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
870Y,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $6,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4)
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HRN Power Pick selection. (races 1-3 provided free)
Race 1: Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | Text Me TexasJess Louisiana Blue | Phillip Calais, Jr. Benito Jude Baca | 4/1 | ||
 | 2 | Karlon CharlesJls Party Wagon | Donald Rubin Ricardo Hernandez, Jr. | 2/1 | ||
 | 3 | One Sweet GameOne Sweet Jess | Preston Jourdan Gilbert Ortiz | 3/1 | ||
 | 4 | Dm Runaway TalentSir Runaway Dash | Justin Powell Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. | 8/1 | ||
 | 5 | Heza Streakin CashHeza Fast Dash | Shane Ladner Ubaldo Luna | 5/1 | ||
 | 6 | Easy But FastHez Fast as Cash | Guillermo Martinez Arturo Alvarez | 10/1 | ||
 | 7 | Jet WarriorJet Black Patriot | Christopher Blanchet Randy B. Edison | 12/1 | ||
 | 8 | Shez MagicTf Im That Guy | Ayde Garza Leonardo Rodriguez | 20/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text Me Texas | | $8.40 | $4.80 | $3.20 |
| Karlon Charles | | - | $4.20 | $2.80 |
| Heza Streakin Cash | | - | - | $2.40 |
| One Sweet Game | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Easy But Fast, Dm Runaway Talent, Shez Magic, Jet Warrior
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifecta | 1-2-5 | $86.80 | $22,979.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-2-5-3 | $275.80 | $17,185.00 |
| Exacta | 1-2 | $27.80 | $25,974.00 |
Fractions and final time: :47.791
Winning Owner: Belinda Vincent
Winning Breeder: Casey Calais
TEXT ME TEXAS dueled, game winner.
350Y,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 2 Year Olds
Purse: $19,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4)
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Race 2: Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | African QueenDashin Mvp | Darrel Soileau Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. | 5/2 | ||
| | 2 | Fletch My AlcoholMajestic Cartel | Olegario Ortiz Ricardo Hernandez, Jr. | 3/1 | ||
| | 3 | Lady GenevieveDragon Wings | Joel Huitron Everardo Rodriguez | 12/1 | ||
| | 4 | Patty Wagon TrainBp Wagon Train | Orlando Orozco Mario A. Trujillo | 4/1 | ||
| | 5 | Fastdash PilotMr Piloto | Vann E. Haywood Gilbert Ortiz | 8/1 | ||
| | 6 | OvationJess Louisiana Blue | Kenneth Weeks Arturo Alvarez | 2/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovation | | $4.20 | $2.80 | $2.10 |
| Fletch My Alcohol | | - | $2.20 | $2.40 |
| Fastdash Pilot | | - | $4.60 | $4.40 |
| Lady Genevieve | | - | - | - |
Also rans: African Queen, Patty Wagon Train
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superfecta | 6-2-5-3 | $178.60 | $4,734.00 |
| Superfecta | 6-5-2-3 | $283.40 | $0.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-2-5 | $43.80 | $5,741.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-5-2 | $73.00 | $0.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-6 | $24.40 | $1,647.00 |
| Exacta | 6-2 | $6.60 | $7,473.00 |
| Exacta | 6-5 | $12.60 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: :17.82
Winning Owner: Lester Colomb, Jr.
Winning Breeder: Lester Colomb Jr
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250Y,Dirt,Maiden
Open | 2 Year Olds
Purse: $11,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) Pick 5 (Races 3-4-5-6-7-)
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Race 3: Get Evangeline Downs Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | A Secret to CatchHez Our Secret | Jaime E. Gonzalez J. R. Ramirez | 4/1 | ||
| | 2 | ConstellationSeperate Interest | Luis B. Ramirez Eleazar Guillen | 12/1 | ||
| | 3 | Kartendo Fast DashPool | Jose Gabriel Amaya Panuco Rolando Cabrera | 5/2 | ||
| | 4 | Toastin ChampagneInseperable | Orlando Orozco Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | El CapiCapo de Capi | Alberto O. Solis Cesar Segura | 3/1 | ||
| | 6 | Majestic BusinessMajestic Cartel | Janessa Lee Muniz Eric Reyes | 6/1 | ||
| | 7 | Apolitical ChickieApollitical Jess | Jorge G. Lopez Ricardo Hernandez, Jr. | 10/1 | ||
| | 8 | Fast Dash FortuneHeza Fast Dash | Robert Meche Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. | 5/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Secret to Catch | | $6.60 | $3.40 | $2.80 |
| El Capi | | - | $3.00 | $2.20 |
| Kartendo Fast Dash | | - | - | $2.80 |
| Fast Dash Fortune | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Apolitical Chickie, Majestic Business, Constellation
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 6-1 | $16.20 | $556.00 |
| Exacta | 1-5 | $22.80 | $15,501.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-5-3-8 | $115.20 | $12,981.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-5-3 | $53.20 | $12,652.00 |
| Consolation Double | 6-4 | $2.80 | $0.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-6-1 | $68.00 | $1,636.00 |
| Consolation Pick 3 | 1-6-4 | $10.00 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: :13.298
Winning Owner: J. W. Owens
Winning Breeder: Pine Ridge Farm Llc
A SECRET TO CATCH gate to wire.
