Louisiana Downs Race 4 - 7 1/2F Stakes
COLLECT NOW (2) brings the best recent figure after a 2nd at Louisiana Downs over 1106m, sitting back then closing to be beaten 4.5L, and adds blinkers. LOUISIANA STAR (4) maps handy and was 4th here over 1609m last time after leading, with a Fair Grounds 3rd over 1609m prior. BIGFUNONTHEBAYOU (8) was 6th here over 1609m two weeks ago after racing up on the pace and can be around the mark if settling better. BORONGAN (1) stretches out sharply from two 1006m runs and draws the rail.
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back to the races 25 days after finishing 8th at Evangeline Downs over 1006m on 23 Apr, beaten 15.6L in a Maiden Claiming 54 after settling midfield. Debut run was 12th of 12 over 1006m there on 9 Apr, beaten 9.9L in a Maiden Claiming 59. Draws barrier 1 and drops 2kg to 53.5kg with Julio Ramirez, Jr. up; also steps up in trip. Needs to lift but can improve from the inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | - | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 16-day break after a solid 2nd at Louisiana Downs over 1106m on 2 May, beaten 4.5L on FT with 56kg after settling 4th/5th/3rd. Blinkers go on and he draws barrier 2 for Carlos Lozada for trainer Rafael Gomez. Prior Delta Downs efforts were well beaten at 1308–1408m, so the shorter trip suits. Can feature with a similar run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | FT | Carlos Lozada | 56kg | - | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FAST | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | - | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Kelvin Arana | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Nicasio Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| - | $26.00 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 87 days and draws barrier 3 with 53.5kg. Last start 9th of 10 at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 20 Feb, beaten 18.8L on FT at $34 after settling last. Prior runs were 7th of 8 over 1207m on 30 Jan (beaten 13.3L at $22) and 8th of 9 over 1106m on 18 Jan (beaten 16.7L at $11). Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the break and blinkers.
Last Starts 88 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 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FT | Filemon T Rodriguez | 53kg | - | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | - | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $22.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Erica Murray
Weight: 56kgs
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Back to 1508m after a 1609m Louisiana Downs run 13 days ago when 4th of 8, beaten 3.8L on firm, leading early behind Zong's Favor with 56kg. Prior Fair Grounds efforts at a mile were a 3rd of 10 at $8.50 and a close 4th, both with Erica M Murray up for Denise Schmidt. Draws barrier 4 and carries 56kg again; consistent around the mark without breaking through in six starts. Can feature with a soft run on speed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Erica M Murray | 56kg | - | 3-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Erica M Murray | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | GD | Erica M Murray | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Erica M Murray | 56.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Erica M Murray | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 12L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Erica M Murray | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Juan Vargas
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 94 days. Last start 7th of 8 at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 13 Feb, beaten 17.3L in Maiden Claiming 68 at $8 after settling midfield. Prior run 6th of 9 over 1106m in a Maiden Special Weight on 19 Dec at $71. Needs to lift but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 95 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 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Erica M Murray | 53kg | - | 3-5-6-6 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Emanuel Nieves | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | SY | Emanuel Nieves | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | MY | Emanuel Nieves | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 16L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 310 days. Last start 8th of 9 at Evangeline Downs over 1006m on 12 Jul, beaten 18.4L on FT, at $34 after racing 3rd early. Prior run 5th of 10 there over 1006m on 28 Jun, beaten 14.9L at $22. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 6; needs to lift but can improve.
Last Starts 311 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 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | - | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FT | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $22.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | SY | Devin H Magnon | 53kg | - | 7-8 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Custom For Carlos for trainer Joseph M. Foster. Draws barrier 7 with Joel Dominguez up at 53.5kg. Profile is light on exposed form. Can improve.
Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip 101m after a 6th of 8 at Louisiana Downs over 1609m on 5 May, beaten 17.8L after racing handy mid-race with 53.5kg. Two back was 8th of 9 at Delta Downs over 1609m on 19 Feb, beaten 35.8L at $16. Best recent effort was 4th at Delta Downs over 1308m on 3 Dec, beaten 5.3L at $22 when prominent early. Needs to lift but can improve back to a shorter trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-6 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | FT | Paulina Ramirez | 55kg | - | 3-3-9-9 | 9 |
| 35.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 55kg | - | 2-1-7 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | - | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $22.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | FAST | Johan Rengifo | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 5L | $21.00 |