VINTON, LA–AUGUST 8, 2025–Francisco Javier Garcia’s filly Shes Ec to Tempt ($5.80) recorded the fastest qualifying time for this year’s $185,865 Big Easy Futurity at Delta Downs. The track hosted a total of eight trials during its Friday night program.

Under jockey Victor Urieta, Jr., Shes Ec to Tempt won the final trial of the night by dominating eight rivals in the 350-yard test for 2-year-olds.

The Patrick Clemons trainee covered the distance over a wet-fast track in a time of 17.749 seconds, which equaled a speed index of 91.

The victory was the second in a row for the brown daughter of Tempting Dash, out of the Ec Jet One mare Kas Shes Ec. She was bred in Texas by .. Read More

By Louanne Wainscott/Stallionesearch

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–August 8, 2025–Sunday’s card at Hipódromo De Las Américas promises high-powered action, featuring three stakes events and lucrative jackpots on the line. Kicking off the program is the $44,174 AQHA Hipódromo De Las Américas Championship Challenge in race one (see previous coverage). Later in the afternoon, the spotlight shifts to the $38,484 Jody’s Glory Classic Finals in race six, followed by the Mexico Bred Distaff Derby Trials in .. Read More

By Louanne Wainscott/Stallionesearch

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–AUGUST 7, 2025–The Sunday card at Hipódromo De Las Américas will showcase three stakes events, highlighted by the $44,174.95 AQHA Hipodromo De Las Americas Championship Challenge in race one. Also on tap are the $38,484.50 Jody’s Glory Classic in race six, and the Mexico Bred Distaff Derby Trials in races nine and ten.

The AQHA Hipodromo De Las Americas Championship Challenge opener will cover 440 yards, with three contenders vying for the championsh .. Read More