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Louisiana Downs runs on dirt and turf, with about 52% of races on the dirt, racing from 5 fur to 1 mi 70 yd, with fields averaging 7.3 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 42 Louisiana Downs sheets published so far.
Latest Louisiana Downs Free Picks
Louisiana Downs is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Louisiana Downs card, September 9, 2026.
Race 1
Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf
A wide-open maiden special weight on the turf mile where first-out runners make form reading tricky — but one horse separates herself significantly in the TrackWiz ratings.
Eclair N Tot (3) is the clear standout in our ratings with an 87.81 — a full 28 points clear of the next-best horse in this field. Trained by Gary M. Scherer and piloted by Harry Hernandez, she's backed by the morning line at 5/2, which aligns well with her dominance in the numbers. In a maiden field where average speed figures are clustered in a tight band, her edge is real and meaningful. If she handles the turf and the mile distance on debut, she should be tough to beat.
Brown's Harmony (2) checks in second overall in TrackWiz ratings at 59.69, and at 8/1 on the morning line she represents a genuine value angle underneath. Carlos Lozada rides, and her average speed figure of 53 matches the best in the field. In a maiden turf sprint where pace and trip can scramble outcomes, she's well-positioned to close into the money at a price.
Lady Q (1) opens as the morning line favorite at even money, which tells you the public will back her hard — but her TrackWiz rating of 56.98 lags behind both of our top picks. She's a reasonable show inclusion given her expected market support and reasonable average speed, but we'd want better numbers before trusting her on top in exotics.
Race 2
Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt
This seven-furlong dirt claimer features a clear pace question — multiple horses with legitimate early speed set up a scenario where a closer with class could pounce late.
Cali Dreamin (5) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 and carries the best career win percentage in the field at 15% — nearly double the rate of the morning line favorite, Cajun Cyclone. Carlos Lozada gets the call for trainer Jorge Lara, and at 5/2 on the morning line, this horse offers solid value given her numerical edge. The seven-furlong dirt distance should suit a horse with her profile, and if the speed duel develops up front, she's ideally positioned to benefit.
Due We Dare (3) is our top-rated horse in this race at 68.24 despite being off a bit on career win percentage at 4%. Trained by Randy Pedigo with Alexander Castillo in the irons, she's priced at 4/1 on the morning line — fair value for a horse whose ratings suggest she belongs right in the mix. Her average speed of 52 is competitive, and a stalking trip could put her in the right spot at the top of the stretch.
Reddingandlee (4) brings a 10% career win rate — best among the horses rated below our top two — and is trained by Anthony Arey with Emanuel Nieves aboard. At 2/1 on the morning line, she'll likely be overbet relative to her rating of 54.44, but her consistency earns a show spot in your exotics. She's the type who tends to hit the board even when not winning outright.
Race 3
Claiming · 1 mi · Turf
The public will split between two short-priced horses on the turf mile, but our ratings say there's a legitimate standout hiding near the top of the board — creating a potential overlay situation.
Star Byfar (4) earns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 88.83 and pairs it with a career win percentage of 15% — the best mark among all runners here. Harry Hernandez rides for trainer Shane Wilson, and at 9/5 on the morning line, the price is fair for the form. The extra tick of average speed at 53 gives her a measurable edge, and on turf at a mile she looks like the most complete package in the field.
Midnight Halo (5) is the morning line favorite at 6/5 and rates a strong second at 78.36 in our model. The caveat is her career win percentage sits at just 6% — she hits the board but hasn't converted wins as often as you'd like. Elio J. Barrera keeps the mount for trainer Justin Jeansonne, and in a race with two short-priced horses, she's likely to run into the money even if she can't quite collar Star Byfar.
Lewis Memorial (1) offers the most interesting value angle in the show spot — a 12% career win rate is strong for this level, and Julio Ramirez, Jr. riding for trainer Rosa E. Ramirez is a familiar local combination. At 9/2, she's priced respectfully and her rating of 64.48 puts her clearly ahead of the rest of the field. In turf races at a mile, pace and ground loss can scatter the chalk — Lewis Memorial is a logical hedge.
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About the Louisiana Downs Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt and Turf
- Distance range
- 5 fur to 1 mi 70 yd
- Typical field
- 7.3 starters
- Typical card
- 7 races
Most common race conditions at Louisiana Downs: Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Maiden Special Weight, Allowance Optional Claiming.
Measured across the last 24 Louisiana Downs cards we have handicapped.
Louisiana Downs Results & Payouts
Official finishing order and mutuel payouts for September 2, 2026.
