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 32.0%, second picks are winning at 21.4%, and third place picks are winning 16.0%.
Evangeline Downs Power Picks the last 14 days: 0.0% winners /
5F,Turf,$17,500 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $19,000
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 selection is #1 Chimney Rock the 7/2 third choice on the morning line, trained by Sturges J. Ducoing and Vicente Del-Cid. A five-year-old son of Artie Schiller has very good speed figures and will be able to overcome the pace disadvantage to still come out on top. Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | | Chimney RockArtie Schiller | Sturges J. Ducoing Vicente Del-Cid | 7/2 | |
 | 2 | Hooray AustinHalf Ours | Allen Landry Joe Stokes | 2/1 | ||
 | 3 | Rocky Bar SixRocky Bar | Joy I. Marlin C.J. McMahon | 5/2 | ||
 | 4 | Tapizars SecretTapizar | Keith G. Bourgeois Joel Dominguez | 10/1 | ||
 | 5 | Jake the Band ManGreeley's Galaxy | Jonah Fuselier Louis A. Stokes | 6/1 | ||
 | 6 | Young BullBellamy Road | Dale White, Sr. Casey Fusilier | 9/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapizars Secret | | $4.20 | $2.20 | - |
| Hooray Austin | | - | $2.20 | - |
| Jake the Band Man | | - | - | - |
| Rocky Bar Six | | - | - | - |
Also rans:
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifecta | 4-2-5 | $11.80 | $5,929.00 |
| Exacta | 4-2 | $6.40 | $15,103.00 |
| Superfecta | 4-2-5-3 | $12.80 | $3,832.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.39, :45.64, :57.88
Winning Owner: Troy Williams
Winning Breeder: Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd.
5F,Dirt,Maiden Special Weight
Open | 2 Year Olds
Purse: $25,000
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Race 2: The top selection is #7 Customized Space the 3/1 third choice on the morning line, trained by Sam B. David, Jr. and Timothy Thornton. A two-year-old son of Custom for Carlos has a top trainer who has shown the ability to prepare a first time starter to win on debut. Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races. - This race has 4 first-time starters Get the first-timer report today
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | GobotIron Fist | Steven B. Flint C.J. McMahon | 9/5 | ||
| | 5 | LifeasweknowitRun Production | Steven B. Flint C.J. McMahon | 9/5 | ||
| | 1 | Ranch WaterPalace | Allen Landry Joe Stokes | 8/1 | ||
| | 2 | Colt's BrimHalf Ours | Dale White, Sr. Treylon S Albert | 10/1 | ||
| | 4 | Racy BilleGormley | Lonnie Briley Efigenio Garcia Ruiz | 7/2 | ||
| | 6 | Tucker the GrumpTime Bandit | Kevin M. Williams Devin H. Magnon | 5/1 | ||
| | 7 | Payoff CyclePaynter | Corale A. Richards Casey Fusilier | 12/1 | ||
 | 8 | | Customized SpaceCustom for Carlos | Sam B. David, Jr. Timothy Thornton | 3/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch Water | | $15.60 | $5.60 | $3.40 |
| Customized Space | | - | $2.80 | $2.40 |
| Gobot | | - | - | $3.00 |
| Colt's Brim | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Tucker the Grump, Payoff Cycle, Racy Bille
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 4-2 | $48.00 | $4,956.00 |
| Exacta | 2-7 | $44.80 | $59,899.00 |
| Superfecta | 2-7-1-3 | $558.00 | $20,946.00 |
| Trifecta | 2-7-1 | $137.40 | $36,480.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.65, :47.02, 1:00.2
Winning Owner: World War IV Racing
Winning Breeder: Love Partnership Interests, L. P.
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1M,Turf,Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $26,000
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Race 3: The top selection is #5 Battle of Will the 7/2 third choice on the morning line, trained by Shane Wilson and Joel Dominguez. A four-year-old son of Speightster 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 | PacificislandtimeCatalina Red | Samuel Breaux C.J. McMahon | 3/1 | ||
| | 2 | Port o' CallPoint of Entry | Ron Faucheux Joe Stokes | 4/1 | ||
| | 3 | NorthernreflectionNorthern Afleet | Ron Faucheux Carlos L. Marquez | 5/2 | ||
| | 4 | Quarter RatTapiture | Glenn Delahoussaye Vicente Del-Cid | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | | Battle of WillSpeightster | Shane Wilson Joel Dominguez | 7/2 | |
| | 6 | Sy MichaelCourt Vision | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 9/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacificislandtime | | $6.00 | $3.60 | - |
| Battle of Will | | - | $2.80 | - |
| Quarter Rat | | - | - | - |
Also rans:
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 2-1 | $79.60 | $5,799.00 |
| Exacta | 1-5 | $9.40 | $3,717.00 |
| Pick 3 | 4-2-1 | $329.60 | $4,195.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-5-4 | $10.40 | $1,995.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.93, :49.73, 1:14.3, 1:27.11, 1:40.66
Winning Owner: Brian T. Owen
Winning Breeder: Summer Hill Farm
PACIFICISLANDTIME took control soon after the start, set the pace inside, rated through some soft fractions, responded when confronted late in the final turn,found more in the late going to be clear again under firm handling.
