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Evangeline Picks & Predictions — May 1, 2026

Friday, May 1, 20269 racesEvangeline

Here's our expert breakdown of today's 9-race card at Evangeline. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 9 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

2026-05-01T22:30:00

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Lofty Heights looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6Lofty HeightsML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 1. Ridden by Juan P. Vargas, trained by Keith G. Bourgeois. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 13.19 sec/furlong. Jockey & Horse combo has a 14% win rate and finished in the money in 46% of races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place4Triple FourML 5/2

Rating board at 85.7. Ridden by Edward Santiago. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 13.11 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at Evangeline.

show5Mean to MeML 12/1

Rating board at 67.7. Ridden by Joel Dominguez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.86 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.

Race 2

2026-05-01T22:57:00

Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Millie's Stardust looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3Millie's StardustML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 2. Ridden by Isaac Castillo, trained by Justin Jeansonne. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 5 of 5 races at 5 fur. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at Evangeline. Has not raced in 252 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 12.20 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races on Turf tracks.

⚡ Longshot5Aye Bay BayML 8/1

Rating board at 56.2 • 28% career wins. Ridden by Thomas L. Pompell. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 13% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races.

Race 3

2026-05-01T23:24:00

Stakes · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Whisper Me a Smile looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Whisper Me a SmileML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.3 for Race 3. Career win rate of 50% shows consistency. Ridden by Julio Ramirez, Jr., trained by Benard Chatters. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.36 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 4 of 5 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 5 races. Has 3 wins and placed in 4 of 5 of Sprint races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 7% win rate and finished in the money in 26% of races. Horse won last time it raced. 02/07/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place4Walknto NeworleansML 6/1

Rating board at 82.7 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Edward Santiago. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races on Dirt tracks.

⚡ Longshot1LiteuptheniteML 10/1

Rating board at 59.9. Ridden by Isaac Castillo. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. 2 wins and placed in 8 of 9 races on Dirt tracks.

Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 4

Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Like This looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win12Like ThisML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 4. Ridden by Jansen Melancon, trained by Allen Landry. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 66% of races. 6 wins and placed in 16 of 31 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.55 sec/furlong.

⚡ Longshot4Our DeterminationML 12/1

Rating board at 48.8 • 21% career wins. Ridden by Javier Antonio Hernandez. 3 wins and placed in 9 of 14 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 2 of 3 races at 5 fur.

Race 5

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Bronze Legacy looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Bronze LegacyML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.7 for Race 5. Ridden by Marcelino Pedroza, Jr., trained by Sam B. David, Jr.. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races. Little success at sprint races - giving an endurance race a go.

place8Cookie BrookieML 3/1

Rating board at 61.6. Ridden by Elio J. Barrera. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 12.35 sec/furlong.

show3Eskenforave and AkML 2/1

Rating board at 57.2. Ridden by Carlos Perez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.69 sec/furlong. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.30 sec/furlong.

Race 6

Stakes · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Norah G looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Norah GML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.9 for Race 6. Career win rate of 32% shows consistency. Ridden by Marcelino Pedroza, Jr., trained by Patricia G. West. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.53 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. 6 wins and placed in 14 of 22 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 5 wins and placed in 7 of 7 races at 1 mi. 2 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races at Evangeline. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place6Canal StreetML 7/2

Rating board at 80.5 • 27% career wins. Ridden by C.J. McMahon. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.67 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 7 of 10 races on Dirt tracks.

show1KalilML 5/2

Rating board at 78.3 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Colby J. Hernandez. 2 wins and placed in 6 of 9 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races.

Race 7

Starter Allowance · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Freddie by a Nose looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win1Freddie by a NoseML 5/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.2 for Race 7. Career win rate of 22% shows consistency. Ridden by Joel Dominguez, trained by Juan Munoz Cano. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. 4 wins and placed in 9 of 16 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.55 sec/furlong. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

place7Island CabanaML 5/2

Rating board at 60.9. Ridden by Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.70 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.

show3NopenottonightML 9/2

Rating board at 56.2. Ridden by Harry Hernandez. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. 4 wins and placed in 7 of 14 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 8

Stakes · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Synthetic looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win10SyntheticML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 8. Career win rate of 100% shows consistency. Ridden by Emanuel Nieves, trained by Joseph R. Felks. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.65 sec/furlong. 4 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 5 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 5 races. Has 4 wins and placed in 5 of 5 of Sprint races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 44% of races. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.08 sec/furlong. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

⚡ Longshot2One Line RulerML 12/1

Rating board at 62.8 • 21% career wins. Ridden by Isaac Castillo. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.95 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.

Race 9

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Bayou Time looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win8Bayou TimeML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 9. Ridden by Harry Hernandez, trained by Keith G. Bourgeois. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 5 races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place7Lawless WaysML 5/2

Rating board at 57.5. Ridden by C.J. McMahon. Claiming Price Decreased from $30000 to $20000.

show3Jungle LawML 4/1

Rating board at 56.8. Ridden by Joel Dominguez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.62 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.

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