Evangeline Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
CHOOSE HAPPY (1) Fresh from a break. Improved to place when 3rd last start at Delta Downs and competing in a lower grade. Returns to a rise in trip. Gets a favourable alley. Winnable race. HARVEST GOLD (3) Resumes after a break. Rounded them up when winning last start at Delta Downs but up in class. Has to be strongly considered. LOVE THAT ASH (4) Assumed control from the start when winning by a margin of 1/2L last run here but competing in a higher grade. Will be positive in the run early. No shock to see a win. NUCLEAR BOMB (9) Set the pace to win by 1/2L last run here but facing a stronger grade. Can't be left out of trifectas.

Jockey: Saul Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Rattled home nicely into 3rd beaten by 1/2L last start at Delta Downs and will appreciate the drop in class. Has definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | FT | Eddi Emanuel Martinez | 56kg | - | 4() | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Adrian X Morales | 56kg | - | 3() | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | FT | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 6() | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | SY | Adrian X Morales | 56kg | - | 1() | 2 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN 63 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Pedro Chavarria Espinosa | 56kg | - | 4() | 7 |
| 0.9L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Juan Garcia, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $31.00 and appeared lacklustre when 7th last start around here but up against a less challenging field. Has a positive alley. Back to an increased distance. Not interested today.
Last Starts 16 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 | 15/10/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | FT | Leonardo Palomo | 57kg | - | 7() | 3 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | FT | Rolando Cabrera | 56kg | - | 3() | 3 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Rolando Cabrera | 56kg | - | 6() | 2 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | MY | Rolando Cabrera | 56kg | - | 1() | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN 76 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Lucas Constantin | 57kg | - | 8() | 8 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 62 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Lucas Constantin | 56kg | - | 4() | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Noe Castaneda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. Finished with purpose when winning last start at Delta Downs but racing in stronger company. Definite contender.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | FT | Noe Castaneda | 56kg | - | 3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 7() | 1 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | - | 2() | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | FT | Noe Castaneda | 57kg | - | 8-8 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bobby Ransom
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led all the way to win by 1/2L last run around here but stepping up to a higher level. Expecting to settle positively. Strong claims in this.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 302m | FT | Bobby Ransom | 56.5kg | - | 1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Ubaldo Luna | 56kg | - | 10() | 3 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Ubaldo Luna | 56kg | - | 3() | 3 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | - | 6() | 6 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | MY | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 1() | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN 70 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | FT | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 3() | 3 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 3() | 2 |
| 1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Randy Edison Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $16.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 5th last start here but matched against lesser competition. Back to a rise in trip. Pass at this stage.
Last Starts 16 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 | 15/10/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 56kg | - | 4() | 4 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | FT | Leonardo Palomo | 56kg | - | 9() | 9 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Rolando Cabrera | 56kg | - | 4() | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN 70 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | FT | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | - | 6() | 6 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 56kg | - | 8-8 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Randy Edison Jr | 56kg | - | 1() | 1 |
| 0.6L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Rene Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Lost ground in the run home when 10th last run at this track but matched against a less competitive field. Has good finishing speed. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/10/2026 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | FT | Rolando Cabrera | 56kg | - | 9() | 6 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | FT | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | - | 6() | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | FT | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | - | 8() | 8 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | FT | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | - | 1() | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | MY | Rene Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4() | 8 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | FT | Flavio Garcia | 56kg | - | 2() | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN 70 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | SY | Arturo Alvarez | 56kg | - | 8() | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Leonardo Palomo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $11.00 and not in contention when 6th last run at Lone Star Park. Jockey Leonardo Palomo and trainer Jose Luis Sanchez Iii deserve serious attention. Do not dismiss entirely.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/10/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 320m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 57.5kg | - | 7-7 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | FT | Claudio Ponce Aguilar | 56.5kg | - | 9() | 7 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 274m | FT | Rosendo E Pina Garcia | 56kg | - | 1() | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 73 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | Rosendo E Pina Garcia | 56kg | - | 6-6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FAST | Rosendo E Pina Garcia | 56kg | - | 5() | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 78 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Rosendo E Pina Garcia | 56kg | - | 2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 69 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 274m | FT | Gaspar Garcia | 57kg | - | 8() | 8 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Lucas Constantin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave them all something to chase when winning by 1/2L last run at this track but taking on stronger opponents. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 17 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 | 14/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | FT | Lucas Constantin | 56.5kg | - | 1() | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Leonardo Palomo | 56kg | - | 5() | 8 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Cesar Segura | 59kg | - | 4() | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Eddi Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Underwhelming when 8th last time around here but back in an easier grade. Producing consistent results since resuming from a spell and returning to more ground. Questions at this level.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/10/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 201m | FT | Eddi Emanuel Martinez | 56kg | - | 9() | 4 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | FT | Eddi Emanuel Martinez | 56kg | - | 2() | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | FT | Eddi Emanuel Martinez | 56.5kg | - | 4() | 1 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Eddi Emanuel Martinez | 58kg | - | 1() | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | MY | Eddi Emanuel Martinez | 59.5kg | - | 6() | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 201m | MY | Ubaldo Luna | 56kg | - | 4() | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 229m | FT | Yovani Flores Munoz | 56kg | - | 1() | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | WET FAST | Eddie Sanchez | 56kg | - | 4() | 8 |
| 5L | $15.00 |