20:00 louisiana-downs Tuesday 13th January 2026

STRIKE ZONE NR (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1f130yards at Evangeline Downs, beaten 1. 75 lengths into seventh. Has the class to put the recent run of form behind him. RIO ROJO RANCHERO (3) has been about the money at each run this prep, the latest offering a third over 1f180yards at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Should be ready to show his best now so a big run is likely. FIVE BOY FAST (4) finished 1. 3 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1½f at Evangeline Downs, an improvement on his sixth at Evangeline Downs the run before. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. FIRST PATRIOTIC ROSE (6) is returning from a lay-off of four months. Finished tenth at Lone Star Park (Dirt) over 1f at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Rosa E Ramirez.