The Ragin Cajun Stakes, a $60,000 stakes race, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Evangeline Downs. This seven-furlong dirt race features a competitive field of seven 3-year-old geldings and colts, each vying for victory in this Louisiana-bred event.
Race Details
- Track: Evangeline Downs
- Distance: 7 furlongs (Dirt)
- Purse: $60,000
- Age Eligibility: 3-year-olds
- Post Time: 7:36 PM ET
Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Gift Giver (USA) – Gift Box x Union Mettle
- Trainer: Jonah Fuselier
- Jockey: Jose Luis Rodriguez
- Owner: Blue Star Racing LLC
- Recent Form: Has shown strong closing speed, finishing second in his last outing.
2. Patience Will Pay (USA) – Daaher x So Well Read
- Trainer: Sarah Delany
- Jockey: Elio J. Barrera
- Owner: Tom Curtis
- Recent Form: Won his last race at Fair Grounds, displaying late acceleration.
3. Star Rock Star (USA) – Star Guitar x After Thought
- Trainer: Carrol Castille
- Jockey: Timothy Thornton
- Owner: Whispering Oaks Farm LLC
- Recent Form: Career-best victory last time out, transitioning well to longer distances.
4. He’s Late Again (USA) – Aurelius Maximus x Pixie Devil
- Trainer: Allen Landry
- Jockey: Jansen Melancon
- Owner: Larry J. Romero
- Recent Form: Consistent performer, placed second in his last outing.
5. Cool Guitar (USA) – Star Guitar x Cool Kitty
- Trainer: Allen Landry
- Jockey: Casey Fusilier
- Owner: Cool Breeze Racing LLC
- Recent Form: Strong finisher, placed fourth in last race.
6. Majority Opinion (USA) – Half Ours x Maggies Ransom
- Trainer: Henry B. Johnson Jr.
- Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
- Owner: Greg Norman
- Recent Form: Mid-pack finisher in last race, needs improvement.
7. Yorktown Panther (USA) – Yorkton x Calico
- Trainer: Eduardo Ramirez
- Jockey: Thomas L. Pompell
- Owner: Blanchard F. Iles
- Recent Form: Won his last race at Delta Downs, proving his ability at this distance.
Race Analysis & Predictions
Top Contenders:
- Star Rock Star (3/1 odds) – Strong finisher, coming off a victory.
- Gift Giver (4/1 odds) – Consistent performer, placed second in his last race.
- Yorktown Panther (5/1 odds) – Recent winner, showing strong form.
Dark Horses:
- He’s Late Again (6/1 odds) – Consistent performer, could surprise.
- Patience Will Pay (7/1 odds) – Has shown late acceleration, making him a threat.
