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LOS ALAMITOS, CA–OCTOBER 26, 2025–Travis and Wendy Saxton's El Dictator dominated the final stages of the $30,000 Ah Sigh Stakes to win the race for juveniles by a nose over Golden State Million trial winner Notoryous on Saturday at Los Alamitos.
With Armando Cervantes up for trainer Ramiro Castillo, El Dictator picked up his first stakes victory while also earning his fourth victory in five starts. The only time the Favorite Cartel gelding out of This Boogie Fires did not finish in the winner's circle was a second-place finish to Mayor Humdinger in the Governor's Cup Futurity on July 26.
Otherwise, the Jaime Gomez-bred runner has scored wins that include the fastest ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
MEXICO CITY, MEX–OCTOBER 26, 2025–Princesa Bury delivered another wire-to-wire performance under jockey Alejandro Gómez to win Sunday’s $44,630 Mexican Breeders’ Derby at the Hipódromo de las ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
CLAREMORE, OK—OCTOBER 26, 2025—Hawkeye Futurity winner Chew Bac Cah, a daughter of leading sire Apollitical Jess, posted the fastest qualifying time of the day from eight trials held Sunday for the restricted Grade 3, $512,268 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship at Will Rogers Downs.
The 400-yard final for two-year-old fillies sired by participating stallions will be contested on Tuesday, November 11.
Ridden by Ramiro Haro Garcia for trainer Jason L. Olmstead, Chew Bac Cah drew away under confident handling to win the seventh trial by 1-½ lengths, stopping the timer in 19.915 seconds over a muddy, sealed track to record a 94 speed ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025—Rock N the Beach proved best in the richest Quarter Horse futurity ever contested at Horseshoe Indianapolis, capturing the $359,600 Miss Roxie Little Futurity(RG3) for state-bred two-year-olds on Saturday afternoon.
The sorrel gelding by leading Indiana stallion Escondido Beach out of Pyc Fast Girls Rock by Pyc Fast Prize, bred and owned by Jeffrey Sheets of Indiana, broke alertly from the inside post and took control early under jockey Rolando Pina.
"I’m pretty excited," said a speechless Sheets. "I just have to ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025—Tw Streakin Cowboy, a sorrel gelding by leading sire Flying Cowboy 123 out of Wh Imastreakinbeach by Escondido Beach, turned in a dominant performance to win the $320,750 Governors’ Stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Saturday.
Racing 400 yards against a 9-mph crosswind, the Indiana-bred gelding stopped the clock in 19.367 seconds, earning a 108 speed index over a fast track.
Bred and owned by Thomas Wylie of Ohio, Tw Streakin Cowboy was trained by Natasha Perez and ridden by jockey Diego Villamil Bocanegra.
"I just saw something amazing, ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025—In a thrilling finish to the $133,720 QHRAI Derby Final at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Runninagainstdwind surged to victory by a neck over Cowboy On The Fly in the 400-yard event for three-year-olds contested under cloudy skies and a light crosswind of 5 mph.
The sorrel gelding stopped the clock in 19.622 seconds, earning a 102 speed index over a fast track.
Owned by Carlos Ramos and trained by Ricardo Martinez, Runninagainstdwind is a 3-year-old son of second-crop sire Uncle D out of Theslatesclean, by Corona Cocktail, bred in Oklahoma by H & E Ranch Inc. ...

SHELBYVILLE, IN–OCTOBER 25, 2025–Anytime you have two of Indiana’s all-time top Quarter Horses in a race, you know it’s going to be a tough race. Mr Michel defended his title in the 13th running of the $109,600 Indiana Championship, his third straight win in the event.
Starting from post one, Mr Michel and jockey Erik Esqueda got out of the gate well and were vying for the lead in the 440-yard dash. His rival, Tachas Secret, ridden by Fernando Morin, was also in the race from post five and soon after the start, got pinched, causing the mare to take a ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—OCTOBER 25, 2025—Three trials held Saturday evening at Lone Star Park determined the finalists for the prestigious Grade 1, $281,505 Texas Classic Derby.
The 440-yard trials for 3-year-olds were contested over a muddy, sealed track under cloudy skies. Three standout performances led the list of 10 qualifiers for the November 15 final.