550Y,Dirt,$10,000 Starter Optional Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $15,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) Pick 4 (Races 4-5-6-7)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Hesa Crazy StormStorm Passage | John P. Fox Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. | 4/1 | ||
| | 2 | I Like BuxZoomin for Bux | Willie J. Simien, Jr. J. R. Ramirez | 10/1 | ||
| | 3 | Wild Blue CandyJess Louisiana Blue | Edgar F. Espino Rolando Cabrera | 5/1 | ||
| | 4 | Rios Diamond TeeTee Cos | David Bustamante Guadalupe Lucio, Jr. | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | Rf One Famous BlueJess Louisiana Blue | Jorge G. Lopez Fernando Velazquez | 15/1 | ||
| | 6 | Toasta Patriot ChickToast to Dash | Olegario Ortiz Ricardo Hernandez, Jr. | 5/2 | ||
| | 7 | Force of AnakinHeza Fast Dash | Benjamin R. Wilbanks Ubaldo Luna | 9/5 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Blue Candy | | $6.60 | $2.60 | $2.10 |
| Force of Anakin | | - | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| I Like Bux | | - | - | $4.40 |
| Hesa Crazy Storm | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Rios Diamond Tee, Rf One Famous Blue
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 6-4-3 | $16.00 | $1,207.00 |
| Pick 3 | 6-4-6 | $3.60 | $0.00 |
| Pick 4 | 1-6-1-3 | $492.80 | $3,121.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-3 | $36.40 | $886.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-6 | $8.60 | $0.00 |
| Exacta | 3-7 | $14.80 | $17,536.00 |
| Superfecta | 3-7-2-1 | $166.40 | $12,722.00 |
| Trifecta | 3-7-2 | $57.00 | $15,967.00 |
| Pick 3 | 6-1-3 | $72.80 | $1,207.00 |
| Pick 3 | 6-1-6 | $18.00 | $1,207.00 |
Fractions and final time: :27.333
Winning Owner: Jose O. Barron
Winning Breeder: Riley Blanchet
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330Y,Dirt,$10,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $13,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7)
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Tm Louisiana MachineThe Louisiana Cartel | Edgar F. Espino Rolando Cabrera | 8/1 | ||
| | 2 | Chloes WildondamoneyAjs Fast Dash | Joel Huitron Alejandro Ochoa | 9/2 | ||
| | 3 | Alyssas BoyTee Cos | Benjamin R. Wilbanks Ubaldo Luna | 15/1 | ||
| | 4 | Play Some BluesJess Louisiana Blue | Martin Trejo Floriberto Maldonado | 12/1 | ||
| | 5 | Jl Eyesa Jess PlayinJess Louisiana Blue | Octavio Saenz, Jr. Cesar Segura | 10/1 | ||
| | 6 | Six Bar CartelFive Bar Cartel | Willie J. Simien, Jr. Arturo Alvarez | 7/2 | ||
| | 7 | The Cartel QueenThe Louisiana Cartel | Dwayne Breaux Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. | 3/1 | ||
| | 8 | Jess Paint Me FastJess an Idea | Kenneth Weeks Ricardo Hernandez, Jr. | 5/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tm Louisiana Machine | | $7.80 | $3.60 | $2.80 |
| Six Bar Cartel | | - | $4.20 | $2.40 |
| Chloes Wildondamoney | | - | - | $3.80 |
| Play Some Blues | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Jess Paint Me Fast, Alyssas Boy
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 3-1 | $27.40 | $860.00 |
| Exacta | 1-6 | $37.20 | $8,489.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-6-2-4 | $485.40 | $7,232.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-6-2 | $117.80 | $8,062.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-3-1 | $239.40 | $1,276.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-6-1 | $68.20 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: :17.001
Winning Owner: Jose O. Barron
Winning Breeder: Two The Max Investments Llc
TM LOUISIANA MACHINE gate to wire.
