Evangeline Picks & Predictions — November 7, 2026

Fast Dashin Lou (2) owns the fastest recent race speed figure in this field at 11.45 sec/furlong, which is a meaningful edge in a 350-yard dash where everything happens quickly. The 50% in-the-money career rate matches the top pick, and the strong A- jockey grade for Adrian Morales adds confidence. The Evangeline-specific record is a flag — only 1 of 6 in the money locally — but the raw speed figure suggests this horse can get there at today's short distance.

Mr Blues Jammin (8) is an interesting show play at 10/1 on the morning line given a solid local track record of 1 win and placed in 4 of 6 at Evangeline — that's exactly the kind of course familiarity that can translate in short sprints. The 350-yard record of 2 of 3 in the money is another relevant positive. Yes, the recent race speed figure ranks 8th in this field, but at a price in a messy nine-horse field, this horse has enough going for it to be worth including in exotic tickets.

Mr Mitch (2) rates second in the field at 75.16 with a 42% in-the-money career percentage and clocks the third-fastest recent race speed at 11.69 sec/furlong. The trainer grade is a solid B+ and jockey Federico Vargas brings a B grade to the partnership. The legitimate concern here is that this horse is coming in with only 22 days of rest but historically performs better with 30 or more days between starts — that rest pattern is worth respecting, though it doesn't eliminate the horse from contention.

Om Cold Blood (7) owns the fastest recent race speed figure in the field at 11.54 sec/furlong, which is a hard number to dismiss even with a 6/1 morning line. The 33% career win rate from a relatively small sample and a 33% in-the-money mark suggest a horse that runs in bursts rather than grinding consistently. As a show play or as the third leg of an exacta wheel, the speed figure alone makes this horse worth including in your exotics.

Sheet N Gheet (7) rates second in the field at 71.83 and clocks the second-fastest recent race speed at 11.49 sec/furlong, making this horse a legitimate threat to the top pick on raw pace. The form is consistent — placing in 4 of the last 6 races — and the dirt record of 4 wins and placed in 9 of 18 shows durability. At 4/1 on the morning line, this horse provides solid each-way value as the most logical threat to the top pick.

Sheza Fast Piloto (1) rates third in the field at 67.82 with the third-fastest recent speed at 11.52 sec/furlong, keeping this horse in the speed conversation. The 62% in-the-money career percentage is the highest in the field and the most compelling consistency angle — placing in 4 of the last 6 races confirms the form is current. At 8/1 on the morning line, this horse represents genuine show value and exotic ticket depth in a race where the top two picks are closely matched.

Smokeshow V (3) rates second in the field at 77.61 and leads everyone with the fastest recent race speed at 11.46 sec/furlong — the top speed figure in a race often matters most in a pure 400-yard sprint. The local distance record is a key angle: placing in 3 of 4 races at 400 yards at this track is exactly the form profile you want to see. At 3/1 on the morning line with that speed edge, this horse is a legitimate place pick and the most natural exacta partner with the favorite.

Judys Money Train (6) rates third in the field at 74.00 and clocks the third-fastest recent speed at 11.61 sec/furlong, keeping this horse right in the pace conversation. The Evangeline-specific record of placing in 4 of 6 starts locally is a strong local form angle, and the 44% career in-the-money rate confirms consistent competitiveness. The 23-day rest period is a minor flag given this horse historically prefers 30 or more days between starts, but the local course form makes it hard to leave off the ticket.

One Fast Kj (4) rates second in this field at 71.66 and clocks the second-fastest recent race speed at 12.00 sec/furlong, keeping this horse right in contention on raw pace. The jockey-trainer combination of Pedro Chavarria Espinosa and Kenneth L. Roberts Sr. has a 19% win rate and 57% in-the-money mark over the past year, which is a meaningful connections angle. The concern is a string of three consecutive non-placings, so form has cooled, but the class drop from $20,000 down to $10,000 is a significant positive angle that could get this horse firing.

One Fabulous Lady (8) rates third in the field at 63.48 and clocks the third-fastest recent race speed at 12.09 sec/furlong — staying in the pace picture in a 300-yard dash where every fraction counts. Jockey Bobby Ransom brings a solid B+ grade and trainer Mardonio Flores Jr. gets a C+ mark, which is a workmanlike combination in this company. At 6/1 on the morning line in a wide-open maiden field, this horse offers show value and trifecta depth behind the top two picks.