The LA Bred Premier Night Matron Stakes is a $125,000 event for accredited Louisiana-bred fillies and mares 4 years old and up, run at 5 furlongs on dirt. This sprint is part of the lucrative Louisiana Premier Night card, showcasing top state-bred speedsters in a compact field of 10. Preference is given to horses with the highest earnings in 2025-2026, with allowances for non-winners. Expect a fast pace on the bullring, favoring frontrunners like Six String, but closers could benefit if the early duel materializes. Fast Flame, with elite jockey Joel Ortiz, looms large based on pedigree and connections.
Venue Location
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino
2717 Delta Downs Drive
Vinton, LA 70668
This historic dirt oval, opened in 1973, is known for its tight turns that reward tactical speed, with a capacity for enthusiastic crowds on stakes nights.
Post Time is scheduled for 8:01 PM CT (9:01 PM ET / 6:01 PM PT) The 11-race card begins at 4:45 PM CT, building to this featured sprint.
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 promote quick fractions without impacting the surface.
Track Conditions
Expected fast dirt. Delta Downs’ winter surface typically favors inside speed on dry days, with no pronounced bias in sprints.
Betting Odds
| Post | Horse | M/L Odds |
| 1 | Luyv | 12/1 |
| 2 | Six String | 5/1 |
| 3 | Cajun Cattitude | 8/1 |
| 4 | Sassi Strutter | 10/1 |
| 5 | Fast Flame | 5/2 |
| 6 | Secret Faith | 4/1 |
| 7 | Viv’s Wild Aces | 15/1 |
| 8 | Lovelyredstilettos | 6/1 |
| 9 | Custom Design | 20/1 |
| 10 | Won Day | 3/1 |
Odds may shift, with Fast Flame likely to attract heavy play due to jockey Joel Ortiz.
Analysis of Each Horse, Jockey, and Trainer
Field of 10 Louisiana-bred fillies and mares on dirt at 5 furlongs. Weights 118-124 lbs with allowances. Below is a detailed breakdown, including starting position (post), recent finishes (last 5 races where available, with date/track/finish/field/distance/surface/speed figure/comments), and analysis. Data from 2025-2026 performances.
1. Luyv (LA, 6yo Mare, Yockey’s Warrior – Southpine)
Jockey: Alexander Castillo (118 lbs) – 18% win rate; consistent in sprints.
Trainer: Garland Goins – 15% win rate; local specialist.
Recent Finishes: Jan 24, 2026 DED allowance, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 98, “rallied for show”; Dec 19, 2025 FG claiming $5k, 1st/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 95, “wired field”; Nov 14, 2025 DED allowance, 4th/9, 6f dirt, fig 92; Oct 9, 2025 LAD claiming $5k, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 94; Sep 4, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 5th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 90. Career: 18 starts, 4-3-3.
Analysis: Rail draw favors her early speed; Goins preps well for state-breds. Consistent at sprint distances; minor potential at 12/1.
2. Six String (LA, 5yo Mare, Star Guitar – Oh Whata Holiday)
Jockey: Timothy Thornton (118 lbs) – 20% win rate; allowance expert.
Trainer: Allen Landry – 17% win rate; strong with mares.
Recent Finishes: Jan 20, 2026 DED allowance, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 102, “pressed pace”; Dec 25, 2025 FG allowance, 1st/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 99; Nov 20, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 4th/9, 6f dirt, fig 96; Oct 15, 2025 LAD allowance, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 94; Sep 10, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 5th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 92. Career: 15 starts, 4-3-2.
Analysis: Proven sprint form; Landry targets this meet. Post 2 suits stalking; live at 5/1 if pace sets up.
3. Cajun Cattitude (LA, 4yo Filly, Ocean Knight – Cajun Martini)
Jockey: Carlos Perez (124 lbs) – 17% win rate; aggressive style.
Trainer: Anthony Arey – 16% win rate; underrated with fillies.
Recent Finishes: Jan 25, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 104, “wired field”; Dec 30, 2025 FG claiming $4k, 3rd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 100; Nov 25, 2025 DED allowance, 2nd/9, 6f dirt, fig 98; Oct 20, 2025 LAD claiming $5k, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 95; Sep 15, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 2nd/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 93. Career: 12 starts, 3-3-2.
Analysis: Recent win sharp; Arey knows locals. Post 3 pressing; value at 8/1 with speed edge.
4. Sassi Strutter (LA, 5yo Mare, Sassicaia – She’s Prado’s Idol)
Jockey: Thomas L. Pompell (124 lbs) – 18% win rate; patient rider.
Trainer: Lorne Thomas – 15% win rate; consistent.
