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 21.6%, and third place picks are winning 16.1%.
Evangeline Downs Power Picks the last 14 days: 0.0% winners /
1M,Dirt,Maiden Special Weight
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $25,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) / Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4)
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Race 1: The top pick is #2 Barranca the 8/5 ML favorite trained by Brett A. Brinkman and ridden by Vicente Del-Cid. The three-year-old filly by Bind has some upside still being lightly raced and speed figures that match up well in this field. Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | Mylies StarStar Guitar | Ricky Courville Timothy Thornton | 3/1 | ||
| | 3 | Ask DaleCommissioner | Ricky Courville Devin H. Magnon | 3/1 | ||
 | 1 | | BarrancaBind | Brett A. Brinkman Vicente Del-Cid | 8/5 | |
 | 4 | Jersey HottieRedding Colliery | Clifford Dodson Daniel S. Flores | 2/1 | ||
 | 5 | Smiling AngelAstrology | Clifford Dodson C.J. McMahon | 10/1 | ||
 | 6 | Starship NolaExaggerator | Jose Luis Ramirez Casey Fusilier | 9/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Hottie | | $6.00 | $2.80 | - |
| Mylies Star | | - | $2.40 | - |
| Ask Dale | | - | $2.40 | - |
| Starship Nola | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Barranca
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 3-1 | $16.00 | $9,858.00 |
| Trifecta | 3-1-5 | $36.40 | $4,528.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.42, :50.04, 1:15.59, 1:28.14, 1:41.19
Winning Owner: Cody Moore
Winning Breeder: Montgomery Equine Center
6F,Dirt,$10,000 Starter Optional Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $16,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4)
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Race 2: The top pick is #6 Madison's Place the 8/5 ML favorite trained by Eduardo Ramirez and ridden by Joel Dominguez. The five-year-old mare by My Pal Charlie 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 | FoursweetniecesMy Pal Charlie | Dale White, Sr. Joe Stokes | 12/1 | ||
| | 2 | Green MonsterBayern | Rylee Magnon Devin H. Magnon | 3/1 | ||
| | 3 | Romantic BeastThe Big Beast | Eduardo Ramirez C.J. McMahon | 8/1 | ||
| | 4 | DueforadateDue Date | Brett A. Brinkman Jose Barnes | 5/1 | ||
| | 5 | Seven JewelsBig Brown | Shelton J. Zenon, Sr. Vicente Del-Cid | 5/2 | ||
 | 6 | | Madison's PlaceMy Pal Charlie | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 8/5 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Monster | | $13.20 | $4.40 | - |
| Romantic Beast | | - | $3.20 | - |
| Dueforadate | | - | - | - |
| Seven Jewels | | - | - | - |
Also rans:
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 3-2 | $31.40 | $1,923.00 |
| Exacta | 2-3 | $37.00 | $11,263.00 |
| Superfecta | 2-3-4-5 | $55.60 | $2,359.00 |
| Trifecta | 2-3-4 | $62.40 | $6,052.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.19, :45.56, :58.03, 1:11.51
Winning Owner: Rylee Magnon
Winning Breeder: University of Kentucky
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6F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,500
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Race 3: The top selection is #3 Lemniscate the 5/2 third choice on the morning line, trained by Dale White, Sr. and Joe Stokes. A six-year-old son of Exchange Rate 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 3 | Interactif MomentInteractif | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 9/5 | ||
| | 7 | Wilson to LockettAbraaj | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 9/5 | ||
| | 1 | Sonoma CrushHigh Cotton | Dwayne Jackson Coby J. Bourque | 15/1 | ||
| | 2 | | LemniscateExchange Rate | Dale White, Sr. Joe Stokes | 5/2 | |
| | 4 | Midnight BayouWildcat Heir | Jayde J. Gelner Devin H. Magnon | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | Jake the Band ManGreeley's Galaxy | Jonah Fuselier Louis A. Stokes | 3/1 | ||
| | 6 | Maintainance MattOxbow | Keith Charles Vicente Del-Cid | 4/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintainance Matt | | $5.20 | $2.60 | - |
| Wilson to Lockett | | - | $3.20 | - |
| Lemniscate | | - | - | - |
| Interactif Moment | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Midnight Bayou
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 2-6 | $42.60 | $1,787.00 |
| Exacta | 6-1 | $14.40 | $11,028.00 |
| Superfecta | 6-1-3-4 | $22.00 | $2,594.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-1-3 | $23.00 | $5,802.00 |
| Pick 3 | 3-2-6 | $104.40 | $1,984.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.22, :45.57, :58.31, 1:12.17
Winning Owner: Keith Charles
Winning Breeder: American Equistock Inc. & Drumkenny Farm
MAINTAINANCE MATT last away, raced unhurried up the backstretch, lodged a sudden move three to four wide to challenge entering the stretch, drew clear, kept to task the final furlong to hold the runner up safe late.
