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By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY—JULY 24, 2026—Cyber Buzz edged Ojd Tempt Me Not by a neck in the fourth of 10 trials Friday afternoon at Wyoming Downs to post the fastest qualifying time for the $50,000-added Wyoming Downs Governors Cup Futurity, which will be contested August 9 at 350 yards.

The bay filly stopped the timer in 17.543, earning a 96 speed index while overcoming a bump at the start before holding gamely through the ...



By Jeff Maday

SHAKOPEE, MN–JULY 23, 2026–Sheza a Sugar Momma won by a head in the $49,354 MQHRA Stallion Auction Futurity Thursday at Canterbury Park. The 2-year-old Minnesota-bred daughter of Hes Relentless has now won two of three starts and $43,970 in purses.

Sheza a Sugar Momma is owned by ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

SHAKOPEE, MN–JULY 23, 2026–Ridden by Armando Alvidrez, Relentless Legacy captured the $29,250 Bob Morehouse Stakes at Canterbury Park on July 23 with a half-length victory in a time of :18.221 for a speed index of 83 over a fast track.

The bay gelding is owned by Tom Maher and trained by Jason ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY–JULY 23, 2026–Nine trials were contested Thursday at Wyoming Downs to determine the 10 finalists for the $30,000-added Ron Cook Wyoming Bred Futurity. The final is scheduled for August 8 at Wyoming Downs.

Er Innocent Party posted the fastest qualifying time after winning the fourth ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 19, 2026—Hestan withstood a determined late charge from heavily favored stablemate Baby Daddy Cartel to score a neck victory in Sunday's $365,140 Zia Quarter Horse Futurity (RG1) at The Downs at Albuquerque, giving trainer Omar Vargas and owner Tungsten Racing Partnership a dominant one-two-three sweep in New Mexico's premier futurity for state-bred 2-year-olds.

Breaking alertly ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX—JULY 19, 2026—Carrillo Racing's Ali Catt delivered another polished performance Sunday afternoon, taking command early and holding off a determined late bid from El Rey de Chilitos to capture the $163,800 C.C.F.A. Firecracker Futurity at Gillespie County Fair Grounds.

The bay 2-year-old filly by third-crop sire Ali Babe Foose out of Zoom In On Me by Shazoom covered the 350 yards in 17.816 ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 19, 2026—West Tx Rain outdueled favored Boot Scoots through the final stages of the 870-yard marathon to score a determined half-length victory in Sunday’s $75,000 Zia 870 Championship Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Stopping the clock in 44.769 while earning a 97 speed index, the 5-year-old gray gelding rewarded his backers with a $26.00 win payoff after proving best in a prolonged stretch battle.

Owned by Kathy L. Grine, Gene C. Garcia, ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSeach

POCATELLO, ID–JULY 19, 2026– Third-fastest qualifier Pretty Boyy Swag remained unbeaten with an impressive victory in the $90,000 Bitterroot Futurity on July 19 at Pocatello Downs.

Ridden by Oscar Villa, the gelding is a homebred for Dunn Ranch and is trained by Jed Vane. He is by One ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX—JULY 19, 2026—Texas-bred standout Shes Ec To Tempt continued her winning ways Sunday afternoon, effortlessly capturing the $35,500 G.C.F.A. Dutchman Stakes at Gillespie County Fair Grounds with a polished half-length victory over Jes Relentless in the 250-yard dash for horses three and older.

Breaking sharply from the outside post, the 3-year-old filly was never seriously challenged, stopping the timer in 13.110 seconds while earning a 106 speed index over a fast track with a 12 mph headwind.

The brown daughter of Tempting Dash out of Kas Shes Ec, by ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MX–JULY 19, 2026–A rematch between the top three finishers from last month's Adequan Hipódromo de las Américas Derby Challenge produced nearly the same result Sunday, but with one important difference.

Last Eagle V reversed the outcome on rival Phillybuster, edging the Derby Challenge winner to capture the $20,221 Derby De Las Americas over 400 yards at Hipódromo de las Américas. Dark Water Bay completed the same 1-2-3 order from the Derby ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 19, 2026—Tungsten Racing Partnership's Big Ted continued his outstanding juvenile campaign Sunday, drawing away through the final strides to post a convincing 2¾-length victory in the $50,000 Zia Quarter Horse Juvenile Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The bay gelding stopped the timer in 19.256 for 400 yards, earning a 97 speed index over a fast track with a five-mile-per-hour headwind.

