The LA Bred Premier Night Bon Temps Starter Stakes is a $50,000 event for accredited Louisiana-bred fillies and mares 4 years old and up who have started for a claiming price of $5,000 or less in 2025-2026. Run at 5 furlongs on dirt, this race kicks off the stakes action on a packed Louisiana Premier Night card featuring 10 stakes worth over $800,000. The field of 10 includes several with strong recent speed figures, setting up for a competitive sprint where tactical speed from inside posts could dominate. Two Jet and Deal With It top the charts with recent 116 figures, but value may lie in consistent performers like Dolly’s Guitar.
Venue Location
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino
2717 Delta Downs Drive
Vinton, LA 70668 This Boyd Gaming-owned facility, opened in 1973, features a 6-furlong dirt oval with a casino and ample seating for about 5,000 fans. Known for its winter Thoroughbred meet, the track often favors speed in sprints.
Post Time is scheduled for 5:13 PM CT (6:13 PM ET / 3:13 PM PT) The 11-race card begins at 4:45 PM CT, with this being the second event on Louisiana Premier Night.
Expected Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny with a high of 70°F and a low of 44°F. Light southerly winds at 2-10 mph, humidity around 70%, and no precipitation (0 inches). Dry conditions should ensure fast racing without surface concerns.
Track Conditions
Expected fast dirt. Delta Downs’ winter surface typically plays fair in sprints, with a slight bias toward inside speed on dry days. No recent issues reported, and the forecast supports quick times.
Betting Odds
| Post | Horse | M/L Odds |
| 1 | One Line Ruler | 12/1 |
| 2 | Two Jet | 5/2 |
| 3 | Dolly’s Guitar | 4/1 |
| 4 | Deal With It | 3/1 |
| 5 | Pip Squeek | 6/1 |
| 6 | Honor His Half | 20/1 |
| 7 | Poppy Red | 8/1 |
| 8 | Runtolive | 15/1 |
| 9 | Tiffany’s Ferrari | 10/1 |
| 10 | Sweet Darlin | 8/1 |
Live odds may shift, with Two Jet and Deal With It likely to take heavy action due to top figures. Delta Downs sprints often reward frontrunners.
Analysis of Each Horse, Jockey, and Trainer
Field of 10 Louisiana-bred fillies and mares on dirt at 5 furlongs. Weights: 120-124 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 from 2025-2026 performances.
1. One Line Ruler (LA, 5yo Mare, One Liner – Sheza Roman Ruler)
Jockey: Thomas L. Pompell (120 lbs) – 18% win rate; consistent in claimers.
Trainer: Eric Henry – 15% win rate; solid with locals.
Recent Finishes: Jan 24, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 96, “rallied for show”; Dec 20, 2025 DED claiming $4k, 1st/7, 6f dirt, fig 92, “wired field”; Nov 15, 2025 DED allowance, 4th/9, 5f dirt, fig 88; Oct 10, 2025 LAD claiming $5k, 2nd/8, 5.5f dirt, fig 90; Sep 5, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 5th/10, 6f dirt, fig 85. Career: 18 starts, 4-3-3.
Analysis: Rail draw favors her early speed; recent fig 96 competitive but faces tougher. Henry preps well for stakes; minor award potential at 12/1.
2. Two Jet (LA, 6yo Mare, Daaher – Tommeyesgold)
Jockey: Javier Antonio Hernandez (120 lbs) – 20% win rate; aggressive frontrunner.
Trainer: Eric Ramaekers – 16% win rate; underrated with veterans.
Recent Finishes: Jan 17, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 116, “dominant wire-to-wire”; Dec 15, 2025 DED allowance, 2nd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 112; Nov 10, 2025 DED claiming $4k, 1st/9, 6f dirt, fig 110; Oct 5, 2025 LAD allowance, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 108; Sep 1, 2025 EVD claiming $5k, 4th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 105. Career: 28 starts, 8-5-4.
Analysis: Top recent fig 116; post 2 ideal for speed. Ramaekers excels in sprints; favorite material at 5/2.
3. Dolly’s Guitar (LA, 6yo Mare, Sabercat – Steel Gray Guitar)
Jockey: Vicente Del-Cid (120 lbs) – 19% win rate; patient style.
Trainer: Juan A. Larrosa – 17% win rate; local specialist.
Recent Finishes: Jan 20, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 115, “rallied strongly”; Dec 18, 2025 DED allowance, 3rd/9, 5f dirt, fig 110; Nov 12, 2025 DED claiming $4k, 2nd/7, 6f dirt, fig 108; Oct 8, 2025 LAD claiming $5k, 1st/8, 5.5f dirt, fig 112; Sep 3, 2025 EVD allowance, 4th/10, 5f dirt, fig 105. Career: 25 starts, 7-4-3.
Analysis: Consistent figs over 110; Larrosa knows Delta. Post 3 suits mid-pack; strong at 4/1.
4. Deal With It (LA, 4yo Filly, El Deal – Bellamy Roadster)
Jockey: Joel Dominguez (124 lbs) – 22% win rate; stakes veteran.