7 1/2F,Turf,$12,500 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $14,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | HumphreyLiam's Map | Brett A. Brinkman Jose Barnes | 15/1 | ||
| | 2 | Payday TooJimmy Creed | Keith G. Bourgeois Gerard Melancon | 9/2 | ||
| | 3 | Commander ScottGoldencents | Sturges J. Ducoing Vicente Del-Cid | 8/1 | ||
| | 4 | VarnishedOratory | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 5/2 | ||
| | 5 | Flying HoneypotDiscreet Cat | Benard Chatters Kevin J. Smith | 3/1 | ||
| | 6 | Louisiana MoonMalibu Moon | Corale A. Richards Casey Fusilier | 10/1 | ||
 | 7 | DrewcitableArtie Schiller | Lonnie Briley C.J. McMahon | 7/2 | ||
 | 8 | Social AfleetNorthern Afleet | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 12/1 | ||
 | 9 | Wise GuyStay Thirsty | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | (Main Track only) | 6/1 MTO |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drewcitable | | $10.00 | $3.60 | $3.00 |
| Varnished | | - | $2.80 | $2.20 |
| Payday Too | | - | - | $3.40 |
| Louisiana Moon | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Commander Scott, Social Afleet
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 6-7 | $53.40 | $1,573.00 |
| Exacta | 7-4 | $24.80 | $21,681.00 |
| Superfecta | 7-4-2-6 | $146.20 | $8,033.00 |
| Trifecta | 7-4-2 | $59.40 | $12,826.00 |
| Pick 3 | 2-6-7 | $190.20 | $3,679.00 |
| Pick 4 | 3-2-6-7 | $669.40 | $7,589.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.2, :46.04, 1:10.74, 1:29.79
Winning Owner: Norman Stables, LLC
Winning Breeder: Jay Adco*ck
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5F,Dirt,$7,500 Maiden Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
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 | Galaxy AffairGreeley's Galaxy | Dane Noel Treylon S Albert | 15/1 | ||
| | 2 | Flying ITexas Red | Henry West, Jr. Liandro Atempa | 10/1 | ||
| | 3 | Cosmic BelleGreeley's Galaxy | John Ney Jose Barnes | 5/1 | ||
| | 4 | Songs Discreet CatDiscreet Cat | Keith Charles Carlos L. Marquez | 12/1 | ||
| | 5 | Boston ProspectLewis Michael | Thomas W. Sam C.J. McMahon | 20/1 | ||
| | 6 | Dave's RondaBrave Dave | Ronnie Averett Kevin J. Smith | 15/1 | ||
| | 7 | Sunset FlashFlashpoint | Charles Guilbeau Coby J. Bourque | 12/1 | ||
| | 8 | La DantaWicked Strong | Houston Cormier Gerard Melancon | 4/1 | ||
| | 9 | My Gal CharlotteMy Pal Charlie | Lee Thomas Joe Stokes | 7/2 | ||
 | 10 | T J's SunshineHalf Ours | Cortland Harrison Vicente Del-Cid | 5/2 | ||
 | 11 | ShadesofgraymissRun Production | Richard L. Lane Devin H. Magnon | 20/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Gal Charlotte | | $5.40 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Songs Discreet Cat | | - | $3.80 | $4.00 |
| Sunset Flash | | - | - | $8.20 |
| Cosmic Belle | | - | - | - |
Also rans: T J's Sunshine, Dave's Ronda, La Danta, Galaxy Affair, Flying I, Boston Prospect
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 7-9 | $43.60 | $1,883.00 |
| Exacta | 9-4 | $32.60 | $49,600.00 |
| Superfecta | 9-4-7-3 | $2,283.40 | $18,879.00 |
| Trifecta | 9-4-7 | $525.00 | $28,951.00 |
