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Five Questions With LQHBA Executive Director Misty Coats

By Martha Claussen

ALEXANDRIA, LA–APRIL 15, 2026––Last month, the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) announced that Misty Coats has been named executive director of the state-bred association.

Coats is the first female executive director of LQHBA and its 1,700 members. She served as assistant executive director for the past two years working with Bruce Salard, who began his tenure in 2019. Well-liked by the Louisiana Quarter Horse community, Coats has a very busy year ahead but looks forward to .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mc Blue Cartel 2200$198,330
Bridger 2200$189,602
Kiss Me Ina Flash 2200$179,933
Beuteeful 2200$178,910
Doodah Cartel 4400$172,004

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Dunn Ranch 371154$355,096
Jaime Cardenas 16525$300,275
Tungsten Racing Partnership 21653$285,509
Alex J. Torres-Casas 7816168$207,771
Tungsten Racing Partnership and Rancho El 48, LLC 2200$189,602

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 133272420$1,032,835
Steve D Burns Dvm 172262127$575,852
Bobby D Cox 130171415$419,996
Rancho El Cabresto Inc 5912711$330,037
McColee Land & Livestock Llc 4511117$326,560

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Eric Valenzuela 69161212$588,727
Clinton Crawford 120161611$524,759
Leonardo Alcala 6419106$443,282
Jed H. Vane 461286$392,830
Wesley T. Giles 897159$379,081

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Juan Pulido 11539229$925,298
Jesse Lee Levario 111171218$636,915
Jacob Enriquez 13320189$531,116
Oscar Andrade, Jr. 184211924$526,915
Jorge Javier Garcia 291535$509,274

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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DK Crystal Favorite Dominates Chirina Glorys Classic at Hipódromo de las Américas

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–APRIL 12, 2026–DK Crystal Favorite delivered another impressive performance on Sunday evening at Hipódromo de las Américas, winning the 350-yard Chirina Glorys Classic. This victory extended her winning streak to six consecutive races against a tough field of older mares, including last year's reigning champion, La Feature This Bell.

Breaking from the rail, DK Crystal Favorite was forwardly placed early before taking control through the stretch and drawing clear to win in :17.44 over a fast track. Ridden by Paul Osvaldo Rodriguez, the filly secured the victory by open daylight while under confident .. Read More

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Cyber Command III Favored in Remington Park Derby, Emerald Bay in Remington Park Oaksa

By Richard Linihan

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 16, 2026– JC Speeding was the fastest qualifier for the $217,910 Remington Park Derby to be run Saturday, April 18. His time of :19.436 for 400 yards was outstanding. However, you couldn’t have slipped a .. Read More


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Shiny Nova Extends Win Streak to Four in Bank of America Turf Paradise Championship Challenge

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

PHOENIX, AZ–APRIL 16, 2026– Shiny Nova surged to victory in the $37,800 Bank of America Turf Paradise Championship Challenge at Turf Paradise, stopping the clock in :21.430 seconds while earning a 98 speed index for jockey Gabriel Medrano and trainer Matt Fales.

The sorrel gelding, a homebred for J.P. Sample, dueled throughout and prevailed by a neck in a strong battle.

Sired by Racy Casanova and out of the stakes-winning First To Shine mare Alltheshine, Shiny Nova improved his record to 21-13-1-1 with earnings of $158,957 after .. Read More