Race: Opelousas Stakes
Grade: Listed Stakes
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Track: Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana
Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
Purse: $60,000
Surface: Turf
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3 years old and up
Post Time: 7:42 PM CT
Field Overview & Entries
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | M/L Odds |
| 1 | Start Singing | Elio J. Barrera | Steven Duke | Declaration of War – Puffle Feathers (Kitten’s Joy) | TBD |
| 2 | Lakota Spirit | Filemon T. Rodriguez | Shane Wilson | Curlin – Milam (Street Sense) | TBD |
| 3 | Tryinmyheartout | Jose Luis Rodriguez | Shane Wilson | Into Mischief – Miss Hollywood (Malibu Moon) | TBD |
| 4 | Brunch Punch | Juan P. Vargas | Juan A. Larrosa | Constitution – Cosmic Burst (Violence) | TBD |
| 5 | Lassie My Girl | Joel Dominguez | Melton Wilson | Double Irish – Robin My Girl (Run Production) | TBD |
| 6 | Highly Wicked | Timothy Thornton | Sam B. David, Jr. | Wicked Strong – Highly Confused (Forestry) | TBD |
| 7 | Tommie G | Thomas L. Pompell | Patricia G. West | Court Vision – Adrianne G (Indygo Shiner) | TBD |
| 8 | Autism Community | Jose Nava-Marin | Jonathan Wong | Kitten’s Joy – Rexy (GB) (Montjeu) | TBD |
| 9 | Floating Beauty | Chris R. Rosier | Lonnie Briley | Cloud Computing – Pea (Afleet Alex) | TBD |
Race Analysis & Contender Breakdown
Highly Wicked
Trainer: Sam B. David, Jr.
Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Pedigree: Wicked Strong × Highly Confused (Forestry)
Form: Multiple turf stakes wins at Evangeline
Outlook: The class of the field. Proven over the course and distance. Carries top weight (124 lbs) but has the tactical speed to overcome it.
Tryinmyheartout
Trainer: Shane Wilson
Jockey: Jose Luis Rodriguez
Pedigree: Into Mischief × Miss Hollywood (Malibu Moon)
Form: Stakes-placed; consistent turf performer
Outlook: Dangerous with a stalking trip. Into Mischief progeny excel on firm turf.
Autism Community
Trainer: Jonathan Wong
Jockey: Jose Nava-Marin
Pedigree: Kitten’s Joy × Rexy (GB) (Montjeu)
Form: West Coast shipper with strong turf credentials
Outlook: Live longshot. Kitten’s Joy turf pedigree + Wong’s shipping success make her a serious threat.
Brunch Punch
Trainer: Juan A. Larrosa
Jockey: Juan P. Vargas
Pedigree: Constitution × Cosmic Burst (Violence)
Form: Improving 4-year-old with upside
Outlook: Could surprise with a step forward. Constitution’s offspring are versatile and game.
Pedigree Spotlight
Highly Wicked (Wicked Strong): By a Belmont Stakes runner-up, out of a Forestry mare—stamina and turf aptitude.
Autism Community (Kitten’s Joy): Elite turf sire; dam by Montjeu adds European class.
Tryinmyheartout (Into Mischief): Top commercial sire; excels in turf sprints and miles.
Brunch Punch (Constitution): Constitution is emerging as a top turf influence.
Top Pick: Highly Wicked – Class edge, local form, and top rider make her the one to beat.
Value Play: Autism Community – West Coast invader with turf breeding and upside.
Exacta Box: Highly Wicked / Autism Community / Tryinmyheartout
Longshot to Watch: Brunch Punch – Lightly raced and improving.