| Pick 3 | 6-7-9 | $90.80 | $2,477.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.32, :46.83, 1:00.7
Winning Owner: Elite Thoroughbred Racing LLC
Winning Breeder: Michele Rodriguez
5F,Turf,Maiden Special Weight
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $23,000
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Sakura AlexaKarakontie (JPN) | Bessie Sue Nichols Theodrick Ledet | 5/1 | ||
| | 2 | Secret MelodyRunhappy | Dory Jacobs Treylon S Albert | 3/1 | ||
| | 3 | Divine DefenceFirst Defence | Howard Alonzo Carlos L. Marquez | 12/1 | ||
| | 4 | Flawless TakeoverTakeover Target | Keith G. Bourgeois Joel Dominguez | 9/2 | ||
| | 5 | Ryan's GraceConnect | Steven B. Flint C.J. McMahon | 20/1 | ||
| | 6 | California CaliCalifornia Chrome | Nicholas Latour Joe Stokes | 8/1 | ||
| | 7 | Immaculate GloryOutwork | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 10/1 | ||
| | 8 | FunkylittleshackCustom for Carlos | Sam B. David, Jr. Vicente Del-Cid | 9/5 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funkylittleshack | | $2.60 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| California Cali | | - | $6.00 | $5.60 |
| Secret Melody | | - | - | $3.20 |
| Ryan's Grace | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Flawless Takeover, Immaculate Glory, Sakura Alexa
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 7-9-8 | $57.40 | $5,509.00 |
| Daily Double | 9-8 | $9.60 | $5,399.00 |
| Exacta | 8-6 | $22.80 | $35,161.00 |
| Superfecta | 8-6-2-5 | $217.80 | $12,545.00 |
| Trifecta | 8-6-2 | $75.80 | $22,091.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.33, :45.44, :56.61
Winning Owner: Hernandez, Earl J., Hernandez, Keith J. and Duvieilh, John
Winning Breeder: Earl Hernandez, Keith Hernandez & JohnDuvieilh
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6F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Sweet Dreams BabeLord Nelson | Angel M. Cordero Carlos L. Marquez | 10/1 | ||
| | 2 | Clever PrinceClever Cry | Albin Bonin, Jr. Joe Stokes | 12/1 | ||
| | 3 | Chairman MooDaredevil | Karl Broberg Timothy Thornton | 5/1 | ||
| | 4 | B W P SpecialLangfuhr | Scott Gelner Vicente Del-Cid | 2/1 | ||
| | 5 | Hope for ChangeMatzoh Toga | Katina Milburn Treylon S Albert | 15/1 | ||
| | 6 | Coach HudsonIcon Ike | Dale White, Sr. Casey Fusilier | 5/2 | ||
| | 7 | Blazing CharlieMy Pal Charlie | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 7/2 | ||
| | 8 | Larry DaleInteractif | Martin M. Meza Devin H. Magnon | 20/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach Hudson | | $9.60 | $5.40 | $2.80 |
| Chairman Moo | | - | $6.60 | $3.40 |
| B W P Special | | - | - | $2.20 |
| Blazing Charlie | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Clever Prince, Hope for Change, Larry Dale, Sweet Dreams Babe
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 6-3 | $60.00 | $24,294.00 |
| Superfecta | 6-3-4-7 | $285.20 | $9,743.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-3-4 | $128.40 | $16,180.00 |
| Pick 3 | 9-8-6 | $43.80 | $7,247.00 |
| Daily Double | 8-6 | $13.20 | $3,795.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.47, :45.94, :58.81, 1:12.65
Winning Owner: Dale White, Sr.
Winning Breeder: Kevin Thomas Atwood
1M,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $27,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | EverlovinghandSummer Front | Ron Faucheux Vicente Del-Cid | 2/1 | ||
| | 2 | Touchdown JoeImagining | Dane Noel Joe Stokes | 8/1 | ||
| | 3 | MartinizedAstrology | Sam B. David, Jr. Timothy Thornton | 9/5 | ||
| | 4 | Order UpIron Fist | Steven B. Flint C.J. McMahon | 3/1 | ||
| | 5 | Wish Upon a StarStar Guitar | Eduardo Ramirez Joel Dominguez | 9/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everlovinghand | | $4.20 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| Wish Upon a Star | | - | $3.20 | $3.00 |
| Martinized | | - | - | $2.20 |
| Touchdown Joe | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Order Up
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 8-6-1 | $43.20 | $3,023.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-5-3 | $50.20 | $8,188.00 |
| Exacta | 1-5 | $20.40 | $12,467.00 |
| Daily Double | 6-1 | $31.20 | $2,177.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.07, :47.86, 1:12.36, 1:25.21, 1:38.93
Winning Owner: Larry J. Romero
Winning Breeder: Paul Pruett
EVERLOVINGHAND took command soon after the start, was clear after a soft opening quarter, continued to show the way up the backstretch, stayed clear into and through the stretch while being kept to task.
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7F,Dirt,$12,500 Maiden Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $12,500
Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Tap Your FrontSummer Front | Jerry Cezar Coby J. Bourque | 5/1 | ||
| | 3 | Moro Drama QueenMoro Tap | Jerry Cezar Coby J. Bourque | 5/1 | ||
| | 2 | Ignite the PassionBahamian Squall | Angel M. Cordero Casey Fusilier | 7/2 | ||
| | 4 | Union GradUnion Rags | Cortland Harrison Devin H. Magnon | 20/1 | ||
| | 5 | Corbin's Wild AcesHard Aces | Brian A. Huval Vicente Del-Cid | 8/5 | ||
| | 6 | Aunt JanaAwesome Bet | Lester Simon Kevin J. Smith | 8/1 | ||
| | 7 | Revolutionary LassRevolutionary | Benjamin Zeno C.J. McMahon | 10/1 | ||
| | 8 | It's Time BabyNot This Time | Benjamin Zeno Liandro Atempa | 3/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin's Wild Aces | | $3.60 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| Aunt Jana | | - | $4.00 | $2.80 |
| Union Grad | | - | - | $6.40 |
| It's Time Baby | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Tap Your Front, Revolutionary Lass, Moro Drama Queen
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 | 3/8-6-1-2/4 | $75.20 | $17,707.00 |
| Pick 5 | 9/11-3/8-6-1-2/4 | $216.00 | $19,837.00 |
| Trifecta | 4-5-3 | $45.40 | $19,152.00 |
| Superfecta | 4-5-3-7 | $91.60 | $12,545.00 |
| Exacta | 4-5 | $7.60 | $24,639.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-4 | $6.20 | $5,602.00 |
| Pick 3 | 6-1-4 | $55.00 | $4,078.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.5, :47.62, 1:14.49, 1:29.05
Winning Owner: Jonathan LeBlanc
Winning Breeder: Wayne Simpson
