Louisiana DownsMon, May 04, 2026

BARRICADE (6) built on a nice third two starts back at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) with success as public elect over 1m1/4f at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by 0. 3 lengths. Enjoys a drop in grade so he is a major player. STANS HOME RUN (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6½f at Lone Star Park, beaten 3. 5 lengths into fourth. This doesn't look as hard so he is likely to play a big role. CRYPTOZONIC (2) did well last time to finish second over 6f at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Poses a genuine threat. Z Z'S PRINCE (4) last appeared when he finished tenth over 7½f at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) on February 21. Hard to knock form this course having never missed the frame including two wins and one placing. Now under the care of new trainer Denise Schmidt. Among the better hopes.