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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 31.4%, second picks are winning at 21.5%, and third place picks are winning 16.4%.
Evangeline Downs Power Picks the last 14 days: 0.0% winners /
7 1/2F,Turf,$20,000 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $21,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) Pick 5 (Races 1-2-3-4-5)
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Race 1: The pick is the 5/1 fourth choice on the ML, #13 Yockey's Drivethru. The four-year-old gelding by Yockey's Warrior is trained by Sam David, Jr. and ridden by Jose Luis Rodriguez. He 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 | ||
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1 | Runner RunnerCustom for Carlos | Sam B. David, Jr. Jose Luis Rodriguez | 15/1 | |||
2 | Temple of PeaceTemple City | Sturges J. Ducoing Joel Dominguez | 6/1 | |||
3 | Canal St. CupidCupid | Sarah Delany Casey Fusilier | 10/1 | |||
4 | Mo Can DoMo Tom | Alan Klanfer C.J. McMahon | 12/1 | |||
5 | Jayde's BanditTime Bandit | Chad Ladner Joe Stokes | 8/1 | |||
6 | Hudson's DayCountry Day | Carl J. Woodley Marlon Del-Cid | 20/1 | |||
7 | Sunny SassicaiaSassicaia | Lee Thomas Devin H. Magnon | 2/1 | |||
8 | Captivating StarStar Guitar | Shane Wilson Jose Andres Guerrero | 3/1 | |||
9 | Midnight HaloMidnight Lute | Samuel Breaux Elio J. Barrera | 9/2 | |||
10 | CaughtupndamomentApriority | Jessie C. Peterson Sergio Munoz | (Also-eligible) | 20/1 AE | ||
11 | Gray DaneJay Gatsby | Dalton Senegal, Jr. Edward Santiago | (Also-eligible) | 20/1 AE | ||
12 | Twice as SassiSassicaia | Lee Thomas Devin H. Magnon | (Also-eligible) | 15/1 AE | ||
13 | Yockey's DrivethruYockey's Warrior | Sam B. David, Jr. Jose Luis Rodriguez | (Main Track only) | 5/1 MTO |
Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
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Midnight Halo | $5.40 | $3.80 | $2.60 | |
Temple of Peace | - | $9.80 | $5.80 | |
Mo Can Do | - | - | $4.20 | |
Hudson's Day | - | - | - |
Also rans: Jayde's Bandit, Captivating Star, Sunny Sassicaia, Runner Runner
Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
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Exacta | 9-2 | $47.80 | $58,216.00 |
Superfecta | 9-2-4-6 | $2,729.20 | $23,415.00 |
Trifecta | 9-2-4 | $336.00 | $37,062.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.19, :47.11, 1:12.43, 1:31.11
Winning Owner: David E. Citron III
Winning Breeder: J. Adco*ck & Adco*ck's Red River Farm, LLC
MIDNIGHT HALO was unhurried early, raced in the back towards the outside, rallied around the turn, swung wide entering the stretch, closed willingly, got up late and drew clear.
5F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $13,000
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Race 2: The top pick is #1 Spoonful of Sugar the 7/5 ML favorite trained by Cardel Cormier and ridden by Jose Luis Rodriguez. The three-year-old filly by Closing Argument 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 | ||
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1 | Spoonful of SugarClosing Argument | Cardel Cormier Jose Luis Rodriguez | 7/5 | |||
2 | MydealofthedayEl Deal | Carol Constantine Edward Santiago | 8/1 | |||
3 | Why WaitMo Tom | Courtney Dandridge Jr. Sergio Munoz | 9/2 | |||
4 | Enough HeartLewis Michael | Dalton Senegal, Jr. Joe Stokes | 15/1 | |||
5 | Just a WinMy Pal Charlie | Allen Landry Chris R. Rosier | 12/1 | |||
6 | Non BindingBind | Juan A. Larrosa Juan P. Vargas | 3/1 | |||
7 | Whorl GirlGuilt Trip | Roy Roberts Elio J. Barrera | 10/1 |
Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
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Spoonful of Sugar | $2.40 | $2.40 | $2.10 | |
Enough Heart | - | $10.00 | $4.00 | |
Mydealoftheday | - | - | $3.40 | |
Whorl Girl | - | - | - |
Also rans: Just a Win
Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
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Daily Double | 9-1 | $9.20 | $9,473.00 |
Exacta | 1-4 | $30.40 | $15,672.00 |
Superfecta | 1-4-2-7 | $152.20 | $5,086.00 |
Trifecta | 1-4-2 | $78.20 | $0.00 |
Consolation Double | 9-6 | $6.40 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.29, :46.38, :59.56
Winning Owner: Cardel Cormier
Winning Breeder: Gerald L. Averett Jr.