KJ Born To Be Wild, a Grade 1-placed gelding by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of KJ Mustang Sally by Valiant Hero, posted the fastest qualifying time of 21.325 seconds while winning the second trial ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—OCTOBER 25, 2025—Rainbow Of Diamonds delivered a powerful performance Saturday night at Lone Star Park, posting the fastest qualifying time from four trials contested for the $247,588 Purina Feeds Texas Classic Oaks.
The 3-year-old filly stopped the timer in 19.279 seconds for 400 yards over a muddy (sealed) track, leading a field of ten qualifiers who will return for the Oaks final on Saturday, November 15.
Bred in Oklahoma by Danny Joe Miller, Rainbow Of Diamonds is a Grade 2-placed daughter of champion sire Apollitical Blood out of Cc Seis, by Tres Seis. Owned by Valeriano Racing Stables LLC and trained by Victor H. ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025—A sharp late rally carried Absolute Domination to victory in the $30,000 Miss Roxie Little Juvenile Stakes on Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
The Indiana-bred two-year-old gelding covered 400 yards in 19.045 seconds, earning a speed index of 85, over a fast track under cloudy skies and a 7-mph crosswind.
Owned and bred by Ted J. Harpold, the sorrel gelding by multiple stakes sire Dominyun out of Born ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025— In a thrilling finish at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Saturday, Sauce C surged late to win the $30,000 Governors Juvenile Stakes, a 400-yard test for two-year-olds contested over a fast track under cloudy, 49-degree conditions with a seven-mile-per-hour crosswind.
The gray filly by leading second-crop sire Chilitos out of Runaway Trs Seis, by ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, ALBERTA–OCTOBER 25, 2025–Flight Club once again demonstrated why he is the horse to beat in the distance ranks, scoring his third distance stakes victory of the season in the $15,256 CTD Distance #3 Stakes on Saturday afternoon at Century ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—OCTOBER 24, 2025 —A total of fifteen trials were contested on Friday at Lone Star Park to determine the ten fastest qualifiers for the Grade 1, $910,508 Texas Classic Futurity, which will be run on Saturday, November 15, at 440 yards for 2-year-olds.
Leading all qualifiers was undefeated three-time starter Gf Shes Sinful, who dominated the second trial of the afternoon by 2 ¾ lengths under jockey Emilio Tapia. The sorrel filly, trained by Wesley T. Giles for All In Partners, stopped the timer in 19.556 seconds over a muddy, sealed track.
Bred in Oklahoma by Kevin A. Birrell, Gf Shes Sinful is by champion and leading first-crop sire Dulce Sin Tacha and out of the ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
AJAX, ONTARIO–OCTOBER 22, 2025–Chillin With Peeps remained perfect in her young career with a decisive wire-to-wire victory in Wednesday’s $40,686 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity at Ajax Downs.
The sorrel filly, ridden by Cassandra Jeschke, completed the 400-yard final in 20.486 seconds while earning an 84 speed index and the winner’s share of $16,726. Owned, trained, ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—OCTOBER 19, 2025— Despite facing a stiff headwind and a poor start, Traxion rallied powerfully through the final yards to win Sunday’s $457,065 La Fiesta Futurity (G3) at Albuquerque Downs.
The two-year-old sorrel gelding completed the 400-yard distance in 19.419 seconds, earning a 94 speed index and securing the winner’s share of $228,532.
Ridden by champion jockey James Flores, Traxion is trained by Jorge Morales-Flores for owner Abraham Escobedo and was bred in Texas by AQHA Racing Champion Breeder Bobby D. Cox.
The son of world champion sire Freighttrain ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—OCTOBER 19, 2025—Fastest qualifier Toastin Heros proved much the best in Sunday’s running of the, $190,873 La Fiesta Derby at Albuquerque Downs, closing strongly to secure his first stakes victory.
Ridden by jockey Jacob Enriquez, the 3-year-old sorrel gelding stopped the timer in 19.098 seconds for 400 yards, earning a 103 speed index while running into a five-mile-per-hour headwind on a fast track.
Bred and owned by Gene Cox of Oklahoma, the son of champion sire Valiant Hero out of Toastin With Coronas by Coronas Leaving You is trained by Clinton Crawford.
