Two-time Grade 1 winner Rf Fast Dash N Blood will head 11 trials on Friday for the $1,000,000 LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity(RG1) at Evangeline Downs

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By Stallionesearch / Louanne Wainscott

OPELOUSAS, LA–NOVEMBER 23, 2025—The Friday evening card at Evangeline Downs will showcase eighty-nine Louisiana-bred juveniles across 11 trial heats for the richest race in the state. Each hopeful will sprint 400 yards in pursuit of one of the ten fastest qualifying times for the G1 $1,000,000 LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity.

Rf Fast Dash N Blood takes center stage in the eleventh and final trial, landing as the overwhelming 4-5 morning line favorite. The gelding has been a force all season, winning six straight from eight starts, including the G2 $269,000 Laddie Futurity, the G1 $598,000 Lee Berwick Futurity, and the G1 $535,000 LQHBA Sale Futurity. His earnings stand at an impressive $722,989.

Purchased for $80,000 at the LQHBA Yearling Sale, he is by Apollitical Blood out of Fast Dash N Deb by Heza Fast Dash, bred in Louisiana by Rogers Farm. Trainer Josue Ponce sends him out from post eight with Jorge J. Garcia aboard.

The Luziana Man returns in the second trial heat as the even-money favorite. A consistent runner-up to Rf Fast Dash N Blood in three major futurities—the Laddie, Lee Berwick, and LQHBA Sale Futurities—he has already banked $262,428 with four victories to his name.

Sired by Dominyun and out of Jewels Fortune by First Down Jewel, he was bred in Louisiana by Jerry West. Rosalio Espinosa and Jerry Deville, Jr. campaign the colt after picking him up for $13,500 at the LQHBA Yearling Sale. Jose R. Espinosa trains, and Noe Castaneda retains the mount from the rail.

Last Eagle V highlights the fourth heat as the 9-5 favorite. Lightly raced but highly effective, the gelding has two wins in three starts, including the G2 $399,000 Mardi Gras Futurity, bringing his bankroll to $192,697.

Purchased at the LQHBA Yearling Sale for $16,000, he is by Gold Heart Eagle V and out of Ifuaintfirstulast by First Down Dash, bred by Brian L. Gunder. Alex P. Clark will saddle him from post one with regular rider Yaidel Rodriguez.

Fans and bettors can look forward to a thrilling evening of top-tier juvenile competition. First post is set for 4:35 PM, with eleven trial heats determining which ten contenders will return for the December 20 finale of the LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity.

The Evangeline Downs races can be watched on Q-Racing Video.

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