550Y,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $20,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Jess Shalish BlueJess Louisiana Blue | Phillip Calais, Jr. Everardo Rodriguez | 2/1 | ||
| | 2 | Sir William TerryHez Fast as Cash | Bessie Sue Nichols Arturo Alvarez | 12/1 | ||
| | 3 | Royal Jumpn KingJumpn Chic | Miguel Pizana Guadalupe Lucio, Jr. | 9/2 | ||
| | 4 | Jess O BlueJess Louisiana Blue | Octavio Saenz, Jr. Ricardo Hernandez, Jr. | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | Tc Annas GirlEl Macho Prieto Boy | Guillermo Martinez Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. | 20/1 | ||
| | 6 | Runaway WebSir Runaway Dash | Dale Keith Leonardo Rodriguez | 3/1 | ||
| | 7 | Never BleuJess Louisiana Blue | Preston Jourdan Ubaldo Luna | 7/2 | ||
| | 8 | MericaFive Bar Cartel | Phillip Calais, Jr. Benito Jude Baca | 15/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Terry | | $14.20 | $8.00 | $5.40 |
| Jess O Blue | | - | $7.20 | $6.60 |
| Jess Shalish Blue | | - | - | $5.20 |
| Never Bleu | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Royal Jumpn King, Merica, Tc Annas Girl, Runaway Web
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifecta | 2-4-1 | $915.60 | $10,736.00 |
| Pick 3 | 3-1-2 | $285.00 | $1,463.00 |
| Superfecta | 2-4-1-7 | $2,748.00 | $9,345.00 |
| Exacta | 2-4 | $119.80 | $9,384.00 |
| Daily Double | 1-2 | $103.80 | $1,046.00 |
Fractions and final time: :27.706
Winning Owner: Cuadra Santa Cruz, LLC
Winning Breeder: Mercury Racing
SIR WILLIAM TERRY gate to wire.
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350Y,Dirt,$10,000 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $7,000
Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | StrikabilityStrike the Cash | Jose Gabriel Amaya Panuco Rolando Cabrera | 8/1 | ||
| | 2 | Mr WeslacoBrimmerton | Brenda Foster Rene Hernandez | 15/1 | ||
| | 3 | MpeyeyourcashMr Piloto | Jason H. Magnon Mario A. Trujillo | 20/1 | ||
| | 4 | Shake FiveFive Bar Cartel | Jose Carrizales Ricardo Hernandez, Jr. | 12/1 | ||
| | 5 | Mr Ragley KidMr Piloto | Vann E. Haywood Benito Jude Baca | 2/1 | ||
| | 6 | MiguelitoHeza Fast Dash | Riley S. Aguilar Arturo Alvarez | 9/2 | ||
| | 7 | Louisiana Boss ManFeature Mr Bojangles | Janessa Lee Muniz Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr. | 10/1 | ||
| | 8 | Ccr Cook WagonFreighttrain B | Janessa Lee Muniz Eric Reyes | 3/1 | ||
 | 9 | Above the FireFly Thru the Fire | Francisco Javier Bernal Ubaldo Luna | 6/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguelito | | $6.80 | $3.60 | $2.60 |
| Strikability | | - | $4.00 | $2.80 |
| Shake Five | | - | - | $5.00 |
| Mr Ragley Kid | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Mr Weslaco, Louisiana Boss Man, Above the Fire, Ccr Cook Wagon, Mpeyeyourcash
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifecta | 6-1-4 | $171.40 | $15,812.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-2-6 | $391.40 | $1,957.00 |
| Pick 5 | 1-3-1-2-6 | $142.20 | $758.00 |
| Pick 4 | 3-1-2-6 | $3,230.20 | $4,307.00 |
| Daily Double | 2-6 | $58.20 | $1,885.00 |
| Exacta | 6-1 | $29.80 | $17,875.00 |
| Superfecta | 6-1-4-5 | $506.80 | $13,261.00 |
Fractions and final time: :18.115
Winning Owner: R C Stables LLC
Winning Breeder: Richard Dale Domingue
MIGUELITO late surge for win.
