Louisiana DownsWed, February 04, 2026

GILLESPIE (7) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2½f at Evangeline Downs, beaten 2. 25 lengths into fourth after being in the firing line on the turn. Faces an easier assignment so she will be hard to beat. THE CARTEL MASTER (2) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race when fresh from a lay-off last time out, finishing third and beaten only a nose over 1f31yards at this track (Dirt) after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. HES A WILD DREAM (9) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 1. 75 lengths when sixth in a 1f180yards contest at this track two weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. BODHI BOY (4) resumes from a lay-off of nine weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer Jose U Lopez. Finished fourth at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) over 1f at the opening run last time in work.