Evangeline Downs Race 9 - 5 1/2f Stakes
IRISH WHISKEY (1) First run back from a break. Outgunned at the finish when 2nd last time at Oaklawn Park and has the ideal alley. First appearance for a new trainer. Solid claims. RIPPLE'S ROCKET (6) Gave plenty of cheek when 2nd last start at Louisiana Downs but coming back in trip. Likely to be well placed early. Running with confidence this preparation. Big chance. PROMISE ME MONEY (7) In the money when 2nd last start at Gillespie County Fairground and returning to an increased distance. Should muster plenty of early toe. Up to these. HOWIEWIN (5) First up. Disappointing effort when 7th last time at this venue. First race for a new trainer. Should get going late. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell. Maintained a solid pace but eventually weakened to finish 2nd last time at Oaklawn Park and can save some energy from the gate. Major chance.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 2L | $2.88 |
| 2/9 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jr Alfredo Triana | 55.5kg | - | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FAST | Tyler Baze | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.85L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 6-5-5-3 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | HEAVY | Jr Samuel Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 12.05L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 02/03/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo by Mor Spirit on debut for trainer Sarah Martinez and gets a favourable alley. Market as guide.

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and folded up in the straight when 8th last start at the track and down in trip. Others much better.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-8 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SY | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $36.00 came in 5th last time at this venue. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | FT | Casey Fusilier | 55kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Johan Rengifo | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 24.15L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | - | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 6L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Junior Inirio
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Just average when 7th last time at the track. Coming to a new trainer. Has a great burst of speed late. Could feature here.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Carlos Perez | 55kg | - | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 55kg | - | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Kevin Roman | 55kg | - | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 51 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 55kg | - | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos Perez | 55kg | - | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a solid race on the speed before weakening to finish 2nd last start at Louisiana Downs but will be dropping in distance. Won't be far away during the run. Strong chance to be considered.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | FT | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | FT | Alexander Castillo | 55kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | FT | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Johan Rosado | 53.5kg | - | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $22.00 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6-9 | 6 |
| 49.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 10L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2nd last start at Gillespie County Fairground and back to more ground. Displays good tactical speed. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | FT | Rene Diaz | 56.5kg | - | 2-2 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 52 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Rene Diaz | 55kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | SY | Deshawn L Parker | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Stewart Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Kelvin Arana
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $103.00 and lacklustre showing when 8th last run at the track. Has not placed in 7 attempts this campaign. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | FT | Junior Inirio | 56kg | - | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | FT | Jamison Mudd | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 9-8-10 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Julio Ramirez Jr | 55kg | - | 10-10-12 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Julio Ramirez Jr | 55kg | - | 3-4-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Junior Inirio | 55kg | - | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 27L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Junior Inirio | 54.5kg | - | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | FT | Jarred Journet | 54.5kg | - | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| - | $23.00 |

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $14.00 and tailed off to finish 4th last time at Louisiana Downs and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Gets back and needs luck. Most likely not today.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | FT | Jamison Mudd | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Rey Williams | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 4 |
| 38.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Rey Williams | 55kg | - | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 33.3L | $0.00 |