Trainer: Andy L. Rogers – 18% win rate; quick turnarounds.
Recent Finishes: Jan 22, 2026 DED allowance, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 116, “impressive win”; Dec 22, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 2nd/9, 5.5f dirt, fig 112; Nov 18, 2025 DED allowance, 1st/7, 6f dirt, fig 110; Oct 12, 2025 LAD claiming $4k, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 108; Sep 7, 2025 EVD claiming $5k, 2nd/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 105. Career: 12 starts, 5-3-2.
Analysis: Top weight but figs match best; Rogers ships confidently. Post 4 pressing trip; co-favorite at 3/1.
5. Pip Squeek (LA, 5yo Mare, Whence – Little Face)
Jockey: Timothy Thornton (120 lbs) – 20% win rate; allowance expert.
Recent Finishes: Jan 18, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 1st/9, 5f dirt, fig 111, “wired”; Dec 16, 2025 DED allowance, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 106; Nov 14, 2025 DED claiming $4k, 2nd/7, 6f dirt, fig 108; Oct 9, 2025 LAD allowance, 3rd/9, 5.5f dirt, fig 104; Sep 4, 2025 EVD claiming $5k, 1st/10, 5f dirt, fig 102. Career: 20 starts, 6-4-3.
Analysis: Solid figs; Thornton rides smartly. Post 5 clear run; value at 6/1.
6. Honor His Half (LA, 4yo Filly, Half Ours – Arms Wide Open)
Jockey: Carlos Perez (120 lbs) – 17% win rate; underrated.
Recent Finishes: Jan 16, 2026 DED claiming $4k, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 78, “even effort”; Dec 14, 2025 DED allowance, 5th/9, 5.5f dirt, fig 75; Nov 11, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 4th/7, 6f dirt, fig 72; Oct 7, 2025 LAD claiming $4k, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 70; Sep 2, 2025 EVD allowance, 6th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 68. Career: 10 starts, 2-2-2.
Analysis: Lower figs; Broussard improving her. Longshot at 20/1 for minors.
7. Poppy Red (LA, 4yo Filly, Catalina Red – Laurigolightly)
Jockey: Jose Luis Rodriguez (120 lbs) – 19% win rate; patient.
Recent Finishes: Jan 21, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 110, “rallied”; Dec 19, 2025 DED allowance, 1st/9, 5f dirt, fig 106; Nov 13, 2025 DED claiming $4k, 3rd/7, 6f dirt, fig 104; Oct 11, 2025 LAD allowance, 2nd/8, 5.5f dirt, fig 102; Sep 6, 2025 EVD claiming $5k, 4th/10, 5f dirt, fig 100. Career: 14 starts, 3-4-2.
Analysis: Consistent; Govea targets stakes. Post 7 may widen; live at 8/1.
8. Runtolive (LA, 5yo Mare, Runhappy – Awesome Music)
Jockey: Juan P. Vargas (120 lbs) – 16% win rate; allowance focus.
Recent Finishes: Jan 19, 2026 DED claiming $4k, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 79, “even”; Dec 17, 2025 DED allowance, 4th/9, 5.5f dirt, fig 76; Nov 12, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 5th/7, 6f dirt, fig 74; Oct 10, 2025 LAD claiming $4k, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 72; Sep 5, 2025 EVD allowance, 5th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 70. Career: 16 starts, 4-2-3.
Analysis: Hibdon entry; lower figs. Longshot at 15/1.
9. Tiffany’s Ferrari (LA, 5yo Mare, Custom for Carlos – Lawyer Tiffany)
Jockey: Jansen Melancon (120 lbs) – 18% win rate; stakes savvy.
Recent Finishes: Jan 23, 2026 DED allowance, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 109, “closed mildly”; Dec 21, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 1st/9, 5.5f dirt, fig 105; Nov 16, 2025 DED allowance, 4th/7, 6f dirt, fig 102; Oct 13, 2025 LAD claiming $4k, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 100; Sep 8, 2025 EVD claiming $5k, 3rd/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 98. Career: 22 starts, 5-4-3.
Analysis: Hibdon’s other; steady figs. Post 9 challenging; value at 10/1.
10. Sweet Darlin (LA, 6yo Mare, Can the Man – Speights’ Colony)
Jockey: Harry Hernandez (120 lbs) – 17% win rate; good in sprints.
Recent Finishes: Jan 25, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 108, “even effort”; Dec 23, 2025 DED allowance, 3rd/9, 5f dirt, fig 104; Nov 17, 2025 DED claiming $4k, 1st/7, 6f dirt, fig 102; Oct 14, 2025 LAD allowance, 5th/8, 5.5f dirt, fig 98; Sep 9, 2025 EVD claiming $5k, 2nd/10, 5f dirt, fig 96. Career: 30 starts, 6-5-4.
Analysis: Outside post hurts; Wong’s veteran. Upset chance at 8/1 if pace collapses.
