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Louisiana Downs Picks & Predictions — September 2, 2026

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Race 11Mojane MetalML 1/25:05 PM EDT

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It's a wet one at Louisiana Downs today. Rain is falling on a 90°F afternoon in Bossier City, and that combination means one thing above all else: keep a close eye on turf course management. Three of today's seven races are carded for the lawn, and any late scratch or surface switch to the main track could completely reshape the pace scenarios and contender lists before post time.

Seven races are on the board, mixing Maiden Claiming, straight Claiming, and Maiden Special Weight company across both dirt and turf. The card leans sprint-heavy — only a pair of routes in the book — which tends to put a premium on early speed and gate efficiency. With a soft or yielding turf surface in play, closers who can handle off-going become a legitimate angle all afternoon.

TrackWiz has full analysis locked in for all seven races. Three of them are available free to every reader — a nice sampler of what today's card has to offer — and the remaining four are waiting for subscribers behind the premium wall.

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Race 1

5:05 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A heavy favorite towers over a maiden turf field, but two price horses flash enough TrackWiz rating to make the exotics interesting at the right odds.

win1Mojane MetalML 1/2

Mojane Metal is the standout in this maiden claiming turf sprint at 7½ furlongs, drawing a top TrackWiz rating of 90 — well clear of the rest of the field. Posted at 1/2 on the morning line, trainer Justin Jeansonne and jockey Harry Hernandez are clearly confident in this runner's readiness. The avg speed figure of 52 is middle-of-the-pack for this group, but the overall profile separates Mojane Metal from the competition by a wide margin. Bet accordingly, but keep the win payoff expectations in check at chalk pricing.

place7La Chica de OroML 10/1

La Chica de Oro (No. 7) quietly owns the best avg speed figure in the race at 53 and carries a TrackWiz rating of 62.14 — second-best in the field behind only the heavy favorite. At 10/1 on the morning line, trainer Rafael Gomez and jockey Carlos Lozada represent solid connections, and this filly looks like the most logical threat to land a piece of the purse. She's the play to back in the exacta underneath Mojane Metal.

show6OldfashlovesongML 5/2

Oldfashlovesong (No. 6) sits third in TrackWiz ratings at 55.83 and is backed at 5/2 on the morning line — suggesting the market also sees her as a legitimate contender. Trainer Shane Wilson sends her out with Alexander Castillo aboard, and at 5 furlongs on turf she's competitive on avg speed with much of the field. She's a logical show anchor for tri plays in what figures to be a chalk-dominated exotics sequence.

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Race 2

5:33 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Two short-priced contenders figure to duel for supremacy in this 6-furlong dirt claimer, but a sneaky value play at 8/1 could crash the party with the best recent speed numbers in the field.

win7New York New YorkML 8/5

New York New York (No. 7) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 89.12 and leads all runners with an avg speed figure of 55 — a clear edge in a six-furlong dirt sprint. Trainer Robertino Diodoro is a name that demands respect in this circuit, and jockey Emanuel Nieves gets the call at 8/5 on the morning line. With a 16% career win rate, this horse has a proven record of delivering, and the numbers suggest another forward effort is very much on the cards.

place8Heroic ActML 9/5

Heroic Act (No. 8) is the obvious place threat, rated 74.5 by TrackWiz and posted at 9/5 — nearly dead-even with the top pick. Jockey Harry Hernandez teams up with trainer Jonas Gibson, and a 14% career win rate shows this horse knows how to hit the board. In a two-horse key race, Heroic Act looks like the safest place bet on the card.

show3Obvious ConclusionML 8/1

Obvious Conclusion (No. 3) is the value angle here — the TrackWiz rating of 63.6 is third-best, but more importantly the avg speed figure of 54 ties for second in the field. Trainer Alan Love, Sr. has this one ready at 8/1 morning line, and jockey Elio J. Barrera gives him a capable pilot. For trifecta construction, slotting Obvious Conclusion underneath the top two is a smart and affordable play.

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The first three races on the card are on the house, and they cover a nice range of conditions to get you warmed up. Mojane Metal opens the day in a 7½-furlong turf Maiden Claimer at a very short morning line of 1/2 — that's a heavy favorite — and our TrackWiz rating of 90 backs up the chalk price. Race 2 flips to the main track for a 6-furlong Claimer where New York New York drew an 8/5 morning line and an 89 rating, making it one of the stronger overall confidence plays on the card. Round out the free trio with Race 3, a quick 5-furlong turf Claimer where Demotion opens at even money and matches Mojane Metal's 90 rating — two co-top-rated horses in the first three races is not something you see every day.

