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By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—AUGUST 7, 2026—Chile Gato delivered a breakout performance Friday at The Downs at Albuquerque, posting the fastest qualifying time from the first day of trials for the world's richest Quarter Horse race, the Grade 1, $3 million All American Futurity.

Fourteen 440-yard trials were contested today, with the five fastest 2-year-olds earning berths in the September 7 final. Another 14 trials will be conducted on Saturday to determine the remaining five finalists. Labor Day's winner will walk away with a cool $1.5 million " name="twitter:description" /> By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—AUGUST 7, 2026—Chile Gato delivered a breakout performance Friday at The Downs at Albuquerque, posting the fastest qualifying time from the first day of trials for the world's richest Quarter Horse race, the Grade 1, $3 million All American Futurity.

Fourteen 440-yard trials were contested today, with the five fastest 2-year-olds earning berths in the September 7 final. Another 14 trials will be conducted on Saturday to determine the remaining five finalists. Labor Day's winner will walk away with a cool $1.5 million " />