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By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK–OCTOBER 12, 2025Queen 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 ...




SHELBYVILLE, IN–OCTOBER 8, 2025—There was more riding on the back of Tachas Secret today in the 29th running of the $81,100 Hoosier Park Classic than just another stakes victory.

The standout Indiana-sired mare scored her ...




By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO—OCTOBER 5, 2025—Presido Pete fought off a determined field to capture Sunday’s $9,250 Dolls Prodigy Stakes (not black type) at Arapahoe Park.

The four-year-old sorrel colt by The Marfa Lights out of Tahiti Wave, by Wave Carver, broke sharply under jockey Fernando Fonseca-Soto and held gamely to the wire, stopping the timer in 18.150 seconds for 350 yards with a speed index of 87.

Trained by Haley Hobbs for owner and breeder Francisco J. Cornejo, Presido Pete earned $5,550 for the victory. The race was contested over a fast track with a strong 15 mph crosswind.

Last season's Lucille Rowe Derby winner, Presido ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–OCTOBER 4, 2025–Rc Corona King returned to familiar territory in the winner’s circle on Saturday night after taking command early and refusing to yield in the $350,000 Downs at Albuquerque Fall Quarter Horse Championship Stakes-G1.

The 5-year-old gelding covered 440 yards in 21.108 seconds and earned a 99 speed index, collecting the $175,000 ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—OCTOBER 4, 2025—Ivory Macho Man proved strongest in the final yards to capture the Grade 2, $421,500 Dash For Cash Futurity on Saturday night at Lone Star Park.

The sorrel gelding stopped the timer at 19.765 seconds for 400 yards, earning a 92 speed index while facing a 4-mph headwind over a fast track.

Owned and bred in Oklahoma by Rito Sosa, the son of last year's leading first-crop sire Kj Mucho Macho Man out of Alondra Grace by Ivory James was ridden to victory by Bryan Candanosa for trainer Jose Gamez.

Ivory Macho Man ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GRANDE PRAIRIE, TX–OCTOBER 4, 2025–Just Dulce proved his potential Saturday night at Lone Star Park, earning his first career stakes victory in the $156,200 ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

LOS ALAMITOS, CA—OCTOBER 4, 2025—Doodah Cartel, a 2-year-old colt by leading sire Favorite Cartel out of Suite Expectations by Apollitical Jess, set the fastest qualifying time from four trials held Saturday night for the Grade 1, $1,170,950 Golden State Million Futurity at Los Alamitos Race Course.

The colt, trained by Paul C. Jones for himself and owners Thompson Racing, Inc., and Alexis Andrade, stopped ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

OPELOUSAS, LA–OCTOBER 4, 2025–Proving that class and experience never fade, Tuckers Prize added another impressive line to his resume by scoring his 20th career victory in Saturday night’s $20,000 EVD Dash Stakes at Evangeline Downs.

Ridden by Ubaldo Luna, the 9-year-old gelding stopped the clock in 13.222 seconds for 250 yards, earning a 97 speed index. The effort ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

EDMONTON, AB—OCTOBER 4, 2025—Post time favorite Flight Club ($2.60) scored a determined victory in Saturday’s $17,550 (US) CTD Distance Stakes at Century Downs, covering the 770 yards in 40.668 seconds with a 95 speed index over a fast track under a 15 mph crosswind.

Ridden by Alexander Marti and trained by William Leech, the 7-year-old multiple stakes-winning son of champion Foose out of Seperate Flight by Separatist broke alertly from the rail, took command early, and drifted out in the stretch but held on to win by 1¼ lengths.

The gray, bred in California by Steve D. Burns DVM, and owned by Jerry Stojan, earned $7,979(US) for the win, ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 4, 2025—Tw No Beach Secrets, a bay gelding by Indian's leading sire Escondido Beach out of No Secrets Hereither by First Down Dash, posted the fastest qualifying time of 20.109 seconds in the $359,600 Miss Roxie Little Futurity (RG3) trials on Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

The race, contested at 400 yards for accredited Indiana-bred 2-year-olds, determined the 10 finalists for the October 25 final during Indiana Champions Day at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The final will mark the richest purse ever offered for Quarter Horse racing in Indiana.