One thread tying these free picks together: the rain. Both turf picks (Races 1 and 3) could see a softer-than-usual surface, which may compress speed figures and favor horses that have shown they handle off turf. And on the dirt in Race 2, a rain-affected strip at Louisiana Downs historically plays fair but can favor horses that get a clean trip near the front. Keep that pace angle in mind as the card unfolds.

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Race 3

6:01 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

This 5-furlong turf claimer is headlined by a dominant favorite going postward at even money, but the second and third choices both have credentials that could make the finish tighter than the line suggests.

win3DemotionML EVN

Demotion (No. 3) is as close to a lock as you'll find on this card — a TrackWiz-best 90 rating paired with an avg speed figure of 56, which is the highest in the field by two full points. Trainer Jesse Davila has this one dialed in, and Emanuel Nieves is a capable pilot at even money. The pace scenario on a short 5-furlong turf sprint often favors horses with raw speed superiority, and Demotion checks that box emphatically.

place6Our BodieML 5/2

Our Bodie (No. 6) is the strongest challenger, rated 84.58 by TrackWiz and posted at 5/2 — a fair price for a runner with an avg speed figure of 55. Trainer Dwayne Jackson and jockey Javier Antonio Hernandez form a tandem that shouldn't be overlooked, and if Demotion hits any traffic or gets shuffled early on the turf, Our Bodie has the profile to steal the show. A solid place bet and a key piece in any multi-race wager.

show2QuikonthetriggerML 9/2

Quikonthetrigger (No. 2) rates at 63.34 — third in the field — and shows a 53 avg speed figure that keeps him in the conversation. Trainer Donald Melancon also saddles Code of Parapluie in this race, and the split-barn entry factor is worth noting: Melancon clearly likes his chances here. At 9/2 morning line with Alexander Castillo up, Quikonthetrigger is a reasonable show play and a useful trifecta component.

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Race 4

6:29 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A maiden special weight dirt sprint where the morning-line favorite doesn't top our ratings — creating a genuine value opportunity at a number that could pay handsomely if TrackWiz analysis holds up.

win2Grand EagleML 6/1

Grand Eagle (No. 2) leads the TrackWiz ratings at 66.83 despite going off at a very fair 6/1 on the morning line — making this the standout value play in Race 4. Trainer John Hirdes ships out a runner with a 53 avg speed figure, which puts him ahead of the morning-line favorite on the numbers. In maiden special weight company, where first-time runners can be unpredictable, Grand Eagle's profile gives him a legitimate edge that the oddsmakers appear to have underestimated.

place3FourforfortyfourML 2/1

Fourforfortyfour (No. 3) is the 2/1 morning-line favorite and shows the highest avg speed figure in the field at 54, paired with a TrackWiz rating of 58.33. Trainer Tristan Ashford has Lane J. Luzzi in the irons — Ashford also saddles Nazarene in this race, giving the barn a live double-barrel entry. The speed figure edge is real, even if our overall rating slots him second behind Grand Eagle.

show8Eternal LegacyML 5/2

Eternal Legacy (No. 8) holds a TrackWiz rating of 57.5 and connects trainer Robertino Diodoro — one of the most productive trainers on this card today — with jockey Geovanni Franco. Diodoro also sends out Jactani in this race, but Eternal Legacy's 5/2 morning line tells you where the stable confidence sits. For maiden races with first-time runners, backing Diodoro at a still-reasonable price is a reliable angle.

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Race 5

6:57 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

A wide-open 5-furlong maiden claiming turf sprint with no dominant speed figure standout, setting the table for a legitimate pace battle and potential longshot upset.

win6HammydownML 5/1

Hammydown (No. 6) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 75.43 and goes postward at 5/1 — excellent value for the top-rated horse in a maiden turf field. Trainer Patricia G. West and jockey Juan P. Vargas get the call, and an avg speed figure of 53 is competitive in this company. In a 9-horse field full of first-timers and lightly raced maidens, Hammydown's combination of rating edge and price makes this the clear win play.