Conditioned by Omar Vargas and ridden by Sergio ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY—JULY 19, 2026—Outlaw Jess surged in the final strides to collar longtime leader Er Mountain X at the wire, posting a neck victory in Sunday's $23,750 Unita County Accredited Wyoming Bred Maturity at Wyoming Downs.

The 4-year-old brown colt stopped the timer in 19.671 for 400 yards, earning a 102 speed index while giving owner Chris Nebeker and breeder Jim Nebeker a homebred stakes victory.

Trained by Kylie Valenzuela and ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSeach

POCATELLO, ID–JULY 19, 2026–Freedum held off a late charge to capture the $18,000 Bitterroot Derby on July 19 at Pocatello Downs.

Ridden by Jesus Canales, the three-year-old filly is owned and trained by Savana Canales. Bred by McColee Land & Livestock, LLC, she was a $25,000 repurchase and is ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSeach

POCATELLO, ID–JULY 19, 2026–Second-fastest qualifier Streaks Of Success remained unbeaten with a victory in the $15,000 Bitterroot Juvenile on July 19 at Pocatello Downs.

Ridden by Oscar Villa, the gelding races for Dunn Ranch and is trained by Jed Vane. Bred by Ken O'Brien, he is by ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSeach

POCATELLO, ID–JULY 19, 2026– Jess A Cold Corona broke through for her first career victory in the $5,600 89 & Under Stakes on July 19 at Pocatello Downs.

Ridden by Eric Ayala, the four-year-old homebred filly races for owner Scott Weeks and is trained by Boyd Weeks. She is by This Cartel Is Cold ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AJAX, ONT—JULY 19, 2026—Ontario-bred Chillin With Peeps stamped herself as the filly to beat for the $50,000-added Princess Derby when she cruised to the fastest qualifying time during Sunday's two 350-yard trials at Ajax Downs.

The daughter of multiple stakes sire Rushago stopped the clock in 18.221 while drawing away to a convincing 2 1/2-length victory in the second of two trials, earning the top berth to the August 5 final.

Owned, bred, and trained by Chantelle Bourgeois, Chillin With Peeps is out of Shake It Twice, by Look At Magics Form, and was guided by Cassandra Jeschke. Breaking sharply from the rail, the sophomore filly ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MX–JULY 19, 2026–Twelve 2-year-olds competed in two trials Sunday at Hipódromo de las Américas seeking one of the qualifying spots to the $46,755 Clásico Jodys Glory, a 350-yard stakes scheduled for August 9.

CV Star Spirit won the second of the two trials while posting the fastest qualifying time of :17.649. Racing for Cuadra UR, the daughter of Apollitical Spirit scored her second career win from five starts. She is out of One Famous Starlet by ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — JULY 18, 2026 —King Estate dug in through the final strides to hold off a determined rally from Cq Coyame Jessy and score a neck victory in Saturday's Grade 2 $203,549 Zia Quarter Horse Derby at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The New Mexico-bred sorrel gelding covered the 400 yards in 19.219, earning a 98 speed index while securing the winner's share of $85,490. A steady 6 mph headwind greeted the field over a fast racing surface.

Breaking alertly from post eight under Christian Cardenas, King Estate quickly seized command and stubbornly repelled the late charge of Cq Coyame Jessy through the final ...



By Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JULY 18, 2026–Fresh off the win from his older sister, CV Denali, in the afternoon’s Blue River Derby, Super Shakerr and Edgar Diaz scored their first stakes win in the 17th running of the Gordon Mobley Futurity to conclude the third all-Quarter Horse racing day of 2026 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The win was significant, as it is the fourth foal from the mare Botticelli Shake to win the Mobley Futurity Final with Super Shakerr joining CV Denali, Botticelli Beach, and Shakeitonthebeach. Claudio ...



By Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JULY 18, 2026–TW A Political Beach gave trainer Natasha Perez a nice connection to the 18th running of the $194,520 Heartland Futurity. She won the race as a jockey in 2020 aboard Shez Bodacious. Now, she has won the race as a trainer, conditioning TW Political Beach to victory in 17.610 seconds.

TW A Political Beach began from post nine and was responsive to Jockey Diego Villamil Bocanegra in the initial stages of the 350-yard dash. She had a clean break and was untouched throughout the entire sprint. As the wire neared, she drew clear of the field of nine for the win by one and three-quarters lengths. Kissin Jessy and Saul Lopez finished second in a four-horse photo with Provocotiv and German Rodriguez grabbing the third ...



By Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JULY 18, 2026–Wyld Over Corona has been perfect all year, leading up to his first Futurity. Now, he can add stakes winner to his credentials as he scored the win in the $136,200 Jaguar Rocket Futurity today (Saturday) at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

The race had to be contested through some pretty swift rain, but it didn’t deter the gelding one bit as he stopped the timer in 17.801, a new stakes record.

With Eduardo Diaz aboard, Wyld Over Corona began from post four and made an immediate impact on the race, leading from gate to wire. Midway through the 350-yard dash, he increased his advantage and slid under the wire over the sloppy track ...



By Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JULY 18, 2026– There is just no stopping CV Denali. The Indiana sired filly was a strong winner in the 24th running of the $126,700 Blue River Derby during the third all-Quarter Horse Day Saturday, July 18 at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Rain showers moved the track to muddy in the race before the Blue River Derby. ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK–JULY 18, 2026–Fastest qualifier Jt Midlife Crisis lived up to expectations with a convincing victory in the Grade 3 $170,476 Speedhorse Futurity on July 18 at Fair Meadows.

Ridden by Roman Cruz, the homebred gelding races for owner-trainer Jeffrey Tyer. The son of Tell Cartel out of the Real Visions mare Wranglers Vision covered 350 yards in ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — JULY 18, 2026 —Homebred KJ Bad Moon Rising dug in through the final strides to hold off a determined Pavel by a head in Saturday's Grade 2 $75,000 Zia Quarter Horse Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque, giving owners and breeders John and Kathy Lee another marquee victory with their standout New Mexico-bred gelding.

The 4-year-old covered 400 yards in 19.073, earning a 103 speed index over a fast track with a 5 mph headwind while collecting the winner's share of $45,000.

Trained by Wesley Giles and ridden by Noe Garcia Jr., KJ Bad Moon Rising broke alertly from the gate, seized command early, and refused to ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK—JULY 18, 2026—Collective Power continued her outstanding juvenile campaign Saturday night, holding off a determined challenge from Js Paint Me Fanci to capture the $83,104 Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Futurity (G1) at Fair Meadows.

The Oklahoma-bred bay filly covered 350 yards in 17.878, earning a 90 speed index while prevailing by a neck over her rival. Wf Manfredi finished another head back in third after battling throughout the stretch.

Sent off at 3.10-1, Collective Power broke sharply and dueled throughout the lane before digging in late to secure the victory for owners Loyd J. Yother and J. Garvan Kelly. Bred in ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EDMONTON, CAN–JULY 18, 2026–Bossy Cartel closed strongly to capture the US$29,107 Sale Stakes Futurity on July 18 at Century Mile.

Ridden by Alexander Marti, the brown gelding races for owner-breeder Jerry Stojan and is trained by William Leech. The son of JD Wagon Boss out of the ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX–JULY 18, 2026–La Cholula unleashed a strong late rally to capture the $35,000 G.C.F.A. Paint & Appaloosa Maturity on July 18 at Gillespie County Fairground.

Ridden by J.R. Ramirez Jr., the sorrel filly races for owner and breeder Isabel Huitron and is trained by Shae Cox. The daughter of Chilitos out of the Shazoom mare Trampstamp covered 350 yards in :17.989, earning an 86 speed ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK—JULY 18, 2026—Favored Js Freightrain added another stakes victory to her impressive résumé Saturday at Fair Meadows, surging clear in the final yards to capture the $27,500 Rocky Heinzig Stakes by three-quarters of a length over Corona Relentless.

The 4-year-old daughter of world champion sire Freighttrain B completed the 350 yards in 17.484 seconds, earning a 103 speed index while collecting the winner's purse of $16,052.

The 4-year-old bay filly broke from post two under Juan Pulido, overcame a crowded start, quickly took command, and pulled away in the final ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK–JULY 18, 2026–Heritage Of Power outdueled Bv So Long in deep stretch to capture the $27,000 Cherokee Nation Stakes on July 18 at Fair Meadows.

Ridden by Ruben Castro, the gray filly races for owner Marisol Alvarado and trainer Leonardo Alcala. Bred by Sam Green, she is a $52,000 Heritage Place Yearling Sale graduate.

The daughter of champion and champion sire ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK–JULY 18, 2026–Fastest qualifier Wera C lived up to her billing with a strong late rally to capture the $47,984 Speedhorse Derby on July 18 at Fair Meadows.

