Graded winner Mr. John’s first winner, Zoomin Bayou, won July 5 at Evangeline Downs in her initial start. A homebred racing for Thomas F. VanMeter, Zoomin Bayou won the five-furlong event in 1:01.27. The Louisiana-bred filly is the third winner from the stakes-winning Diamond Sword mare Diamondruna.

Mr. John (Golden Gear—Come on Texas, by Apalachee) stands for $1,000 at Brett A. Brinkman’s Le Mesa Stallions near Carencro, La.