Recent Finishes: Jan 10, 2026 DED allowance, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 100, “even effort”; Dec 15, 2025 FG allowance, 1st/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 97; Nov 10, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 5th/9, 6f dirt, fig 94; Oct 5, 2025 LAD allowance, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 92; Sep 1, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 3rd/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 90. Career: 16 starts, 4-3-2.
Analysis: Steady figs; Thomas entry. Post 4 tactical; longshot at 10/1 if rebounds.
5. Fast Flame (LA, 4yo Filly, Flameaway – Omi Princess)
Jockey: Joel Ortiz (118 lbs) – 25% win rate; elite jock.
Trainer: Joe Sharp – 20% win rate; graded success.
Recent Finishes: Jan 15, 2026 DED allowance, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 106, “dominant”; Dec 20, 2025 FG allowance, 2nd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 103; Nov 15, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 3rd/9, 6f dirt, fig 100; Oct 10, 2025 LAD allowance, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 98; Sep 5, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 4th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 95. Career: 10 starts, 3-2-2.
Analysis: Sharp recent win; Sharp/Ortiz lethal. Post 5 clear run; favorite at 5/2 with class.
6. Secret Faith (LA, 4yo Filly, Aurelius Maximus – St. Jean)
Jockey: Corey McMahon (124 lbs) – 17% win rate; allowance specialist.
Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner – 18% win rate; young horses.
Recent Finishes: Jan 20, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 102, “pressed pace”; Dec 25, 2025 FG claiming $4k, 1st/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 99; Nov 20, 2025 DED allowance, 4th/9, 6f dirt, fig 96; Oct 15, 2025 LAD claiming $5k, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 94; Sep 10, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 5th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 92. Career: 12 starts, 3-3-2.
Analysis: Consistent; Gelner confident. Post 6 stalking; contender at 4/1.
7. Viv’s Wild Aces (LA, 5yo Mare, Hard Aces – I’m Wild)
Jockey: Jansen Melancon (122 lbs) – 18% win rate; stakes savvy.
Trainer: A Alberto – 16% win rate; multiple entries.
Recent Finishes: Jan 25, 2026 DED allowance, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 100, “closed mildly”; Dec 30, 2025 FG allowance, 4th/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 97; Nov 25, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 5th/9, 6f dirt, fig 94; Oct 20, 2025 LAD allowance, 2nd/8, 5f dirt, fig 92; Sep 15, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 4th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 90. Career: 15 starts, 4-2-2.
Analysis: Steady; Alberto’s first. Post 7 wide but talent; longshot at 15/1.
8. Lovelyredstilettos (LA, 7yo Mare, Catalina Red – Wild Stilletos)
Jockey: Vicente Del-Cid (118 lbs) – 19% win rate; patient.
Trainer: A Alberto – 16% win rate; dual entry.
Recent Finishes: Jan 10, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 104, “wired”; Dec 15, 2025 FG claiming $4k, 2nd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 101; Nov 10, 2025 DED allowance, 3rd/9, 6f dirt, fig 99; Oct 5, 2025 LAD claiming $5k, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 97; Sep 1, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 3rd/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 95. Career: 25 starts, 7-4-3.
Analysis: Proven winner; Alberto’s second. Post 8 challenging; value at 6/1.
9. Custom Design (LA, 7yo Mare, Custom for Carlos – Tot Shop Donna)
Jockey: Jose Dominguez (118 lbs) – 20% win rate; top jock.
Trainer: Floyd D. Pitzer – 15% win rate; veteran.
Recent Finishes: Jan 15, 2026 DED allowance, 4th/8, 5f dirt, fig 100, “even”; Dec 20, 2025 FG allowance, 5th/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 97; Nov 15, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 2nd/9, 6f dirt, fig 95; Oct 10, 2025 LAD allowance, 3rd/8, 5f dirt, fig 93; Sep 5, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 4th/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 91. Career: 28 starts, 6-5-4.
Analysis: Steady; Pitzer entry. Post 9 wide; longshot at 20/1 for minors.
10. Won Day (LA, 7yo Mare, Time Bandit – Sack O Rocks)
Jockey: Kevin Roman (118 lbs) – 18% win rate; aggressive.
Trainer: A Alberto – 16% win rate; triple entry.
Recent Finishes: Jan 20, 2026 DED claiming $5k, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 105, “dominant”; Dec 25, 2025 FG claiming $4k, 2nd/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 102; Nov 20, 2025 DED allowance, 3rd/9, 6f dirt, fig 100; Oct 15, 2025 LAD claiming $5k, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 98; Sep 10, 2025 EVD claiming $4k, 2nd/10, 5.5f dirt, fig 96. Career: 30 starts, 8-6-5.
Analysis: Back-to-back wins; Alberto’s third. Outside post hurts but form; strong at 3/1.
