By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AJAX, ONT—AUGUST 13, 2025—Favored Queen Charlotte lived up to expectations in Wednesday's $22,154(US) Princess Maturity at Ajax Downs, powering to victory over Relentless Betty and Jess a Deal in the 400-yard feature for fillies and mares aged four and up.

The 5-year-old bay mare stopped the clock in 20.308 seconds, earning a speed index of 89, while battling a crosswind of 5 mph on a fast track. It was her second consecutive Princess Maturity victory. She won last season's version during a four-race win streak that included the Alex Pico Memorial Championship, propelling her to Horse of the Year honors.

Breaking sharply from post two under jockey Brian Bell, Queen Charlotte showed her class from the outset, edging ahead early and ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY–AUGUST 10, 2025–Deja Dulce proved "much the best" on Sunday afternoon at Wyoming Downs, capturing the $235,750 Wyoming Downs Futurity (G1) with an authoritative drive in the final yards of the 350-yard test for 2-year-olds.

Breaking sharply from post seven under jockey Jacob Cardenas, the sorrel gelding by leading first-crop sire Dulce Sin Tacha out of La Deja Blue by Carters Cartel surged past the early leader and drew clear to win by three-quarters of a length in 17.431 seconds over a fast track, earning a 98 speed index with a 5 mph crosswind.

Owned by Daisy Carlson and Joe Goggins and trained by Jess Matt, Deja Dulce was ...



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By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX—AUGUST 10, 2025—El Rayo J closed powerfully in the final yards to capture the $130,600 G.C.F.A. Firecracker Futurity at Gillespie County Fairground on Sunday, covering 350 yards in 17.617 seconds with a 95 speed index.

Running into a headwind of 5 mph on a fast track, the sorrel gelding surged past early leader Cm Dashing Cartel to win by three-quarters of a length.

Bred in California by Jaime H. Gomez, El Rayo J is a ...



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MEXICO CITY, MEX–AUGUST 10, 2025–Fastest qualifier from the trials, Dark Water Bay, returned on Sunday to prove he was the best with a victory in the $39,000 Jodys Glory Classic finals at the Hipodromo de las Americas.

Heriberto Camacho guided Dark Water Bay to the win in 17.69 seconds, clocking an 80 speed index. Breaking sixth from the gates, the son of Mr Jess Perry recomposed himself and took command in the final stretch, defeating Bolt Thru My Heart by ...



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MALAD CITY, ID—AUGUST 10, 2025—Gachala broke sharply and never looked back, leading from start to finish to capture Sunday’s $27,100 Oneida County Quarter Horse Futurity at the Oneida County Fair.

Covering the 300 yards in 15.574 seconds over a fast track, the gray filly earned a 93 speed index despite a 5 mph crosswind, securing the $10,840 winner’s share for owners Ricardo P. Castillo and Rainee Browning.

A 2-year-old daughter of ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX—AUGUST 10, 2025—Frasier posted the fastest qualifying time from nine trials Sunday afternoon at Gillespie County Fairgrounds for the $130,400 Gillespie County Fair Derby final to be held Sunday, August 24.

The 3-year-old gelded son of multiple stakes sire This Is An Eagle was making his ...



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MALAD CITY, ID—AUGUST 10, 2025—A Jazzy Tres Seis, a 3-year-old sorrel filly by Tres Seis out of Pipers Tune by Bono Jazz, would not be denied in a determined effort to win Sunday’s $17,800 Oneida County Fair Board Mixed Breed Derby at the Oneida County Fair.

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MALAD CITY, ID—AUGUST 10, 2025—Overcoming a sluggish start, Cd Tempt Da Cartel unleashed a powerful late kick to win Sunday’s $5,800 Ireland Bank Overnight Futurity (not black type) at the Oneida County Fair, covering 300 yards in 15.654 seconds and earning a speed index of 90.

With a 5-mph crosswind on a fast track, the sorrel gelding edged Jr Dynasty Chick by a neck, with Amazon Delivers another neck back in third.

Owned by Daniel and Carol L. ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY—AUGUST 9, 2025—Bill Doenz’s brown filly Divory delivered a powerful performance to capture the $91,950 Young Ford / Wyoming Downs Derby for 3-year-olds on Saturday afternoon, covering the 400-yard distance in 19.720 seconds for a 99 speed index over a fast track.

With zero wind interference and a temperature of 67 degrees under cloudy skies, the daughter of Ivory James out of multiple stakes producer Daring Diversion, by Strawfly Special, broke sharply from the inside post under jockey Julian Zavala and quickly seized command, drawing clear to win by half a length.

Trained by Josh Taylor and bred in Oklahoma by Laura A. Erickson, Divory earned $42,297 for the victory and ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—AUGUST 9, 2025—Two-time restricted stakes winner RF Fast Dash N Blood again proved his class Saturday evening at Delta Downs, setting the fastest qualifying time from nine trials to the $534,640 LQHBA Sale Futurity(RG1) for accredited ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—AUGUST 9, 2025—Heza Hawkeye posted the fastest qualifying time from eight trials Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis to headline the field for the $230,111 QHRAI Stallion Service Auction Futurity [RG3].