SPOONFUL OF SUGAR set the pace, swung out leaving the turn, drew away for a clear lead and just lasted.
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6 1/2F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $11,000
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Race 3: The top pick is #6 Dr. Snyder the 8/5 ML favorite trained by Edith Mojica and ridden by Jose Luis Rodriguez. The four-year-old gelding by No Never No More 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 | ||
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1 | Talk of the TownUptown Rythem | Sturges J. Ducoing C.J. McMahon | 5/2 | |||
2 | F J's FlacoBrethren | Chad Maturin Joe Stokes | 15/1 | |||
3 | Free Drop RobFree Drop Billy | Scott Gelner Edward Santiago | 10/1 | |||
4 | Napoleonic CodeHonor Code | Edith A. Mojica Antonio Quiles | 3/1 | |||
5 | Wicked ToughWicked Strong | Ernest J. Ledet Sergio Munoz | 12/1 | |||
6 | Dr. SnyderNo Never No More | Edith A. Mojica Jose Luis Rodriguez | 8/5 | |||
7 | Four DiceTexas Chrome | Juan A. Larrosa Juan P. Vargas | 8/1 |
Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
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Napoleonic Code | $10.20 | $5.20 | $3.60 | |
F J's Flaco | - | $16.80 | $8.00 | |
Four Dice | - | - | $3.80 | |
Talk of the Town | - | - | - |
Also rans: Dr. Snyder, Wicked Tough
Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
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Daily Double | 1-4 | $12.60 | $3,593.00 |
Exacta | 4-2 | $132.00 | $28,724.00 |
Superfecta | 4-2-7-1 | $1,733.20 | $14,594.00 |
Trifecta | 4-2-7 | $636.80 | $18,994.00 |
Pick 3 | 9-1-4 | $51.20 | $8,283.00 |
Consolation Pick 3 | 9-6-4 | $34.00 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.38, :47.2, 1:12.25, 1:18.67
Winning Owner: Redwood QH Racing LLC
Winning Breeder: Calumet Farm
NAPOLEONIC CODE vied between horses, fell back on the turn, angled out, bid six wide, got a head in front, inched away and held under pressure.
5 1/2F,Dirt,$4,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
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# | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
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1 | His GiantDiscreetly Mine | Isai V. Gonzalez Joel Dominguez | 9/2 | |||
2 | McLeanMass Media | Antonio Alberto Elio J. Barrera | 2/1 | |||
3 | OverdeliverOveranalyze | Alex P. Clark Paulina Ramirez | 10/1 | |||
4 | Gold MerrittGold Tribute | Ronnie P. Ward Juan P. Vargas | 5/2 | |||
5 | RisktakerHalf Ours | Sturges J. Ducoing C.J. McMahon | 4/1 | |||
6 | Sun SquallBahamian Squall | Shane Wilson Jose Andres Guerrero | 15/1 | |||
7 | SlitherCustom for Carlos | Ronnie P. Ward Thomas L. Pompell | 8/1 |
Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
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Gold Merritt | $3.20 | $2.60 | $2.40 | |
Slither | - | $7.20 | $5.00 | |
McLean | - | - | $3.20 | |
Overdeliver | - | - | - |
Also rans: Risktaker, Sun Squall, His Giant
Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
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Daily Double | 4-4 | $24.60 | $3,610.00 |
Exacta | 4-7 | $24.60 | $45,428.00 |
Superfecta | 4-7-2-3 | $262.40 | $14,008.00 |
Trifecta | 4-7-2 | $72.20 | $28,211.00 |
Pick 3 | 1-4-4 | $31.80 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.32, :45.85, :58.36, 1:05.16
Winning Owner: Karen Lorona
Winning Breeder: Daniel R Chicola
GOLD MERRITT set a pressured pace, drew clear leaving the turn and held safely while kept to task.
