Eyesa Freighttrain B, under jockey Everardo Rodriguez, drives to victory in the $280,271 Laddie Futurity(RG2) at Delta Downs Saturday.

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VINTON, LA–MAY 27, 2023–Delta Downs hosted the $280,271 Laddie Futurity (RG2) for Louisiana-bred colts and geldings on Saturday night and the 330-yard showdown was won by Party Tyme Racing’s Eyesa Freighttrain B under jockey Everardo Rodriguez.

Eyesa Freighttrain B came into the Laddie as the ninth fastest qualifier. The fastest qualifier, Aj Train, was a race day scratch from the field leaving Hijack A Train as the wagering favorite at odds of 9-5.

After the gate opened Eyesa Freighttrain B and Hijack a Train proceeded to duel throughout the race before Eyesa Freighttrain B prevailed by ¾ of a length at the finish line. Apollitical Force was no threat to the top pair finishing another ½ length back in third.

Eyesa Freighttrain B covered the distance of the Laddie in a time of 16.800 seconds while racing over a fast track. That time earned him a speed index of 90.

Party Tyme Racing, owners of Eyesa Freightrain B, accept the Laddie Futurity stakes trophy on Saturday at Delta Downs. © Coady Photography

The win by Eyesa Freighttrain B marked the second of his two-race career as he broke his maiden in the Laddie trials on May 5. The winner’s prize of $140,136 raised his bankroll to $146,136.

Bred in Louisiana by Jumonoville Farm and Burnett Ranch, Eyesa Freighttrain B is a 2-year-old colt by Freighttrain B out of the Mr Jess Perry mare Eyejesslovelouisiana.

Runner-up Hijack A Train, a $90,000 LQHBA Yearling Sales graduate owned by Alan Duran, picked up $47,646 to boost his earnings total to $93,754. He also finished third in the restricted Grade 2 $365,080 Mardi Gras Futurity in April.

Trainer Josue Ponce named jockey Nestor Duran to ride the Freighttrain B gelding out of the Stoli mare Newport Lily, the dam of four black type including Grade 2 winners Hiclass Vodka and Triple Vodka.

Apollitical Force earned his black type for owner Rolando Pizana with a third-place effort worth $28,028  The son of multiple stakes sire Power Jam (TB) has compiled a (4) 2-1-0 record this season while also qualifying for the Mardi Gras Futurity in his career debut March 3.  

Trainer Miguel Pizana named jockey Arturo Alvarez to ride the gelding out of the Apollitical Jess mare Apollitical Scandal.  The  $8,000 LQHBA Yearling Sale graduate has banked $52,231 in four starts.

Sent off at odds of 7-1, Eyesa Freighttrain B returned $16.60 to win, $7 to place and $6 to show. Hijack a Train paid $3.60 to place and $3.20 to show. Apollitical Force was worth $6.20 to show.

Kryptic, Kp Paintmeasymphony, San Lorenzo Mudbug, Grand Hercules, Hogwartz and Cartel Roses Z completed the official order of finish.

Delta Downs will race again next week Wednesday through Saturday. The first race Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be at 6:10 pm. (CDT).  There will be a special early post time on Saturday at 5 pm to accommodate at special event, as the track will host Exotic Animal races between live Quarter Horse races.

Local jockeys will ride Camels and Zebras to entertain all the fans in attendance.

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About Delta Downs
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD), features exciting casino action, live horse racing and fun dining experiences. Delta Downs is located in Vinton, Louisiana, on Delta Downs Drive. From Lake Charles, take Exit 7 and from Texas, take Exit 4. For more information about the season, visit the track’s website at www.deltadownsracing.com.