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Evangeline Picks & Predictions — May 21, 2026

Thursday, May 21, 20268 racesEvangeline

Here's our expert breakdown of today's 8-race card at Evangeline. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 8 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

10:15 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Dirt

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

win2Von ErichML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 1. 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 28% win rate and finished in the money in 66% of races. Placed in 3 of 6 races on Dirt tracks. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 12.50 sec/furlong. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place4Tears for TheeML 3/1

Rating board at 86.0. Ridden by Julio Ramirez, Jr.. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.92 sec/furlong. Placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks.

⚡ Longshot5Yankee PrinceML 15/1

Rating board at 64.7. Ridden by Isaac Castillo. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 52% of races. Placed in 5 of 8 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 2

10:42 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

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

win6Donegal MoonshineML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 74.6 for Race 2. Career win rate of 23% shows consistency. Ridden by Jamison Mudd, trained by Dane Noel. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.27 sec/furlong.

place8ScallywagML 12/1

Rating board at 74.0. Ridden by Carlos Perez. 3 wins and placed in 15 of 27 races on Dirt tracks. Has 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at 7 fur.

show3DuveeML 9/2

Rating board at 65.5. Ridden by Timothy Thornton. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. 3 wins and placed in 12 of 20 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 3

11:09 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win6ChicaneryML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 3. Ridden by C.J. McMahon, trained by W. Bret Calhoun. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.18 sec/furlong. Placed in 2 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

⚡ Longshot3Yalla VamosML 10/1

Rating board at 45.0. Ridden by Juan P. Vargas.

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

11:36 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — No Map Needed looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3No Map NeededML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 4. Ridden by Jose Luis Rodriguez, trained by Edith A. Mojica. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.52 sec/furlong. Has 1 wins and placed in 6 of 8 races at 1 mi. 1 wins and placed in 5 of 6 races at Evangeline. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 5 races on Turf tracks. Claiming Price Decreased from $20000 to $15000. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place2Bronze LegacyML 3/1

Rating board at 78.5 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Timothy Thornton. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races.

show5Y CityML 10/1

Rating board at 61.4. Ridden by Harry Hernandez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.58 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races.

Race 5

12:03 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

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

win2Bolt's TreasureML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 5. Ridden by Joel Dominguez, trained by Isai V. Gonzalez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.80 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. Placed in 10 of 19 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.55 sec/furlong. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place5Fruit BasketML 2/1

Rating board at 58.3. Ridden by Juan P. Vargas. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.58 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $20000 to $12500.

⚡ Longshot6Ronnie's AceML 12/1

Rating board at 41.7. Ridden by Junior Inirio.

Race 6

12:30 AM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win8Ex GonnaML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.3 for Race 6. Ridden by Javier Antonio Hernandez, trained by Eric Ramaekers. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.47 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 5 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 5 races. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 2 races at Evangeline.

⚡ Longshot7Be Back AgainML 10/1

Rating board at 66.1. Ridden by Joel Dominguez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.63 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races.

Race 7

12:57 AM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

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

win4Love GetawayML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 69.4 for Race 7. Ridden by Timothy Thornton, trained by Sam B. David, Jr.. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.17 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. Has 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at 5 fur.

place7Ev's SpiritML 8/1

Rating board at 60.4 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Casey Fusilier. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races.

show5Fulla Wicked SugarML 8/5

Rating board at 59.0 • 50% career wins. Ridden by Jansen Melancon. 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.

Race 8

1:24 AM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — It Ain't Like That looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6It Ain't Like ThatML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 8. Ridden by Joel Dominguez, trained by Juan Munoz Cano. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.45 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 52% of races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. Claiming Price Decreased from $20000 to $10000.

place4Little EmML 3/1

Rating board at 82.7 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Timothy Thornton. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.16 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.

⚡ Longshot2No DeductibleML 15/1

Rating board at 62.9 • 33% career wins. Ridden by C.J. McMahon. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races.

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