Louisiana DownsTue, January 13, 2026

PILOTO WEST (5) turned in a nice run when fresh from a lay-off two starts back at Evangeline Downs then missed the placings last time when 2. 25 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1f130yards at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Rates highly and can bounce back. JB PAINT ME BLUE (3) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on August 14, finishing eighth and beaten 3. 5 lengths over 1f31yards at Delta Downs (Dirt). Has switched to the Ismael Solis Guevara yard. Expect him to play a major role. GOLD HEART POLICY (8) last appeared when sixth over 1f80yards at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) nine weeks ago. Has found the right race and is worth including. I AM A PATRIOT TOO (1) was in the money two starts back at Evangeline Downs but was unable to repeat the effort last time when ninth, beaten 1. 75 lengths, at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) over 1f80yards. Well placed and should be in the mix.