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Great Day For The Return of Quarter Horse Racing at Ajax Downs

AJAX, ONT–MAY 8, 2025–Ajax Downs' 56th racing season had a fabulous beginning on May 7 with warm, sunny weather and a big crowd that was thrilled to see Quarter Horse racing return.

The horse people were excited to be back, too, filling the entry box with their prized horses in seven races, including two Trials for the $30,000 QROOI Open Derby for 3-year-olds.

It was an excellent day for owner John Wilson of New Liskeard, trainer Scott Reid, and jockey Christian Benitez, who combined for two wins, a second, and a third on the afternoon, including a win by Sassies Best in the fastest of the two Open Derby Trials (see related story).

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Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Jamies Sin Tacha 2200$356,082
Flying Joy 1 4210$220,134
Shaken Goin On 3300$212,500
Shakers No Secret 2110$188,750
Last Eagle V 2110$180,997

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Miguel A. Vargas 3300$364,047
Leobersi Perez 29764$281,602
Alepony, LLC 23663$269,515
Tungsten Racing Partnership 38682$261,425
Edward C. Allred 87121718$238,100

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 180322221$1,373,917
Bobby D Cox 224282131$552,384
Monty McNair 26921$550,229
Steve D Burns Dvm 215302634$512,641
Reliance Ranches Llc 7718117$407,706

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
James J. Gonzales III 9621238$898,877
Jason L. Olmstead 143141513$733,855
Marc E. Jungers 123192011$549,792
S. Trey Wood 102151212$521,301
Wesley T. Giles 10671522$469,224

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Christian Ramos 198332723$991,227
Christian Cardenas 116231215$884,147
Juan Pulido 126402010$827,191
Luis Martinez 153242916$813,068
Bryan Candanosa 130152021$641,843

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Calling Chicks Tops Night 1 Qualifying for the Heritage Place Futurity at Remington Park Thursday

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MAY 8, 2025—Calling Chicks wasn’t expected to win his Heritage Place Futurity trial on Thursday at Remington Park; he was a longshot at 15-1 odds. He certainly was the surprise of the night when he was the fastest qualifier on night one, cementing a spot in the finals of this Grade 1 $1,161,010 race on May 31.

The Heritage Place Futurity is the cornerstone 350-yard race for 2-year-old American Quarter Horses and is one of the most heralded futurities in the country annually, and the richest horse race in Oklahoma.

The fastest five horses from 13 trials on Thursday and the five fastest of 13 more trials on Friday will make up the field of 10 finalists for the million-dollar race.

In the fifth trial on Thursday, Calling Chicks, a beautiful gra .. Read More

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Fastest Qualifier Beyond Repair Draws Post 10 In $275,800 Robert Adair Kindergarten Final

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–MAY 7, 2025–Owned Santos Montemayor, Paul Penuelas and Valentin Zamudio, fastest qualifier Beyond Repair will lead a foursome of undefeated 2-year-olds in the meet's first futurity of the year, the Grade 2 $275,000 Robert Adair Kindergarten Futurity, to be held on Sunday night at Los Alamitos.

Beyond Repair, a graduate of the Los Alamitos Equine Sale, is off to a terrific start to her career .. Read More


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Stablemates Full Moon Desire and Aidens Favorite Clock Top Times To John Deere Juvenile Challenge

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch.com

HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 26, 2025–Sixty-four juveniles participated in seven trials for the Sam Houston John Deere Juvenile Challenge on Saturday, competing for one of ten spots in the $121,082 Grade 3 finals scheduled for May 17. Full Moon Desire emerged victorious in her maiden debut during the second trial of the evening, achieving the fastest qualifying time.

Piloted by Victor Urieta Jr., Full Moon Desire had a quick start, taking the lead at the first call and crossing the finish li .. Read More