05/17/2025..VINTON, LA. – Delta Downs hosted the $194,020 Old South Futurity on Saturday night and the race was won by Shot of Takillya with jockey Raul Hernandez, Jr. in the saddle for trainer Jorge Valenzuela.

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Shot of Takillya, who is owned by his breeder Sunset Well Service, Inc., was making the fourth start of his career in the Old South and he came into the event off a maiden-breaking performance in the trials on April 26. Earlier in the year he finished fifth in the $347,000 Louisiana Downs Futurity (G2) after qualifying for that event by running second in his debut three weeks earlier.

After breaking sharply from post position No. 3, Shot of Takillya battled for the early lead with Coronados Imagine in the 330-yard showdown. Nearing the wire, Shot of Takillya got the upper hand and hit the finish line ½ length in front of his tenacious rival while Davsam wound up third, another ½ length behind the runner-up.

The running time for Shot of Takillya was 16.881 seconds. That time equaled a speed index of 90.

Shot of Takillya earned $97,010 for his victory on Saturday and now has a career bankroll of $120,071.

Bred in Texas, Shot of Takilla is a gray 2-year-old son of Muddy Watters, out of the Pyc Paint Your Wagon mare Takillya Gurl.

Sent to the gate at odds of 4-1, Shot of Takillya paid $10.60 to win, $6.20 to place and $4.80 to show. Coronados Imagine was worth $9.60 to place and $7 to show. Davsam returned $7 to show.

Delta Downs will race live again next week, Wednesday, May 21 through Saturday, May 24. First post time each night is at 6:15pm. Next week’s feature races include the $243,625 Laddie Futurity (RG2) on Friday night and the $268,895 Laddie Futurity (RG2) on Saturday.

For more information about the season, visit the track’s website at www.deltadownsracing.com.

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.