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
6F,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $25,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) / Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4)
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Race 1: The top pick is #3 Foolish Steve the 8/5 ML favorite trained by Ron Faucheux and ridden by Carlos L. Marquez. The six-year-old gelding by Mosquito has good early speed in a projected paceless race in combination with better overall speed figures against this bunch to win in this spot. Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | Liken ItDoc N Bubba G | Ronnie P. Ward Casey Fusilier | 2/1 | ||
| | 4 | Kellys the BossDoc N Bubba G | Ronnie P. Ward Joe Stokes | 2/1 | ||
 | 1 | Two Mikes N Doc GDoc N Bubba G | Rylee Magnon Devin H. Magnon | 9/5 | ||
 | 2 | | Foolish SteveMosquito | Ron Faucheux Carlos L. Marquez | 8/5 | |
 | 5 | Fired Up TigerFiring Line | Patrick Devereux, Jr. Vicente Del-Cid | 5/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foolish Steve | | $2.80 | $2.20 | - |
| Fired Up Tiger | | - | $5.00 | - |
| Two Mikes N Doc G | | - | - | - |
| Kellys the Boss | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Liken It
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 3-4 | $15.40 | $16,186.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.66, :46.22, :58.31, 1:10.91
Winning Owner: Winalot Racing, LLC
Winning Breeder: Jerry Hughes
7F,Dirt,$7,500 Starter Optional Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $16,000
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Race 2: The top pick is #2 Zydeco Music the 9/5 ML favorite trained by Karl Broberg and ridden by Timothy Thornton. The five-year-old mare by Maclean's Music has good early speed in a projected paceless race in combination with better overall speed figures against this bunch to win in this spot. Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Girl ThirstyStay Thirsty | Ronnie P. Ward Joel Dominguez | 5/2 | ||
| | 2 | | Zydeco MusicMaclean's Music | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 9/5 | |
| | 3 | Smart PegasusFusaichi Pegasus | Benjamin Zeno C.J. McMahon | 6/1 | ||
| | 4 | Georgia DawnCall Me George | Henry West, Jr. Coby J. Bourque | 12/1 | ||
 | 5 | Pretty ProductionRun Production | Benjamin Zeno Jose Barnes | 20/1 | ||
 | 6 | Opps My BadCustom for Carlos | Eduardo Ramirez V. Hernandez | 8/1 | ||
 | 7 | Da Due Run RunDue Date | Rylee Magnon Devin H. Magnon | 3/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zydeco Music | | $3.20 | $2.40 | $2.10 |
| Opps My Bad | | - | $4.20 | $2.60 |
| Girl Thirsty | | - | - | $2.20 |
| Da Due Run Run | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Georgia Dawn, Smart Pegasus, Pretty Production
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 2-6 | $14.40 | $15,820.00 |
| Superfecta | 2-6-1-7 | $50.80 | $6,576.00 |
| Trifecta | 2-6-1 | $16.80 | $11,877.00 |
| Daily Double | 3-2 | $5.20 | $2,988.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.2, :46.2, 1:11.19, 1:24.58
Winning Owner: End Zone Athletics, Inc.
Winning Breeder: Barney Core & Regina Core
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5 1/2F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5)
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Race 3: The top pick is #1 Fluffpoint the 9/5 ML favorite trained by James I. Brown and ridden by Louis A. Stokes. The four-year-old gelding by Flashpoint has very good speed figures that matchup well with this group. Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | | FluffpointFlashpoint | James I. Brown Louis A. Stokes | 9/5 | |
| | 2 | Pat Me DownSongandaprayer | Henry West, Jr. Jose Barnes | 15/1 | ||
| | 3 | Homeland MessaSky Mesa | Brent Toups Joe Stokes | 10/1 | ||
| | 4 | Bayou BeauxGoldencents | Ronnie P. Ward Casey Fusilier | 3/1 | ||
| | 5 | Harry's Lil HippieClosing Argument | Henry Flugence Treylon S Albert | 8/1 | ||
| | 6 | The Flush KingClever Cry | Hance Robbins, Jr. C.J. McMahon | 2/1 | ||
| | 7 | FellerDialed In | Houston Cormier Liandro Atempa | 12/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluffpoint | | $2.80 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| Homeland Messa | | - | $3.60 | $3.20 |
| Pat Me Down | | - | - | $5.80 |
| Feller | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Bayou Beaux, The Flush King
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 3-2-1 | $7.40 | $2,422.00 |
| Daily Double | 2-1 | $5.00 | $1,090.00 |
| Exacta | 1-3 | $12.40 | $15,989.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-3-2-7 | $446.40 | $6,634.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-3-2 | $89.00 | $11,620.00 |
Fractions and final time: 1:06.26
Winning Owner: Brenda Rizzuto
Winning Breeder: Joe Duhon
FLUFFPOINT stumbled at the start to be last away, moved up steadily along the inside to gain the advantage before a quarter, showed the way through the turn, garnered a larger advantage past the furlong marker, kept to firm pressure to the wire, enough left to withstand a late gain from the runner up.
1M,Dirt,$7,500 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $11,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Valiant DefenderStay Thirsty | Henry Flugence Louis A. Stokes | 8/1 | ||
| | 2 | ParalissfrmanalyssOveranalyze | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 2/1 | ||
| | 3 | Spin TownTamarkuz | Scott Gelner Jose Barnes | 6/1 | ||
| | 4 | Fiftyfive StrongWicked Strong | Randy Degeyter, Jr. Devin H. Magnon | 5/1 | ||
| | 5 | F J's GemGemologist | Chad Maturin Kevin J. Smith | 7/2 | ||
| | 6 | XietelehuasAmericain | Jarmondrick J. Broussard C.J. McMahon | 5/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xietelehuas | | $9.80 | $5.40 | $2.80 |
| F J's Gem | | - | $3.80 | $2.20 |
| Spin Town | | - | - | $2.20 |
| Fiftyfive Strong | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Valiant Defender
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 1-6 | $11.60 | $1,137.00 |
| Exacta | 6-5 | $41.60 | $15,222.00 |
| Superfecta | 6-5-3-4 | $141.40 | $5,574.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-5-3 | $124.60 | $10,228.00 |
| Pick 3 | 2-1-6 | $39.80 | $1,936.00 |
| Pick 4 | 3-2-1/5-6 | $61.40 | $7,409.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24, :47.58, 1:13.35, 1:27, 1:41.16
Winning Owner: Lindsey Pickett
Winning Breeder: Calumet Farm
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6F,Dirt,$7,500 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $11,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) Pick 5 (Races 5-6-7-8-9)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Grand ProductionRun Production | Juan A. Larrosa Joel Dominguez | 7/2 | ||
| | 2 | QuadrajetUnbridledsensation | Walter Trahan Jose Barnes | 15/1 | ||
| | 3 | Last Native CatD'wildcat | Steven B. Flint C.J. McMahon | 5/1 | ||
| | 4 | Fighting SoldierSadie's Soldier | Cynthia Morrell Treylon S Albert | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Mr. E EdwardsNeko Bay | Donald Rubin Gerard Melancon | 8/1 | ||
| | 6 | Chelsea's GloryLouisiana Glory | Jason H. Magnon Efigenio Garcia Ruiz | 20/1 | ||
| | 7 | ProudtownProudinsky (GER) | Henry West, Jr. Coby J. Bourque | 6/1 | ||
 | 8 | Corn SoupAstrology | Roland Patt, Jr. Vicente Del-Cid | 3/1 | ||
 | 9 | Yankee Hail CatYankee Gentleman | Jessie C. Peterson Kevin J. Smith | 15/1 | ||
 | 10 | Play MasterHard Aces | Gerard Perron Louis A. Stokes | 10/1 | ||
 | 11 | Luckly GoldUnbridledsensation | Vincent Broussard, Jr. Liandro Atempa | 12/1 | ||
 | 12 | All Star SpecialLone Star Special | Jessie C. Peterson Devin H. Magnon | 20/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Soup | | $4.80 | $2.80 | $2.40 |
| Proudtown | | - | $6.60 | $4.20 |
| Mr. E Edwards | | - | - | $3.40 |
| Last Native Cat | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Play Master, Grand Production, All Star Special, Yankee Hail Cat, Quadrajet, Chelsea's Glory, Fighting Soldier
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifecta | 8-7-5 | $110.60 | $40,055.00 |
| Daily Double | 6-8 | $47.60 | $2,288.00 |
| Exacta | 8-7 | $31.80 | $56,648.00 |
| Superfecta | 8-7-5-3 | $374.40 | $28,206.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-6-8 | $46.60 | $2,824.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.91, :46.97, :59.77, 1:13.15
Winning Owner: Linton P. Borel
Winning Breeder: Perry Judice
1M,Turf,$20,000 Maiden Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $16,000
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 4 | Trinity HopeCustom for Carlos | Ricky Courville Devin H. Magnon | 5/1 | ||
| | 6 | Czar's BallerinaBodemeister | Ricky Courville Jose Barnes | 5/1 | ||
| | 1 | Bitsy C C Lil GirlCustom for Carlos | Sam B. David, Jr. Timothy Thornton | 10/1 | ||
| | 2 | World of HurtFlashpoint | Brett A. Brinkman Casey Fusilier | 4/1 | ||
| | 3 | Ann's StormMidnight Storm | Cortland Harrison Gerard Melancon | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | Cheapskate DivaAnimal Kingdom | Joseph R. Felks Carlos L. Marquez | 8/5 | ||
| | 7 | She's Custom MadeHard Spun | Scott Gelner Vicente Del-Cid | 3/1 | ||
| | 8 | Ryan's GraceConnect | Steven B. Flint C.J. McMahon | 15/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapskate Diva | | $3.40 | $2.60 | $2.10 |
| World of Hurt | | - | $10.00 | $5.80 |
| Ann's Storm | | - | - | $4.80 |
| Trinity Hope | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Czar's Ballerina, Bitsy C C Lil Girl, She's Custom Made
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 8-5 | $9.40 | $3,542.00 |
| Exacta | 5-3 | $35.20 | $21,725.00 |
| Superfecta | 5-3-4-1 | $1,164.60 | $7,851.00 |
| Trifecta | 5-3-4 | $252.20 | $15,222.00 |
| Pick 3 | 6-8-5 | $103.60 | $3,064.00 |
Fractions and final time: 1:38.16
Winning Owner: Keith Plaisance
Winning Breeder: Keith Plaisance
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Señor Buscador gets a well-deserved rest ahead of an expected summer return.
5 1/2F,Dirt,$15,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $17,500
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Grand PradoApriority | Roy Roberts C.J. McMahon | 7/2 | ||
| | 2 | Sadie's LightSadie's Soldier | Ronnie Averett Vicente Del-Cid | 2/1 | ||
| | 3 | Enchanted MoonRedding Colliery | Juan A. Larrosa Joel Dominguez | 5/2 | ||
| | 4 | Leyton's HippieRun Production | Curley E. Fontenot Joe Stokes | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Famous YankeeYankee Gentleman | Kearney Segura Casey Fusilier | 8/1 | ||
| | 6 | Bernie SpecialWicked Strong | Glenn Delahoussaye Timothy Thornton | 9/2 | ||
| | 7 | Mr. CurlinCurlin to Mischief | Edith A. Mojica Treylon S Albert | 12/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prado | | $19.00 | $7.40 | $3.60 |
| Famous Yankee | | - | $5.40 | $3.80 |
| Bernie Special | | - | - | $3.40 |
| Sadie's Light | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Enchanted Moon, Mr. Curlin
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 5-1 | $30.60 | $1,435.00 |
| Exacta | 1-5 | $142.00 | $18,099.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-5-6-2 | $1,252.60 | $7,435.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-5-6 | $389.20 | $11,885.00 |
| Consolation Double | 5-4 | $3.40 | $0.00 |
| Pick 3 | 8-5-1 | $116.60 | $4,525.00 |
| Consolation Pick 3 | 8-5-4 | $10.00 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: 1:05.17
Winning Owner: Jeff D. Dearbonne
Winning Breeder: Channon Farm, LLC
GRAND PRADO asked a bit to maintain inside and frontal position away from the gate, dueled into and through the turn, shook off the other speed to be clear in upper stretch, held the runner up safe late.
7 1/2F,Turf,$12,500 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $14,500
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | HenningHard Spun | Jeff Delhomme Joel Dominguez | 2/1 | ||
| | 2 | We Need a FiveHalf Ours | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 7/2 | ||
| | 3 | Oak Hill LgBlofeld | Juan A. Larrosa Jose Barnes | 10/1 | ||
| | 4 | St BasilSoaring Sun | Henry Flugence C.J. McMahon | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Blue Ridge RedDaaher | Samuel Breaux Casey Fusilier | 12/1 | ||
| | 6 | Sneaky Allie KatSabercat | Danny Hoda Louis A. Stokes | 8/1 | ||
| | 7 | PalanteDue Date | Allen Landry Joe Stokes | 4/1 | ||
| | 8 | Bold DancerFlintshire (GB) | Keith G. Bourgeois Vicente Del-Cid | 9/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henning | | $3.80 | $2.20 | $2.20 |
| We Need a Five | | - | $3.00 | $2.60 |
| St Basil | | - | - | $5.80 |
| Palante | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Oak Hill Lg, Bold Dancer, Blue Ridge Red
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 1-1 | $71.40 | $1,939.00 |
| Exacta | 1-2 | $6.80 | $16,574.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-2-4-7 | $194.60 | $7,765.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-2-4 | $58.80 | $9,958.00 |
| Pick 3 | 5-1-1 | $117.00 | $1,911.00 |
| Consolation Pick 3 | 5-4-1 | $7.40 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.79, :47.3, 1:12.97, 1:31.73
Winning Owner: Set-Hut LLC
Winning Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms
HENNING last to leave, trailed early, began to move on the outside before a half, reached the front three wide turning for home, spurted clear past the furlong marker, continued to widen without being asked for his best to win ridden out.
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These are the 15 stakes winners with last week's highest speed figures.
5F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $11,000
Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | P T's FlashFlashback | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 4/1 | ||
| | 2 | Shady MonkeyYankee Gentleman | Houston Cormier Treylon S Albert | 20/1 | ||
| | 3 | Argybargy BuckClosing Argument | Howard Alonzo Joe Stokes | 15/1 | ||
| | 4 | M and M's CustomCustom for Carlos | Doris Hebert Vicente Del-Cid | 3/1 | ||
| | 5 | Fifty ProtectionMacho Uno | Dale White, Sr. Casey Fusilier | 5/2 | ||
| | 6 | Lucky Big DaddyAwesome Patriot | Charles Guilbeau Liandro Atempa | 10/1 | ||
| | 7 | GoodrockinalvinSongandaprayer | Bernard Chatters Kevin J. Smith | 12/1 | ||
| | 8 | Brad EyeRun Production | Jonathan Charles Coby J. Bourque | 8/1 | ||
| | 9 | K T's Jilted GroomRun Away and Hide | Howard Alonzo Carlos L. Marquez | 6/1 | ||
| | 10 | Young TuscanSassicaia | Lee Thomas C.J. McMahon | 20/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Tuscan | | $38.60 | $17.80 | $10.40 |
| Fifty Protection | | - | $3.00 | $2.60 |
| M and M's Custom | | - | - | $4.40 |
| Lucky Big Daddy | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Argybargy Buck, K T's Jilted Groom, Goodrockinalvin, Brad Eye, Shady Monkey, P T's Flash
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 | 5/7-1-1/6-10 | $2,119.80 | $12,719.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-10 | $73.00 | $4,734.00 |
| Pick 5 | 8/11-5/7-1-1/6-10 | $4,680.80 | $17,164.00 |
| Exacta | 10-5 | $94.60 | $51,169.00 |
| Superfecta | 10-5-4-6 | $6,835.20 | $24,608.00 |
| Trifecta | 10-5-4 | $749.60 | $35,751.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-1-10 | $1,118.20 | $5,219.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.46, :46.33, :59.28
Winning Owner: Elite Thoroughbred Racing LLC
Winning Breeder: Royal B. Kraft Sr.
