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LOS ALAMITOS, CA–JUNE 7, 2026—Less than a month after a rough trip compromised her chances in the Grade 2 Robert Adair Kindergarten Futurity, Jerardo Herrera and Larry Stewart’s California-bred filly My Favorite Paris found redemption on Sunday night, pulling away to win the $30,000 Fred Scane Handicap by a half-length.

Breaking from post position 6 under jockey Irving Lara, My Favorite Paris took a wide path during the early going, but she did everything right from there. Taking the lead shortly after the start, she flew home ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JUNE 7, 2026—Second-fastest qualifier Indefensible turned in another stellar performance Sunday afternoon, defeating a talented field in the $100,000 Ruidoso Juvenile Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque.

With Sergio Becerra Jr. aboard, Indefensible broke sharply, seized the lead ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–JUNE 7, 2026–Cuadra Alpuyeca's Dk Paleta Dulce set the fastest qualifying time from two days of trials contested June 6-7 for the $143,580 Garanones Futurity(RG2) at Hipodromo de las Americas.

Trained by Antonio Garcia Carranza, Dk Paleta Dulce won the fifth trial on the first day from gate to wire by one length while posting the fastest clocking of the weekend. Ridden by Alejandro Gomez Lopez, she covered the 300 yards in 15.178 seconds, earning a 93 speed ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY–JUNE 7, 2026–Four trials were contested Sunday at Wyoming Downs for the 307 Horse Racing Open Maturity, with the ten fastest qualifiers advancing to the $50,000 final scheduled for June 21. The event is restricted to horses four years old and older competing at 400 yards.

Mysterious ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

JEROME, ID–JUNE 7, 2026–Three trials were contested Sunday at Jerome County Fair to determine the finalists for the $20,000 Roche Equine Futurity, with Easter Spcle Miracle posting the fastest qualifying time of the afternoon. The final is scheduled for June 23.

Ridden by Luis Collazo, Easter Spcle ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

JEROME, ID—JUNE 7, 2026—Two trials were contested Sunday at Jerome County Fair for the EIHA/JHRA Derby, with the ten fastest qualifiers advancing to the estimated $15,000 final scheduled for June 21.

BG Follow My Lead posted the fastest qualifying time of the afternoon with a determined victory in ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–JUNE 6, 2026– Fastest qualifier GF Shes Sinful lived up to her billing Saturday night, delivering a dominant front-running performance in the $744,506 Grade 1 Ruidoso Derby at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Ridden by Noe Garcia Jr., the sorrel filly exploded from the gate and quickly put ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–JUNE 6, 2026–Coming off a runner-up effort in the Mr Master Bug Stakes (G3), Famous N Relentless returned to the winner's circle Saturday night with a determined victory in the $100,000 Ruidoso Invitational Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Ridden by Ramiro Garcia, Famous N Relentless broke sharply ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 6, 2026–Second-fastest qualifier TC Abanero delivered a winning performance Saturday evening at Sam Houston Race Park, capturing the $74,900 Colors of Houston Futurity (G2) for Paint and Appaloosa juveniles at 300 yards.

Ridden by Leonardo Rodriguez for owner Chile Piquin ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 6, 2026–V Golden Game added another stakes trophy to his resume Saturday evening at Sam Houston Race Park, capturing the $34,747 Grade 2 Colors of Texas Paint Maturity at 350 yards.

Racing for owner Jorge Vega and trainer Oscar Nunez, the Oklahoma-bred gelding battled throughout ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 6, 2026–This Cowboys An Eagle delivered a dominant performance Saturday afternoon at Sam Houston Race Park, drawing away from his rivals to capture the $20,000 Colors of Houston Juvenile Stakes at 300 yards.

The gelding covered the distance in :15.728 while posting an 87 speed ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JUNE 6, 2026–Distance specialists took center stage Saturday night at Delta Downs as a field of six older runners lined up for the $33,000 Virgil Bond Stakes at 870 yards over a sloppy, sealed racing surface. When the dust settled, it was ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY–JUNE 6, 2026–Five trials were contested Saturday at Wyoming Downs for the $75,000-added 307 Horse Racing Open Derby, with the ten fastest qualifiers earning berths to the June 21 final at 350 yards.

The fastest qualifier emerged from the fifth and final trial as Fancy Dashing Diva ...



By Turfe Eunapolis

SOROCABA, BRAZIL–JUNE 5, 2026–With active participation in racing throughout the United States, Haras Portofino continues to expand the success of its breeding and ownership program in Brazil.

Ucrânia Jumpim MRL represents the early success of stallion Corona Jumpim MRL, who still has relatively few runners competing but is already producing impressive results. Descended from the recently deceased Corona ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EVANTSON, WY–JUNE 5, 2026– Six trials were contested Friday at Wyoming Downs to determine the ten finalists for the $75,000-added 307 Horse Racing Wyoming Bred Derby, which will be contested June 21 at 350 yards.

Topping the qualifiers was Lana Matt's Surfinoverthemoon, who turned in a ...