Race 1
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Night Tizzy12/1 | Edward Santiago | $54.20 | $9.00 | $3.00 |
| 2 | 1 | Mojane Metal1/2 | Harry Hernandez | — | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 3 | 2 | Meg's Ladybug15/1 | Rey Williams | — | — | $2.20 |
| 4 | 3 | Gab20/1 | Jan M. Baez | — | — | — |
| 5 | 7 | La Chica de Oro10/1 | Carlos Lozada | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Exacta 4-1 paid $44.60
- $0.50 Trifecta 4-1-2 paid $42.35
- $0.10 Superfecta 4-1-2-3 paid $11.20
Race 2
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Sir Tristan7/2 | Lane J. Luzzi | $5.60 | $6.00 | $2.80 |
| 2 | 3 | Obvious Conclusion8/1 | Elio J. Barrera | — | $13.40 | $3.80 |
| 3 | 8 | Heroic Act9/5 | Harry Hernandez | — | — | $2.60 |
| 4 | 7 | New York New York8/5 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | — |
| 5 | 6 | Gone Elvis12/1 | Alexander Castillo | — | — | — |
| 6 | 5 | Chief Now Now30/1 | Juan P. Vargas | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 4-1 paid $72.00
- $1 Exacta 1-3 paid $17.60
- $0.50 Trifecta 1-3-8 paid $17.85
- $0.10 Superfecta 1-3-8-7 paid $6.60
Race 3
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Its Wild Again20/1 | Misael Alvarez | $69.40 | $15.80 | $11.20 |
| 2 | 1 | I Bet You Wont6/1 | Juan P. Vargas | — | $3.60 | $2.60 |
| 3 | 2 | Quikonthetrigger9/2 | Alexander Castillo | — | — | $2.20 |
| 4 | 5 | Code of Parapluie15/1 | Jan M. Baez | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | Demotion1/1 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | — |
| 6 | 7 | Patek20/1 | Julio Ramirez, Jr. | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 1-6 paid $2.50
- $1 Daily Double 1-4 paid $75.40
- $1 Exacta 4-1 paid $175.00
- $0.50 Trifecta 4-1-2 paid $209.80
- $0.10 Superfecta 4-1-2-5 paid $98.59
- $0.50 Pick 3 4-1-4 paid $1041.20
- $0.50 Pick 3 4-1-6 paid $43.35
Race 4
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Eternal Legacy5/2 | Geovanni Franco | $6.80 | $4.20 | $3.60 |
| 2 | 3 | Fourforfortyfour2/1 | Lane J. Luzzi | — | $3.00 | $2.40 |
| 3 | 4 | Standard Issue10/1 | Rey Williams | — | — | $4.00 |
| 4 | 6 | Velocity Vixen12/1 | Elio J. Barrera | — | — | — |
| 5 | 5 | God's Plan15/1 | Julio Ramirez, Jr. | — | — | — |
| 6 | 2 | Grand Eagle6/1 | Carlos Lozada | — | — | — |
| 7 | 7 | Nazarene5/1 | Alexander Castillo | — | — | — |
| 8 | 1 | Jactani8/1 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 4-8 paid $164.50
- $1 Exacta 8-3 paid $9.80
- $0.50 Trifecta 8-3-4 paid $21.50
- $0.10 Superfecta 8-3-4-6 paid $27.98
- $0.50 Pick 3 1-4-8 paid $351.20
- $0.50 Pick 3 1-6-8 paid $5.25
- $0.50 Pick 4 3 OF 4 4-1-4-8 paid $120.25
- $0.50 Pick 4 CarryOver paid $4450.29
Race 5
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Khozy's Operetta3/1 | Javier Antonio Hernandez | $3.00 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 2 | 3 | Charming Leah20/1 | Carlos Lozada | — | $9.60 | $4.60 |
| 3 | 5 | Miss Country15/1 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | $4.60 |
| 4 | 8 | Gotta Scoot8/1 | Lane J. Luzzi | — | — | — |
| 5 | 6 | Hammydown5/1 | Juan P. Vargas | — | — | — |
| 6 | 1 | Laura's Treat30/1 | Misael Alvarez | — | — | — |
| 7 | 9 | Pocket Threes7/2 | Isaac Castillo | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 8-4 paid $6.50
- $1 Exacta 4-3 paid $23.80
- $0.50 Trifecta 4-3-5 paid $84.05
- $0.10 Superfecta 4-3-5-8 paid $62.15
- $0.50 Pick 3 4-8-4 paid $142.40
Race 6
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Blueberry Eyes9/5 | Jamison Mudd | $7.40 | $4.60 | $2.60 |
| 2 | 1 | Imma Going to Win12/1 | Javier Antonio Hernandez | — | $5.80 | $3.40 |
| 3 | 2 | Saranac Lake5/2 | Emanuel Nieves | — | — | $2.40 |
| 4 | 6 | Seriously Sassy5/1 | Lane J. Luzzi | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | Texas Moon2/1 | Carlos Lozada | — | — | — |
| 6 | 5 | How Bout Me20/1 | Elio J. Barrera | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 4-4 paid $7.00
- $1 Exacta 4-1 paid $18.00
- $0.50 Trifecta 4-1-2 paid $28.00
- $0.10 Superfecta 4-1-2-6 paid $20.09
- $0.50 Pick 3 8-4-4 paid $15.10
Race 7
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Rocky Colavito3/2 | Carlos Lozada | $4.80 | $3.00 | $2.20 |
| 2 | 5 | Concrete Bolt6/1 | Emanuel Nieves | — | $2.60 | $2.10 |
| 3 | 10 | Bernardo5/2 | Alexander Castillo | — | — | $2.20 |
| 4 | 6 | Keokuk Kid9/2 | Isaac Castillo | — | — | — |
| 5 | 2 | Rowdy American30/1 | Lane J. Luzzi | — | — | — |
| 6 | 9 | Fosforito20/1 | Julio Ramirez, Jr. | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 4-1 paid $13.30
- $1 Exacta 1-5 paid $7.30
- $0.50 Trifecta 1-5-10 paid $10.10
- $0.10 Superfecta 1-5-10-6 paid $2.99
- $0.50 Pick 3 4-4-1 paid $8.80
- $0.50 Pick 4 4 OF 4 8-2,4,7-4-1,3,4,7,8,11 paid $51.60
- $0.50 Pick 5 5 OF 5 4-8-2,4,7-4-1,3,4,7,8,11 paid $1707.10
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Louisiana Downs Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Louisiana Downs card?
Yes. Every Louisiana Downs race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Louisiana Downs race on?
Louisiana Downs cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 52% of races were on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Louisiana Downs card?
Louisiana Downs cards average 7 races, with fields of about 7.3 starters. Distances run from 5 fur to 1 mi 70 yd.
When are Louisiana Downs picks published?
Louisiana Downs picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 42 Louisiana Downs sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.