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Evangeline Picks & Predictions — August 27, 2026

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Race 13Beach TrippinML 5/26:15 PM EDT

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Rain is falling at Evangeline Downs this Thursday, and that changes everything. With temps sitting at 84°F and steady precipitation in the forecast, that dirt surface is going to be playing wet — potentially sloppy or muddy by post time. In South Louisiana, Evangeline handles rain differently than most tracks, so paying attention to how the surface is listed officially before you bet is critical today.

We've got an 8-race card on tap, mixing claiming races, allowance optional claiming, and a standalone allowance — plus a pair of turf routes that could see late scratches if the rail gets unplayable. Races 3, 5, and 7 are all scheduled for the grass, and that's where things get interesting (or complicated) depending on how the weather plays out.

Three races are open to all TrackWiz readers today, and the free picks alone give you a solid foundation. Races 4 through 8 are locked behind our premium wall — and on a rain day with shifting conditions, that full-card context is where you'll earn your edge.

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Race 1

6:15 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Two horses dominate the TrackWiz ratings in this 6-furlong dirt claimer, but a legit mid-pack threat at 8-1 keeps the exotics interesting — don't sleep on the pace scenario here.

win3Beach TrippinML 5/2

Beach Trippin tops our TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 despite a morning line of just 5/2, which tells you the public is already aware of this horse's upside. Trainer Jonah Fuselier sends out a horse with a 10% career win rate, but the rating edge over the field is hard to ignore at this level. With jockey Devin H. Magnon in the irons, the connections look solid for a front-end effort over 6 furlongs on the dirt. At 5/2, this is close to fair value — make this your win single and build exotics around it.

place2Heart PrintsML 9/5

Heart Prints is the morning-line favorite at 9/5 and backs it up with an 86.61 TrackWiz rating — just a tick behind Beach Trippin but well clear of the rest. The 22% career win rate under trainer Samuel Breaux is the best in the field and signals a horse that consistently gets the job done. If Beach Trippin falters late, Heart Prints looks like the logical beneficiary with plenty of talent to place at minimum.

show7Midnight MischiefML 8/1

Midnight Mischief is the hidden asset in this race — a 25% career win rate is tops in the entire field, and the 70.52 rating gives this horse a clear edge over the rest of the bottom half. Trainer Joe O. Duhon puts Harry Hernandez up, and at 8/1 on the morning line, this is a prime show-bet hedge or exotic inclusion. Don't let the longer price fool you — the career numbers suggest a horse that wins its fair share of races.

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Race 2

6:42 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Goldie's Moon and Miss Landlock form a clear two-horse top tier in this 6-furlong dirt claimer, with a wide gap in the ratings before the rest of the field — the question is whether the rail post gives Goldie's Moon a pace edge.

win1Goldie's MoonML 4/1

Goldie's Moon posts an 85.62 TrackWiz rating — best in the field — and draws the rail in a 6-furlong sprint, which can be a significant advantage at Evangeline's tight turns. Trainer Henry B. Johnson, Jr. has jockey Emanuel Nieves aboard, and the 4/1 morning line offers a touch of value for a horse that our numbers say should be favored. The 12% career win rate may look modest, but the rating separation here is real, and in a field this competitive in the middle, that edge at the top matters.

place8Miss LandlockML 7/2

Miss Landlock runs an 84.52 TrackWiz rating with Harry Hernandez up, and at 7/2 on the morning line, this is the strongest challenger to Goldie's Moon. The 11% career win rate mirrors the top pick's, but trainer Nicholas Latour has this horse peaking at the right time based on our analysis. In a two-horse quality race like this, Miss Landlock is the safest place bet on the card.

show6Sarah's RollingML 5/2

Sarah's Rolling is the morning-line favorite's biggest threat from the pace scenario perspective, drawing post 6 with a 64.03 rating — solid, if not elite. The 5/2 morning line suggests the market respects this horse more than the TrackWiz rating alone would indicate, and trainer Alan Klanfer's 11% career win rate shows consistent form. As an exotic anchor for the show position, Sarah's Rolling offers reasonable coverage in what shapes up as a manageable three-horse sequence.

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Our three free races today — Races 1, 2, and 3 — set the table nicely. Beach Trippin opens the card at a workable 5/2 morning line and carries our top TrackWiz rating among the free picks at 87.81. If the dirt is playing wet and cuppy, speed on the rail could be rewarded or punished depending on how the harrowing crew manages things. Watch the early scratches and track variant before locking in.

Race 2 brings Goldie's Moon at 4/1, which is where we see some legitimate value given the morning line. And Race 3 flips things to the turf with Got Stripes at 5/1 — though that grass route at a mile is the biggest weather wildcard of the trio. If they move it to the main track, the entire complexion of the race changes and you'll want to reassess. Keep TrackWiz open for real-time updates as the card approaches.

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Race 3

7:09 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A wide-open mile on the turf with 12 runners and only one horse clearly separating itself in the ratings — Got Stripes looms as the class of the field, but two near-equal threats make the exotics worth playing deep.

win3Got StripesML 5/1

Got Stripes earns the top TrackWiz rating at 84.17 in what is a sprawling 12-horse turf field, and posts the best average speed figure in the race at 54. Trainer Alexis Claire sends out the horse with Isaac Castillo up — a combination that looks sharp for a one-mile turf affair. The 5/1 morning line is honest value given the rating advantage, and on the turf where early pace can get honest, a horse with the best figures typically finds its way to the front of the money.

place1Struck OutML 7/2

Struck Out rates second in the field at 76.35 and goes off at 7/2 as the morning-line co-choice, giving trainer Emile Schwandt and jockey Jamison Mudd a live shot at a big place payout. The 12% career win rate and average speed of 53 are right in the mix for a turf route, and the post-1 draw could help control position on the inside. This horse profiles as a reliable late-race threat that should be in the money.

show2Lawless WaysML 6/1

Lawless Ways sits at a near-identical 76.17 TrackWiz rating to Struck Out, making this essentially a coin flip between the two for the place and show spots. The 16% career win rate is the best among the top-three rated horses and gives trainer Sturges J. Ducoing's horse legitimate credentials. At 6/1 with C.J. McMahon aboard, Lawless Ways is a strong exotic inclusion and a fine show-bet play in a race where the top three on our board are closely bunched.

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Race 4

7:36 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Jojo Bean looks like the class standout in this allowance optional claimer at a mile on the dirt, but Cincy's Anna's elite career win percentage makes this more than a one-horse race.

win1Jojo BeanML 2/1

Jojo Bean tops our TrackWiz ratings at 88.54 and draws the rail with Jansen Melancon up — one of the sharpest jockey-trainer setups on the card when paired with Allen Landry. The 20% career win rate is respectable, but it's the overall rating dominance that separates this horse from a quality field. At 2/1 on the morning line, this is a deserving favorite in an allowance optional claiming spot, and we're comfortable making it a win single for the race.

place3Cincy's AnnaML 9/2

Cincy's Anna is the most compelling place play on tonight's card, posting a 38% career win rate — highest among all horses in this race by a wide margin. The 84.14 TrackWiz rating confirms she belongs at this level, and trainer Sturges J. Ducoing has her primed for a strong effort with Colby J. Hernandez in the irons. At 9/2, the price is generous for a horse with elite career win numbers, making her an automatic place ticket.

show7Prima BellaML 5/2

Prima Bella rates third on our board at 82.14 and brings a 25% career win rate into an allowance field where she's already been tested. Trainer Brett A. Brinkman teams with Jamison Mudd, and the 5/2 morning line tells you the market isn't sleeping on this one. In a race where the top three are clearly separated from the rest, Prima Bella is the most logical show-bet anchor and a must-use in exactas and trifectas.

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Race 5

8:03 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

Maki Monarchy and Blue Chair Bay form a powerful one-two punch at the top of this 11-horse turf mile, with a significant rating cliff separating them from the rest of a wide-open bottom half.

win1Maki MonarchyML 2/1

Maki Monarchy leads all horses with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating and draws post 1 on the turf, giving trainer Alexis Claire and jockey Emanuel Nieves an ideal setup to stalk the pace from the inside. The 14% career win rate and average speed of 54 put this horse in elite company in this field. At 2/1, this is a legitimate favorite at a fair price — the rating edge is real and the turf-mile setup fits the profile.

place7Blue Chair BayML 3/1

Blue Chair Bay runs an 86.91 TrackWiz rating — just a tick off the top — and shapes up as the most dangerous threat to Maki Monarchy in what looks like a head-to-head for the top two spots. Trainer Shane Wilson has Alexander Castillo in the irons, and the 18% career win rate suggests a consistent horse that gets checks regularly. At 3/1, this is a high-confidence place play and should be included in all multi-horse exotics.

show4Highstakes HustlerML 6/1

Highstakes Hustler sits comfortably in third on our TrackWiz ratings at 70.9 — a solid gap above the rest of the field after the top two — with C.J. McMahon up for trainer Samuel Breaux. The 11% career win rate and average speed of 54 align well with the top contenders in this turf mile. At 6/1, this is a value show play and a smart inclusion in trifectas where you're trying to beat the top two with a live price.

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Race 6

8:30 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Slewssongofthenile dominates the TrackWiz ratings in this 6-furlong allowance optional claimer on the dirt, but several horses with eye-catching win percentages make the pace scenario unpredictable and the exotics wide open.

win1SlewssongofthenileML 2/1

Slewssongofthenile earns an 88.54 TrackWiz rating — the highest mark in the field by a significant margin — and gets Harry Hernandez up for trainer Ronnie P. Ward in a 6-furlong sprint where rating advantages tend to hold. The 16% career win rate is modest, but this horse's overall profile screams class standout in what is a mixed-profile field. At 2/1, you're not getting overlay value, but the number justifies the favorite price — this is the race's most reliable win play.

place5Double DealsML 6/1

Double Deals posts a 70.95 TrackWiz rating — second best in the field — and brings a 12% career win rate with Carlos Perez up for trainer Juan A. Larrosa. The 6/1 morning line is where the value lives in this race: if Slewssongofthenile leads the way, Double Deals profiles as the most likely chaser to hang on for second. Use this horse heavily in exactas underneath the top pick.

show3Maximus AmarML 5/2

Maximus Amar is an interesting show play at 5/2 for trainer Ricky Courville, boasting a 50% career win rate — one of three horses in this race with that figure, which suggests limited but elite samples. The 57.5 TrackWiz rating rates third in the field, and the 55 average speed figure is tied for best among the group. This is a horse that wins when it runs, and the show slot looks very reachable in a race where the top end is strong.

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Race 7

8:57 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

Sabi looms as the class of this 10-horse allowance turf mile, but Letmikefigureitout, Nopenottonight, and Mahoney Road are bunched closely enough to make this a genuine four-horse race at the top.

win9SabiML 5/2

Sabi earns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.81 and goes off at just 5/2, which is fair market value for the race's most decorated horse. Trainer Emile Schwandt sends out Harry Hernandez — a jockey who knows Evangeline's turf course — and the 24% career win rate is the second-best among the top contenders. The rating advantage over a competitive field makes Sabi the confident win play, even without a huge morning-line edge.

place10LetmikefigureitoutML 2/1

Letmikefigureitout goes off as the 2/1 morning-line favorite — lower odds than Sabi — but our TrackWiz ratings give the edge to Sabi by a meaningful margin. What makes Letmikefigureitout dangerous is the 40% career win rate, which is elite by any measure at this level and suggests a horse that runs in the money with regularity. Trainer Alan Klanfer has Devin H. Magnon up, and this horse has the profile of a place lock even if the win goes elsewhere.

show3NopenottonightML 5/1

Nopenottonight sits at 77.18 on our board with a 22% career win rate and posts at 5/1 with Thomas L. Pompell for trainer Keith G. Bourgeois. The average speed figure of 53 keeps this horse right in the middle of the pace conversation on a one-mile turf course where the shape of the race really matters. At 5/1, this is a strong trifecta play in a race where the show spot is genuinely competitive.

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Race 8

9:24 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The maiden claiming nightcap is a wide-open affair with every horse still searching for win number one, but three horses cluster at the top of our ratings and separate themselves from a deep, unproven field.

win2Liberty SimoneML 9/2

Liberty Simone tops the TrackWiz ratings at 68.87 in this maiden claiming sprint and draws post 2 with Junior Inirio aboard for trainer John Bernard. Every horse in this race is still looking for their first win, so the rating edge carries extra weight — Liberty Simone is the most consistently profiled horse in the field on our numbers. The 9/2 morning line is a touch of value for a horse our analysis puts at the top of a competitive field, and Inirio is a capable hand to navigate a big maiden field over 6 furlongs.

place11Creole LadyML 3/1

Creole Lady rates just a hair behind at 68.65 with Casey Fusilier up for Allen Landry — the same trainer who saddles the win pick Liberty Simone, which is an interesting barn angle. The 3/1 morning line makes her arguably the second choice on the board, and the 54 average speed figure is the best in the top three. In a maiden race, trainer patterns matter a lot, and Landry running two in the same race often means one is the main chance while the other is a live alternative.

show3Kisses for CooperML 10/1

Kisses for Cooper rates third on our board at 66.86 — a competitive mark in a race where the top three are separated by just two points — and goes off at 10/1, which is where the value angle lives in this maiden field. Trainer Henry Flugence puts Jamison Mudd up, and the 53 average speed figure keeps this horse right in the conversation speed-wise. At double-digit odds, Kisses for Cooper is a prime trifecta play in a race where the entire field is maiden and variance runs high.

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Bottom line: it's a wet, warm Thursday at Evangeline with eight races and real opportunity if you respect the conditions. Beach Trippin is our marquee free play to open the card, and the premium races — headlined by that 88.54-rated trio — are where the serious money decisions live today. Stay sharp, watch the weather, and let TrackWiz do the heavy lifting on the full card.

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