Evangeline Downs -Opelousas, LA | evangelinedowns.com
Evangeline Downs opened in 1966 and was ranked the sixth best American racetrack by the Horseplayers' Association of North America.
Biggest stakes: The Evangeline Mile Handicap.
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Power Picks stats the last 60 days: Top picks are winning at 31.6%, second picks are winning at 20.7%, and third place picks are winning 15.5%.
Evangeline Downs Power Picks the last 14 days: 21.2% winners 11/52
5 1/2F,Dirt,$7,500 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4)
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Race 1: Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | Ronnie's ReasoningSee Cee's Reason | Lynn J. Romero, Sr. Brent David | 10/1 | ||
 | 2 | Last Native CatD'wildcat | Steven B. Flint C.J. McMahon | 7/2 | ||
 | 3 | Luckly GoldUnbridledsensation | Vincent Broussard, Jr. Jose Andres Guerrero | 5/1 | ||
 | 4 | Lullaby BanditTime Bandit | Randy Shamsie, Sr. Coby J. Bourque | 6/1 | ||
 | 5 | | HotpinFlintshire (GB) | Ron Faucheux Timothy Thornton | 9/5 | |
 | 6 | Valiant ChargeWill Take Charge | Joy I. Marlin Casey Fusilier | 5/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotpin | | $2.60 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| Last Native Cat | | - | $6.00 | $3.20 |
| Lullaby Bandit | | - | - | $2.80 |
| Valiant Charge | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Luckly Gold, Ronnie's Reasoning
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 5-2 | $11.60 | $28,151.00 |
| Trifecta | 5-2-4 | $39.60 | $19,074.00 |
| Superfecta | 5-2-4-6 | $92.60 | $9,042.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.02, :46.18, :59.68, 1:06.92
Winning Owner: Scott and Company Farm, LLC and Conboy, Bedell S.
Winning Breeder: Scott & Company Farm LLC
7F,Dirt,$10,000 Claiming
Open | 4 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $13,500
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Race 2: Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | | Commander ScottGoldencents | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 5/2 | |
| | 2 | Sir PokerfaceQuality Road | Jessie C. Peterson Devin H. Magnon | 3/1 | ||
| | 3 | Charli MichaelLewis Michael | Jeffery A. Reeves, Jr. Alexander Castillo | 4/1 | ||
| | 4 | Ciroc O ClockGuilt Trip | Darla S. Singh Rohan R. Singh | 12/1 | ||
| | 5 | Aligned InterestClosing Argument | Edith A. Mojica Gerard Melancon | 7/2 | ||
| | 6 | Now You RulesNownownow | Eduardo Ramirez Vicente Del-Cid | 6/1 | ||
 | 7 | Grand PriorityApriority | Juan A. Larrosa Joel Dominguez | 10/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander Scott | | $6.40 | $3.80 | $3.00 |
| Grand Priority | | - | $9.60 | $4.80 |
| Charli Michael | | - | - | $3.00 |
| Aligned Interest | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Now You Rules, Ciroc O Clock, Sir Pokerface
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 1-7 | $45.40 | $40,268.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-7-3-5 | $649.40 | $18,016.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-7-3 | $183.80 | $24,363.00 |
| Daily Double | 5-1 | $8.20 | $6,353.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.39, :45.21, 1:10.1, 1:24.45
Winning Owner: End Zone Athletics, Inc.
