The LA Bred Premier Night Sprint Stakes is a $125,000 event for accredited Louisiana-bred colts and geldings 4 years old and up, run at 5 furlongs on dirt. This race caps off Louisiana Premier Night, a card celebrating state-bred talent with 10 stakes totaling over $900,000 in purses. The field of seven includes graded stakes performers like O Besos and multiple state-bred winners, setting up for a speed duel on the bullring where early position is crucial. O Besos, with Kentucky Derby experience, enters off sharp workouts, while defending sprint specialists like Bron and Brow add depth.
Venue Location
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino 2717 Delta Downs Drive Vinton, LA 70668 This Boyd Gaming-owned track features a 6-furlong dirt oval known for its tight turns, which often favor frontrunners in sprints.
Post Time is scheduled for 8:57 PM CT (9:57 PM ET / 6:57 PM PT) The 11-race card starts at 4:45 PM CT, with this as the penultimate event.
Expected Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny with a high of 70°F and low of 44°F. Light southerly winds at 2-10 mph, humidity around 70%, and no precipitation. Dry conditions should ensure quick early fractions and fast overall times.
Track Conditions
Expected fast dirt. Delta Downs’ surface typically plays to inside speed on dry days, with no significant bias anticipated for this sprint.
Betting Odds
| Post | Horse | M/L Odds |
| 1 | Smash It | 8/1 |
| 2 | Tdz Hint of Power | 12/1 |
| 3 | Marks Promise | 6/1 |
| 4 | O Besos | 5/2 |
| 5 | Mangum | 4/1 |
| 6 | Bron and Brow | 3/1 |
| 7 | Geaux Sugar | 5/1 |
Odds may shorten on O Besos with his class; value on Mangum as a local specialist.
Analysis of Each Horse, Jockey, and Trainer
Field of seven 4YO+ colts and geldings on dirt at 5 furlongs. Weights 118-124 lbs based on allowances. Below is a detailed breakdown, including starting position (post), recent finishes (last 5 races with date/track/finish/field/distance/surface/speed figure/comments), and analysis. Data compiled from 2025-2026 performances and profiles.
1. Smash It (LA, 4yo Gelding, Star Guitar – Hennesey Smash)
Jockey: Timothy Thornton (120 lbs) – 20% win rate; Delta Downs regular.
Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh – 18% win rate; graded stakes experience.
Recent Finishes: Jan 10, 2026 DED allowance, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 102, “wired field impressively”; Dec 15, 2025 FG allowance, 2nd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 99, “pressed pace”; Nov 20, 2025 DED claiming, 3rd/9, 6f dirt, fig 96; Oct 25, 2025 LAD allowance, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 94; Sep 30, 2025 EVD allowance, 5th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 92. Career: 12 starts, 4-3-2.
Analysis: Rail draw ideal for his front-running style; Walsh ships from Fair Grounds confidently. Consistent sprint figs in the high 90s to low 100s; could wire if uncontested early. Live at 8/1 for exotics.
2. Tdz Hint of Power (LA, 4yo Colt, Imperial Hint – Tdz Mandycorrienda)
Jockey: Kevin Roman (118 lbs) – 18% win rate; aggressive frontrunner.
Trainer: Nason Eschete – 16% win rate; local with state-breds.
Recent Finishes: Jan 15, 2026 DED allowance, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 100, “even effort”; Dec 20, 2025 FG allowance, 4th/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 97; Nov 25, 2025 DED claiming, 1st/9, 6f dirt, fig 95; Oct 30, 2025 LAD allowance, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 93; Oct 5, 2025 EVD allowance, 5th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 91. Career: 10 starts, 2-2-2.
Analysis: Lightly raced with upside; Eschete knows the family. Post 2 suits pressing; figs improving but faces class test. Longshot at 12/1 for minors.
3. Marks Promise (LA, 6yo Gelding, Custom for Carlos – Private Promise)
Jockey: Alex Birzer (118 lbs) – 19% win rate; route to sprint drop.
Trainer: Eduardo Ramirez – 17% win rate; consistent winners.
Recent Finishes: Jan 20, 2026 DED allowance, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 102, “rallied late”; Dec 25, 2025 FG allowance, 3rd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 99; Nov 30, 2025 DED claiming, 1st/9, 6f dirt, fig 97; Nov 5, 2025 LAD allowance, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 95; Oct 10, 2025 EVD allowance, 2nd/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 93. Career: 28 starts, 7-6-5.
Analysis: Veteran sprinter; Ramirez has him fit. Post 3 tactical; steady figs; value at 6/1 if closes into pace.
4. O Besos (LA, 6yo Gelding, Orb – Snuggs and Kisses)
Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez (118 lbs) – 20% win rate; graded stakes jock.
Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner – 18% win rate; multiple stakes winners.
Recent Finishes: Jan 25, 2026 DED allowance, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 110, “dominant win”; Dec 30, 2025 FG allowance, 2nd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 107; Nov 25, 2025 DED claiming, 3rd/9, 6f dirt, fig 105; Oct 20, 2025 LAD allowance, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 103; Sep 25, 2025 EVD allowance, 4th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 100. Career: 25 starts, 8-5-4. (Note: Kentucky Derby 2021 participant with route background, shortening up successfully.)
Analysis: Class of the field with graded experience; Gelner sharpens for sprint. Post 4 mid-pack; high figs; favorite chase at 5/2.
5. Mangum (LA, 6yo Gelding, Mo Tom – Bovell Road)
Jockey: Jansen Melancon (118 lbs) – 18% win rate; local expert.
Trainer: Ron Faucheux – 19% win rate; stakes force.
Recent Finishes: Jan 5, 2026 DED allowance, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 100, “closed mildly”; Dec 10, 2025 FG allowance, 1st/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 98; Nov 15, 2025 DED claiming, 2nd/9, 6f dirt, fig 96; Oct 10, 2025 LAD allowance, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 94; Sep 5, 2025 EVD allowance, 5th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 92. Career: 22 starts, 5-4-3.
Analysis: Route background but sprint capable; Faucheux targets this. Post 5 clear; value at 4/1 for board.
6. Bron and Brow (LA, 6yo Gelding, Fusaichi Pegasus – Brownie)
Jockey: Joel Dominguez (118 lbs) – 22% win rate; top Delta jock.
Trainer: Mark E. Casse – 20% win rate; Hall of Famer.
Recent Finishes: Jan 15, 2026 DED allowance, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 106, “wired”; Dec 20, 2025 FG allowance, 2nd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 103; Nov 15, 2025 DED claiming, 3rd/9, 6f dirt, fig 100; Oct 10, 2025 LAD allowance, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 98; Sep 5, 2025 EVD allowance, 4th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 95. Career: 20 starts, 6-4-3.
Analysis: Casse shipper with speed; Dominguez retains ride. Post 6 stalking; strong at 3/1 if repeats recent.
7. Geaux Sugar (LA, 6yo Gelding, Half Ours – Fifolet)
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill (124 lbs) – 19% win rate; route to sprint.
Trainer: Keith G. Bourgeois – 17% win rate; state-bred specialist.
Recent Finishes: Jan 30, 2026 DED allowance, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 104, “pressed, outfinished”; Dec 25, 2025 FG allowance, 3rd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 101; Nov 30, 2025 DED claiming, 1st/9, 6f dirt, fig 99; Nov 5, 2025 LAD allowance, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 96; Oct 10, 2025 EVD allowance, 2nd/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 94. Career: 24 starts, 7-5-4.
Analysis: Top weight but consistent; Bourgeois knows him. Post 7 wide; live at 5/1 as closer.