place4Khozy's OperettaML 3/1

Khozy's Operetta (No. 4) is the closest pursuer to Hammydown in our model, rated 74.49 with a matching 54 avg speed figure — the joint-best in the field. Trainer Eric Ramaekers and jockey Javier Antonio Hernandez represent a capable combination at 3/1, and this filly's numbers suggest she can sit right off the pace and challenge in the stretch. A natural exacta partner with the win pick.

show7Hermosa ItalianaML 5/2

Hermosa Italiana (No. 7) rates at 57.5 by TrackWiz and carries 5/2 morning-line odds — the market clearly likes her chances even without a published avg speed figure. Trainer Juan Munoz Cano sends her out with Elio J. Barrera aboard, and when a horse gets significant morning-line support without a big figure on paper, it often means there's a private workout angle or first-time turf form that's been well-scouted. She's worth including in trifectas.

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Race 6

7:25 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Three horses separated by less than four rating points at the top of this 7-furlong dirt claimer — expect a genuine three-way battle, and the pace setup could make all the difference in the stretch.

win4Blueberry EyesML 9/5

Blueberry Eyes (No. 4) carries the top TrackWiz rating of 88.83 and an 18% career win rate — the best win percentage in the field. Trainer Jervon Broussard sends out a horse who clearly knows how to win, and jockey Jamison Mudd gets the assignment at 9/5 on the morning line. At seven furlongs, horses with a strong closing profile often benefit from a pace that develops early, and with proven winners on either side of the gate, the pace figures to set up for a hard-finishing effort.

place2Saranac LakeML 5/2

Saranac Lake (No. 2) is nearly as dangerous, rated 85.07 by TrackWiz with a 16% career win rate that mirrors the top pick's credentials. Trainer Ronnie E. Cravens III and jockey Emanuel Nieves form a sharp combination at 5/2, and the avg speed figure of 52 is right in the mix. If Blueberry Eyes gets caught up in any early pace pressure, Saranac Lake has the profile to slip through on the rail and grab second or better.

show3Texas MoonML 2/1

Texas Moon (No. 3) presents the best avg speed figure among the trio at 54, and a 16% career win rate keeps this horse very much in the picture. Trainer Karen E. Jacks sends her out at 2/1 — actually the second-shortest price in the field — with Carlos Lozada up. The interesting angle here is that the market prices Texas Moon above Saranac Lake despite our ratings slot, which means there could be a trainer/recency edge we're not fully capturing. Worth including in all exotic combinations.

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Race 7

7:53 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A large maiden claiming turf field going 7½ furlongs, where a well-connected chalk is being chased by two price horses with sneaky TrackWiz numbers — the exotics could pay very well if either lands a piece.

win1Rocky ColavitoML 3/2

Rocky Colavito (No. 1) is the TrackWiz top-rated runner at 76.1 with the best avg speed figure in the field at 55 — a legitimate edge in turf racing at this distance. What makes this horse stand out further is a 14% career win rate, meaning this runner actually has experience converting in competition — rare in a maiden claiming field. Trainer Robertino Diodoro, who has multiple runners on today's card, sends Rocky Colavito out with Carlos Lozada at 3/2 on the morning line. Diodoro's barn is clearly confident, and the profile backs it up.

place8AlajuelaML 15/1

Alajuela (No. 8) is the big value angle here — rated 69.58 by TrackWiz, which is second-best in an 11-horse field, yet the morning line has this one at a generous 15/1. Trainer Jorge Lara and jockey Rey Williams get the assignment, and an avg speed figure of 51 is in the competitive range for this company. When our model rates a horse that highly and the market ignores it, that's exactly the kind of overlay TrackWiz analysis is designed to find.

show10BernardoML 5/2

Bernardo (No. 10) rates third in the field at 67.92 and is posted at 5/2 — the second choice on the morning line. Trainer Karen E. Jacks puts Alexander Castillo aboard, and while the avg speed figure of 51 is unexceptional, the overall profile suggests a horse who fits this level well. In a full field of maidens going long on turf, Bernardo's rating gives him a meaningful cushion over the rest of the pack for exotics purposes.

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Bottom line for today at Louisiana Downs: the rain is the storyline, the free trio of Mojane Metal, New York New York, and Demotion gives every reader a strong starting point, and the premium card holds some real value — especially in the MSW and the longshot turf plays. Check the TrackWiz app for any late surface changes before you finalize your tickets, and if you want the full picture on all seven races, head to our subscription page and let's make some money together.

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