Ridden by Jonathan Dominguez, the filly races for CH Horse Racing LLC and is trained by Marco Chavez-Gutierrez. Bred by Ellis H. Hank Bird, the $73,000 TQHA Yearling Sale graduate is by champion Flying Cowboy 123 and out of the One Dashing Eagle ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK—JULY 18, 2026—Oklahoma-bred Flyindwntheturnpike dug in through the final 100 yards to fend off a determined challenge from favored Dulce Dinero, capturing Saturday's $20,000 Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Juvenile by one-half length at Fair Meadows.

The bay gelding covered 350 yards in 17.909, earning a 90 speed index over a fast track while giving owner, trainer, and jockey connections a hometown stakes victory.

Flyindwntheturnpike, a 2-year-old Paint gelding by world champion Painted Turnpike out of Shez Wired Up, by Crm Livewire, was bred in Oklahoma by Madilyne (Maddie) Devereaux. Owned and trained by Matt ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK—JULY 18, 2026—Cuz Eyema Cowboy Baby turned back a determined stretch challenge from Gigis Gucci Glasses to score a neck victory in Saturday's $20,900 Masterpiece Derby for 3-year-old Paints and Appaloosas at Fair Meadows.

The sorrel gelding covered 350 yards in 17.661, earning a 97 speed index while banking the winner's share of $12,450 from the $20,300 purse.

The winning connections of Cuz Eyema Cowboy Baby accept the Masterpiece Derby stakes trophy at Fair Meadows. © Jack Coady Photography
Owned and bred in Oklahoma by Gary and Charity Hensley, Cuz Eyema Cowboy Baby is a 3-year-old son of leading Quarter Horse sire Flying Cowboy 123 out of Cuz Eyema Livewire, by CRM Livewire.

Trained by Jesus Ruben Ruiz and ridden by Rolando Raudales, the gelding broke ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EDMONTON, CAN–JULY 18, 2026–Jess The Train edged away late to capture the US$15,405 All Canadian Derby on July 18 at Century Mile. Ridden by O. Hernandez, the brown filly races for Commotion Creek Contracting and WT Ranches, Ltd., is trained by Buckey Stockwell, and was bred by Bob McClure.

The ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY–JULY 18, 2026–Fourth-fastest qualifier Mc Prieta broke her maiden in impressive fashion with a wire-to-wire victory in the $120,200 Gary Waite Maiden Stakes at Wyoming Downs on July 18. Ridden by Cerapio Figueroa, the brown filly stopped the timer in :16.649 while earning a 99 speed index.

Owned by Chuck and Erica Jaure and trained by Dru Hall, she was bred by San Gregorio Racing Stable Inc. and sold for $21,000 at the Los Alamitos Equine Sale. The daughter of champion ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FARGO, ND—JULY 18, 2026—Im Rip rallied in the closing strides to collar pacesetter Lil Rider and score a neck victory in Saturday's $10,000 ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSeach

PRINEVILLE, OR–JULY 18, 2026–The Prize Ferarri continued his winning ways with a victory in the $20,000 Rhoden Memorial on July 18 at Crooked River Roundup.

Ridden by Jaime Lopez, the eight-year-old gelding races for RTM Stables LLC and Bryon Goody and is trained by Mark Hanson. Bred by Weetona ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSeach

PRINEVILLE, OR–JULY 18, 2026– No Juans Fool led home the field in the $7,850 Crooked River Hook Stakes on July 18 at Crooked River Roundup.

Ridden by Salvador Ibarra, the eight-year-old gelding is owned and trained by Sergio Leon. Bred by David McBride, he is by Fastnfierce and out of the Midnight ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK–JULY 17, 2026–Chicks Cartell surged to the front turning for home and drew off impressively to earn the first stakes victory of his career in Friday night's $27,500 Walter Merrick Stakes at Fair Meadows, covering 870 yards in 45.303 while earning a 104 speed index.

The 5-year-old chestnut gelding defeated multiple graded stakes winner O Donovan Rossa by 4½ lengths, while Chickn Hock finished another ½-length back ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

PRINEVILLE, OR—JULY 17, 2026—Rtm Hot Milk returned to the winner's circle with a three-quarter-length victory in the $13,000 Eduardo Gutierrez-Sosa Memorial Stakes Friday night at Crooked River Roundup. Ridden by Jaime Lopez, the Mark Hanson trainee covered 250 yards in :13.208 while earning a 97 speed index.

