On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Delta Downs hosted a special afternoon racing event, highlighted by the $100,000 My Trusty Cat race for 2-year-old fillies over 7.5 furlongs. Although Brad Cox’s Kontiki was the favorite, it was Actis, trained by Tom Amoss and ridden by top jockey Vicente Delcid, who dominated the race.
Actis had a quick start but dropped back from the pace set by Hurricane Kate, who led early with splits of 23.18 seconds for the first quarter mile and 47.68 seconds at the half. While Not a Lady and Miss Metoyer initially challenged the leader, Actis surged from the middle of the field, closing rapidly on the frontrunners.
In the final stretch, Delcid pushed Actis into the lead with one furlong remaining, securing a decisive 4 3/4 length victory over Not a Lady. Rizzafena finished third, nearly four lengths behind the runner-up.
Owned by Joel Politi, Actis completed the race in 1:34.24 under clear skies on Delta Downs’ fast track. This win marked Delcid’s third victory out of four races on the day.
Actis, a 2-year-old chestnut filly bred in Kentucky by Phil and Judy Needham of Lantern Hill Farm LLC, is sired by Hard Spun out of Mr. Greeley’s mare Miss Relentless. She was purchased for $150,000 at the 2024 Keeneland September Sale. With her second career win in six starts, Actis earned $60,000, bringing her total earnings to $95,800.
Betting returns for Actis stood at $8.60 to win, $4.80 to place, and $3.60 to show. Not a Lady paid $8.60 and $6.40 for place and show, while Rizzafena returned $18 for showing.
Delta Downs will continue its afternoon racing schedule with an eight-race card on Wednesday beginning at 12:55 p.m. CT, featuring the $100,000 Jean Lafitte Stakes. Fans will benefit from a special 10% payout on all bets throughout the program.
For more details on the racing season, including schedules and stakes, fans can visit www.deltadownsracing.com or follow Delta Downs Racing on Facebook and Twitter (@deltaracing).
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel, managed by Boyd Gaming Corporation in Vinton, Louisiana, boasts a six-furlong oval track, a 15,000-square-foot casino with over 1,500 popular slot machines, two restaurants, and the Delta Event Center offering premier entertainment.
This article was initially published by Paulick Report on November 25, 2025, in the News section.
Fan Take: Actis’ impressive performance in the My Trusty Cat highlights emerging talent in the 2-year-old female division, signaling exciting prospects for future racing seasons. For horse racing enthusiasts, this race showcases the thrill and unpredictability that keeps fans invested in the sport’s developing horses and programs like those at Delta Downs.