Owned and bred by Thomas Wylie of Indiana, Tw No Beach Secrets is trained by Natasha Perez and was ridden by Diego ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 4, 2025—Tw Streakin Cowboy emerged as the fastest qualifier from five trials held Saturday for the $320,750 Governors Stake at Horseshoe Indianapolis, stopping the timer in 19.933 for 400 yards under jockey Diego Villamil Bocanegra.

The 2-year-old gelding by leading sire Flying Cowboy 123 out of Wh Imastreakinbeach by Escondido Beach is owned and bred by Thomas Wylie of Indiana and trained by Natasha Perez.

Tw Streakin Cowboy edged Wr Hott Shott by a head in the second trial to earn the top qualifying spot and will return for the October 25 final, during the sixth annual Indiana Champions Day. Quarter Horses are featured in the program's second half and ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

CALGARY, ALBERTA–OCTOBER 3, 2025–Nineteen juveniles competed in three trials Friday night at Century Downs for one of eight spots in the $45,000 (CAN)-est. Alberta Bred Futurity-RG3 to be run on October 18. All eight qualifiers emerged from trials one and three, with none advancing from trial two.

Cervezas Fire, a bay filly by Cerveza Corona, posted the fastest qualifying time after defeating Hez D Man in the opening heat. Under jockey ...



SHELBYVILLE, IN–OCTOBER 2, 2025—Kadillaking and Martin Munoz were on cruise control to top the qualifiers in the QHRAI Derby Trials Thursday, October 2, at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

The duo posted the fastest time among 20 starters heading into the $143,720 final set for Saturday, October 25, during the sixth annual Indiana Champions Day.

Kadillaking had the outside post seven and was the last in but the first out of the starting gate. He had a slight advantage throughout the 400-yard dash but with ...




By Jennifer Morrison AJAX, ONT–OCTOBER 2, 2025–The 2-year-old filly Chillin With Peeps made an exciting career debut in the first race at Ajax Downs on October 1, speeding to a one-length win as a 15 to 1 longshot.

Ridden by Cassandra Jeschke for owner, trainer, and breeder Chantelle Bourgeois of Enniskillen, Chillin With Peeps ran the 300 yards in 15.957 for a solid 79 speed index.

Chillin With Peeps paid  $33.40 for a $2 win bet and set off a superfecta payoff of over ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—SEPTEMBER 29, 2025—Flight Risk turned in a determined effort to win the $72,900 Pot O Gold Futurity (GI) for Paints and Appaloosas on Monday afternoon at Will Rogers Downs.

The Oklahoma-bred filly broke sharply and showed good speed under champion jockey Francisco Calderon before holding gamely through the final yards to complete the 350-yard distance in 17.648 seconds.

The performance, aided by an eight-mile-per-hour ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GRANTS PASS, OR–SEPTEMBER 29, 2025–Ten 3-year-olds faced off in a pair of Autumn Derby trials at Grants Pass on Monday evening, each seeking one of the ten qualifying spots for the $40,000-est. final to be run October 13.

Ccr Political Wrap turned in the night’s most impressive effort, breaking fast from the rail and drawing clear by 1 1/2 lengths to win the second trial in :19.799 seconds. The performance earned a 96 speed index and the fastest ...



By StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—SEPTEMBER 29, 2025—Captain Fancy broke sharply and never looked back in Monday’s running of the $15,000 Henry Bowlan Memorial Stakes at Will Rogers Downs, drawing clear to score by three-quarters of a length in the 300-yard event for Paints and Appaloosas three years old and upward.

With Juan Pulido in the irons, the three-year-old bay filly covered the distance in 15.423 seconds, earning a 96 speed index aided by an eight-mph tailwind ...



Written by @Turfeeunapolis

SOROCABA, BRAZIL–SEPTEMBER 28, 2025–The qualifying trials for the GP São Paulo were the highlight on Saturday, September 27 at the Jockey Club de Sorocaba, South America’s premier Quarter Horse racing venue. The event marked the opening leg of the Triple Crown for juveniles.