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1M,Dirt,$5,000 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
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# | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
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1 | A G's GemGemologist | Ricky Demouchet C.J. McMahon | 15/1 | |||
2 | Astrology WonowonAstrology | Roland Patt, Jr. Edward Santiago | 5/1 | |||
3 | Watch the CoastSabercat | Brett A. Brinkman Thomas L. Pompell | 8/1 | |||
4 | Dynamic MoonMalibu Moon | Lonnie Briley Joe Stokes | 5/2 | |||
5 | Plennie LafayetteAstrology | Charles Zenon Sergio Munoz | 20/1 | |||
6 | Baby's Last DanceOne Liner | Benjamin Zeno Angel Suarez | 10/1 | |||
7 | Blessed by CupidCupid | Keith G. Bourgeois Marlon Del-Cid | 15/1 | |||
8 | WelcometoarkansasCross Traffic | Samuel Breaux Elio J. Barrera | 7/2 | |||
9 | My Uncle BillyFree Drop Billy | John Bernard Efigenio Garcia Ruiz | 4/1 | |||
10 | Cole's SensationUnbridledsensation | Tommy J. Delahoussaye Jose Andres Guerrero | 20/1 |
Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
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Welcometoarkansas | $9.00 | $3.80 | $3.80 | |
Dynamic Moon | - | $2.40 | $2.20 | |
Watch the Coast | - | - | $5.60 | |
Baby's Last Dance | - | - | - |
Also rans: My Uncle Billy, Astrology Wonowon, Blessed by Cupid, A G's Gem, Plennie Lafayette
Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
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Daily Double | 4-8 | $13.40 | $5,254.00 |
Exacta | 8-4 | $17.40 | $47,411.00 |
Superfecta | 8-4-3-6 | $724.60 | $20,214.00 |
Trifecta | 8-4-3 | $126.60 | $32,654.00 |
Pick 3 | 4-4-8 | $97.80 | $5,087.00 |
Pick 4 | 1/3/6-4-4-8 | $117.00 | $0.00 |
Pick 5 | 9-1/3/6-4-4-8 | $415.60 | $12,608.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.34, :48.96, 1:14.62, 1:28.24, 1:42.52
Winning Owner: Michelle Holdings LLC
Winning Breeder: Michelle Holdings LLC
WELCOMETOARKANSAS pressed the pace to the second turn, assumed command, drew off for a clear lead and held well in a driving finish.