Winning Breeder: Eddie Johnston
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1M,Dirt,$7,500 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
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Race 3: Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | XietelehuasAmericain | Jarmondrick J. Broussard Roberto Morales | 5/1 | ||
| | 2 | Pa PiD'wildcat | Charles Zenon Coby J. Bourque | 15/1 | ||
| | 3 | | ShoetrickOveranalyze | Brett A. Brinkman Jose Barnes | 9/5 | |
| | 4 | Magnolia RidgeHalf Ours | Emile Schwandt Vicente Del-Cid | 12/1 | ||
| | 5 | MultidimensionalAtreides | Jonah Fuselier Kevin J. Smith | 4/1 | ||
| | 6 | General EisenhowerNormandy Invasion | Jonah Fuselier Joe Stokes | 2/1 | ||
| | 7 | Kannon With a KCustom for Carlos | Jonathan Charles Treylon S Albert | 10/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xietelehuas | | $17.80 | $8.20 | $4.40 |
| Shoetrick | | - | $3.20 | $2.80 |
| Pa Pi | | - | - | $8.00 |
| Kannon With a K | | - | - | - |
Also rans: General Eisenhower, Multidimensional, Magnolia Ridge
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 1-3 | $79.20 | $28,337.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-3-2-7 | $4,392.80 | $12,599.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-3-2 | $672.00 | $17,708.00 |
| Pick 3 | 5-1-1 | $102.40 | $7,063.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-1 | $103.40 | $3,398.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.41, :49.02, 1:14.49, 1:28, 1:42.04
Winning Owner: Lindsey Pickett
Winning Breeder: Calumet Farm
1M,Dirt,$20,000 Allowance Optional Claiming
Open | 4 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $25,000
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | FortuityThe Factor | Dale White, Sr. Joe Stokes | 10/1 | ||
| | 2 | Get Them JustinHalf Ours | Sturges J. Ducoing Timothy Thornton | 9/2 | ||
| | 3 | Payday TooJimmy Creed | Keith G. Bourgeois Joel Dominguez | 7/2 | ||
| | 4 | Like MikeArkhoma | Keith G. Bourgeois Vicente Del-Cid | 6/1 | ||
| | 5 | Honoring MajorSky Mesa | Jeffery A. Reeves, Jr. Alexander Castillo | 5/2 | ||
| | 6 | ForestdungoneDunkirk | Corale A. Richards Casey Fusilier | 2/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestdungone | | $11.00 | $4.60 | $2.80 |
| Get Them Justin | | - | $3.80 | $2.40 |
| Like Mike | | - | - | $2.60 |
| Fortuity | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Payday Too
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 | 5-1-1-6 | $859.60 | $26,974.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-1-6 | $344.60 | $8,934.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-2-4 | $103.20 | $11,657.00 |
| Superfecta | 6-2-4-1 | $328.00 | $8,534.00 |
| Exacta | 6-2 | $49.00 | $22,646.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-6 | $132.40 | $2,500.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.15, :47.39, 1:11.92, 1:24.87, 1:38.38
Winning Owner: Darrin Dares
Winning Breeder: Mark Hixson
FORESTDUNGONE went to the front, drove clear, led throughout and was kept to the task.
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1M,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 4 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Hot Stove LeagueHit It a Bomb | Joseph R. Felks Carlos L. Marquez | 7/2 | ||
| | 2 | F J's GemGemologist | Chad Maturin Kevin J. Smith | 4/1 | ||
| | 3 | Mista ValentineSabercat | Howard Alonzo Vicente Del-Cid | 10/1 | ||
| | 4 | Majestic SocietyMajestic Warrior | John Bernard Jose Andres Guerrero | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | Hope for ChangeMatzoh Toga | Katina Milburn Treylon S Albert | 15/1 | ||
| | 6 | We Need a FiveHalf Ours | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 2/1 | ||
| | 7 | Far Out TimeTime Bandit | Juan A. Larrosa Timothy Thornton | 12/1 | ||
 | 8 | ThisguycanflyInteractif | Vonn Mallery Alexander Castillo | 9/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Stove League | | $4.80 | $2.60 | $2.20 |
| We Need a Five | | - | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| Mista Valentine | | - | - | $3.60 |
| Thisguycanfly | | - | - | - |
Also rans: F J's Gem, Majestic Society, Hope for Change, Far Out Time
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 6-1 | $32.60 | $4,026.00 |
| Exacta | 1-6 | $11.00 | $47,455.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-6-3-8 | $284.00 | $25,494.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-6-3 | $42.80 | $35,604.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-6-1 | $509.40 | $8,833.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.19, :48.35, 1:13.73, 1:26.79, 1:40.66
Winning Owner: Keith Plaisance
Winning Breeder: Susan M. Forrester & JLC Horses
HOT STOVE LEAGUE went to the front, drove clear, led throughout and won handily.
