Louisiana DownsMon, February 09, 2026

TS NEPHELE (6) is back from a lay-off of nine weeks. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1f at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Has ability and should be right in the finish. THUMPPER (3) was in contention on the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1f31yards at Evangeline Downs after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has the talent to produce another positive result. LA PANTERA JP (10) is a 20-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 0. 7 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 1f31yards at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Bold showing expected with added fitness this time. JEES CHEYIA (5) is back from a lay-off of four months. Turned in a fair effort at Lone Star Park (Dirt) over 1f31yards at her only run last prep, finishing eighth and beaten 2. 5 lengths. Has switched to the Don R Poteet stable over the break. Comes here with definite top-three claims.