Sent off as the 1.40 favorite, Toastin Heros broke alertly from post nine, gained momentum midway, and drew ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–OCTOBER 19, 2025–PCQHRA and AQHA champion Lethal Cowboy 123 improved his record to a perfect six for six at Los Alamitos, while Reliance Ranches' Grade 1 winning filly Hott Temptation scored her fourth victory in a row, as the two talented sophomores highlighted Sunday's trials to the Grade 1, $926,200 Los Alamitos Super Derby.
Owned by Caliche Walls Venture LLC, Alan Isbell, Lance Bland and Jimmy Barton, Lethal Cowboy 123 made winning look easy in the first of four Super Derby trials at 400 yards.
With Edwin Escobedo aboard for AQHA champion trainer Marc Jungers, the ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–OCTOBER 19, 2025–Fastest qualifier Buu delivered on her favoritism Sunday evening, scoring her first career stakes win with a determined head victory in the $217,960 Mexican Bred Futurity Challenge-RG3 at the Hipodromo de las Americas.
The 350-yard feature was the highlight of ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–OCTOBER 19, 2025–Br Chivali Nazareno reaffirmed his dominance at Hipódromo de las Américas with a repeat victory in the $15,240 Merced Gomez Orozco Classic on Sunday afternoon.
The even-money favorite extended his undefeated 2025 campaign with his 13th ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
CLAREMORE, OK–OCTOBER 19, 2025–Two trials were contested Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Will Rogers Downs to determine the field for the $50,000-est. Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Championship Futurity-G1, which will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The 400-yard trials for two-year-old APHA or ApHC runners produced swift performances, with Big Poppy leading all qualifiers after clocking the fastest time of :20.252 seconds with an 85 speed index.
Big Poppy, bred and owned by Newcomb ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM–OCTOBER 18, 2025–Rlh Fouronthefloor finally broke through for his first career stakes win on Saturday, capturing the $40,000 Casino at the Downs Quarter Horse Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque.
The 5-year-old brown gelding stopped the clock in 21.150 seconds for 440 yards, earning a 98 speed index in the effort. Breaking well under jockey Christian Cardenas, Rlh Fouronthefloor surged ahead late to win by three-quarters of a length over Uncle Eds Idea, with Lethal Demon finishing another half-length back in third. The victory was worth $20,000 to the winning connections.
Owned by Casey Whitaker and Michael K. McKell, the gelding is trained by James J. Gonzales III. Rlh Fouronthefloor has competed in multiple stakes ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—OCTOBER 18, 2025—In a strong late-closing effort, Cd Favorite Lady surged past her rivals to win the $40,000 The Downs Fall Quarter Horse Distaff Stakes at Albuquerque Downs on Saturday evening.
Covering 400 yards in 19.351 seconds, the 3-year-old daughter of leading sire Favorite Cartel earned a 96 speed index, aided by a six-mile-per-hour tailwind over a fast track.
Trained by Havid Canez and ridden by Luis Valenzuela, the California-bred filly earned $19,600 for the victory to boost her bankroll to $50,583. She races for CD Horses, Inc. and was bred by Cesar J. Dabdoub. Cd Favorite Lady is out of the Mr Jess Perry mare Jessa Lady ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM–OCTOBER 18, 2025–After a close finish at the wire, the result came down to a photo with Jo Nita Foose Around getting the nod over post-time favorite Good Grief to capture the $40,250 Albuquerque Juvenile Stakes on Saturday evening at The Downs at Albuquerque.
The Texas-bred gelding completed the 350-yard race in 17.165 seconds with a 99 speed index, earning $19,320 for the win. Under jockey Noe Garcia, Jr., Jo Nita Foose Around broke well from post four and closed strongly late to edge his rival by a nose.
The 2-year-old son of Foose is trained by Tammy Kay Johnson for owner and breeder Rockin ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—OCTOBER 18, 2025—Aj Flawless proved her name true on Saturday evening at Albuquerque Downs, turning in a sharp performance to capture the $40,000 Lobo Derby for three-year-olds at 400 yards.
Breaking alertly under jockey Christian Ramos, the daughter of leading sire Apollitical Jess out of Julias Perfection by Tr Dasher gained command early, then held off late challengers to score by a half-length in 19.523 seconds, registering a 91 speed index.
