Track: Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana
Post Time: 7:36 PM CT
Distance: 7 furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $75,000
Surface Expectation: Fast, based on seasonal climate (warm, low rain probability)
Expected Weather & Track Conditions
Early May in Opelousas typically brings:
Temps: 75–82°F
Humidity: High
Rain: Low to moderate chance, usually scattered
Projected Track: Fast, unless an unexpected shower develops
(This is climate‑based inference; entries do not include a forecast.)
Full Field Analysis (Post Positions, ML Odds, Connections)
PP 1 — Imma Deal
Pedigree: El Deal – Emma’s Gift
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Trainer: Ronnie P. Ward
Weight: 118
Profile: A sharp‑breaking gelding with strong early speed. Ward trains and bred him, suggesting confidence. Rail draw helps his style. Win threat if he clears early.
PP 2 — Reaux Ban Da Man
Pedigree: Midshipman – Holdontoyourdream
Jockey: C.J. McMahon
Trainer: Bret Calhoun
Weight: 116
Profile: Calhoun excels with Louisiana sprinters. Tactical speed and improving form make him a major contender.
PP 3 — Go Get Trae
Pedigree: El Deal – Arabella Bella
Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Trainer: Joe O. Duhon
Weight: 116
Profile: Consistent gelding with mid‑pack style. Needs a clean trip but has upside.
PP 4 — Double Deals
Pedigree: El Deal – Miss Dealbreaker
Jockey: Kevin Roman
Trainer: Juan A. Larrosa
Weight: 116
Profile: Speedy but inconsistent. Could factor early but must improve late.
PP 5 — Robbiesstormangel
Pedigree: Ocean Knight – Zappi
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Trainer: Antonio Alberto
Weight: 116
Profile: Honest runner with competitive figures. A live longshot for exotics.
PP 6 — Drewrelius
Pedigree: Aurelius Maximus – Sweet Alice Benbow
Jockey: Juan P. Vargas
Trainer: Lonnie Briley
Weight: 116
Profile: Lightly raced colt with upside. Could surprise if pace collapses.
PP 7 — Golden Mane
Pedigree: Goldencents – Wolfblade
Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner
Weight: 116
Profile: Improving colt with strong late kick. Major value play.
PP 8 — Mr Mo Money
Pedigree: Mr. Money – Mo Gayle
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Trainer: Brett Brinkman
Weight: 122 (Highweight)
Profile: The class of the field with the highest assigned weight. Strong speed figures and proven stamina. Morning‑line favorite profile.
PP 9 — Wherethehitsare
Pedigree: Mitole – Seaside Candy
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza Jr.
Trainer: Albert Stall Jr.
Weight: 116
Profile: Stall is dangerous with sprinters. Outside draw suits his stalking style. Upset potential.
Projected Pace Scenario
Early Speed: Imma Deal, Double Deals, Mr Mo Money
Pressers: Reaux Ban Da Man, Wherethehitsare
Closers: Golden Mane, Drewrelius
Expect a fast early pace, making this a test of stamina at 7 furlongs.
Predicted Outcome
Mr Mo Money — class + highweight + strong figures
Reaux Ban Da Man — tactical and improving
Golden Mane — late kick fits projected pace
Imma Deal — dangerous if he clears early
