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Free Louisiana Downs Picks & Predictions
Louisiana Downs runs on dirt and turf, with about 52% of races on the dirt, racing from 5 fur to 1 1/8 mi, with fields averaging 7.4 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 45 Louisiana Downs sheets published so far.
Latest Louisiana Downs Free Picks
Louisiana Downs is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Louisiana Downs card, September 15, 2026.
Race 1
Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf
A turf claiming opener at 7.5 furlongs where the TrackWiz ratings tell a clear story — Sweet Aurora G grades out well above the field, though Cookie Brookie and Awree are close enough to make exacta coverage worth considering.
Sweet Aurora G posts the field's highest TrackWiz rating at 87.81 and matches the top average speed figure in the race at 53. Trainer Patricia G. West sends her out at 5/2 on the morning line — honest odds for what looks like the class of the field. Isaac Castillo gets the call in the irons, and at 7.5 furlongs on the lawn, there's plenty of room for this horse to settle and unwind a late run. The rating gap between Sweet Aurora G and the next tier is meaningful enough that she deserves to be your primary win-side investment.
Cookie Brookie's 79.88 rating is the second-best in the field and her 16% career win rate adds some reliability to the profile. Trainer Scott Gelner puts Elio J. Barrera up, a solid pairing. At 5/1 on the morning line, she offers real value in exacta and trifecta slots if Sweet Aurora G handles the top spot.
Awree checks in with a 71.35 rating — third-best in the field — and trainer Juan Munoz Cano has her at 7/2, suggesting stable confidence. The 5% career win rate is modest, but in a turf route where pace can get complicated late, a horse with this rating profile is a legitimate contender to hit the board. She rounds out the trifecta picture nicely.
Race 2
Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Hall of Cards flashes eye-catching career numbers in a 6-furlong dirt claiming field, but Major Move's TrackWiz rating blows the field away — the real question is whether Goodmorning Gracie can secure the place spot at a usable price.
Major Move is the standout here with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating — more than 14 points clear of the next-best horse in the field. Trainer Joseph M. Foster sends him out at 3/1 morning line with Elio J. Barrera up, a reliable pairing on the Louisiana Downs dirt. His 53 average speed figure is competitive, and at 6 furlongs he won't be asked to do anything outside his comfort zone. This is a horse you build your ticket around.
Goodmorning Gracie rates at 73.07 — comfortably second in the field — and Harry Hernandez takes the mount for trainer Jonas Gibson. Her 51 average speed figure is a tick below the top horses, but in a claiming field like this, she has enough class to secure a place finish. At 7/2, she offers fair value in exacta keys beneath Major Move.
Jade's Wicked Doll slots in at 58.92 on our ratings, third in the field, and she carries an 11% career win rate that speaks to some consistency at this level. Trainer Eric Ramaekers uses Javier Antonio Hernandez, and at 5/1 she's worth plugging into trifectas. If the pace scenario sets up for a closer, she's got the profile to sneak into the exotics.
Race 3
Claiming · 5 fur · Turf
Miracle On Central looks like the dominant play in this 5-furlong turf claimer — a top rating AND the best speed figure in the field — but the 4/5 morning line means the value hunt shifts to the place and show spots.
Miracle On Central is the most clear-cut top selection on today's card with a TrackWiz rating of 90.00 and an average speed figure of 55 — the highest of any horse in this race. Trainer Keith G. Bourgeois sends her out at 4/5 on the morning line with Alexander Castillo in the irons. At 5 furlongs on the turf, early position matters and this horse's speed profile suggests she can be near the front from the jump. At odds-on, she's not a win bet for value seekers, but she's a necessary piece in exacta and trifecta construction.
Kingscliff rates 65.13 and posts a solid 16% career win rate — the highest of any horse in the top tier of this field. Trainer Kevin D. Martin sends him out at 9/2 with Carlos Lozada aboard. His 54 average speed figure is second-best in the race, and if he gets a clean trip down the rail at 5 furlongs, he's got the profile to finish directly behind the heavy favorite.