The bay filly, bred in California by Rancho El Cabresto Inc., was aided by an eight-mile-per-hour tailwind on a fast track. Trained by Marc Jungers for owners Larry and Bobbie Rice, Aj Flawless earned $19,845 for the victory, her ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM–OCTOBER 18, 2025–Seasoned distance runner Rock Ya Later added another highlight to his career Saturday evening, rallying late under Oscar Andrade, Jr. to win the $40,250 Sandia Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque.
The 870-yard test, run as an undercard feature to the Q-Racing Video Distance Challenge Championship (G1), was one of several major graded races on the AQHA Challenge Championship card.
The 5-year-old black gelding completed the distance in 45.102 seconds, earning a 94 speed index, and claimed the winner’s share of $19,320 for owner Rockin J Running Horses. Trained by Tammy Johnson, Rock Ya Later stalked the leaders before driving past Y O Zoomin Ollie in the final yards to prevail by a ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—OCTOBER 18, 2025—Rosario Tijeras displayed early speed and grit in the stretch to capture the $40,500 Karen Utecht Memorial Stakes on Saturday night at Lone Star Park, holding off a fast-closing rival to prevail by a head at the ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–OCTOBER 18, 2025–Owned by Oscar Jaime Diaz and Karla Diaz Gomez, OJD Jess A Bug enjoyed as good a Los Alamitos debut as one could have imagined, as the homebred gelding by One Sweet Jess kept his perfect record intact after outdueling the ageless star Cattail Cove by head to win the $25,000 Azure Three Stakes here on Saturday.
OJD Jess A Bug remained ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
OPELOUSAS, LA–OCTOBER 18, 2025–Easy Jumpn Jet scored his first career stakes victory with a 23-1 upset by two lengths over reigning champion One Fast Cajun in the $30,000 Races and Aces Stakes on Saturday evening at Evangeline Downs.
The 7-year-old gray gelding covered the 870 yards in 46.732 ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
CALGARY, ALBERTA–OCTOBER 18, 2025–It came down to a photo finish at the wire between One Tough Cerveza and Hez D Man, but One Tough Cerveza refused to be denied, winning the nod in Saturday’s $43,053 Alberta Bred Futurity-RG3 at Century Downs.
Under jockey Daniel Tavares, the Alberta-bred son of Cerveza Corona stopped the timer in 18.022 seconds and earned an 85 speed index. One Tough Cerveza’s winning effort awarded backers with $4.90 to win as the 7-5 post-time ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—OCTOBER 17, 2025—Turbulent, a two-time futurity winning daughter of world champion Painted Turnpike, posted the fastest qualifying time from three trials contested Friday at Lone Star Park for the Grade 1, $50,000-added Texas Hero Paint & Appaloosa Futurity.
Ten 2-year-olds will advance to the 400-yard final on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Ridden by Roman Cruz for trainer Dee Keener, Turbulent broke sharply and led every step in the final trial, stopping the timer in 19.769 seconds over a fast track with an 8 mph headwind.
The Oklahoma-bred filly races for 918 Bloodstock and was bred by Alexia Willis. Sired by multiple stakes sire Painted Turnpike and out of ...

Written by @Turfeeunapolis
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL—OCTOBER 14, 2025–One of the most accomplished active Quarter Horses at the Jockey Club de Sorocaba, Cadillac Ease HW turned in a commanding performance to defeat five rivals in the III Derby, which carried a purse of R$135,000 (US$24,700) and was contested over 440 yards (402 meters) on Saturday.
The post-time favorite was Sapeca Dynasty HWS (Corona For Me–Royal Wild Dynasty, by FDD Dynasty), the only mare in the field. Unbeaten in three prior starts at South ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
AJAX, ONTARIO–OCTOBER 13, 2025–The Batmann surged past the post-time favorite to capture his first career stakes victory in the $40,326 (U.S) Ontario Sired Stakes Derby at Ajax Downs on Monday afternoon.
Under jockey Helen Vanek, the The Batmann stopped the clock in 17.733 seconds with a 98 speed index, defeating Peighntmeadiamond by a head and ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
AJAX, ONT—OCTOBER 13, 2025—Veteran runner Had To Be Ivory added another highlight to his storied career Monday afternoon with a commanding victory in the $37,302(US) Alex Picov Memorial Championship at Ajax Downs.
