San Lorenzo Bossman Scores Half-Length Victory in $40,000 Opelousas Stakes at Evangeline Downs

San Lorenzo Bossman ($3.40) continued his winning ways Saturday night at Evangeline Downs, using his early speed to capture the $40,000 Opelousas Stakes (R) by a half-length over Tm Back to Perry. Rogues Fast Prize finished third in the 400-yard stakes for accredited Louisiana-breds.

Ridden by Leonardo Rodriguez, the 3-year-old bay colt broke sharply from post five and quickly established command, leading by a half-length early before extending his advantage to a full length.

He held off his challengers through the final yards to complete the distance in 20.056 seconds, earning a 91 speed index over a fast racing surface.

The victory was worth $24,000 and improved San Lorenzo Bossman's career record to five wins, two seconds, and two thirds from 11 starts, with earnings of $147,824.

Trained by Ramiro Aboytes-Suarez for owner Rogelio Marquez Jr., San Lorenzo Bossman was bred in Louisiana by Robicheaux Ranch Inc. The son of champion sire Apollitical Blood is out of Runawa Renee, a daughter of Mr Jess Perry.

The talented colt entered Saturday's contest with an established stakes résumé, including a runner-up finish in the Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Derby (RG3) and a fourth-place finish in the LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity (RG1).

Tm Back to Perry, a 4-year-old gelding ridden by Everardo Rodriguez, chased the winner throughout but could not match his finishing effort, settling for second by a half-length while finishing one length ahead of Rogues Fast Prize.

The runner-up earned $8,000 for owner Cesar Segura and trainer Rogelio Huitron, increasing his career earnings to $96,180. His record now stands at five wins, five seconds, and one third from 16 starts.

Bred in Louisiana by Two The Max Investments LLC, Tm Back to Perry is a son of multiple stakes sire You Drive I Fly out of Backs to the Wall, by Royal Quick Dash. The gelding previously finished second in the Mid City Stakes (RG3).

Rogues Fast Prize turned in a determined effort under jockey Ubaldo Luna to finish third, a length behind Tm Back to Perry and a head in front of fourth-place finisher Fast Lane Train.

The 4-year-old gelding collected $4,400 for owner R C Stables LLC and trainer Riley S. Aguilar. His career record now stands at four wins, five seconds, and three thirds from 22 starts, with earnings of $92,559.

Bred in Louisiana by Libersat Racing Stables LLC, Rogues Fast Prize is by Heza Fast Rogue out of Myesha, a daughter of champion Carters Cartel. He was a $17,000 purchase at the 2023 LQHBA Yearling Sale.

Rogues Fast Prize was previously a finalist in the Louisiana Champions Day Derby (RG3) and Mid City Stakes (RG3).

Completing the field were Fast Lane Train, One Sweet Boss, and Gold Hearted Eagle.

The $40,000 Opelousas Stakes was contested as the sixth race on Saturday's Evangeline Downs program.

Live racing resumes on Wednesday with a 5:35 p.m. (CDT) first post. The Evangeline Downs Quarter Horse season runs through December 19.

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