The Big Ben rates 55.74 and brings a 12% career win rate to the table — nothing flashy, but enough to warrant show consideration in a nine-horse field. Trainer Jerry Eugene Tillis, Jr. puts Carlos Perez up at 5/1 morning line. His 53 average speed figure keeps him in the mix pace-wise, and he could pick up a piece if Kingscliff stumbles in the place spot.
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About the Louisiana Downs Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt and Turf
- Distance range
- 5 fur to 1 1/8 mi
- Typical field
- 7.4 starters
- Typical card
- 7 races
Most common race conditions at Louisiana Downs: Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Maiden Special Weight, Allowance Optional Claiming.
Measured across the last 24 Louisiana Downs cards we have handicapped.
Louisiana Downs Results & Payouts
Official finishing order and mutuel payouts for September 2, 2026.
Race 1
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Night Tizzy12/1 | Edward Santiago | $54.20 | $9.00 | $3.00 |
| 2 | 1 | Mojane Metal1/2 | Harry Hernandez | — | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 3 | 2 | Meg's Ladybug15/1 | Rey Williams | — | — | $2.20 |
| 4 | 3 | Gab20/1 | Jan M. Baez | — | — | — |
| 5 | 7 | La Chica de Oro10/1 | Carlos Lozada | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Exacta 4-1 paid $44.60
- $0.50 Trifecta 4-1-2 paid $42.35
- $0.10 Superfecta 4-1-2-3 paid $11.20
Race 2
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Sir Tristan7/2 | Lane J. Luzzi | $5.60 | $6.00 | $2.80 |
| 2 | 3 | Obvious Conclusion8/1 | Elio J. Barrera | — | $13.40 | $3.80 |
| 3 | 8 | Heroic Act9/5 | Harry Hernandez | — | — | $2.60 |
| 4 | 7 | New York New York8/5 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | — |
| 5 | 6 | Gone Elvis12/1 | Alexander Castillo | — | — | — |
| 6 | 5 | Chief Now Now30/1 | Juan P. Vargas | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 4-1 paid $72.00
- $1 Exacta 1-3 paid $17.60
- $0.50 Trifecta 1-3-8 paid $17.85
- $0.10 Superfecta 1-3-8-7 paid $6.60
Race 3
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Its Wild Again20/1 | Misael Alvarez | $69.40 | $15.80 | $11.20 |
| 2 | 1 | I Bet You Wont6/1 | Juan P. Vargas | — | $3.60 | $2.60 |
| 3 | 2 | Quikonthetrigger9/2 | Alexander Castillo | — | — | $2.20 |
| 4 | 5 | Code of Parapluie15/1 | Jan M. Baez | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | Demotion1/1 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | — |
| 6 | 7 | Patek20/1 | Julio Ramirez, Jr. | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 1-6 paid $2.50
- $1 Daily Double 1-4 paid $75.40
- $1 Exacta 4-1 paid $175.00
- $0.50 Trifecta 4-1-2 paid $209.80
- $0.10 Superfecta 4-1-2-5 paid $98.59
- $0.50 Pick 3 4-1-4 paid $1041.20
- $0.50 Pick 3 4-1-6 paid $43.35
Race 4
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Eternal Legacy5/2 | Geovanni Franco | $6.80 | $4.20 | $3.60 |
| 2 | 3 | Fourforfortyfour2/1 | Lane J. Luzzi | — | $3.00 | $2.40 |
| 3 | 4 | Standard Issue10/1 | Rey Williams | — | — | $4.00 |
| 4 | 6 | Velocity Vixen12/1 | Elio J. Barrera | — | — | — |
| 5 | 5 | God's Plan15/1 | Julio Ramirez, Jr. | — | — | — |
| 6 | 2 | Grand Eagle6/1 | Carlos Lozada | — | — | — |
