Evangeline Downs Race 2 - 7f Stakes
MAXXUS (1) Hit the line well when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Lone Star Park and back to more ground. Racing for a new trainer and gets the perfect barrier. Will be there at the finish. MORE THAN CUTE (4) Found another gear when winning by 5 3/4L last time here. In good order this campaign. Expected to be flashing home. Right in this. PHILA STREET (6) Pushed past some when 4th last start at this venue but challenged by more formidable competitors. Should muster plenty of early speed. Honest enough to be an each way player. LICK SKILLET (7) Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd last run at this venue but facing stiffer opposition. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds.

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to place when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Lone Star Park and stepping back up in trip. Expecting to settle positively. Coming to a new trainer. Solid claims.
Last Starts 48 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | GD | Geovanni Franco | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 55kg | - | 1-4-8 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 8-7-6 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 3-3-8 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Good run when placing 2nd last start at the track and has a good draw. Competing in a higher grade. Take on trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | FT | Alexis X Batista | 55kg | - | 11-3-3 | 6 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 7-6-8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/05/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | SY | Leonel Reyes | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SY | Joseph Trejos | 55kg | - | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | GD | Joseph Trejos | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 39.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FT | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Mediocre attempt when 5th last run at Fair Meadows Tulsa but facing less formidable opponents. Jockey Jansen Melancon is currently in strong form for this stable. Limited possibility.

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Kicked clear when winning by 5 3/4L last time here. Should be swooping on the field late. Producing consistent results since coming back from a break. Good chance of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | FT | Jamison Mudd | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 8-4-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Alexis X Batista | 55kg | - | 4-6-6 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 9-7-6 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55kg | - | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | GD | Joseph Trejos | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FT | Johanis Aranguren | 45kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 7L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Raul E Mena | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5-3 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 8-8-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Ubardo Casique | 54kg | - | 8-8-9-8 | 6 |
| 10L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Ubardo Casique | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | SY | Oriel Chavez | 54.5kg | - | 8-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Oriel Chavez | 54.5kg | - | 8-7 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Odds of $18.00 and didn't threaten when 5th last time at Fair Grounds and facing a stronger group of contenders. Highly unlikely it will trouble the judge.
Last Starts 149 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 | 26/02/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Emanuel Nieves | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | WET FAST | Vicente Del Cid | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $7.00 ran on into 4th last start here but up against a more competitive field. Should jump out and bowl along. Represents value in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Carlos Perez | 55kg | - | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/03/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2-4 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 8/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 11-10-9-11 | 8 |
| 32.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept running on late when 2nd last run here but up against a higher level of opposition. Showing improvement in recent outings. Should go very close.
Last Starts 44 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 73 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Thomas L Pompell | 56kg | - | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Thomas L Pompell | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | - | 7-4-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | - | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 12L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 54kg | - | 7-8-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Kylie Wellington | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 3L | $1.33 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Kylie Wellington | 51kg | - | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and hit the line well when 5th last run here but competing at a higher grade. More confidence with jockey Timothy Thornton guiding the horse. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 44 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 51.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 55kg | - | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | WET FAST | Timothy Thornton | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 46 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Kevin Roman | 53kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FAST | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 54.5kg | - | 7-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |