Louisiana Downs Race 2 - 1m 1/2f Stakes
CLASSIC SENSATION (3) brings the best last-start figure here after running 2nd at Louisiana Downs over 1609m, beaten 3.3L, and draws better. MATCHING FUNDS (1) was 3rd in that same race from the inside gate and stays well at the mile; consistent recent thirds appeal. ROYAL IRISH (5) is a key chance off a last-start 2nd at Evangeline Downs over 1710m, racing handy throughout. ARCO THUNDER (6) has back-to-back placings at Louisiana Downs and Oaklawn and maps to be around the finish again. Main hopes: Classic Sensation, Matching Funds, Royal Irish, Arco Thunder.

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in three of six overall. Last start 3rd of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 4L on firm, from barrier 1. Earlier Fair Grounds efforts included 3rd over 1609m on 5 Mar at $6.50 and 3rd on 12 Feb, both in Maiden Claiming grade. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Erica M Murray | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-3-2 | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 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: Rey Williams
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after finishing 5th at Louisiana Downs over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 6.5L on firm going with 57kg after settling back. Best recent effort was 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 20 Mar at $13, beaten 0.8L by Bagg O Time. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 2 with Rey Williams riding for Tim Dixon; blinkers go on. Can feature with a clean getaway and closer run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Lozada | 57kg | - | 9-8-8-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 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 Vargas
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in two of the last three. Last start 2nd of 9 after settling back at Louisiana Downs over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 3.3L by Fast Connection, with 57kg on FM. Prior run 3rd at Evangeline Downs over 1509m on 11 Apr, beaten 3L in Maiden Claiming. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 3; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after finishing 8th of 9 at Louisiana Downs over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 15.5L on firm with 54.5kg. Prior run was a solid 3rd of 6 at the same track over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 2.5L behind Bottle It. The 3yo colt is drawn 4 with Edward Santiago up for Nathan D. Hatcher. Can improve with a kinder run.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-9-9 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 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: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in two of the last three. Last start 2nd of 7 at Evangeline Downs over 1710m on 16 May, beaten 4L by Fatguyinlittlecoat, with 56kg on FM after settling 4th then 2nd. Prior run 4th of 6 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 17 Apr, beaten 1.8L on FT. Consistent this prep and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | FM | H Javier Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | - | 4-5-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | MY | Declan Cannon | 56.5kg | - | 7-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | Mitchell Murrill | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-4-3 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 8-7-7-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 6-5-4-2 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Carlos Lozada | 56kg | - | 5-6-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Lozada | 56kg | - | 5-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1674m | FT | Carlos Lozada | 56kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1674m | FT | Carlos Lozada | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.75 |
| 8/9 | 25/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | FT | Carlos Lozada | 56kg | - | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 18L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | FT | Aubrie Green | 55kg | - | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 7L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Aubrie Green | 55kg | - | 10-11-7 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Carlos Lozada
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in two of his last three. Last start 3rd of 6 at Louisiana Downs over 1674m on 16 May, beaten 4.8L on FT, with 55.5kg after settling 5th early; winner was Missing Brian. Prior run 3rd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 3.5L, running on from back in the field. Down 1kg with blinkers on and drawn 6; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1674m | FT | Carlos Lozada | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | - | 9-8-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | - | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Joseph C Bealmear | 52kg | - | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 13L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 12 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Kelsi Harr | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-10 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Jarred Journet | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Jarred Journet | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 12L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FT | Edward Santiago | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 12L | $8.00 |