Last Eagle V, ridden by Yaidel Rodriguez, wins the $399,104 Mardi Gras Futurity [RG2] on Saturday at Louisiana Downs.

© Ann Switalski Photography

BOSSIER CITY, LA–MARCH 29, 2025–Last Eagle V holds the fastest qualifier Mamma Im Leaving You for the win in the $399,104 Mardi Gras Futurity [RG2] on Saturday at Louisiana Downs.

Last Eagle V drew the outside post, with jockey Yaidel Rodriguez getting the call. The son of Gold Heart Eagle V led the field from gate to wire, defeating Mamma Im Leaving You by 3/4-lengths. Clocking a 105-speed index in 15.271 seconds, the 300-yard victory paid $10.40 on the slight upset.

The $170,597 payday boosted Last Eagle V’s bankroll to $171,997, putting his first “W” on the records from two starts. The  Eduardo Morales trained gelding placed second when qualifying for the finals.

The winning connections of Last Eagle V accept the $399,104 Mardi Gras Futurity [RG2] trophy at Louisiana Downs on Saturday. © Ann Switalski Photography

Breeder Brian Gunder sold Last Eagle V to his current owner, Leobersi Perez, for $16,000 in the LQHBA Yearling Sale.

The sorrel gelding is out of Ifuaintfirstulast by First Down Dash. Last Eagle V is from the same female family as today’s Louisiana Downs Futurity [G2] winner, Di Kvn Corona.

Mamma Im Leaving You, under the guidance of jockey Bryan Candanosa, fought hard for the win but crossed the wire in second. Jessapilottrain, piloted by Daniel Sandoval-Granado, ran a game effort for show.

The $67,848 runner-up share of the purse increased Mamma Im Leaving You’s earnings to $72,048. Jose Espinosa trained the winning daughter of Coronas Leaving You for owner Jeantile Deville. Wiggins Acres LLC bred the $33,000 LQHBA Yearling Sale graduate out of the Apollitical Jess mare Mamma Jamma Jamma, who is a half-sister to the dam of champion Apollitical Gold.

Jessapilottrain earned $39,911 for show, boosting his bankroll to $44,111. Grant Farms sold the son of Freighttrain B to his owner, Party Tyme Racing, for $24,000 in the LQHBA Yearling Sale. Jose Espinosa also trains the brown colt out of the Mr Jess Perry mare Miss Jess Lady Pilot, who is a half-sister to All American Futurity [G1] winner Mr Piloto.

Ladies Cruz Higher, Rf Fast Dash N Blood, One Dashing Mind, Kissin Jame, Luci B, Amys Game Changer, and Jaccx Sizzle complete the order of finish.

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About Louisiana Downs
Located near Shreveport in Bossier City, Louisiana, Louisiana Downs opened in 1974 and is owned by Rubico Acquisition Corporation. With annual Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing seasons, the track is committed to presenting the highest quality racing programs paired with its 150,000 square foot entertainment complex offering casino gambling, dining and plasma screen televisions for sports and simulcast racing.

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