By Turfeeunapolis

SOROCABA, BRAZIL–JUNE 3, 2026–One of the most important competitions in South America was held last weekend, with a total of 37 two-year-old colts and fillies participating, divided into six trials, where only the winners qualified for the title-deciding race.

The Megarace is considered by many to be a kind of "Kentucky Derby" of ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

AJAX, CAN–JUNE 3, 2026–Two trials were contested on June 3 at Ajax Downs for the $30,000-added Unclassified NB 79 Maturity, restricted to horses aged three and older that have never recorded a Speed Index higher than 79. The ten fastest qualifiers from the two trials will return for the final on June 21.

Leading all qualifiers was Haaave You Met Karma, who stopped the clock in :17.207 seconds for a Speed Index of 89 while rallying strongly under jockey Cassandra Jeschke. The gray filly was bred ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JUNE 2, 2026–Mr Michel added another stakes victory to his impressive record on Tuesday, taking the $32,300 Carter Riley Overnight Stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis for owner Alberto Valadez and trainer Claudio Barraza.

The 350-yard stakes for 3-year-olds and older saw the ...



By Orlando Gutierrez

CYPRESS, CA–JUNE 1, 2026–There were many shining performances throughout an excellent night of trials for the $960,000 Ed Burke Memorial Futurity on Sunday at Los Alamitos, but none were brighter or faster than Ed Allred’s Zionsville. He posted the fastest qualifying time among the 105 juveniles who participated over a busy night of 12 trials.

Ridden by Cesar Ortega for trainer James Glenn Jr., Zionsville took control of the opening trial at the ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–MAY 31, 2026–AJ Sweet Angel returned to familiar stakes territory for Cuadra Alpuyeca, stretching out late to win the 2026 Javier Rosique Palavicini Classic at Hipódromo de México on Sunday afternoon.

The five-year-old gelding, who also won the race in 2024, covered 300 yards in 15.11 seconds under jockey Alejandro Gómez López and earned 50 ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–MAY 31, 2026–Three trials were contested May 31 at The Downs of Albuquerque to determine the ten finalists for the $74,781 Ruidoso Maiden Stakes. The 350-yard final for eligible maidens will be contested June 13.

Leading the qualifiers is Get Gone 123, who captured the second trial in the fastest qualifying time of 17.120 seconds while earning a 101 speed index.

The gelding was ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Fall Classic outdueled a determined El Huracano V in the final strides to capture the Grade 1 Heritage Place Futurity Saturday night at Remington Park, earning the winner’s share of the ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026Former AQHA Racing World Champion Empressum added another Grade 1 trophy to his remarkable résumé Saturday night at Remington Park, prevailing by the narrowest of margins in the $258,000 Debbie Schauf Remington ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Chew Bac Cah outran her 21-1 odds and delivered a surprise victory Saturday night in the $373,800 Heritage Place Oaks at Remington Park, covering 400 yards in 19.661 while earning a 93 speed index.

The sorrel filly ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Wynnchester powered away from his rivals to score a decisive victory in the Grade 1 Remington Park Distance Championship for Quarter Horses at 870 yards on Saturday evening at Remington Park.

The race carried a ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Point Blank Range dug in late and held off a determined rally from stablemate Jc Speeding to win the Grade 2 Heritage Place Derby on Saturday night at Remington Park, covering 400 yards in 19.480 ...



By Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–MAY 30, 2026–It's not uncommon to see Tachas Secret in the winner's circle. However, her first start of 2026 and the lineup of opponents put a big question mark on her for the 17th running of the $84,200 Born Runner Classic Saturday, May 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Those questions were soon silenced as Indiana's returning champ scored the win in the stakes.

Tachas Secret, who was bred and raised by trainer Ricardo Martinez, joined forces with Jockey Fernando Morin, who has been ...



By Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–MAY 30, 2026–It's been a long ride for Trainer Claudio Barraza with the Botticelli Shake line. He has had nearly all of her foals, including multiple stakes winner Botticelli Beach. Now, it's CV Denali's turn to shine on the track. The latest stakes winner by Botticelli Shake adds the ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Mw Bcause Im Alive dug in gamely through the final strides and surged late to prevail by the slimmest of margins in Saturday’s Grade 1 $231,400 Speedhorse Graham Paint & ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Catchn Southern Rays closed with a powerful late rush to nail pacesetter Karmalites at the wire and win the Grade 1 $108,000 Junos Request Stakes for fillies and mares Saturday night at Remington Park.

The ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Hard To Politic unleashed the strongest late kick in the stretch to defeat a competitive field and win the $75,000 Boyd Morris Memorial Stakes (RG2) for Oklahoma-bred Quarter Horses on Saturday ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Pyc Dollars Cowboy surged late to defeat pacesetter Whiskey Doc by a half-length in the $75,000 Easy Jet Stakes (RG2) for accredited Oklahoma-bred 2-year-old Quarter Horses Saturday night at ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—MAY 30, 2026—KJ Bad Moon Rising surged late to defeat Harken by a neck in the $80,700 Jess Burner Stakes for New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses at Albuquerque Downs on Saturday.

