Evangeline Downs Race 2 - 5f Stakes
KEY MAN (1) Back from a break. Came on strongly to finish 2nd last run here and stepping down to a lower level. Should come to hand quickly. Has drawn the rails. Suited. BELLO (3) Couldn't shake them off when 3rd beaten by 4 1/2L last start around here and form has been improving over recent runs. Producing consistent results this preparation. One of the hopes. CRAZY RED (5) Competitive effort when 2nd last start at this track but challenged by more formidable competitors. Expected to be flashing home. Can win. HOLD MY HAT (2) First up from a break of 47 weeks and ran 2nd first up last preparation at Delta Downs. Jockey T G Thornton is a strong choice aboard. Not out of this.

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Ran on when 2nd last run around here and facing a weaker grade. Shows good early pace. Will be competitive.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SY | Casey Fusilier | 55kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Casey Fusilier | 55kg | - | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1006m | FM | Alonso Quinonez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 47 weeks and was competitive when 2nd first up last preparation at Delta Downs. T G Thornton is a bonus. Gets a favourable alley. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 329 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55kg | - | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 10L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 55kg | - | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 15L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FAST | Timothy Thornton | 55kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 5L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 05/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 21/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55kg | - | 6-7-5 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.75 |
| 6/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SY | Timothy Thornton | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | SY | Timothy Thornton | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 10/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was in the hunt for a long way when 3rd last start at the track but challenged by a tougher grade. Producing consistent results since returning from a break. Good chance at a nice price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | - | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 905m | FT | Jr Floyd Wethey | 56kg | - | 2-2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Stewart Elliott | 56kg | - | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FT | Stewart Elliott | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | - | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | FAST | Erik Asmussen | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 14 |
| 15L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 09/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Keith J Asmussen | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 06/07/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 64.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 2-4-9 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 34 weeks. Odds of $14.00 and faded away to finish 5th last time at Gulfstream Park. Can show a better performance this time. Rather have another day.
Last Starts 242 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 | 16/11/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Yolber Torres | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 22L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Jose E Vargas | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Fredy Peltroche | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 14L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FAST | Ubardo Casique | 54kg | - | 2-4-6 | 3 |
| 18.25L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 1-1-4-5 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last start here but stepping up to a higher level. Will be trying to topple them late. Strong claims in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 24L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Cesar Gonzalez | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | SY | Carlos Perez | 50kg | - | 1-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Jhair Galvan | 54.5kg | - | 4-5 | 4 |
| 12L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $12.00 and was well beaten when 5th last time at the track but facing weaker opposition. Should be swooping on the field late. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 20 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 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Carlos Perez | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Joel Dominguez | 56kg | - | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $2.70 |
| 8/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 15/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | - | 5-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | - | 1-1 | 2 |
| - | $1.70 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Kendrick Carmouche | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $2.15 |
| 3/12 | 27/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $3.70 |
| 3/12 | 29/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 7L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 10L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | GD | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |