TQHA Releases 2027 Texas Breeders Futurity Early Bird Nominations List

By StallioneSearch

ELGIN, TX–MAY 22, 2026– The Texas Quarter Horse Association has released the Early Bird Nominations list for the 2027 Texas Breeders Futurity, featuring 369 nominated horses as of May 15, 2026.

The early nomination roster includes many of Texas racing’s leading breeders, owners, and racing partnerships, with numerous yearlings expected to pass through the upcoming TQHA Yearling Sale. According to TQHA, additional effort was made to identify as many registered foal names as possible prior to pu .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Apoliticalgolddigger 3300$413,172
Cowboys Flying 2200$246,746
Toastin Heros 2200$214,600
Mc Blue Cartel 3300$204,330
Bridger 2200$189,602

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Tungsten Racing Partnership 351185$488,567
Jaime Cardenas 29957$414,672
Javier Cruz 3300$413,172
Dunn Ranch 441184$398,276
Double J Racing 16632$279,241

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 157312622$1,158,200
Steve D Burns Dvm 284384038$796,661
Bobby D Cox 217302325$600,681
Rancho El Cabresto Inc 105201414$455,619
McColee Land & Livestock Llc 83181510$449,055

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Josue Jacob Garcia 502095$904,809
Jason L. Olmstead 254312835$873,300
Eric Valenzuela 83201512$753,398
Clinton Crawford 174211822$710,260
Leonardo Alcala 8325138$687,558

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Juan Pulido 166493012$1,591,744
Francisco Calderon 184333322$1,108,645
Edwin G. Escobedo 195282329$791,642
Jesse Lee Levario 138221722$763,580
Bryan Candanosa 190232917$704,085

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Fastest Qualifier MC Blue Cartel Captures $302,335 Lassie Futurity

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–MAY 22, 2026– Fastest qualifier MC Blue Cartel lived up to heavy favoritism Friday night at Delta Downs, digging in late to capture the $302,335 Lassie Futurity for Louisiana-bred two-year-old fillies.

Ridden by Jorge Garcia, the filly stopped the clock in :16.776 seconds for a 94 speed index over a fast track with a 5 mph crosswind.

Bred by Bottoms Up Racing and owned by .. Read More

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Sunday Speed Showdown Set For The $35,500 Energy Downs Stakes At Energy Downs 307

By Louanne Wainscott, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY–MAY 22, 2026–The Sunday afternoon card at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing promises an exciting day of Quarter Horse racing as ten races are set to unfold with first post scheduled for 1:30 PM. The spotlight of the afternoon shines on the sixth race, the $35,500 Energy Downs Stakes, where a talented field of seasoned runners will battle at 400 yards in what shapes up to be one of the most competitive races on the card.

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Cmhowabouthemcowboy Pulls 10-1 Upset In Adequan California Derby Challenge At Los Alamitos

By Orlando Gutierrez

CYPRESS, CA–MAY 18, 2026— While all eyes were on heavy 1-5 favorite Cm Jessa Blue Monday, it was her stablemate, Cmhowaboutthemcowboy, who stole the spotlight on Sunday night at Los Alamitos. Pulling a 10-1 upset, the eligible maiden came through in the final yards for his first career victory in seven starts to win the $34,782 Adequan California Derby Challenge.

The thrilling victory secured what figured to be an expected result in this race, ow .. Read More