6F,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $24,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) Pick 4 (Races 6-7-8-9)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 2 | SpankhurstSpeightster | Chasey Deville Pomier Jose Andres Guerrero | 3/1 | ||
| | 7 | Corn PopRunhappy | Chasey Deville Pomier Jose Andres Guerrero | 3/1 | ||
| | 1 | Silver RatioLiam's Map | Robertino Diodoro C.J. McMahon | 2/1 | ||
| | 3 | Runandhide WindRun Away and Hide | Jose Luis Ramirez Wallynette Rodriguez | 10/1 | ||
| | 4 | Caribe NightsSpeightster | Patrick Devereux, Jr. Vicente Del-Cid | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Majestic MandateStrong Mandate | Jayde J. Gelner Joel Dominguez | 8/1 | ||
| | 6 | IntimidationCurlin | Rylee Magnon Devin H. Magnon | 6/1 | ||
| | 8 | Sun StrikerReward the Cat | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 5/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spankhurst | | $8.40 | $3.00 | $4.20 |
| Silver Ratio | | - | $2.60 | $2.40 |
| Corn Pop | | $8.40 | $3.00 | $4.20 |
| Intimidation | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Runandhide Wind, Sun Striker, Caribe Nights, Majestic Mandate
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifecta | 1-2-6 | $52.80 | $36,200.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-1 | $33.40 | $6,475.00 |
| Exacta | 1-2 | $18.60 | $53,702.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-2-6-3 | $206.60 | $24,785.00 |
| Pick 3 | 6-1-1 | $246.20 | $9,905.00 |
Fractions and final time: :21.97, :45.17, :57.65, 1:10.48
Winning Owner: Gerald Bruno, Jr.
Winning Breeder: WinStar Farm, LLC
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1M,Dirt,$12,500 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds
Purse: $13,500
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 4 | All Mike No MaeHalf Ours | Sam B. David, Jr. Vicente Del-Cid | 8/5 | ||
| | 5 | And FiftyHalf Ours | Sam B. David, Jr. Vicente Del-Cid | 8/5 | ||
| | 1 | Bit PartCameo Appearance | Russell C. Richard Louis A. Stokes | 15/1 | ||
| | 2 | Flit N Flot TimeTime Bandit | Clyde Moran Joel Dominguez | 8/1 | ||
| | 3 | Sassi AspenSassicaia | Lee Thomas Carlos L. Marquez | 5/1 | ||
| | 6 | More HarderHard Aces | John Ney Joe Stokes | 3/1 | ||
| | 7 | Play MasterHard Aces | Gerard Perron Casey Fusilier | 10/1 | ||
| | 8 | KillingsworthGuilt Trip | Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr. Jose Barnes | 4/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| And Fifty | | $3.00 | $2.40 | $2.10 |
| Flit N Flot Time | | - | $11.60 | $6.40 |
| Killingsworth | | - | - | $2.60 |
| More Harder | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Bit Part, Sassi Aspen, Play Master
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 1-1-1 | $39.60 | $8,740.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-3-7 | $77.40 | $27,963.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-3-7-5 | $148.60 | $18,175.00 |
| Exacta | 1-3 | $29.20 | $37,952.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-1 | $17.60 | $4,634.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.34, :48.93, 1:13.76, 1:26.35, 1:39.69
Winning Owner: Hernandez, Earl J., Hernandez, Keith J. and Duvieilh, John
Winning Breeder: Earl Hernandez, Keith Hernandez, JohnDuvieilh
7F,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 4 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $28,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Bunkie's SongSongandaprayer | Allen Landry Casey Fusilier | 4/1 | ||