The 10-year-old bay gelding by leading sire Ivory James out of Had To Be Fandango, by Hadtobenuts, broke alertly under jockey Ismael Mosqueira and never looked back, drawing away to win by a length and a half in 21.613 seconds for 440 ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
GRANTS PASS, OR–OCTOBER 13, 2025–Ccr Political Wrap extended her unbeaten 2025 campaign with another authoritative performance, capturing the $50,000 Autumn Derby on a muddy track Monday afternoon at Grants Pass Downs. ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM–OCTOBER 12, 2025–Eddy Cartel kept his perfect record intact on Sunday after pulling off a slight upset victory in the $1,158,003 New Mexico State Fair Quarter Horse Futurity-RG2 at The Downs at Albuquerque.
The Paul Blanchard–owned gelding earned $579,002 for his winning effort, stopping the clock in 19.641 seconds for 400 yards into a seven-mph headwind and posting an 88 speed index.
Under Joseph Belloc, Jr., the James J. Gonzales III trainee broke well from post nine, battled evenly through the stretch, drifted slightly late, and surged at the wire for his biggest career score, paying $16.40 to win at 7-1 odds. ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—OCTOBER 12, 2025—Kj Bad Moon Rising surged late to capture the $419,752 New Mexico State Fair Quarter Horse Derby (RG3) on Sunday afternoon at Albuquerque Downs, defeating a talented field of New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds going 400 yards.
Under jockey Noe Garcia, Jr., the son of a leading second-crop sire, Kj Mucho Macho Man, stopped the timer in 19.315 seconds, earning a 97 speed index into a 6-mph headwind on a fast track.
Bred and owned by John and Kathy Lee of New Mexico, Kj Bad Moon Rising is out of Kj Kiss Me Goodbye by First Moonflash and trained by Wesley Giles. The bay gelding picked up the winner’s share of $209,876, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
ALBUQUERQUE, NM–OCTOBER 12, 2025–King Dynasty broke through for his first career victory in Sunday’s $100,000 New Mexico State Fair Quarter Horse Juvenile Stakes at the Downs at Albuquerque. ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
AURORA, CO—OCTOBER 12, 2025—Ronda Rowsey lived up to her billing as the favorite in Sunday’s running of the $63,905 Cherry Creek Futurity at Arapahoe Park, powering home to an authoritative victory over a field of talented two-year-old Quarter Horses going 350 yards.
With a strong start from post five, the brown filly quickly established control and drew away under jockey Mauro Rodriguez to score by two and one-quarter lengths in a final time of 17.786 seconds, earning a 97 speed index despite a 14 mph crosswind over a fast track.
Owned and bred in Colorado by George L. Seward, Ronda Rowsey is a daughter of the leading sire ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
GRANTS PASS, OR—OCTOBER 12, 2025—Handsome proved true to his name and talent on Sunday evening at Grants Pass Downs, turning back a strong late charge from You Tuber to win the $85,000 Far West Futurity Final for 2-year-olds at 400 yards.
The sorrel colt stopped the clock in 20.189 seconds, earning a speed index of 86 over a "good" track with no wind recorded.
Handsome, a son of ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
AURORA, CO—OCTOBER 12, 2025—Under overcast skies and a brisk 14 mph crosswind, Sheza Fearless Eagle delivered a commanding performance to capture the $55,745 Lucile Rowe Derby on Sunday at Arapahoe Park.
The three-year-old sorrel filly covered the 350-yard distance in 17.718 seconds, earning a 99 speed index and collecting the winner’s share of $33,447 for owner Jill Cook.
Trained by Fernando Manriquez and ridden by Mauro Rodriguez, Sheza Fearless Eagle broke sharply and quickly gained the advantage, drawing clear from her rivals to secure a decisive win on a fast track.
Bred in Colorado by Vaughn M. and Jill Cook, Sheza ...

written by Turfeeunapolis
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL–OCTOBER 12, 2025–A consistent contender among his generation, Mio Coraggio finally broke through with a commanding performance in Saturday’s GP São Paulo (G1) at the Jockey Club de Sorocaba, securing victory in the first leg of Brazil’s Triple Crown series for 2022-born foals.
The Granite Lake colt ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
CLAREMORE, OK–OCTOBER 12, 2025–There was little doubt who owned the spotlight Sunday afternoon at Will Rogers Downs, as As Moonflash once again proved she’s in a league of her own.
As Moonflash ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
CLAREMORE, OK–OCTOBER 12, 2025–Queen For Cash proved once again why she remains one of the most dominant Appaloosa mares in the country with a runaway victory in the $15,728 Sequoyah Stakes-G3 for Paints and Appaloosas at Will Rogers Downs. The victory marked her fourth consecutive year capturing the Sequoyah title—an unprecedented streak that further cements her legacy as one of the most accomplished Appaloosas in history.
Cruising to a commanding 7¼-length victory under jockey Roman Cruz, the seven-year-old mare stopped the timer in 46.498 seconds for 870 yards while posting an 88 speed index against a ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–OCTOBER 11, 2025–Racing for Weetona Stanley and Dunn Ranch, Stanley Cartel posted his second Grade 1 stakes victory of 2025, and his third graded stakes win from his last four starts after defeating the remarkable millionaires Empressum and Jeriko to win the Grade 1, $100,000 Robert Boniface Los Alamitos Invitational Championship at the classic 440-yard distance here on Saturday night.
Ridden by Armando Cervantes from the outside post 10, Stanley Cartel broke on top, lugged in at the midway point, but had enough late firepower to hold off the two-time Champion of Champions winner Empressum by a head.
Jeriko, the Los Alamitos Invitational winner last year, was flying ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
OPELOUSAS, LA–OCTOBER 11, 2025–After two previous attempts, One Sweet Boss finally captured his first Opelousas Stakes-RG3 victory in a photo finish Saturday night at Evangeline Downs. The seven-year-old gelding edged Five Bar Jess Cartel by a nose in the $40,000 feature for Accredited Louisiana-bred Quarter Horses.
One Sweet Boss completed the 400-yard race in 20.227 seconds with an 84 speed index under jockey Leonardo Rodriguez. The effort returned $13.20 to win at 5/1 odds and earned $24,000 for owner-breeder Flying K Ranch LLC.
Trained by Phillip Calais Jr., One Sweet ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–OCTOBER 11, 2025–PV Quarter Horse Farms, LLC's I Am Candy is now two for two at Los Alamitos thanks to her tremendous quickness, which has allowed her to take the lead with ease in both of her local outings.
Her most recent showcase was the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB—OCTOBER 11, 2025—Miss Fancy Nancy proved best in a driving finish to capture Saturday’s $15,244(US) Aged Invitational Stakes at Century Downs, a 400-yard event for three-year-old and upward Quarter Horses.
The multiple stakes winning four-year-old brown filly by Big Lew out of Singles Cruise by Favorite Cartel stopped the timer in 19.689 seconds with a 101 speed index while running with a strong 45mph tailwind over a fast track.
Ridden by Daniel Tavares and trained by Misael Moreno, Miss Fancy Nancy broke sharply from her inside post and dueled throughout before edging clear late to prevail by a neck. ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
OPELOUSAS, LA—OCTOBER 10, 2025—In a thrilling finish to Friday night’s $30,000 Amelia Belle Stakes at Evangeline Downs, Corona Blue Estrella surged late under jockey Pedro Espinosa to capture the 350-yard feature for accredited Louisiana-bred fillies and mares three years old and upward.
The 4-year-old daughter of multiple stakes sire Jess Louisiana Blue, out of ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB—OCTOBER 10, 2025—Flash Me A Corona held off a fast-closing O La Dee Da to capture Saturday’s $28,158 (US) Alberta Bred Derby at Century Downs, covering the 400 yards in 20.509 seconds while facing a 15 mph headwind over a fast track.
The brown gelding recorded an 80 speed index for the win under jockey Ricardo Moreno.
Bred in Alberta by Ralph Danard, Flash Me A Corona is a 3-year-old son of Obsessed With Corona out of Look Back Moonflash, by First Moonflash.
Owned by Denard and Janet Patriquin, and trained by Craig Smith, the gelding earned $12,671 (US) for the ...

SHELBYVILLE, IN–OCTOBER 8, 2025—AP Political Patriot was on a mission in the 17th running of the $129,400 Sterlie Bertram Memorial today (October 8) at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Guided by Francisco Quintero, the sophomore son of EOS A Political Win was a dominant winner in 19.751 in the 400-yard dash, named in honor of a gentleman, Sterlie Bertram, who worked tirelessly on the team to elevate Quarter ...

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