The 350-yard final for 2-year-olds sired by participating stallions will be run on August 30.

Racing for R Chavez Racing, LLC, Heza Hawkeye dominated the eighth trial with a 2½-length victory under jockey and trainer German Rodriguez, stopping the clock in 17.752, a 93 speed index. "The first time I rode him, I didn’t think he had that much speed, but every start he shows more and more," said Rodriguez. "He left there ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX— AUGUST 9, 2025—Skye Ryder posted the fastest time from five trials contested Saturday at Gillespie County Fairground to the $182,600 Gillespie County Fair Futurity, covering 350 yards in 17.739, a 92 speed index.

The daughter of champion sire ...



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SHELBYVILLE, IN—AUGUST 9, 2025—Zoomin Feature posted the fastest qualifying time from four 400-yard trials at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Saturday, earning the top spot among 10 qualifiers to the $117,286 QHRAI Stallion Service Auction Derby final set for August 30.

The event is restricted to 3-year-olds sired by stallions selling services through the QHRAI Stallion Service Auction.

Racing in the second trial, the Indiana-bred gelding by Jess Zoomin out of Brookstones Feature by Brookstone Bay closed gamely under jockey Edgar Diaz to win by a nose in 19.879 seconds.

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TILLAMOOK, OR–AUGUST 9, 2025–The $11,100 Sand and Sea Stakes (not black type) at the Tillamook County Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025, produced a thrilling finish, with The Great One prevailing by a head over veteran runner Warhock, with Lee Five T another neck back in third.

The 220-yard dash for 3-year-olds ...



By Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

MALAD CITY, ID–AUGUST 9, 2025–Kcross Poolboy delivered the biggest performance of his career on Saturday, capturing the $5,400 Overnight Derby (not black type) at the Oneida County Fair.

Jockey Eric Ayala guided the Wyoming-bred gelding to victory in 15.509 seconds, ...



By Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

MALAD CITY, ID–AUGUST 9, 2025–Rc Mayito Gotcorona scored his first win of the season with a photo finish in the $5,500 Oneida County Maturity (not black type) on Saturday at the Oneida County ...



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

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

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

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



By Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

TILLAMOOK, OR–AUGUST 8, 2025– Gangster On Da Run scored his second career win in the $10,800 Ocean Wave Futurity (not black type) on Friday at the Tillamook County Fair.

Ridden by Jake Samuels, Gangster On Da Run was bumped at the start but recovered in a late surge at the wire and won the 220-yard final in 11.731 seconds for an 85 speed index.

Owned and trained by Gilberto Madrigal, the ...



By Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 7, 2025–Reigning champion Tachas Secret defended her title on Thursday at Horseshoe Indianapolis, capturing the $84,680 Horseshoe Indianapolis Classic Stakes for fillies and mares three years old and up.

The 5-year-old Indiana-bred mare powered through the 400-yard dash in a 19.753 seconds, earning a 97 speed index. The daughter of Habits Secret surged midrace and held strong under jockey Fernando Morin, winning by a ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—AUGUST 7, 2025— Famous Flyin Cowgirl, a 3-year-old sorrel filly by leading third-crop sire Flying Cowboy 123 out of Famous Numbers Fly by One Famous Eagle, surged late to capture the $35,000 French Quarters Stakes for fillies and mares at Delta Downs by a nose over A Lucky Chilitas. ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—AUGUST 7, 2025—In a thrilling finish at Delta Downs, El Turista dug in gamely to capture the $35,000 Esplanade Stakes, holding off Five Bar Jess Cartel by a head with Big Red Train another head back in third.

The 3-year-old black colt stopped the timer for the 400-yard dash in 19.714 seconds, earning a 99 speed index over a fast track under cloudy skies and calm wind conditions.

Bred in California by Jose G. Reyes, El Turista is a son of Pyc Paint Your Wagon out of Shesa Vivian, by Just Amazing Jess. He is owned by Ismael Arce Romero and trained by Jose Carrizales, with Randy Edison ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHAKOPEE, MN—AUGUST 7, 2025— Ding Dang Dulce, a $10,000 purchase from the 2024 Heritage Place Yearling Sale, posted the fastest qualifying time Thursday at Canterbury Park to lead the field into the $71,300 Northlands Futurity final on August 21.

Three trials at 350 yards determined the 10 ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHAKOPEE, MN—AUGUST 7, 2025—Relentless Rocket and Venetian Cowgirl posted the two fastest qualifying times in a pair of 400-yard trials held Thursday at Canterbury Park to determine the field for the $42,300 Canterbury Park Quarter Horse Derby final on August 21.

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By Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 7, 2025–Streakindownthebeach redeemed himself in the $36,600 Air Born Leader Overnight Stakes on Thursday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The 350-yard event for 3-year-olds and up was the same race in which he finished third last year. The gray gelding left no doubt this time, powering home to earn his first career stakes victory.

Tim Eggleston saddled Streakindownthebeach for owner Buddy Presley. Ridden to the win by Luis Luna Diaz, the son of Habits Secret stubbornly held on for a neck victory over Cisco Beach and Nacho Secret ...