5F,Turf,$12,500 Claiming
Fillies & Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $16,000
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# | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
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1 | Stormy ValentineEl Deal | Samuel Breaux Elio J. Barrera | 10/1 | |||
2 | Maximum MoxieJoe's Son Joey | Ronnie Averett Joel Dominguez | 15/1 | |||
3 | Caught My HeartUncaptured | Brett A. Brinkman Joe Stokes | 6/1 | |||
4 | Astrology GirlAstrology | Juan A. Larrosa Juan P. Vargas | 5/2 | |||
5 | Everlyn's AngelMo Tom | Allen Landry Devin H. Magnon | 20/1 | |||
6 | Hidden LoveBrody's Cause | Scott Gelner Casey Fusilier | 7/2 | |||
7 | Madelyn's HitTime Bandit | Ronnie Averett Jose Luis Rodriguez | 12/1 | |||
8 | Sarah's CourtCourt Vision | Allen Landry Angel Suarez | 8/1 | |||
9 | One Line RulerOne Liner | Carrol Castille C.J. McMahon | 9/2 | |||
10 | Warm FuzziesRunhappy | Kent Knudsen Jose Andres Guerrero | 15/1 | |||
11 | WillaminaCongrats | Jonathan Wong Devin H. Magnon | (Also-eligible) | 15/1 AE |
Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
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Stormy Valentine | $6.20 | $4.40 | $3.40 | |
Madelyn's Hit | - | $13.60 | $8.00 | |
Sarah's Court | - | - | $4.40 | |
Everlyn's Angel | - | - | - |
Also rans: Maximum Moxie, Hidden Love, One Line Ruler, Caught My Heart, Astrology Girl, Warm Fuzzies
Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
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Daily Double | 8-1 | $49.80 | $6,545.00 |
Exacta | 1-7 | $89.00 | $51,300.00 |
Superfecta | 1-7-8-5 | $4,147.40 | $22,131.00 |
Trifecta | 1-7-8 | $557.00 | $29,255.00 |
Pick 3 | 4-8-1 | $55.80 | $6,402.00 |
Fractions and final time: :21.57, :45.42, :57.55
Winning Owner: Dewberry Farm LLC
Winning Breeder: Dewberry Farms, LLC
STORMY VALENTINE pressed the pace along the inside, fell back on the turn, bid off the rail, dueled through the stretch and prevailed in an all out effort. MADELYN'
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7F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $13,500
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# | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
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1 | Quarter RatTapiture | Glenn Delahoussaye Joel Dominguez | 8/1 | |||
2 | It's a BirdBirdstone | Juan A. Larrosa Juan P. Vargas | 2/1 | |||
3 | KahaalTakeover Target | Chadwick J. Mouton Chris R. Rosier | 20/1 | |||
4 | Gypsy's SoulmateHalf Ours | Sam B. David, Jr. Aubrie Green | 15/1 | |||
5 | Deal With HimEl Deal | Allen Landry Casey Fusilier | 10/1 | |||
6 | Payoff CyclePaynter | Karl Broberg C.J. McMahon | 9/2 | |||
7 | Chad's FlashCustom for Carlos | Jonah Fuselier Devin H. Magnon | 6/1 | |||
8 | BoulderingOveranalyze | Eduardo Ramirez Thomas L. Pompell | 15/1 | |||
9 | Bleep BleepRace Day | Juan A. Larrosa Elio J. Barrera | 3/1 |
Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
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Gypsy's Soulmate | $13.20 | $7.00 | $4.80 | |
Deal With Him | - | $6.00 | $4.60 | |
Quarter Rat | - | - | $5.40 | |
It's a Bird | - | - | - |
Also rans: Bouldering, Chad's Flash, Bleep Bleep, Payoff Cycle
Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
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Daily Double | 1-4 | $89.80 | $5,930.00 |
Exacta | 4-5 | $75.60 | $50,678.00 |
Superfecta | 4-5-1-2 | $1,917.20 | $18,980.00 |
Trifecta | 4-5-1 | $585.60 | $27,234.00 |
Pick 3 | 8-1-4 | $340.20 | $8,283.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.74, :45.98, 1:12.2, 1:25.57
Winning Owner: Hernandez, Earl J., Hernandez, Keith J. and Duvieilh, John
Winning Breeder: Keith Hernandez, Earl Hernandez & JohnDuvieilh
GYPSY'S SOULMATE
1 1/16M,Turf,Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $35,000
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# | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
