The LA Bred Premier Night Distaff Stakes is a $125,000 restricted event for accredited Louisiana-bred fillies and mares 4 years old and up, contested at 1 mile on dirt. This race highlights top female state-bred routers on Louisiana Premier Night, a card featuring 10 stakes worth over $800,000. With a field of seven, expect a tactical pace on the bullring, where inside speed could hold an advantage, though closers like Wonderrand may benefit from a duel up front. Secret Faith, undefeated with stakes experience, enters as a major threat in her route debut.
Venue Location
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino
2717 Delta Downs Drive
Vinton, LA 70668 This compact facility, owned by Boyd Gaming, features a 6-furlong dirt oval known for tight turns that often favor tactical speed in routes.
Post Time is scheduled for 8:29 PM CT (9:29 PM ET / 6:29 PM PT) The card includes multiple state-bred stakes, with this as one of the evening’s highlights.
Expected Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny with a high of 71°F and low of 50°F. Light southerly winds at 2-10 mph, with humidity around 70% and no precipitation expected. Mild, dry weather should support fast times.
Track Conditions
Expected fast dirt. Delta Downs’ surface typically plays fair in dry conditions, with a slight bias toward inside speed in routes like this one.
Betting Odds
| Post | Horse | M/L Odds |
| 1 | Secret Faith | 3/1 |
| 2 | Sweet Darlin | 5/1 |
| 3 | Nodah | 8/1 |
| 4 | Rising Inflation | 4/1 |
| 5 | Kalil | 6/1 |
| 6 | Wonderrand | 10/1 |
| 7 | Supa Speed | 5/2 |
Supa Speed opens as the favorite with strong route pedigree; value on Secret Faith with undefeated record.
Analysis of Each Horse, Jockey, and Trainer
Field of seven 4YO+ fillies and mares on dirt at 1 mile. Weights range from 118-124 lbs based on allowances. Below is a detailed breakdown, including starting position (post), recent finishes (last 3-5 races with date/track/finish/field/distance/surface/speed figure/comments where available), and analysis. Data draws from 2025 performances and nominations.
1. Secret Faith (LA, 4YO Filly, Aurelius Maximus – St. Jean)
Jockey: C.J. McMahon (118 lbs) – 17% win rate; stakes specialist.
Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner – 18% win rate; excels with young fillies.
Recent Finishes: Jul 13, 2025 LSP Texas Thoroughbred Association Futurity, 1st/7, 5.5f dirt, fig 105, “wired field by 2 lengths”; Debut win at LSP, 1st/8, 5f dirt, fig 102, “undefeated start”. Career: 2 starts, 2-0-0.
Analysis: Undefeated with stakes win; Gelner ships confidently. Rail draw suits pressing style; stretching out but pedigree suggests she’ll handle mile. Top contender at 3/1.
2. Sweet Darlin (LA, 6YO Mare, Can the Man – Speights’ Colony)
Jockey: Harry Hernandez (118 lbs) – 17% win rate; patient rider.
Trainer: Jonathan Wong – 20% win rate; multiple stakes winners.
Recent Finishes: Jan 20, 2026 DED allowance, 2nd/8, 1m dirt, fig 102, “closed well”; Dec 25, 2025 FG allowance, 1st/7, 7f dirt, fig 99, “rallied late”; Nov 20, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 3rd/9, 6f dirt, fig 96; Oct 15, 2025 LAD allowance, 4th/8, 7f dirt, fig 94. Career: 25 starts, 7-5-4.
Analysis: Route experience; Wong’s barn hot. Post 2 allows stalking; consistent figs; value at 5/1 for exotics.
3. Nodah (LA, 6YO Mare, Mor Spirit – Forest Path)
Jockey: Edward Santiago (118 lbs) – 16% win rate; aggressive.
Trainer: Benard Chatters – 17% win rate; state-bred focus.
Recent Finishes: Jan 25, 2026 DED allowance, 3rd/8, 1m dirt, fig 100, “even effort”; Dec 30, 2025 FG allowance, 4th/7, 7f dirt, fig 97; Nov 25, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 1st/9, 6f dirt, fig 95; Oct 20, 2025 LAD allowance, 2nd/8, 7f dirt, fig 93. Career: 22 starts, 6-4-3.
Analysis: Solid local form; Chatters knows mares. Post 3 pressing; live at 8/1 if pace favors.
4. Rising Inflation (LA, 5YO Mare, Mitole – Any Given Trace)
Jockey: Jose Nava-Marin (124 lbs) – 18% win rate; allowance expert.
Trainer: Jonathan Wong – 20% win rate; dual entry.
Recent Finishes: Jan 10, 2026 DED allowance, 1st/8, 1m dirt, fig 104, “wired field”; Dec 15, 2025 FG allowance, 2nd/7, 7f dirt, fig 101; Nov 10, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 3rd/9, 6f dirt, fig 98; Oct 5, 2025 LAD allowance, 4th/8, 7f dirt, fig 95. Career: 18 starts, 5-4-3.
Analysis: Recent route win; Wong’s other. Post 4 tactical; contender at 4/1 with speed.
5. Kalil (LA, 4YO Filly, Practical Joke – Hatpin)
Jockey: Timothy Thornton (118 lbs) – 20% win rate; route specialist.
Recent Finishes: Jan 15, 2026 DED allowance, 2nd/8, 1m dirt, fig 102, “closed mildly”; Dec 20, 2025 FG allowance, 3rd/7, 7f dirt, fig 99; Nov 15, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 4th/9, 6f dirt, fig 96; Oct 10, 2025 LAD allowance, 1st/8, 7f dirt, fig 94. Career: 10 starts, 2-3-2.
Analysis: Improving figs; Delhomme fit. Post 5 mid-pack; value at 6/1.
6. Wonderrand (LA, 5YO Mare, Cloud Computing – Laughing Saint)
Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr. (118 lbs) – 18% win rate; patient.
Recent Finishes: Jan 30, 2026 DED allowance, 3rd/8, 1m dirt, fig 100, “rallied late”; Dec 25, 2025 FG allowance, 4th/7, 7f dirt, fig 97; Nov 20, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 1st/9, 6f dirt, fig 95; Oct 15, 2025 LAD allowance, 2nd/8, 7f dirt, fig 93. Career: 15 starts, 4-3-2.
Analysis: Consistent closer; Chatters’ other. Post 6 stalking; longshot at 10/1 if pace collapses.
7. Supa Speed (LA, 4YO Filly, Justify – Elfin Queen)
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill (120 lbs) – 19% win rate; stakes veteran.
Recent Finishes: Jan 22, 2026 DED allowance, 1st/8, 1m dirt, fig 106, “dominant”; Dec 30, 2025 FG allowance, 2nd/7, 7f dirt, fig 103; Nov 25, 2025 DED claiming $5k, 3rd/9, 6f dirt, fig 100; Oct 20, 2025 LAD allowance, 1st/8, 7f dirt, fig 98. Career: 12 starts, 4-2-2.
Analysis: Top figs; Lynch confident. Post 7 wide but talent; strong second choice at 5/2.