| | 2 | Father GooseViolence | Ricky Courville C.J. McMahon | 12/1 | ||
| | 3 | VennMy Pal Charlie | Samuel Breaux Joel Dominguez | 3/1 | ||
| | 4 | Heza PriorityApriority | Ricky Courville Devin H. Magnon | 20/1 | ||
| | 5 | Wise VerdictCourt Vision | Brett A. Brinkman Vicente Del-Cid | 9/2 | ||
| | 6 | Jax ManGoldencents | Sam B. David, Jr. Timothy Thornton | 5/1 | ||
| | 7 | Binding AgreementBind | Keith G. Bourgeois Treylon S Albert | 6/1 | ||
| | 8 | Dusty BoyGiant Fun | Gerard Perron Carlos L. Marquez | 15/1 | ||
 | 9 | Hail StateQuality Road | Allen Landry Joe Stokes | 8/1 | ||
 | 10 | MagawildtimeTime Bandit | Winston Cormier Kevin J. Smith | 12/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jax Man | | $6.20 | $3.40 | $2.80 |
| Venn | | - | $4.20 | $4.20 |
| Father Goose | | - | - | $6.00 |
| Wise Verdict | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Magawildtime, Hail State, Dusty Boy, Binding Agreement, Bunkie's Song
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 1-6 | $8.80 | $4,700.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-1-6 | $46.40 | $7,233.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-3-2 | $403.80 | $33,753.00 |
| Superfecta | 6-3-2-5 | $1,612.80 | $21,769.00 |
| Exacta | 6-3 | $37.40 | $47,216.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.3, :45.08, 1:10.5, 1:23.3
Winning Owner: Alston Thoroughbreds, LLC, Hernandez, E., Hernandez, K. and Duvieilh, J.
Winning Breeder: Earl Hernandez & Keith Hernandez
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6 1/2F,Dirt,$20,000 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $18,000
Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Catchin DramaDramedy | Cynthia Morrell Louis A. Stokes | 12/1 | ||
| | 2 | PermanentdetentionTime Bandit | Kevin M. Williams Treylon S Albert | 7/2 | ||
| | 3 | Adieu Le ChatSabercat | Howard Alonzo Jose Andres Guerrero | 4/1 | ||
| | 4 | SoulologyAstrology | Ron Faucheux Timothy Thornton | 10/1 | ||
| | 5 | Johnny BootleggsTime Bandit | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 8/1 | ||
| | 6 | Custom Blue GrassCustom for Carlos | Rickey N. Castille C.J. McMahon | 9/2 | ||
| | 7 | Mr. Numero UnoGreeley's Galaxy | Bernard Chatters Kevin J. Smith | 12/1 | ||
| | 8 | Woods N WaterPalace | Lee Thomas Carlos L. Marquez | 20/1 | ||
| | 9 | Too Much CrownEtbauer | Clyde Moran Joe Stokes | 5/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adieu Le Chat | | $10.00 | $4.80 | $3.20 |
| Catchin Drama | | - | $26.60 | $10.00 |
| Too Much Crown | | - | - | $3.20 |
| Custom Blue Grass | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Permanentdetention, Soulology, Johnny Bootleggs, Mr. Numero Uno
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 6-3 | $32.40 | $12,758.00 |
| Exacta | 3-1 | $182.20 | $51,310.00 |
| Superfecta | 3-1-9-6 | $2,471.20 | $23,898.00 |
| Trifecta | 3-1-9 | $775.80 | $34,609.00 |
| Consolation Double | 6-8 | $5.40 | $0.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-6-3 | $50.20 | $17,579.00 |
| Consolation Pick 3 | 1-6-8 | $9.80 | $0.00 |
| Pick 4 | 1-1-4/6-3 | $260.40 | $37,137.00 |
| Pick 5 | 1-1-1-4/6-3 | $862.60 | $33,935.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.67, :46.12, 1:11.85, 1:18.4
Winning Owner: J. Patrick Lee Racing LLC
Winning Breeder: Margie K. Averett