| 7 | 7 | Nazarene5/1 | Alexander Castillo | — | — | — |
| 8 | 1 | Jactani8/1 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 4-8 paid $164.50
- $1 Exacta 8-3 paid $9.80
- $0.50 Trifecta 8-3-4 paid $21.50
- $0.10 Superfecta 8-3-4-6 paid $27.98
- $0.50 Pick 3 1-4-8 paid $351.20
- $0.50 Pick 3 1-6-8 paid $5.25
- $0.50 Pick 4 3 OF 4 4-1-4-8 paid $120.25
- $0.50 Pick 4 CarryOver paid $4450.29
Race 5
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Khozy's Operetta3/1 | Javier Antonio Hernandez | $3.00 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 2 | 3 | Charming Leah20/1 | Carlos Lozada | — | $9.60 | $4.60 |
| 3 | 5 | Miss Country15/1 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | $4.60 |
| 4 | 8 | Gotta Scoot8/1 | Lane J. Luzzi | — | — | — |
| 5 | 6 | Hammydown5/1 | Juan P. Vargas | — | — | — |
| 6 | 1 | Laura's Treat30/1 | Misael Alvarez | — | — | — |
| 7 | 9 | Pocket Threes7/2 | Isaac Castillo | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 8-4 paid $6.50
- $1 Exacta 4-3 paid $23.80
- $0.50 Trifecta 4-3-5 paid $84.05
- $0.10 Superfecta 4-3-5-8 paid $62.15
- $0.50 Pick 3 4-8-4 paid $142.40
Race 6
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Blueberry Eyes9/5 | Jamison Mudd | $7.40 | $4.60 | $2.60 |
| 2 | 1 | Imma Going to Win12/1 | Javier Antonio Hernandez | — | $5.80 | $3.40 |
| 3 | 2 | Saranac Lake5/2 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | $2.40 |
| 4 | 6 | Seriously Sassy5/1 | Lane J. Luzzi | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | Texas Moon2/1 | Carlos Lozada | — | — | — |
| 6 | 5 | How Bout Me20/1 | Elio J. Barrera | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 4-4 paid $7.00
- $1 Exacta 4-1 paid $18.00
- $0.50 Trifecta 4-1-2 paid $28.00
- $0.10 Superfecta 4-1-2-6 paid $20.09
- $0.50 Pick 3 8-4-4 paid $15.10
Race 7
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Rocky Colavito3/2 | Carlos Lozada | $4.80 | $3.00 | $2.20 |
| 2 | 5 | Concrete Bolt6/1 | Emanuel Nieves | — | $2.60 | $2.10 |
| 3 | 10 | Bernardo5/2 | Alexander Castillo | — | — | $2.20 |
| 4 | 6 | Keokuk Kid9/2 | Isaac Castillo | — | — | — |
| 5 | 2 | Rowdy American30/1 | Lane J. Luzzi | — | — | — |
| 6 | 9 | Fosforito20/1 | Julio Ramirez, Jr. | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 4-1 paid $13.30
- $1 Exacta 1-5 paid $7.30
- $0.50 Trifecta 1-5-10 paid $10.10
- $0.10 Superfecta 1-5-10-6 paid $2.99
- $0.50 Pick 3 4-4-1 paid $8.80
- $0.50 Pick 4 4 OF 4 8-2,4,7-4-1,3,4,7,8,11 paid $51.60
- $0.50 Pick 5 5 OF 5 4-8-2,4,7-4-1,3,4,7,8,11 paid $1707.10
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Louisiana Downs Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Louisiana Downs card?
Yes. Every Louisiana Downs race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Louisiana Downs race on?
Louisiana Downs cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 52% of races were on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Louisiana Downs card?
Louisiana Downs cards average 7 races, with fields of about 7.4 starters. Distances run from 5 fur to 1 1/8 mi.
When are Louisiana Downs picks published?
Louisiana Downs picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 45 Louisiana Downs sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.