Twelve 2-year-olds competed across four trials, with only the winners advancing to the October 11 final. The championship carries a purse of R$150,000 (US$28,031) over 301 meters (330 yards). The local track record belongs ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—SEPTEMBER 27, 2025—Royal Candy King proved his grit and class Saturday evening at Prairie Meadows, holding off a late challenge to win the $191,200 Jim Bader Futurity for accredited Iowa-bred 2-year-olds.

The bay gelding covered 350 yards in 17.695 seconds, earning a speed index of 89 in the fast-track test run under clear skies with no wind recorded.

Breaking in and bumping at the start, Royal Candy King quickly found his stride under jockey Angel Ramirez and refused to yield through the lane, fighting gamely to win by a nose and remain undefeated.

The son of Jess Good Candy out of Tell Her Shes Queen, by Teller Cartel, was bred in ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ROCK SPRINGS, WY—SEPTEMBER 27, 2025—In the Vee, a sorrel gelding by Junior June Bug out of Brindis Secret by Brindis Por Cayenne, broke sharply and held strong in the final strides to win the $183,350 WABRA Wyoming Bred Quarter Horse Futurity at Sweetwater Downs on Saturday afternoon.

Covering the 300-yard dash in 15.223 seconds, the Wyoming-bred posted a 106 speed index over a fast track with no wind.

The homebred of Dan or Kim Lapierre is owned by Eddie Jensen, conditioned by Jess Matt, and was ridden to victory by Cordarelton Benn. The victory was worth $73,340 for the winning connections. In The Vee recorded his fifth career win ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—SEPTEMBER 27, 2025—Ajs Favorite Ia, pulled away late to capture the $122,180 Polk County Derby at Prairie Meadows on Saturday, scoring his sixth consecutive win of the meet.

A sorrel gelding by leading sire Favorite Cartel out of Df Aj Green Leaves by Apollitical Jess, he also won the Cy-Hawk Stakes and Cyclone Derby at Prairie Meadows this ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ROCK SPRINGS, WY–SEPTEMBER 27, 2025–Longshots lit up the board in the $118,350 WABRA Wyoming Bred QH Derby on Saturday at Sweetwater Downs, where Sj Illusive N Shady surged late to nail a photo finish over A Shot of Luck and Chase This Creek.

Breaking a step slow, Sj Illusive N Shady gathered momentum in the final strides to prevail by a head under jockey Jesus Virgen. He stopped the timer in 17.360 seconds for 350 yards, earning a 98 speed index. Sent off at odds of 10-1, his 350-yards effort ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ROCK SPRINGS, WY—SEPTEMBER 27, 2025—In a thrilling finish that had the Sweetwater Downs crowd on edge, Er Mountain X surged late to capture the $74,800 WABRA Wyoming Bred Quarter Horse Maturity at 400 yards on Saturday afternoon.

With a clean break and determined drive under jockey Minor Arana, the 4-year-old black colt prevailed by a head at the wire in a final time of 19.712 seconds, earning a 99 speed index. Conditions were ideal with clear skies, fast track, and no wind.

Bred in Wyoming by Ross Brown and Elsha McGarry, the colt is by multiple stakes sire Jr Dynasty Mountain and out of the mare Ud Midnight Peach, by Perrywithrhythm.

He is owned by his breeders and trained by Ross ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–SEPTEMBER 27, 2025–Longshot Trapper Gurl turned the tables on her more accomplished rivals Saturday night at Prairie Meadows, driving up late to capture the $70,000 Future of Iowa Stakes ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–SEPTEMBER 27, 2025–Ab Boogie left no room for doubt in Saturday’s $70,000 Terrace Hill Stakes at Prairie Meadows, blasting from the gates as the heavy 1-5 favorite and controlling the 400-yard dash from start to finish. ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–SEPTEMBER 26, 2025–Trainer Jason Olmstead swept the top three spots in the $303,500 Valley Junction Futurity-G3 at Prairie Meadows on Friday night, as Uncle Redheads scored a 5-1 upset victory over stablemates Atsi Monday and Ur Favorite Tio.

Breaking first under jockey Armando Alvidrez, Uncle Redheads was quickest into stride and held the advantage throughout the 350 yards, finishing strong to stop the ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–SEPTEMBER 26, 2025–Relentless Rocket strung together his fourth consecutive victory on Friday night, surging late under jockey Ramiro Garcia to win the $110,420 Altoona Derby at Prairie Meadows by a neck over stablemate Flying Bandida.