7F,Dirt,$10,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $12,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) Pick 5 (Races 4-5-6-7-8)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | Stealing ApriorityApriority | Lee Thomas Carlos L. Marquez | 5/2 | ||
| | 6 | Just Plain MadI Want Revenge | Lee Thomas Carlos L. Marquez | 5/2 | ||
| | 1 | Mucho VeloceMucho Macho Man | Patrick Devereux, Jr. Vicente Del-Cid | 3/1 | ||
| | 2 | Mr. SnowflakePalace | Samuel Breaux Joe Stokes | 5/1 | ||
| | 4 | Adieu Le ChatSabercat | Howard Alonzo Timothy Thornton | 4/1 | ||
| | 5 | Chapel of DreamsCatalina Red | Samuel Breaux Casey Fusilier | 10/1 | ||
| | 7 | Nate's RevengeExaggerator | Scott Gelner C.J. McMahon | 8/1 | ||
| | 8 | Big ResultsReal Solution | Veronica Davis Louis A. Stokes | 9/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adieu Le Chat | | $5.00 | $2.80 | $2.20 |
| Mucho Veloce | | - | $3.40 | $2.60 |
| Nate's Revenge | | - | - | $3.80 |
| Chapel of Dreams | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Mr. Snowflake, Big Results, Just Plain Mad
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 2-1-4 | $218.00 | $6,328.00 |
| Pick 4 | 1/4/6-2-1-4 | $1,024.60 | $16,054.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-4 | $48.20 | $1,667.00 |
| Exacta | 4-2 | $15.40 | $26,340.00 |
| Superfecta | 4-2-6-5 | $343.60 | $9,465.00 |
| Trifecta | 4-2-6 | $60.60 | $16,586.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.64, :45.84, 1:12.14, 1:25.62
Winning Owner: J. Patrick Lee Racing LLC
Winning Breeder: Margie K. Averett
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5F,Turf,$12,500 Maiden Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $12,000
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | RoseisalwaysriteHalf Ours | Christopher Blanchet Casey Fusilier | 12/1 | ||
| | 2 | Apriority MagicApriority | Lee Thomas Jared Balthazar | 8/1 | ||
| | 3 | Good Girl ShortySum of the Parts | Chad Ladner Jose Barnes | 3/1 | ||
| | 4 | Cosmic BelleGreeley's Galaxy | John Ney Joel Dominguez | 10/1 | ||
| | 5 | Poseidon's QueenPoseidon's Warrior | Angel M. Cordero Timothy Thornton | 20/1 | ||
| | 6 | Just a WinMy Pal Charlie | Allen Landry Joe Stokes | 4/1 | ||
| | 7 | MydealofthedayEl Deal | Carol Constantine C.J. McMahon | 6/1 | ||
 | 8 | Call Me DarlinEtbauer | Ronnie Averett Vicente Del-Cid | 9/5 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mydealoftheday | | $12.60 | $8.20 | $4.00 |
| Apriority Magic | | - | $11.80 | $5.20 |
| Just a Win | | - | - | $3.40 |
| Call Me Darlin | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Cosmic Belle, Roseisalwaysrite, Good Girl Shorty, Poseidon's Queen
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 1-4-7 | $254.00 | $2,540.00 |
| Daily Double | 4-7 | $23.80 | $3,237.00 |
| Exacta | 7-2 | $199.20 | $23,775.00 |
| Superfecta | 7-2-6-8 | $1,880.80 | $9,909.00 |
| Trifecta | 7-2-6 | $613.40 | $15,141.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.6, :46.68, :59.79
Winning Owner: Faulk, Nathaniel J. and Cormier, Jr., Clifton J.
Winning Breeder: J. Adco*ck & B & B Bloodstock, Inc.
7F,Dirt,$20,000 Starter Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $18,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Flat Out AmericanFlat Out | Kevin M. Williams C.J. McMahon | 9/5 | ||
| | 2 | BlushinstreetdevilStreet Boss | Howard Alonzo Vicente Del-Cid | 5/1 | ||
| | 3 | Woods N WaterPalace | Lee Thomas Treylon S Albert | 8/1 | ||
| | 4 | Lauri's WishCatalina Red | Lee Thomas Casey Fusilier | 7/2 | ||
| | 5 | IndefensibleGormley | Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr. Gerard Melancon | 15/1 | ||
| | 6 | Leroy JenkinsPaynter | Howard Alonzo Timothy Thornton | 2/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri's Wish | | $8.00 | $2.80 | $2.10 |
| Leroy Jenkins | | - | $2.80 | $2.10 |
| Woods N Water | | - | - | $2.10 |
| Flat Out American | | - | - | $2.10 |
Also rans: Indefensible, Blushinstreetdevil
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 4-7-4 | $164.80 | $2,749.00 |
| Daily Double | 7-4 | $62.60 | $1,541.00 |
| Exacta | 4-6 | $14.60 | $19,232.00 |
| Superfecta | 4-6-1-3 | $41.40 | $9,360.00 |
| Superfecta | 4-6-3-1 | $59.60 | $0.00 |
| Trifecta | 4-6-1 | $20.00 | $12,981.00 |
| Trifecta | 4-6-3 | $27.60 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.66, :45.89, 1:11.3, 1:24.77
Winning Owner: Stewart, Chad J. and Lenci, Anthony
Winning Breeder: Tony Lenci & Chad Stewart
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1 1/16M,Turf,John Henry S.