Covering 400 yards in :18.962 over a fast track, the ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Flying Fire lived up to her name Saturday night at Remington Park, surging to the front from the start and never looking back en route to a convincing victory in the $75,000 FL Lady Bug Stakes ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—B AJ surged to a convincing victory in Saturday night's Grade 3, $50,000 Jack Brooks Stakes-RG3 for accredited Oklahoma-bred 3-year-old ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

OGDEN, UT–MAY 30, 2026–Mysterious Hero kept his perfect record intact Saturday at Weber Downs, rallying late to win the $86,048 Beehive Futurity by a half length over Sp Cyber City.

The bay gelding, who entered as the fastest qualifier, covered the 300 yards in 15.394 seconds and earned a 102 ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OGDEN, UT—MAY 30, 2026— CG Racing, LLC's Cgr Jag Wire surged late to defeat stablemate Stanley Dale by a neck in the $43,163 Maiden Frolic Stakes (not black type) Saturday at Weber Downs, ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 30, 2026—Cuz Eyema Cowboy Baby emerged victorious in a thrilling blanket finish Saturday night, capturing the Grade 1 $20,000 Speedhorse Graham Paint and Appaloosa Stakes at Remington ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OGDEN, UT—MAY 30, 2026—Flashing Lights and High Flying Storm battled stride for stride through the final yards and could not be separated at the ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–MAY 30, 2026–Jess A Favorite earned her first career victory Saturday when she outfinished Maleficent Dash by a nose in the $30,000 Maiden Stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

The 3-year-old filly covered 350 yards in 17.787 seconds and earned a 93 speed index while collecting the ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—MAY 30, 2026—Pour Me a Drinkk posted the fastest qualifying time from six trials contested Saturday at The Downs at Albuquerque, leading the field into the $180,028 Mountain Top QH Derby final scheduled for June 13 at 350 yards.

Owned by Bob McClure and Sandra K. Barrett, the ...



By Don Stevens

VINTON, LA–MAY 30, 2026–Delta Downs hosted the $28,900 Delta Dash Stakes on Saturday night as the track closed out its sixth week of American Quarter Horse racing. The race produced an upset winner in Carry On Moon, who ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY—MAY 30, 2026—Ronald W. Addicott's homebred Lil Rider broke sharply from the rail and held off a late challenge from veteran stakes runner Ud Goldenboy to capture the $17,800 Bulldogger Overnight Stakes Saturday afternoon at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing.

The 5-year-old chestnut ...



By Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–MAY 30, 2026–It’s officially Quarter Horse Stakes season at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Included on the first all-Quarter Horse racing program of 2026 were three trials for the $112,920 Horseshoe Indianapolis QHRAI Derby, which will be contested on Thursday, June 18.

Leading the way among 30 starters is WR Hott Shott, who posted the fastest time on the day of ...



By Richard Linihan

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–MAY 30, 2026– Konklusiv graduated into the company of stakes winners Friday night at Remington Park and remained undefeated after three races, taking down the $100,000 Heritage Place Juvenile Stakes with the ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–MAY 29, 2026–Eleven trials were contested on May 29 at The Downs at Albuquerque to determine the ten finalists for the $310,303 Mountain Top Futurity (RG2) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds. The fastest ten qualifiers will return on June 14 for the futurity final, while the next ten fastest qualifiers will compete in the $50,000 guaranteed Mountain Top Juvenile.

The day belonged to powerhouse breeder MJ Farms, which bred seven of the ten fastest qualifiers, all sired by leading ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY–MAY 30, 2026–Cartel Can Fly surged late to capture the $17,800 United Tote Hook Overnight Stakes Friday afternoon at Energy Downs, defeating a mixed field of Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds in the 870-yard feature. The race was contested over a fast track under clear skies with a 12 mph headwind.

Ridden by Dakota Wood, Cartel Can Fly stopped the clock in :46.179 while earning a 93 speed index. The bay gelding is a homebred owned and bred by David L. Wisdom and trained by Robert ...



By Richard Linihan

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–MAY 29, 2026–Cardiac Cowboy won for the third time in his last four races and made his 13th trip to the winner’s circle in his career, winning an Oklahoma-bred allowance in the finale Thursday night at Remington Park. Jockey Armando Alvidrez was up as the regular rider for Cardia Cowboy.




By Jennifer Morrison

AJAX, CAN–MAY 29, 2026– Richard Wincikaby's PEIGHNTMEADIAMOND served notice that he will be a horse to watch in the older male ranks at Ajax Downs this year after a sizzling win in Wednesday's featured allowance race. The tall. lanky 4-year-old Ontario sired and bred Quarter Horse gelding was making his first start since October but showed no signs of rust, sweeping to a half-length win over previously undefeated 3-year-old filly Chillin With ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

POCATELLO, ID–MAY 25, 2026–OJD Tempt Me Not and jockey Nestor Duran broke sharply from the gate and never looked back in the $68,100 Idaho Cup Futurity Finals at Pocatello Downs on Sunday, covering the 300 yards in :15.526 seconds for a 99 speed index.

A homebred for Karla and Oscar Diaz, the ...