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1 | Le Monstre RapideStar Guitar | Shane Wilson Jose Andres Guerrero | 10/1 | |||
2 | Game and GormleyGormley | Carrol Castille Chris R. Rosier | 12/1 | |||
3 | King of ContrabandStrong Mandate | Ronnie P. Ward Juan P. Vargas | 20/1 | |||
4 | House BourbonPalace Malice | Allen Landry Devin H. Magnon | 6/1 | |||
5 | Freddie by a NoseStar Guitar | Samuel Breaux Jose Luis Rodriguez | 9/2 | |||
6 | Social SolutionReal Solution | Sam B. David, Jr. Casey Fusilier | 3/1 | |||
7 | Racy BilleGormley | Lonnie Briley Joe Stokes | 5/1 | |||
8 | Court JesterClassic Empire | W. Bret Calhoun C.J. McMahon | 7/2 | |||
9 | Bet AgainAwesome Bet | Brent Toups Thomas L. Pompell | 20/1 | |||
10 | Joey's LighteningSadie's Soldier | Ronnie Averett Elio J. Barrera | 12/1 | |||
11 | Single ShotD'wildcat | Emile Schwandt Juan P. Vargas | (Also-eligible) | 10/1 AE |
Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
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House Bourbon | $3.80 | $2.80 | $2.40 | |
Court Jester | - | $5.40 | $4.40 | |
Freddie by a Nose | - | - | $3.40 | |
King of Contraband | - | - | - |
Also rans: Racy Bille, Le Monstre Rapide, Game and Gormley, Bet Again
Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
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Daily Double | 4-4 | $38.80 | $6,917.00 |
Exacta | 4-8 | $30.00 | $60,095.00 |
Superfecta | 4-8-5-3 | $1,225.00 | $22,199.00 |
Trifecta | 4-8-5 | $190.40 | $33,954.00 |
Pick 3 | 1-4-10 | $54.20 | $7,258.00 |
Consolation Pick 3 | 1-4-4 | $159.00 | $0.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.66, :47.53, 1:12.06, 1:37.19, 1:43.51
Winning Owner: Dale White, Sr.
Winning Breeder: Craig Drago
HOUSE BOURBON set the pace, swung wide entering the stretch, responded to duel and drew clear late.
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5F,Dirt,$10,000 Maiden Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $14,000
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# | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
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1 | Daddy's FinestWhence | Ronnie Averett Elio J. Barrera | 2/1 | |||
2 | Rode BossCode West | Dane Noel Chris R. Rosier | 15/1 | |||
3 | Cajun CountryCountry Day | Donald Cormier, Jr. Angel Suarez | 10/1 | |||
4 | Lacey's KatMean Season | Brent Toups Thomas L. Pompell | 12/1 | |||
5 | Baron of the NileLord Nelson | Samuel Breaux C.J. McMahon | 7/2 | |||
6 | JusasteeledreamerJay Gatsby | Henry West, Jr. Jose Florian | 20/1 | |||
7 | Flashin ChipFlashpoint | Russell C. Richard Marlon Del-Cid | 8/1 | |||
8 | InglisAmerican Freedom | Roland Patt, Jr. Edward Santiago | 10/1 | |||
9 | Cat Daddy's CatPeppered Cat | Donald Rubin Joe Stokes | 5/1 | |||
10 | Quick ZongZong | Phillip Mark Dison Casey Fusilier | 15/1 | |||
11 | The Last CatFlashy Wise Cat | Tommy J. Delahoussaye Jose Andres Guerrero | 20/1 |
Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
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Baron of the Nile | $5.60 | $3.20 | $2.80 | |
Quick Zong | - | $8.60 | $5.40 | |
Flashin Chip | - | - | $2.60 | |
Daddy's Finest | - | - | - |
Also rans: Cajun Country, Lacey's Kat, Inglis, Cat Daddy's Cat, The Last Cat, Rode Boss
Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
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Daily Double | 4-5 | $9.80 | $20,156.00 |
Exacta | 5-10 | $41.80 | $51,094.00 |
Superfecta | 5-10-7-1 | $597.40 | $27,567.00 |
Trifecta | 5-10-7 | $152.20 | $34,990.00 |
Pick 3 | 4-4-5 | $93.00 | $17,072.00 |
Pick 4 | 1/11-4-4/6/10/11-5/6 | $343.20 | $47,951.00 |
Pick 5 | 8-1/11-4-4/6/10/11-5/6 | $2,259.20 | $21,086.00 |
Fractions and final time: :22.33, :46.15, :58.9
Winning Owner: Edgar E. Moran
Winning Breeder: Spendthrift Farm LLC
BARON OF THE NILE vied between horses to mid stretch, drew off under steady urging and won going away.