Race Details
Race Name: D. S. Shine Young Futurity
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Track: Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 5½ furlongs
Purse: $70,000
Eligibility: Accredited Louisiana-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings
Post Time: Approx. 8:40 PM CT
Featured Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Two Good Old Guys
Sire: Thousand Words (by Pioneerof the Nile)
Dam: Those Lion Eyes (by Lion Heart)
Trainer: Allen Landry
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Breeder: Tom Curtis & Wayne Simpson
Owner: Allen Landry & Larry Romero
Pedigree Insight: Thousand Words brings stamina and class from the Bob Baffert barn; Lion Heart adds precocious speed
Morning Line Odds: 10/1
Race Style: Tactical speed
2. Parole Drama
Sire: No Parole (by Violence)
Dam: Mum (by Tapit)
Trainer: Chasey Deville Pomier
Jockey: Devin H. Magnon
Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms, LLC
Owner: Gerald Bruno Jr. et al.
Pedigree Insight: No Parole was a Grade 1-winning sprinter; Tapit adds elite stamina and versatility
Morning Line Odds: 8/1
Race Style: Front-runner
3. Unlawful
Sire: Sky Mischief (by Into Mischief)
Dam: Runaway Abaco (by Sun King)
Trainer: Nicholas Latour
Jockey: C. Perez
Breeder: Daniel R. Chicola
Morning Line Odds: 20/1
Race Style: Late closer
4. Mor Force
Sire: Mor Spirit (by Eskendereya)
Dam: Ready Witted (by More Than Ready)
Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner
Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Breeder: Adcock’s Red River Farm & Hume Wornall
Owner: Norman Stables, LLC
Morning Line Odds: 9/2
Race Style: Stalker
5. Reaux Ban Da Man
Sire: Midshipman (by Unbridled’s Song)
Dam: Holdontoyourdream (by Proud Citizen)
Trainer: Shane Wilson
Jockey: J. Dominguez
Breeder: Clear Creek Stud LLC & Theodore Brandon
Morning Line Odds: 12/1
Race Style: Mid-pack runner
6. Mr Mo Money
Sire: Mr. Money (by Goldencents)
Dam: Mo Gayle (by Uncle Mo)
Trainer: B. A. Brinkman
Jockey: T. L. Pompell
Breeder: Allied Racing Stable, LLC
Morning Line Odds: 12/1
Race Style: Versatile
7. Bayouland Red
Sire: Catalina Red (by Munnings)
Dam: Supreme Bean (by Super Saver)
Trainer: J. M. Foster
Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Breeder: Veronica Rogers
Morning Line Odds: 15/1
Race Style: Front-runner
8. Seizethedaydude
Sire: Carpe Diem (by Giant’s Causeway)
Dam: Sentimental Gal (by More Than Ready)
Trainer: D. Terre
Jockey: C. J. Hernandez
Breeder: Picard Thoroughbreds Racing Stable
Owner: Picard Thoroughbreds Racing Stable LLC
Morning Line Odds: 3/1 (Favorite)
Race Style: Speed with stamina
9. Hint of Platinum
Sire: Imperial Hint (by Imperialism)
Dam: Platinum Lady (by Half Ours)
Trainer: S. J. Ducoing
Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Breeder: Valene Farms, LLC
Owner: Valene Farms LLC
Morning Line Odds: 7/2
Race Style: Strong finisher
10. Golden Mane
Sire: Goldencents (by Into Mischief)
Dam: Wolfblade (by Midshipman)
Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner
Jockey: C. McMahon
Breeder: J. Adcock & Hume Wornall
Owner: Thompson Racing LLC
Morning Line Odds: 5/1
Race Style: Stalker with late kick
Race Analysis & Betting Insights
| Horse | Odds | Style | Pedigree Strength | Trainer Form | Jockey Form |
| Seizethedaydude | 3/1 | Speed/Stamina | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🔥 Hot | 🔥 Hot |
| Hint of Platinum | 7/2 | Closer | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Solid | Experienced |
| Golden Mane | 5/1 | Stalker | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Improving | Capable |
| Mor Force | 9/2 | Stalker | ⭐⭐⭐ | Consistent | Reliable |
| Parole Drama | 8/1 | Front-runner | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Local Edge | Underdog |
Win Pick: Seizethedaydude – Strong pedigree, sharp form, and tactical speed
Exacta Box: Seizethedaydude / Hint of Platinum / Golden Mane
Longshot Play: Parole Drama – Could steal it on the front end
Best Bet: Seizethedaydude to Win (+300)