Owned by RTM Stables LLC and bred in Idaho by Susan Hanson, the gray filly is sired ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

PRINEVILLE, OR—JULY 17, 2026—Tomatito extended his winning streak to two with a determined neck victory in the $10,000 Prineville Futurity Friday night at Crooked River Roundup.

Under jockey Jesus Afanador, the Juan Marquez-trained gelding covered 250 yards in :13.305 while earning a 93 speed ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY–JULY 17, 2026–Five trials were contested Saturday for the $32,500 Young Ford Wyoming Downs Derby, with the 10 fastest qualifiers advancing to the 400-yard final on August 1.

In The Vee posted the fastest qualifying time after cruising to a 1¾-length victory in the second trial ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

FARGO, ND–JULY 17, 2026– Two trials were contested Friday at North Dakota Horse Park for the $17,000 NDQHRA Futurity, with the eight fastest qualifiers advancing to the 350-yard final on August 2.

One Fabulous Dixie posted the fastest qualifying time after drawing off to a 2½-length victory ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 12, 2026—Valeriano Racing Stables LLC's homebred El Huracano V surged to the front entering the stretch and edged away late to capture Sunday's Grade 1, $1,000,000 Rainbow Futurity at The Downs at Albuquerque, earning the winner's share of $420,000 in the premier event for 2-year-old Quarter Horses.

The brown gelding by leading first-crop sire Golden Boi out of ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 12, 2026—Jess A Bad Lil Cat remained unbeaten in three career starts with a determined three-quarter-length victory in Sunday's $100,000 Rainbow Juvenile Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque, covering 400 yards in 19.139 while earning a 101 speed index.

The sorrel gelding by champion and champion sire Jess Good Candy out of the Grade 1-winning Big Daddy Cartel mare Cat Daddys Lil Girl broke sharply, took command immediately, then ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM— JULY 11, 2026—Political Twist returned to the winner's circle in impressive fashion Saturday night, holding off a determined challenge from Jarvis V to capture the Grade 1 $756,800 Rainbow Derby at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The sorrel gelding by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of C Twister Seis by Tres Seis covered the 440 yards in 20.942, earning a 101 speed index while scoring ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 11, 2026–KJ Meduzza outdueled trial standout Rdd Reasons For B in the final strides to capture the Restricted Grade 1 $602,705 Lee Berwick Futurity on Louisiana Showcase Night at Delta Downs. The 350-yard championship featured the state's top Louisiana-bred juveniles and served as the centerpiece of a nine-stakes program.

Second-fastest qualifier KJ Meduzza broke sharply and tracked the pace before engaging Rdd Reasons For B midway through the race. The pair battled to the ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 11, 2026—Toby Sis surged to the front shortly after the break and drew away in the final strides to score a convincing three-quarter-length victory in Saturday's Grade 1 $534,426 Rainbow Oaks at The Downs at Albuquerque, earning the second richest victory of her career over 440 yards.  Last year, she won the $1.9 million Los Alamitos 2 Million Futurity(G1).

The bay 3-year-old daughter of Favorite Cartel, out of ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 11, 2026–Valiant Heart Z extended his winning streak to four races on Saturday night, defeating San Lorenzo Bossman by 1¼ lengths in the Restricted Grade 3 $131,287 Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Derby at Delta Downs.

Ridden by Jorge Garcia, Valiant Heart Z covered 400 yards in :19.553 while earning a 105 speed index. The bay gelding dueled for the lead early before finding another gear in the stretch to pull away from his ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—JULY 11, 2026—Mamma Im Leaving You stamped herself as one of Louisiana's top sophomore fillies with a commanding 1¼-length victory in Saturday's $113,427 Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Oaks, covering 400 yards in 19.828 while earning a 97 speed index over a fast track.

Sent off as the 9-10 favorite, the bay daughter of multiple stakes sire Coronas Leaving You out of Mamma Jamma Jamma, by Apollitical Jess, broke sharply ...



By Leann Noguera, StallionSearch.com

VINTON, LA –JULY 11, 2026–Dropping Dimes remains undefeated this season while adding a third stakes victory to his 2026 campaign with a commanding score in Saturday's $75,000 Louisiana Classic (RG2) at Delta Downs.

Breaking from post six under Jorge Garcia, Dropping Dimes left the gate fourth before quickly moving into contention. The 4-year-old gelding took command by the first call and drew away to win by three-quarters of a length while earning a 105 speed index in 21.700 seconds ...