The son of Hes Relentless stopped the clock in 19.931 seconds, earning a 91 speed index and adding $49,689 to his bankroll for owner Tom Maher.

Trained by Jason Olmstead, Relentless Rocket has now captured nine career ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—SEPTEMBER 26, 2025—Ima Chili, a 3-year-old Texas-bred double-registered gelding by leading second-crop sire Chilitos out of Im Not Hillary by Executive Menace, captured the $59,000 B.F. Phillips, Jr. Stakes at Lone Star Park on Friday night.

With Nestor Duran in the irons, the bay gelding broke sharply, overcame early contact, and drove home to win the 400-yard test in 19.558 ...



By Leann Noguera, StallionSearch

ALTOONA, IA–SEPTEMBER 26, 2025–Cardiac Cowboy delivered a long-awaited stakes win in the $50,000 Two Rivers Stakes-G3 Friday evening at Prairie Meadows.

Under jockey Armando Alvidrez, the 4-year-old gelding led gate to wire and crossed the finish 1 1/2 lengths in front of rival Mystic Paint. He stopped the clock in 19.847 seconds, posting a 91 speed index, and returned $6.60 to win at odds of 2-1. The victory was worth $27,000 to his ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—SEPTEMBER 26, 2025—Seven trials were contested on Friday at The Downs at Albuquerque to determine the finalists for the Grade 3 $300,000-est. La Fiesta Quarter Horse Futurity and Apolitical Valor emerged as the fastest qualifier.

The 10 fastest 2-year-olds from the 400-yard trials advance to the rich final set for Sunday, October 19.

Apolitical Valor, a gelded son of leading sire Apollitical Jess out of the Valiant Hero mare Belle Of Valor, won the fourth trial in determined fashion, holding off a late rally to post the fastest qualifying time of 19.537 seconds, a 91 speed index into a 3 mph crosswind.

Bred in Oklahoma by ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—SEPTEMBER 26, 2025—Jess Want To Know surged in the final strides to capture Saturday’s $25,000 Valley Junction Juvenile Stakes at Prairie Meadows.

The daughter of champion Jess Good Candy, out of the One Famous Eagle mare Who You Know, covered the 350 yards in 17.920 seconds with a speed index of 83, winning by a neck under jockey Alfredo Triana, Jr.

The victory came over a fast track with no wind recorded and rewarded her connections with the $8,000 winner’s share of the purse, boosting her career mark to $17,582.

Owned by ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—SEPTEMBER 26, 2025—Three trials were contested Friday afternoon at The Downs at Albuquerque to determine the finalists for the $200,000-est. La Fiesta Quarter Horse Derby, with the 10 fastest 3-year-olds at 400 yards advancing to the October 19 final.

Making his first start since an off-the-board performance in the Grade 2 Heritage Place Derby in May, Toastin Heros posted the fastest qualifying time of the afternoon, while Daou and Paramounte Streakin also secured top-three ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO—SEPTEMBER 26, 2025—Ronda Rowsey stamped herself as the one to beat in the upcoming $98,000-est. Cherry Creek Futurity at Arapahoe Park with a sharp trial victory on Friday afternoon, recording the fastest qualifying time from three heats for accredited Colorado-bred 2-year-olds contested at 350 yards.

The ten fastest qualifiers from the trials will return for the October 12 final.

Bred and owned by George L. Seward, Ronda Rowsey broke alertly in the opening trial and quickly separated from her rivals, pulling away to a 2½-length victory under jockey Mauro Jesus Rodriguez.

The daughter of leading sire ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO—SEPTEMBER 26, 2025—Trials for the $68,000-est. Lucille Rowe Derby was contested Friday at Arapahoe Park, with three divisions run at 350 yards for accredited Colorado-bred 3-year-olds.

The 10 fastest qualifiers will return for the final on Sunday, October 12, with the purse set at $68,000-est.

Paramounte Wagon Jr turned in the co-fastest qualifying time of the afternoon in the ...



By StallioneSearch

CALGARY, AB—SEPTEMBER 26, 2025—Two trials were contested Friday afternoon at Century Downs to determine the field for the $30,000(CAN)-added Alberta Bred Derby, with the 10 fastest 3-year-olds advancing to the 400-yard final on Sunday, October 12.

 Ima Hott Version posted the day's fastest qualifying time, while Flash Me A Corona won the second trial ...



By Leann Noguera, StallionSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–SEPTEMBER 25, 2025–Even after a bumpy start, Jackson Davis 747 proved unstoppable as he surged late to capture the $10,950 TPHBA Juvenile (not black type) on Thursday evening at Lone Star Park.

Jackson Davis 747 completed the 330-yard sprint in 16.809 seconds, earning a 93 speed index while setting a new APHA track record for the distance. The post-time ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—SEPTEMBER 22, 2025—Undefeated filly Kvn Design surged late to capture the $218,880 OQHRA Mystery Futurity (RG2) at Will Rogers Downs on Monday afternoon, defeating a competitive field of Oklahoma-bred 2-year-olds going 350 yards.

Ridden by Roman Cruz, the daughter of champion and multiple stakes sire Kvn Corona out of the Okey Dokey Dale mare Okey Design completed the distance in 17.713, earning a speed index of 89 while running into an 11-mph crosswind over a fast track.

The victory gave Kvn Design her fourth consecutive win, pushing her career bankroll to $111,918. Bred in Oklahoma by Geo H. Suthers, the gray filly is owned by Saul Colin and trained by Cosme Velasquez. She was a $25,000 RNA from the 2024 Heritage Place ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—SEPTEMBER 22, 2025—Relentlessly Fast exploded out of the gates and clung on late to capture the $30,000 Prairie Dash Stakes in a gate-to-wire win at Prairie Meadows on Monday afternoon.

The 4-year-old gelding held off a furious charge from Ls Jacks Back by a nose, stopping the clock ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRANTS PASS, OR—SEPTEMBER 21, 2025—Four trials were contested Sunday at Grants Pass Downs to determine the 10 qualifiers for the $80,000-est. Far West Futurity final, which will be run on Sunday, October 12 at 400 yards.

A colt by Five Bar Cartel, Kr Cartels Calamity, led the way with the fastest qualifying time of 19.798 seconds, a 96 speed index.

Bred in Colorado by Kidd Ranch, Kr Cartels Calamity is out of the Foose mare Kr Calamity and races for owner Luis A. Gonzales.

Trained by Jose A. Rosales Gomez and ridden by Cesar T. Moreno, the brown colt was a $12,000 yearling purchase at last ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–SEPTEMBER 21, 2025–Dark Water Bay continued his rise through the freshman ranks on Sunday, scoring his second consecutive stakes victory in the $62,115 ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, ALB—SEPTEMBER 20, 2025—Miss Fancy Nancy added another achievement to her impressive resume on Saturday with a gate-to-wire win in the $15,241 (US) Cup Classic Stakes at Century Downs.

The 4-year-old daughter of Big Lew broke first and refused to yield, holding off post-time favorite Fired by a half-length. She covered the 440 yards in 21.752 seconds while running ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—SEPTEMBER 20, 2025—Five trials were contested Saturday at The Downs at Albuquerque to determine the qualifiers for the $500,000-estimated New Mexico State Fair Quarter Horse Derby final to be run Sunday, October 12.

Accredited New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds raced 400 yards for a chance at the lucrative purse, with the ten fastest advancing.

Multiple graded stakes winner Harken, a $145,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale purchase in 2023, posted the fastest qualifying time when the gelded son of Eye Am King surged to a 2 ¾ length victory in the fourth trial, stopping the clock ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–SEPTEMBER 19, 2025–126 two-year-olds turned out Friday at The Downs at Albuquerque for 14 trial heats to the $1.2 million-estimated New Mexico State Fair Futurity-RG2, with the top ten finishers by time earning their way into the October 12 final. The next ten fastest will compete in the $35,000-added Juvenile, also on Futurity day.

The star of the evening came late when Pour Me A Drinkk posted the fastest qualifying time of 19.272 seconds for 400 yards. Breaking his maiden in style, the Prospect To The Top gelding overcame a fourth-place break, surged at first ...