Louisiana Downs Race 4 - 1M Stakes
FAST CONNECTION (6) rates on top dropping back to 1M after a Lone Star 5th over 1609m, with prior Fair Grounds seconds at the trip including a nose defeat on Jan 1. ONGOING CHALLENGE (3) brings recent local form after a Louisiana Downs 2nd over 1207m and was 3rd over 1609m at Delta Downs in February. SUNSET SKIP (4) followed that same LD sprint with a close 3rd and has a Fair Grounds 4th at 1609m. MATCHING FUNDS (1) draws the rail and has two Fair Grounds 1609m thirds this season.
Jockey: Erica Murray
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has been around the mark at the mile, placing twice from four attempts. Last start 5th of 7 after settling 3rd at Evangeline Downs over 1609m on 4 Apr, beaten 7.8L on SY, with 55kg. Prior placed twice at Fair Grounds over 1609m in Maiden Claiming 85, beaten 2.3L at $4.20 then 2.9L at $6.50. Draws barrier 1 with 54.5kg and blinkers on; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | SY | Erica M Murray | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $16.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-9-8 | 12 |
| 6.4L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Back to barrier 2 after drawing 8 last start when 7th at Evangeline Downs over 1609m on 29 Apr, beaten 15.5L on firm ground. Prior run 10th of 11 at the same track over 1207m on 3 Apr, beaten 23.3L. Five-year-old gelding for Henry West, Jr. with Julio Ramirez, Jr. up; blinkers go on. Needs sharp improvement but can show more from the low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Julio Ramirez Jr | 56kg | - | 6-6-8-8 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Julio Ramirez Jr | 55kg | - | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | MY | Johan Rengifo | 55kg | - | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Thomas L Pompell | 55kg | - | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 30.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes off a 10‑day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Louisiana Downs over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 2L in a Maiden Special Weight 62 after settling midfield. Step back up in trip suits after a 1609m 3rd at Delta Downs on 19 Feb, beaten 3.3L at $21 behind Robbiesstormangel. Carries 53kg and draws barrier 3 for Alexander Castillo for trainer Dane Noel. Consistent this season with four placings; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | FT | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | - | 6-4-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | - | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | FT | Carlos Perez | 55kg | - | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | FT | Kevin Roman | 55.5kg | - | 7-9-3-3 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | FT | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | FT | Juan P Vargas | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | - | 6-8-9 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 10-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Louisiana Downs over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 2.5L in a Maiden Special Weight 62 after settling back. Earlier ran 4th of 8 at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 20 Mar in a Maiden Claiming 71 at $18, beaten 11.3L. Draws barrier 4 with Edward Santiago and drops 1kg. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 11 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | FT | Edward Santiago | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Micah Meeks | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 7-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Micah Meeks | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 5-6-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Oriel Chavez | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-7-6 | 2 |
| 18L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Oriel Chavez | 54.5kg | - | 12-11-11-11 | 8 |
| 22L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 62.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 130 days and switches to Jonathan Wong with Harry Hernandez up. Last start 11th of 12 at Santa Anita over 1106m on 2 Jan, beaten 17L on fast going at $61 with 55.5kg. Prior run 4th at Los Alamitos Th over 1106m on 6 Dec after racing on speed, beaten 9L at $11. Blinkers go on and carries 54.5kg; can improve.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-11 | 9 |
| 17L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 9L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | GOOD | Alfredo J Bautista | 50.700000047683716kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.75L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-10 | 9 |
| 19.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has been around the mark this prep, including a near-miss 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 1 Jan, beaten 0.1L with 55.5kg at $5.50. Also led and fought on for 2nd over 1710m at Fair Grounds on 6 Mar, beaten 0.3L at $5.50. Last start 5th of 7 at Lone Star Park over 1609m on 18 Apr on SY, beaten 12.5L with 54kg after settling back. Each-way claims if he reproduces his Fair Grounds form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SY | Jose Amador Alvarez | 54kg | - | 6-7-7-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-6-9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Emanuel Nieves | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-11-10 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | FT | Joel Dominguez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-4-7 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $2.45 |
| 2/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Joel Dominguez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FT | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3L | $1.67 |
Jockey: Jonuelle Pena
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip after a 61-day break. Last start 9th of 12 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 12 Mar, beaten 29L, with 56.5kg at $21 behind Arky Road. Prior run 9th of 12 over 1207m there on 16 Feb, beaten 10.05L at $8 after racing handy early. Drops 1.5kg and can improve with the shorter journey.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Travis Wales | 56.5kg | - | 10-8-8-9 | 7 |
| 29L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/02/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Travis Wales | 56kg | - | 5-5-9 | 6 |
| 10.05L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Sergio Munoz | 54kg | - | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark, including a close 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 20 Mar, beaten 0.8L at $13 in Maiden Claiming 69 after running on from the rear. Last start 5th of 6 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 17 Apr, beaten 2.1L in Maiden Special Weight 70 with 51.7kg on FT. Also 4th of 10 two back over 1609m there in Maiden Claiming 83. Blinkers go on and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 26 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 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 5-3-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | - | 10-7-5-4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/02/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Jane Elliott | 56kg | - | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 9.05L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jane Elliott | 56kg | - | 9-12-9 | 6 |
| 22L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Thomas L Pompell | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Carlos Lozada | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | FT | Carlos Lozada | 54kg | - | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose Andres Guerrero | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $61.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 49.5kg | - | 12-12-11 | 11 |
| 16.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | HEAVY | Kelsi Harr | 54kg | - | 11-11-8 | 8 |
| 7.75L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Jane Elliott | 54kg | - | 4-5-7 | 9 |
| 15.25L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Juan P. Vargas
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 31-day break after a solid 3rd at Evangeline Downs over 1509m on 11 Apr, beaten 3L after making ground from the rear. Prior Fair Grounds runs were well beaten over 1674m on wet and fast tracks. Wears blinkers and carries 57kg from barrier 9 with Juan P. Vargas for Steven Duke. Can feature with a similar finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Timothy Thornton | 56kg | - | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | MY | Erica M Murray | 56.5kg | - | 3-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 38.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | SY | Hunter Rea | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 62.6L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Sofia Vives | 56.5kg | - | 7-7-8-7 | 2 |
| 23L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Sofia Vives | 55kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Emanuel Nieves | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/09/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1674m | UNKNOWN | Emanuel Nieves | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4-6 | 2 |
| 11.75L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | UNKNOWN | Julio Ramirez Jr | 49.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 22.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Albin Jimenez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $3.80 |
| 11/11 | 05/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 4-5-11 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 7-7-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |