11 May, beaten 1.3L (56kg) behind Coboch. Third-up he had earlier filled the frame at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 5 Mar, running 3rd behind Sand Street. Blinkers listed and draws widest gate 12. Can feature with a similar effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Emanuel Nieves | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 10L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 56kg | - | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | SY | Emanuel Nieves | 56kg | - | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.45 |
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 56kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 4L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-4 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 8/9 | 22/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | James Graham | 55kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 6 |
| 10L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/09/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-6-2 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2022 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/10/2022 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 12 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/10/2022 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2022 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | - | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |