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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
6 1/2F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $11,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4)
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Race 1: The top pick is #5 Alhambra Palace the 8/5 ML favorite trained by Glenn Delahoussaye and ridden by Timothy Thornton. The four-year-old filly by Palace Malice 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 | Allstar MagicProudinsky (GER) | Chad Ladner Joe Stokes | 5/1 | ||
 | 2 | Our Lady's PrayerSongandaprayer | John Bernard Louis A. Stokes | 20/1 | ||
 | 3 | SlideTale of Ekati | Henry Flugence C.J. McMahon | 15/1 | ||
 | 4 | Miss Miracle GirlDialed In | Juan A. Larrosa Joel Dominguez | 3/1 | ||
 | 5 | | Alhambra PalacePalace Malice | Glenn Delahoussaye Timothy Thornton | 8/5 | |
 | 6 | La JazzSmooth Jazz | Shelton J. Zenon, Sr. V. Hernandez | 9/5 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allstar Magic | | $14.20 | $6.40 | $6.20 |
| Miss Miracle Girl | | - | $4.00 | $4.40 |
| Slide | | - | - | $6.20 |
| Alhambra Palace | | - | - | - |
Also rans: La Jazz, Our Lady's Prayer
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superfecta | 1-4-3-5 | $391.80 | $11,865.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-4-3 | $207.60 | $15,698.00 |
| Exacta | 1-4 | $52.00 | $17,350.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.03, :47.18, 1:13.99, 1:20.83
Winning Owner: Chad Ladner
Winning Breeder: Jack E. Hebert
7 1/2F,Turf,$12,500 Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $13,500
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Race 2: The top pick is #2 Spellbinding the 2/1 ML favorite trained by Sturges J. Ducoing and ridden by Timothy Thornton. The five-year-old mare by Bind has the top combo of trainer and jockey. Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Amelia MadelynAlternation | Rylee Magnon Devin H. Magnon | 5/1 | ||
| | 2 | | SpellbindingBind | Sturges J. Ducoing Timothy Thornton | 2/1 | |
| | 3 | Kick N KissMy Golden Song | Roland Patt, Jr. Treylon S Albert | 20/1 | ||
| | 4 | MalartachAlternation | Shelton J. Zenon, Sr. V. Hernandez | 6/1 | ||
| | 5 | PaytonsattheplateExaggerator | Howard Alonzo Vicente Del-Cid | 3/1 | ||
| | 6 | IsolationGuilt Trip | Dale White, Sr. C.J. McMahon | 5/2 | ||
 | 7 | My Little JenCity Zip | Corale A. Richards Casey Fusilier | 15/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spellbinding | | $6.80 | $2.80 | $2.60 |
| Isolation | | - | $2.60 | $2.10 |
| Paytonsattheplate | | - | - | $2.80 |
| My Little Jen | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Malartach, Kick N Kiss, Amelia Madelyn
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 2-6 | $14.20 | $15,445.00 |
| Superfecta | 2-6-5-7 | $238.40 | $8,347.00 |
| Trifecta | 2-6-5 | $70.20 | $11,859.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-2 | $57.20 | $4,286.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.55, :48.52, 1:13.73, 1:26.56, 1:40.07
Winning Owner: Baronne Farms, LLC
Winning Breeder: Nathan C. Granger
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1M,Dirt,$12,500 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $13,500
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Race 3: The pick is the 6/1 fourth choice on the ML, #1 Social Afleet. The five-year-old gelding by Northern Afleet is trained by Eduardo Ramirez and ridden by Joel Dominguez. He has the controlling early speed and standout speed figures in a projected slow pace. Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | | Social AfleetNorthern Afleet | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 6/1 | |
| | 2 | GentrifiedMalibu Moon | Brian A. Huval C.J. McMahon | 2/1 | ||
| | 3 | King of the TestoShanghai Bobby | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 9/5 | ||
| | 4 | Here Comes MagicAwesome of Course | Brett A. Brinkman Jose Barnes | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | AkhnasMedaglia d'Oro | Greg Tracy Treylon S Albert | 15/1 | ||
| | 6 | Turn On the MagicKhozan | Edith A. Mojica Vicente Del-Cid | 3/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of the Testo | | $4.00 | $2.40 | $2.10 |
| Turn On the Magic | | - | $4.80 | $2.80 |
| Social Afleet | | - | - | $2.40 |
| Gentrified | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Akhnas, Here Comes Magic
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifecta | 3-6-1 | $33.20 | $19,162.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-2-3 | $128.00 | $5,171.00 |
| Daily Double | 2-3 | $11.20 | $2,055.00 |
| Exacta | 3-6 | $13.80 | $24,079.00 |
| Superfecta | 3-6-1-2 | $69.20 | $12,565.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.53, :48.77, 1:13.53, 1:26.2, 1:39.2
Winning Owner: End Zone Athletics, Inc.
Winning Breeder: Marathon Farms, Inc.
KING OF THE TESTO broke on top, raced with the pace while between horses into the first turn, dueled up the backstretch and into the far turn in the two path, disposed of the other speed when straightened for home, clear past the furlong marker, held the runner up safe late while kept to pressure.
5F,Turf,$12,500 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $14,500
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Smooth CollieryRedding Colliery | Dale White, Sr. C.J. McMahon | 6/1 | ||
| | 2 | Half Ours N StormyHalf Ours | Antonio Alberto Gerard Melancon | 4/1 | ||
| | 3 | PrizelessLangfuhr | Emile Schwandt Vicente Del-Cid | 5/2 | ||
| | 4 | Heza PriorityApriority | Ricky Courville Devin H. Magnon | 3/1 | ||
| | 5 | Tactical PriorityApriority | Lee Thomas Joe Stokes | 7/2 | ||
| | 6 | Luke's Cajun StarCanadian Frontier | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 8/1 | ||
| | 7 | Afleet AscentNorthern Afleet | Ron Faucheux Carlos L. Marquez | 20/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prizeless | | $16.40 | $5.40 | $3.20 |
| Smooth Colliery | | - | $2.80 | $2.20 |
| Half Ours N Stormy | | - | - | $4.00 |
| Heza Priority | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Luke's Cajun Star, Afleet Ascent
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 3-1 | $39.40 | $19,350.00 |
| Pick 3 | 2-3-3 | $88.80 | $3,580.00 |
| Trifecta | 3-1-2 | $155.60 | $12,006.00 |
| Superfecta | 3-1-2-4 | $295.80 | $7,681.00 |
| Pick 4 | 1-2-3-3 | $1,108.00 | $19,208.00 |
| Daily Double | 3-3 | $27.40 | $3,285.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.04, :45.97, :57.8
Winning Owner: Mark Fletcher Taylor
Winning Breeder: Bentley T. Early
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7F,Dirt,$7,500 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $11,000
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Oak Hill SolutionReal Solution | Juan A. Larrosa Joel Dominguez | 2/1 | ||
| | 2 | Magnolia RidgeHalf Ours | Emile Schwandt Vicente Del-Cid | 3/1 | ||
| | 3 | K R TargetTakeover Target | Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr. Devin H. Magnon | 10/1 | ||
| | 4 | Pac the PulpitOrthodox | Shelton J. Zenon, Sr. V. Hernandez | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Kannon With a KCustom for Carlos | Jonathan Charles C.J. McMahon | 5/2 | ||
| | 6 | Sadie's GroomSadie's Soldier | Emile Schwandt Treylon S Albert | 20/1 | ||
| | 7 | Play MasterHard Aces | Gerard Perron Louis A. Stokes | 4/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Ridge | | $4.80 | $3.00 | $2.20 |
| Oak Hill Solution | | - | $2.60 | $2.20 |
| Play Master | | - | - | $3.00 |
| Kannon With a K | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Pac the Pulpit, Sadie's Groom, K R Target
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 3-3-2 | $94.60 | $5,449.00 |
| Trifecta | 2-1-7 | $33.00 | $22,138.00 |
| Daily Double | 3-2 | $45.60 | $2,752.00 |
| Exacta | 2-1 | $10.80 | $25,150.00 |
| Superfecta | 2-1-7-5 | $57.00 | $14,923.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.37, :47.07, 1:13.57, 1:27.53
Winning Owner: Paul Necaise
Winning Breeder: Paul Necaise
5F,Turf,Maiden Special Weight
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $22,000
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 2 | Arms ApriorityApriority | Lee Thomas Carlos L. Marquez | 6/1 | ||
| | 6 | Tenpins RulesTenpins | Lee Thomas Carlos L. Marquez | 6/1 | ||
| | 1 | MissheartbreakerCrossbow | Tommy J. Delahoussaye Casey Fusilier | 12/1 | ||
| | 3 | Ms. PriestlyFrosted | Sam B. David, Jr. Timothy Thornton | 4/1 | ||
| | 4 | Fired Up TigerFiring Line | Patrick Devereux, Jr. Vicente Del-Cid | 2/1 | ||
| | 5 | California CaliCalifornia Chrome | Nicholas Latour Joe Stokes | 7/2 | ||
| | 7 | Expect a DancerExpect a Lot | Hance Robbins, Jr. Louis A. Stokes | 12/1 | ||
| | 8 | Ryan's GraceConnect | Steven B. Flint C.J. McMahon | 15/1 | ||
 | 9 | Royce's GiftBind | Anthony Agilar Cody Meche | 15/1 | ||
 | 10 | Souvenir ChannelEnglish Channel | Dane Noel Treylon S Albert | 20/1 | ||
 | 11 | Call Me DarlinEtbauer | Ronnie Averett Joel Dominguez | 10/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missheartbreaker | | $25.40 | $6.40 | $3.40 |
| Fired Up Tiger | | - | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| Ms. Priestly | | - | - | $3.00 |
| California Cali | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Souvenir Channel, Expect a Dancer, Royce's Gift
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifecta | 2-4-3 | $122.60 | $22,469.00 |
| Pick 3 | 3-2-2 | $1,958.40 | $3,265.00 |
| Daily Double | 2-2 | $138.20 | $4,901.00 |
| Exacta | 2-4 | $44.20 | $35,544.00 |
| Superfecta | 2-4-3-5 | $316.40 | $15,329.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.68, :46.31, :58.99
Winning Owner: William Whitley
Winning Breeder: Roy W. Cobb
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6 1/2F,Dirt,$10,000 Starter Optional Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $15,000
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Post CloseMunnings | Greg Tracy Carlos Lozada | 7/2 | ||
| | 2 | Free IndeedMidshipman | Chasey Deville Pomier Jose Barnes | 5/1 | ||
| | 3 | High CruiseBayern | Brett A. Brinkman Vicente Del-Cid | 9/5 | ||
| | 4 | Common Law CatClosing Argument | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 5/2 | ||
| | 5 | Greeley's DealerGreeley's Galaxy | Dale White, Sr. C.J. McMahon | 10/1 | ||
| | 6 | Dried PepperGovenor Charlie | Edith A. Mojica Timothy Thornton | 6/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Cruise | | $3.00 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| Free Indeed | | - | $5.00 | $3.00 |
| Post Close | | - | - | $2.60 |
| Common Law Cat | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Greeley's Dealer, Dried Pepper
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifecta | 3-2-1 | $39.60 | $23,645.00 |
| Pick 3 | 2-2-3 | $257.00 | $4,800.00 |
| Daily Double | 2-3 | $46.60 | $3,492.00 |
| Exacta | 3-2 | $11.20 | $31,884.00 |
| Superfecta | 3-2-1-4 | $94.60 | $15,954.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.7, :45.32, 1:10.66, 1:17.63
Winning Owner: Larry Todd Racing, LLC
Winning Breeder: Calumet Farm
HIGH CRUISE away in good order, set a pressured pace along the inside, shook clear turning for home while in the two path and under a right handed crop, enough left to hold off the runner up in the waning strides.
6F,Dirt,$7,500 Maiden Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | ZeerockHard Aces | John Ney Joe Stokes | 15/1 | ||
| | 2 | La DantaWicked Strong | Houston Cormier Wallynette Rodriguez | 8/1 | ||
| | 3 | Kasens TribeNownownow | Randy Shamsie, Sr. Liandro Atempa | 20/1 | ||
| | 4 | Pepper PointNorthern Afleet | Chasey Deville Pomier Timothy Thornton | 7/2 | ||
| | 5 | Grace's VisionCourt Vision | Peter P. DeRousselle C.J. McMahon | 10/1 | ||
| | 6 | Bistineau BelleTakeover Target | Brett A. Brinkman Jose Barnes | 6/1 | ||
| | 7 | Goodbye RosieHalf Ours | Shelton J. Zenon, Sr. V. Hernandez | 3/1 | ||
| | 8 | Mo BellaMo Tom | Keith Charles Vicente Del-Cid | 9/5 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Bella | | $2.20 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| La Danta | | - | $8.60 | $4.40 |
| Zeerock | | - | - | $4.20 |
| Grace's Vision | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Pepper Point, Kasens Tribe, Goodbye Rosie, Bistineau Belle
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 2-3-8 | $73.80 | $12,385.00 |
| Pick 4 | 2-2-3-8 | $353.20 | $39,145.00 |
| Pick 5 | 3-2-2-3-8 | $2,563.40 | $18,799.00 |
| Daily Double | 3-8 | $5.00 | $13,800.00 |
| Exacta | 8-2 | $15.80 | $47,529.00 |
| Superfecta | 8-2-1-5 | $274.80 | $22,113.00 |
| Trifecta | 8-2-1 | $82.80 | $34,687.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.26, :47.83, 1:00.54, 1:13.74
Winning Owner: Keith Charles
Winning Breeder: Spartan Team Investments, LLC
MO BELLA broke sharp, showed the way out of the chute, dueled into the turn closest to the inside, shook off the other speed to be clear into the stretch, maintained a comfortable advantage to the wire while being kept to pressure.
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