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $60,000
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Vodka GimletGoldencents | Allen Landry Joe Stokes | 15/1 | ||
| | 2 | Pipes and DrumsMaclean's Music | Victor Arceneaux Casey Fusilier | 7/2 | ||
| | 3 | Behemah StarStar Guitar | Jose M. Camejo Carlos L. Marquez | 15/1 | ||
| | 4 | Nate's AttackQuality Road | Lonnie Briley Efigenio Garcia Ruiz | 20/1 | ||
| | 5 | Strong EagleLord Nelson | Alison Escobar John Bisono | 20/1 | ||
| | 6 | Jaci's RoyaltyRoyal Strand (IRE) | Cortland Harrison Jose Barnes | 5/1 | ||
| | 7 | ShippingportMidshipman | Jeff Delhomme Timothy Thornton | 3/1 | ||
| | 8 | City ParkTemple City | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 20/1 | ||
 | 9 | SpeaktomeofloveRun Away and Hide | Benard Chatters C.J. McMahon | 20/1 | ||
 | 10 | Freedom FactorThe Factor | Eduardo Ramirez Vicente Del-Cid | 10/1 | ||
 | 11 | RightandjustAwesome Again | Shane Wilson Jose Andres Guerrero | 9/2 | ||
 | 12 | Peaco*ck KittenKitten's Joy | Rylee Magnon Devin H. Magnon | 8/1 | ||
 | 13 | BeachcombingGiant's Causeway | Shane Wilson Jose Andres Guerrero | (Also-eligible) | 6/1 AE |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rightandjust | | $7.00 | $4.60 | $3.40 |
| Strong Eagle | | - | $57.80 | $13.20 |
| Behemah Star | | - | - | $3.60 |
| Vodka Gimlet | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Pipes and Drums, Shippingport, City Park, Nate's Attack, Freedom Factor
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 11-5 | $236.40 | $42,700.00 |
| Pick 3 | 7-4-11 | $190.80 | $2,645.00 |
| Trifecta | 11-5-3 | $1,250.60 | $26,764.00 |
| Superfecta | 11-5-3-1 | $4,148.00 | $18,772.00 |
| Daily Double | 4-11 | $36.20 | $3,819.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.01, :47.95, 1:12.28, 1:38.68, 1:45.49
Winning Owner: Wayne T. Davis
Winning Breeder: Gary & Mary West Stables Inc.
RIGHTANDJUST broke alertly, with the pace three wide into the first turn, dueled while continuing off the inside up the backstretch and into the far turn, began to edge away late in the turn, clear past the furlong marker, enough left to narrowly hold off the runner up.
5 1/2F,Dirt,$5,000 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 | Becca's BouquetConveyance | Scott Gelner C.J. McMahon | 2/1 | ||
| | 2 | KleinmeisterBodemeister | Edward L. Cox Treylon S Albert | 8/1 | ||
| | 3 | Quick HeatFlashpoint | Raymond Prejean Joel Dominguez | 12/1 | ||
| | 4 | Bossy's TroubleRun Production | Shelton J. Zenon, Sr. V. Hernandez | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Tensas VirginiaCustom for Carlos | Antonio Alberto Vicente Del-Cid | 5/2 | ||
| | 6 | Knights SwordEl Deal | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 7/2 | ||
| | 7 | Arkansas BlingToo Much Bling | Cortland Harrison Jared Balthazar | 20/1 | ||
| | 8 | GracesspecialtouchRuler's Court | Allen Landry Joe Stokes | 6/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Sword | | $5.80 | $3.20 | $2.60 |
| Becca's Bouquet | | - | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| Tensas Virginia | | - | - | $2.60 |
| Kleinmeister | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Gracesspecialtouch, Arkansas Bling
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 11-6 | $33.60 | $8,928.00 |
| Exacta | 6-1 | $11.60 | $24,942.00 |
| Superfecta | 6-1-5-2 | $94.00 | $15,192.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-1-5 | $32.60 | $20,078.00 |
| Pick 3 | 4-11-6 | $83.20 | $10,933.00 |
| Pick 4 | 7-4-11-6 | $858.00 | $20,309.00 |
| Pick 5 | 4-7-4-11-6 | $2,030.80 | $19,632.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.28, :46.25, :58.53, 1:05.08
Winning Owner: End Zone Athletics, Inc.
Winning Breeder: Joseph Adco*ck
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