Evangeline Downs Race 5 - 1m Stakes
OCEAN'S APPEAL (10) Kept running on late when 2nd last start at this venue. Has been a model of consistency since resuming from a spell. Can win this. PRYTANIA (9) Good run when finishing 3rd beaten by just over 9L last run here and solid career start. Has to be included. PLAY ON PLAYER (2) Was competitive when 2nd last start at this track and has a positive draw. Won't be far away during the run. Winning hope. GEM SAUCE (4) Produced an eye catching run when 3rd last time at this venue. Can give this a shake.

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.00 and struggled with the pace when 5th last start at the track but has minimal work to do from the alley. Should race on the speed. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-3 | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 55kg | - | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 4-9-9 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-8 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last start around here and has a good draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 43 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 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | - | 2-3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-11 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jan Baez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $83.00 and was well beaten when 7th last time at Louisiana Downs. Should muster plenty of early toe. This looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-6 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose Nava Marin | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | FT | Rey Williams | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | FT | Rey Williams | 54kg | - | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jamison Mudd | 48.700000047683716kg | - | 3-9-10 | 9 |
| 38.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Treylon S Albert | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 50.4L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to run into 3rd last time at the track. Must be considered here.
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 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Juan P Vargas | 55kg | - | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SY | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 4L | $8.50 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $11.00 and lost ground in the run home when 4th last time at this track. Jockey Cj J Mcmahon and trainer William Bret Calhoun are an appealing combination. Small possibility.
Last Starts 43 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 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 55kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1006m | FT | Hunter Rea | 48.700000047683716kg | - | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 11L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.50 and faded away to finish 7th last run here but coming back up in distance. Racing for a new trainer. Likely to get back. Can run into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Thomas L Pompell | 55kg | - | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Thomas L Pompell | 55kg | - | 8-8-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Thomas L Pompell | 55kg | - | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started at $43.00 and didn't attack the line when 6th last time at Louisiana Downs but having second race start. Facing a rise in trip. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 08/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | FT | Natalia Lynch | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $10.00 came in 4th last time here. Slim chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | FT | Casey Fusilier | 55kg | - | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Casey Fusilier | 55.5kg | - | 10-12-12 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by just over 9L last run here and showing consistent performance in races. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SY | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | - | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | WET FAST | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | - | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | WET FAST | Joel Dominguez | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished with intent when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last start at this venue. In top form since resuming from a spell. Definite claims.
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 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | - | 6-6-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 6-8-8-8 | 6 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SY | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Javier Antonio Hernandez | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 7-7-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Erica M Murray | 55.5kg | - | 8-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Micah Meeks | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break of 33 weeks. Started at $43.00 and kept chasing when 5th last start at Fair Grounds and fitter for debut run. Prefer in something a lot easier.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Jose Riquelme | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |