Five Star General leads all the way in Evangeline Mile

Five Star General led throughout for a two-length win over Hyperbolist in the $100,000 Evangeline Downs Mile on Saturday night.

It was another 1 1/4 lengths back in third to Strong Eagle.

The meet's signature race shared a cared with the $60,000 Lafayette, won by Ghost Hero.

Five Star General ($5) set fractions of 23.53 for the opening quarter, 47.64 for the half-mile and 1:12.79 for six furlongs.

He went on to cover the mile for 4-year-olds and up on a fast track in 1:38.95.

Timothy Thornton was aboard for trainer Grant Forster.

Five Star General is a son of Distorted Humor who races for Elttaes Stables.

Ghost Hero ($4.80) covered six furlongs for 3-year-olds in 1:11.60. Floyd Wethey Jr. was aboard for trainer Jayde Gelner. Ghost Hero races for Norman Stables. He won by 1 1/4 lengths over Alto Road, while it was another 3 1/2 lengths back in third to Not On Herb.

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