Louisiana Downs Race 7 - 1F Stakes
LACOSTA PILOTO (10) Underwhelming when 9th last run at this venue. Should improve here. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Gets a chance to win. CAPITAL HATTERS (6) Lost ground in the run home when 8th last run at the track. Should improve from the last run but facing formidable opponents. Dropping back to a shorter trip. This field suits. SERIOUSLY GOOD CANDY (8) Ran 4th last start here. Has the talent to rebound quickly and competing in an easier class. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Up to these. RHINO SIX (5) Fresh today after a 35 week spell. Finished 4th last start at Los Alamitos and dropping in distance. Change in trainer. Likely to fill a place.

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $36.00 and didn't find the line when 8th last run at this venue but drawn well. Racing for a new trainer. Hard to see this being good enough.
Last Starts 25 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Trial 72 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | FT | Jose R Herbert | 57kg | - | 7-7 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN 80 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 8() | 7 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 83 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 366m | FT | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 4-9 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN 78 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | FAST | Leonardo Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 2() | 4 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 2-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 3-5 | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 77 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 56kg | - | 9-9 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Juan Garcia, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $12.00 and mediocre attempt when 7th last time at this track but stepping down to a lower level. Shows good closing speed. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 25 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Trial 79 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | FT | Leonardo Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 8-8 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 85 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | MY | Christian Ramos | 56kg | - | 8-6 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN 78 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 58kg | - | 3() | 1 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 76 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 57.5kg | - | 7-6 | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $36.00 and finished 5th last run at this track and down in distance. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Cannot have.
Last Starts 25 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Trial 71 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | FT | Alejandro Medina | 57kg | - | 2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN 59 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | FT | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | - | 4() | 8 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | FIRM | Alejandro Medina | 56kg | - | 8() | 7 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: H. Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 27 weeks. Jumped at $33.00 and finished 4th last time at Lone Star Park and down in distance. Others much better.
Last Starts 190 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 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | FT | Gilberto Linares | 56.5kg | - | 4() | 4 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 60 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 229m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 4() | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN 64 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 302m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 5-6 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FAST | H Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 2-3 | 4 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2024 | - | MDN 84 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | FT | Federico Vargas Vargas | 56.5kg | - | 6() | 3 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/09/2024 | - | MDN 79 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | FT | Roman Armando Huerta | 57kg | - | 8-8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/08/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 80 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 56kg | - | 7-7 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 72 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | Edgar U Mata | 56kg | - | 1-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2024 | - | MDN 74 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Edgar U Mata | 57kg | - | 10() | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 77 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Edgar U Mata | 56.5kg | - | 7-6 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2024 | - | MDN 66 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 302m | FT | Oliver E Martinez | 56kg | - | 5-6 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/03/2024 | - | Futurity Trial 80 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Roman Armando Huerta | 56kg | - | 6() | 9 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Quintero
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after spell of 35 weeks. Was $8.00 and came in 4th last start at Los Alamitos and back in trip. First start for a new trainer. Could feature here.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 274m | FT | Erasmo Gasca | 57kg | - | 4() | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN 83 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 274m | FT | Erasmo Gasca | 57kg | - | 3() | 8 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN 76 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 274m | FT | Cruz Mendez | 57kg | - | 9() | 9 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | MDN 72 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 274m | FT | Erasmo Gasca | 57kg | - | 6() | 9 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 74 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 201m | FT | Erasmo Gasca | 57kg | - | 4() | 5 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Humberto Vital
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $6.50 and was well beaten when 8th last run at this track. Should improve from the last run but will be down in distance. Challenged by a tougher grade. Can measure up against these.
Last Starts 25 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Trial 74 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | FT | Humberto Vital | 57kg | - | 4-5 | 1 |
| 3L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Humberto Vital | 57kg | - | 5() | 3 |
| 2L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 80 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | FT | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | - | 2() | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 86 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | MY | Gerardo Luna | 56.5kg | - | 6-7 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 80 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 274m | FT | Gerardo Luna | 57.5kg | - | 4() | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 88 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 366m | FT | Gerardo Luna | 57kg | - | 4-4 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | Futurity 83 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | Gerardo Luna | 56kg | - | 10-10 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 77 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 320m | FT | Gerardo Luna | 56kg | - | 2-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 81 | $0.00 | Retama Park | 320m | FT | Nicolas Vallejo | 56kg | - | 9-9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 72 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | FT | Nicolas Vallejo | 56kg | - | 5-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | FT | Paulina Ramirez | 56kg | - | 8() | 7 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $53.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 8th last time around here. Might have to make up considerable ground. Rough chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN 72 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | FT | Servando Ramirez | 57kg | - | 6() | 2 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN 80 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | FT | Servando Ramirez | 56.5kg | - | 9() | 9 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN 78 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | FAST | Servando Ramirez | 56kg | - | 4() | 5 |
| 1.7L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 86 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | FT | Servando Ramirez | 56kg | - | 10-10 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Federico Vargas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $8.00 and ran 4th last start here. Has the talent to rebound quickly and competing in a less challenging grade. Has the speed to overcome the wide alley. Must respect.
Last Starts 25 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Trial 79 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | FT | Federico Vargas Vargas | 57kg | - | 3-4 | 7 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN 59 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | FT | Angel A Fierro | 56kg | - | 3() | 5 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rene Hernandez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $14.00 and basic showing when 10th last run at the track and coming back in distance. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 60 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 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 274m | FT | Yaidel Rodriguez | 58kg | - | 10() | 7 |
| 3.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN 67 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 58kg | - | 6() | 4 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | FT | Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr | 58kg | - | 2() | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $2.60 and struggled when 9th last run around here. Should improve here. Should be rolling forward early from the wide gate. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 201m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 9() | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.65 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN 74 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 229m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 1() | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 81 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | FT | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 2() | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 229m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56.5kg | - | 1() | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 89 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 274m | SY | Everardo Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 4() | 1 |
| 0.9L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN 82 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 320m | FT | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56.5kg | - | 2-6 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 91 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | FT | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 3-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 75 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 320m | FT | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN 75 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | MY | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 2-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 82 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 302m | WET FAST | Juan Francisco Garcia Jr | 56kg | - | 9-7 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |