Evangeline Downs Race 1 - 5f Stakes
SASSI ROYAL (6) brings the most solid recent profile, with a Delta Downs 2nd over 1006m then 3rd in MSW before a forgive run in a small field here; the drop to claiming looks suitable. CLOSING AGENT (3) has race fitness and tactical speed, including a Fair Grounds 3rd over 1106m two starts back and can be prominent back to 5f. MY TOUCH (5) resumes at 5f after tackling stronger MSW company at Fair Grounds and did finish 4th there on debut; a class drop helps. DIODORUS (4) was 5th of 6 on debut here and can improve second-up at the trip.
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 377 days and draws the rail with blinkers on. Best effort was two back when 3rd at Delta Downs over 1006m on 27 Nov, beaten 2.8L at $20 after leading. Last start 9th of 11 at Evangeline Downs over 1106m on 15 May, beaten 22.4L with 56kg at $7. Can improve from barrier 1 with a soft run.
Last Starts 378 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 52kg | - | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 20L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Juan P Vargas | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Phoneforchampagne out of Starship Journey for Shelton J. Zenon, Sr. Draws barrier 2 with 54kg and Javier Hernandez booked. Profile is light on exposed details but maps to get a soft run from the inside draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a 10th of 12 at Evangeline Downs over 1207m on 14 May, beaten 11.2L on FT with 56kg after settling handy. Best recent effort was 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 7 Mar in Maiden Claiming 68 at $15, sitting on pace. Also ran 5th at Fair Grounds on 22 Mar over 1207m at $2.90 when prominent throughout. Winless from 15 starts, but can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Julio Ramirez Jr | 56kg | - | 3-2-5 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FAST | Julio Ramirez Jr | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.85L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 56.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | FT | Carlos Perez | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 1-2-7-9 | 4 |
| 43.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | - | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SY | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Jansen Melancon | 55kg | - | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 8/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Sergio Munoz | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Sergio Munoz | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after a 26-day break. Last start 5th of 6 at Evangeline Downs over 1006m on 1 May on SY, beaten 12.8L with 53.5kg after settling 4th, in a race won by Jungle Law. Blinkers go on and he rises to 55kg. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SY | Thomas L Pompell | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up 3yo colt by Star Guitar for Keith G. Bourgeois. Debuted 4th at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 17 Feb, beaten 14.4L at $3. Last start 11th of 12 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 21 Mar, beaten 21L on FT with 54.5kg at $7.50 after racing handy early. Can improve with Juan Vargas up and a 0.5kg rise to 55kg.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-5-11 | 11 |
| 21L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, including a 2nd at Delta Downs over 1006m on 15 Nov, beaten 5.5L at $4.50. Last start 5th of 7 at Evangeline Downs over 1006m on 30 Apr on SY, beaten 10.8L with 56kg after racing handy. Earlier 4th at Fair Grounds over 1006m on 6 Feb, beaten 8.3L at $8.50. Honest type who can feature with a soft run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SY | Carlos Perez | 56kg | - | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 55kg | - | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 8L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1006m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Chris Rosier
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Takeover Target out of Sharp Tongue Lady. Draws barrier 7 with 56kg for Chris Rosier and is trained by Charlie Rosier. Setup is straightforward and profile reads cleanly. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Ocean Knight. Draws barrier 8 with 52.5kg for jockey Kelvin Arana and trainer Ronnie Averett. Setup looks straightforward and fitness is not indicated by recent runs here. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up run was 6th of 10 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 17 Feb, beaten 15.5L at $8.50 after racing handy. Last start at Fair Grounds on 21 Mar finished 12th of 12 over 1207m, beaten 23.3L on FT, after pushing forward from gate 12. New trainer Sam B. David, Jr. and Timothy Thornton takes over; barrier 9 and 55kg (up 0.5kg). Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the stable switch.
Last Starts 68 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Erica M Murray | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-7 | 12 |
| 23.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Erica M Murray | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $8.50 |