Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 7 races
JWorm's Evangeline Downs picks on Saturday, October 17, 2026: the top four in every race, ranked by the Pace Driven Ranking Method, a pace-and-ability rating with morning-line value, run style and how each horse fits the projected pace.
| Rk | # | Horse | Rating | Avg Spd | Avg Cls | ML | Value | Run Style | Pace Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | APOLLITCAL TEQUILA Tr: T. Ellis Jk: B. Ransom | 66.8 | 53 | 75▲ | 2/1 | Underlay | Early | Press |
| 2 | 6 | LEZZAS TRAIN Tr: G. Gonzalez Jk: N. Castaneda | 63.9 | 72 | 81▲ | 6/1 | Overlay | Unknown | Stalk |
| 3 | 7 | MISS PILOTO CHROME Tr: M. Flores Jr Jk: L. Constantin | 58.9 | 58 | 78▲ | 3/1 | Underlay | Unknown | Stalk |
| 4 | 5 | MDA IVORY WOMAN Tr: F. Jimenez Jk: F. Garcia | 56.0 | 47 | 76▲ | 8/1 | Fair | Early/Presser | Lead |
| Rk | # | Horse | Rating | Avg Spd | Avg Cls | ML | Value | Run Style | Pace Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | SHEET N GHEET Tr: M. Flores Jr Jk: B. Ransom | 65.2 | 73 | 76▼ | 2/1 | Underlay | Early | Lead |
| 2 | 6 | PIRATES FAST CASH Tr: V. Haywood Jk: E. Rodriguez | 66.9 | 64 | 82▲ | 6/1 | Strong Overlay | Early/Presser | Press |
| 3 | 1 | GBH FISCAL TONI Tr: L. Sanchez III Jose Jk: L. Palomo | 65.2 | 71 | 90▲ | 5/2 | Fair | Early/Presser | Press |
| 4 | 5 | DEAD WINNER Tr: A. Arey Jk: L. Rodriguez | 35.7 | 68 | 84▲ | 5/1 | Underlay | Early/Presser | Press |
| Rk | # | Horse | Rating | Avg Spd | Avg Cls | ML | Value | Run Style | Pace Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | CAJUN TIDE Tr: K. Weeks Jk: S. Ramirez | 65.3 | 77 | 79▼ | 8/5 | Underlay | Early | Lead |
| 2 | 4 | COSIMABADMAMMAJAMMA Tr: J. Lopez Jk: N. Castaneda | 68.3 | 81 | 84▼ | 2/1 | Fair | Early | Press |
| 3 | 5 | EPYPHANY Tr: L. Martinez Jr Jk: E. Martinez Eddi | 60.5 | 63 | 84▼ | 3/1 | Underlay | Early/Presser | Press |
| 4 | 1 | AJS BLACK LABEL BUZZ Tr: A. Miranda Jk: U. Luna | 44.1 | 66 | 81▼ | 10/1 | Fair | Early/Presser | Press |
| Rk | # | Horse | Rating | Avg Spd | Avg Cls | ML | Value | Run Style | Pace Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | FAST DASHIN LOU Tr: L. Keith Jk: L. Palomo | 58.1 | 74 | 83▲ | 3/1 | Underlay | Early | Press |
| 2 | 10 | HEADED NORTH Tr: G. Holliday III Jk: L. Rodriguez | 68.8 | 63 | 81▲ | 5/1 | Overlay | Early/Presser | Press |
| 3 | 2 | EVERYDAY DEEDS Tr: A. Miranda Jk: A. Morales | 63.7 | 70 | 77▼ | 9/2 | Underlay | Early/Presser | Lead |
| 4 | 6 | BLUE BLIZZARD Tr: L. Martinez Jr Jk: E. Martinez Eddi | 52.1 | 76 | 81▲ | 8/1 | Underlay | Early/Presser | Press |
| Rk | # | Horse | Rating | Avg Spd | Avg Cls | ML | Value | Run Style | Pace Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | GEAUX PARTY GEAUX Tr: L. Martinez Jr Jk: E. Martinez Eddi | 68.2 | 82 | 90▼ | 5/2 | Underlay | Early | Lead |
| 2 | 1 | RIPNZOOM Tr: N. Sanchez Jk: L. Rodriguez | 66.3 | 81 | 86▼ | 3/1 | Underlay | Early | Press |
| 3 | 6 | JRS JEESES CARTEL Tr: D. Bustamante Jk: R. Edison Jr | 62.7 | 83 | 87▼ | 9/2 | Underlay | Early | Press |
| 4 | 7 | INDIA DE LA NIEVE Tr: L. Martinez Jr Jk: U. Luna | 60.4 | 80 | 90▼ | 5/1 | Underlay | Early | Press |
| Rk | # | Horse | Rating | Avg Spd | Avg Cls | ML | Value | Run Style | Pace Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | ONE FAST CAJUN Tr: S. Ladner Jk: U. Luna | 66.9 | 86 | 90▼ | 1/1 | Underlay | Early/Presser | Press |
| 2 | 4 | SNOW BOUND Tr: D. Rhodes Jk: B. Ransom | 66.9 | 72 | 87▼ | 6/1 | Strong Overlay | Early | Press |
| 3 | 2 | RUN FOR THE PRIZE Tr: L. Martinez Jr Jk: E. Martinez Eddi | 50.6 | 71 | 90▼ | 3/1 | Underlay | Early/Presser | Press |
| 4 | 1 | COSINO ROGUE Tr: H. Robbins Jk: N. Castaneda | 48.1 | 69 | 74▼ | 5/2 | Underlay | Early | Lead |
| Rk | # | Horse | Rating | Avg Spd | Avg Cls | ML | Value | Run Style | Pace Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | ARRESTED IN PANAMA Tr: S. Flores Jk: G. Garcia- | 69.4 | 61 | 78▲ | 2/1 | Underlay | Early | Press |
| 2 | 8 | ONE FABULOUS LADY Tr: M. Flores Jr Jk: B. Ransom | 65.0 | 54 | 72▲ | 3/1 | Underlay | Early | Press |
| 3 | 3 | JJ DASHING FOREVER Tr: J. Carrizales Jk: R. Edison Jr | 62.4 | 51 | 77▲ | 8/1 | Strong Overlay | Early/Presser | Press |
| 4 | 9 | LIL YO Tr: P. Jourdan Jk: U. Luna | 54.7 | 45 | 73▲ | 5/1 | Underlay | Early | Press |
Ratings are a handicapping tool, not a guarantee. Morning lines change, so check live odds before betting. Every track, every day: the full pace rankings.