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Evangeline Picks & Predictions — May 8, 2026

Friday, May 8, 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

2026-05-08T22:30:00

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

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

win2Yankee PrinceML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 1. Ridden by Harry Hernandez, trained by Ronnie P. Ward. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 13.08 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. Placed in 4 of 7 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

⚡ Longshot12Toms Lucky MoML 8/1

Rating board at 61.4. Ridden by Julio Ramirez, Jr.. Has placed in the last 2 races. Placed in 2 of 2 races at Evangeline.

Race 2

2026-05-08T22:57:00

Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

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

win5Key ManML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 2. Ridden by Casey Fusilier, trained by Allen Landry. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.11 sec/furlong. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.35 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $20000 to $17500. Horse won last time it raced. 04/23/2026. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

Race 3

2026-05-08T23:24:00

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

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

win5Hard LineML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 3. Ridden by Jansen Melancon, trained by Keith G. Bourgeois. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.67 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. 2 wins and placed in 8 of 13 races on Dirt tracks. Has 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at 7 fur. 2 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races at Evangeline. Jockey & Horse combo has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. Has not raced in 112 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

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 · 7 fur · Dirt

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

win7Yockey's DrivethruML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 4. Ridden by Colby J. Hernandez, trained by Sam B. David, Jr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.39 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 14 of 19 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races at 7 fur. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 7 races at Evangeline. Claiming Price Decreased from $12500 to $10000. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place4My ChulupaML 12/1

Rating board at 65.1. Ridden by Juan P. Vargas. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.56 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 8 of 12 races on Dirt tracks.

show12CoattailsML 4/1

Rating board at 64.7. Ridden by Casey Fusilier. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.55 sec/furlong. Jockey & Horse combo has a 13% win rate and finished in the money in 46% of races.

Race 5

Maiden Special Weight · 7 fur · Dirt

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

win5NappingML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 5. Ridden by Isaac Castillo, trained by Shane Wilson. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.82 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 placed in 2 of 3 at Sprint races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

Race 6

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win2HawijaML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 6. Ridden by Jansen Melancon, trained by Randy Degeyter, Jr.. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.31 sec/furlong. 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 37% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at Evangeline. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place9Avery's GemML 3/1

Rating board at 84.4. Ridden by Harry Hernandez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.23 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races.

show7Daddy's GiftML 6/1

Rating board at 71.3 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Thomas L. Pompell. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.14 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 5 of 9 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 7

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

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

win5Thats UnbelievableML 8/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.1 for Race 7. Ridden by Jansen Melancon, trained by Allen Landry. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 13.24 sec/furlong. 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 28% win rate and finished in the money in 66% of races. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 12 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 5 races. Claiming Price Decreased from $7500 to $5000. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place1Broadway StarML 2/1

Rating board at 61.8. Ridden by Joel Dominguez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 13.30 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.

show3She's a TargetML 8/1

Rating board at 56.9. Ridden by Elio J. Barrera. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 13.44 sec/furlong. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.40 sec/furlong.

Race 8

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win1Mingling MoML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 8. Ridden by Carlos Perez, trained by Ronnie P. Ward. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.24 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 8 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 6 of 8 of Sprint races. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 2 races at Evangeline. Jockey & Horse combo has a 12% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Horse won last time it raced. 04/10/2026.

⚡ Longshot10Romeo SpikesML 15/1

Rating board at 65.5. Ridden by Jansen Melancon. 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 37% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races.

Race 9

Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

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

win4Jazzy GalML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 9. Ridden by Carlos Perez, trained by Lee Thomas. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.73 sec/furlong. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at Evangeline. Jockey & Horse combo has a 12% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.33 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $10000 to $5000. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

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