The Louisiana Stallion Stakes Presented by Coteau Grove Farms returns as a marquee event for Louisiana-bred 3-year-old fillies, featured as Race 10 at Evangeline Downs on Saturday, August 2, 2025. With a $75,000 purse and a competitive field of locally bred talent, this seven-furlong dirt sprint showcases the best of the state’s stallion program and rising female stars.
Race Details
Race: Louisiana Stallion Stakes Presented by Coteau Grove Farms
Track: Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, LA
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Post Time: 9:15 PM CT
Distance: 7 furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $75,000
Conditions: Louisiana-bred 3-year-old fillies sired by Louisiana-domiciled stallions
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire | Dam (Dam Sire) | ML Odds |
| 1 | It’s Been Real | F. Wethey Jr. | J. J. Gelner | Aurelius Maximus | It’s Been Nice (Creative Cause) | 6/1 |
| 2 | Production Meeting | T. Thornton | J. Delhomme | Aurelius Maximus | Tujuacagofast (Bwana Charlie) | 5/1 |
| 3 | Lola and Rose | C. J. Hernandez | R. Courville | Peppered Cat | She’s Got a Job (Super Saver) | 8/1 |
| 4 | She’s Magnificent | E. J. Barrera | K. Segura | Half Ours | Elegant Chance (Wire Me Collect) | 12/1 |
| 5 | Perdido Star | I. Wiseman | J. W. Newbold | Star Guitar | Warpaint Annie (Bwana Charlie) | 3/1 |
| 6 | Secret Faith | C. McMahon | J. J. Gelner | Aurelius Maximus | St. Jean (Macho Uno) | 4/1 |
Top Contenders Breakdown
Perdido Star (ML: 3/1)
Trainer: J. W. Newbold
Jockey: I. Wiseman
Pedigree: By Star Guitar, out of Warpaint Annie (Bwana Charlie)
Form: Stakes-placed filly with strong late kick
Edge: Proven class, top Louisiana sire, versatile running style
Secret Faith (ML: 4/1)
Trainer: J. J. Gelner
Jockey: C. McMahon
Pedigree: By Aurelius Maximus, out of St. Jean (Macho Uno)
Form: Improving filly with sharp recent works
Edge: Strong pedigree, tactical speed, trainer-jockey chemistry
Production Meeting (ML: 5/1)
Trainer: J. Delhomme
Jockey: T. Thornton
Pedigree: By Aurelius Maximus, out of Tujuacagofast (Bwana Charlie)
Form: Lightly raced with upside
Edge: Well-bred, capable of stalking trip
Pedigree Insights
Aurelius Maximus: Sire of three entries; emerging Louisiana stallion with speed and stamina.
Star Guitar: Louisiana legend; sire of Perdido Star, known for producing stakes-caliber fillies.
Peppered Cat & Half Ours: Add sprinting influence and precocity to Lola and Rose and She’s Magnificent.
Final Thoughts
The Louisiana Stallion Stakes sets up as a competitive sprint between Perdido Star, the class standout, and Secret Faith, the improving filly with upside. Production Meeting and It’s Been Real offer value with strong pedigrees and tactical versatility. Expect a fast pace and a stretch duel in this showcase of Louisiana’s breeding program.
