The LA Bred Premier Night Ragin Cajun Starter Stakes at Delta Downs promises to be an exciting race featuring accredited Louisiana-bred horses aged four and up. The race will be run over five furlongs, with a $50,000 purse on the line.
Race Details:
- Purse: $50,000
- Distance: Five furlongs
- Eligibility: Accredited Louisiana Bred Four Years Old And Upward Which Have Started For A Claiming Price Of $5,000 Or Less In 2024-2025
- Weights: 124 lbs; Non-winners of two races since November 1, 2024, allowed 3 lbs, non-winners of a race since November 1, 2024, allowed 5 lbs.
The field includes a competitive mix of seasoned horses:
Contenders:
- Copter (LA) – Jockey: A Birzer, Trainer: R Robbins (M/L: 6/1)
- Pedigree: Country Day – Whirlie Bertie, by Stormin Fever
- Owner: Ray Robbins
- Breeder: Lora Pitre & Richard Klein
- Adieu Aces (LA) – Jockey: E J Barrera, Trainer: A Alberto (M/L: 6/1)
- Pedigree: Hard Aces – Adieu and Farewell, by Fraser River
- Owner: Jason Lovern and Pamela Belk Lovern
- Breeder: Gerald L Averett Jr.
- Cajun Eddie (LA) – Jockey: T Thornton, Trainer: A Ramirez-Rodriguez (M/L: 9/2)
- Pedigree: Mo Tom – Smittystown, by Speightstown
- Owner: End Zone Athletics Inc. (Karl Broberg and Matt Johanson)
- Breeder: J. Adcock & Nathan C. Granger
- Astrologysprotege (LA) – Jockey: S Munoz, Trainer: K J Thompson (M/L: 15/1)
- Pedigree: Astrology – Lady American, by Announce
- Owner: William Bradley
- Breeder: Alton Ray
- Gotmy Mo Jo Workin (LA) – Jockey: J Melancon, Trainer: E Ramirez (M/L: 8/1)
- Pedigree: Mo Tom – Montana Miss, by Mineshaft
- Owner: Sandy Badeaux
- Breeder: Jim Montgomery & Natalie Montgomery
- Hardly Able (LA) – Jockey: C Fusilier, Trainer: A Landry (M/L: 5/2)
- Pedigree: Custom for Carlos – Taking Tips, by Interactif
- Owner: Baronne Farms, LLC (Lon M. Baronne)
- Breeder: William Kyle Harris
- Slither (LA) – Jockey: J L Rodriguez, Trainer: R P Ward (M/L: 15/1)
- Pedigree: Custom for Carlos – K. R.’s Jazz, by Concerto
- Owner: Ronnie P. Ward
- Breeder: Gulf Haven Farms, LLC
- Charco (LA) – Jockey: J Dominguez, Trainer: J Gibson (M/L: 7/2)
- Pedigree: El Deal – Coteau Kitten, by Tale of the Cat
- Owner: Glynn A. Puryear, Jr.
- Breeder: J. Adcock & Montgomery Equine Center
- Alterana (LA) – Jockey: V Del-Cid, Trainer: J A Larrosa (M/L: 15/1)
- Pedigree: Alternation – Montana Miss, by Mineshaft
- Owner: LJ Racing Stables LLC (Juan A. Larrosa)
- Breeder: Ronald P. Webb
The LA Bred Premier Night Ragin Cajun Starter Stakes is sure to be a competitive race with a diverse field of talented horses. Hardly Able and Charco are among the early favorites, both showing strong form and consistency. Cajun Eddie and Copter also pose strong threats and could surprise with a standout performance.
