Track: Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana
Post Time: 8:30 PM CT
Distance: 1 mile (Dirt)
Purse: $75,000
Expected Weather & Track Conditions
Based on early‑May Opelousas climate (not a race‑day forecast):
Temperature: 75–82°F
Humidity: High
Rain: Low chance
Projected Track: Fast
Full Field Analysis (Post Positions, ML Odds, Connections)
PP 1 — Benoit
Pedigree: Closing Argument – Katiebarthedoor
Age/Sex: 6‑year‑old gelding
Weight: 121
Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Trainer: Joe O. Duhon
Profile: A seasoned Louisiana‑bred with tactical speed. Reliable at the mile distance and draws well inside. A logical exotics contender.
PP 2 — Kenmore West
Pedigree: West Coast – It’s Been Nice
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old gelding
Weight: 119
Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Trainer: Bret Calhoun
Profile: Calhoun is dangerous in Louisiana stakes. Kenmore West has mid‑pack versatility and competitive figures. A live longshot.
PP 3 — Sippin On Gin
Pedigree: Mr. Money – High On Gin
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old colt
Weight: 121
Jockey: C.J. McMahon
Trainer: Bret Calhoun
Profile: Improving colt with strong recent form. One of the younger horses with upside. A major win threat.
PP 4 — Cosmic Train
Pedigree: Klimt – Cosmic Emergency
Age/Sex: 7‑year‑old gelding
Weight: 119
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Trainer: Jerry Delhomme
Profile: Veteran with deep Louisiana stakes experience. Needs pace help but can finish strongly.
PP 5 — He’s Late Again
Pedigree: Aurelius Maximus – Pixie Devil
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old gelding
Weight: 125 (Highweight)
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza Jr.
Trainer: Brad Cox
Profile: Morning‑line favorite profile—Cox + Pedroza + highweight assignment. Strong recent form and class edge. The horse to beat.
PP 6 — Tdzshininluckystar
Pedigree: Star Guitar – Tdz Mandycorrienda
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old gelding
Weight: 119
Jockey: Julio Ramirez Jr.
Trainer: Nason Eschete
Profile: Honest grinder with Louisiana‑bred stamina. Needs a perfect trip.
PP 7 — Good and Stout
Pedigree: Coal Front – Ready Witted
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old horse
Weight: 119
Jockey: Colby J. Hernandez
Trainer: Carrol Castille
Profile: Strong early speed and local connections. Could be the pace setter.
PP 8 — Macho Beanie
Pedigree: Mucho Macho Man – My Pal Beanie
Age/Sex: 6‑year‑old gelding
Weight: 119
Jockey: Casey Fusilier
Trainer: Allen Landry
Profile: Consistent and durable. Best used underneath.
PP 9 — Wicked as Haggart
Pedigree: Bobby’s Wicked One – Simply Sweet
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old gelding
Weight: 123
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Trainer: Allen Landry
Profile: Strong recent form and competitive speed figures. A serious upset candidate.
PP 10 — Letmikefigureitout
Pedigree: Daaher – Figuresitsacat
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old gelding
Weight: 119
Jockey: Devin Magnon
Trainer: Alan Klanfer
Profile: Deep closer who needs a pace meltdown. Fringe contender.
Projected Pace Scenario
Early Speed: Good and Stout, He’s Late Again
Pressers: Sippin On Gin, Wicked as Haggart
Closers: Cosmic Train, Letmikefigureitout
Expect a strong early pace, favoring mid‑pack stalkers.
Predicted Outcome
He’s Late Again — class edge + Cox barn
Sippin On Gin — improving and well‑drawn
Wicked as Haggart — dangerous stalking trip
Cosmic Train — late kick for exotics
