Evangeline Downs Race 1 - 4 1/2f Stakes
COPY THIS (2) Initial race appearance 2yo by Known Agenda for trainer Robertino Diodoro and drawn nicely. Added confidence with Jansen Melancon doing the steering. Keep your eye on the market. COPPER KEY (6) Racing as a debutant 2yo by By My Standards for Gary M Scherer. Betting is the best guide. BAR CAR (7) B W Owen 2yo by Gormley having first start. Jockey Isaac Castillo rates highly aboard. Watch betting. NOLA QUEEN (8) Was competitive when 2nd last run at this venue and fitter for debut run. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Timothy Thornton is a suitable booking. Well placed and has solid claims.
Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started at $7.50 and not up to standard when 5th last time at this venue but has the ideal barrier. Likely to get back. Facing a difficult task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 54.5kg | - | 5-5 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | SY | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 8-9 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First start at the races 2yo by Known Agenda for Robertino Diodoro and can find a nice position from the draw. Jansen Melancon is a key engagement. Follow the money.
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Initial appearance 2yo by Imperial Hint for Ronnie P Ward. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Ran on strongly when 2nd last time at the track and was on debut last time. Will be positive in the run early. Most likely not today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Julio Ramirez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 52kgs
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Produced an eye catching run when 3rd last start here and having second race start. Looks optimistic.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Kelvin Arana | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 4-4 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Gary M Scherer 2yo by By My Standards on debut. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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B W Owen 2yo by Gormley having first race start. Jockey Isaac Castillo rates highly. Market as guide.
Jockey: Colby J. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Tidy effort when 2nd last run at this venue and was a debutant last start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Timothy Thornton rates highly aboard. Definitely worth considering.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 54.5kg | - | 2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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2yo by Star Guitar having initial appearance for trainer Shane Wilson. Betting as a guide.