LOS ALAMITOS, CA–JULY 6, 2025–Weetona Stanley and Dunn Ranch's Stanley Cartel flew from post number four and sailed to victory from there, posting a 1 ¼ length over London Toby and Shakers No Secret to win the Grade 1, $134,700 Vessels Maturity on Sunday at Los Alamitos.

The Stanley-bred runner has been close to Grade 1 glory in the past, but after qualifying to the Grade 1 Ed Burke Million Futurity he did not race in the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—JULY 6, 2025—Dassault dug in gamely to win the $208,650 Prairie Meadows Gold Futurity on Sunday, July 6, prevailing by a neck over Relentless Country in a fast and competitive final for two-year-old Quarter Horses going 350 yards.

Breaking sharply under jockey Alfredo Triana, Jr., Dassault stayed within striking distance and surged past his rival late, stopping the clock in 17.818 seconds, earning a speed index of 86 with a 5 mph tailwind on a fast track. ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–JULY 6, 2025–Mystic Paint, recently named the 2024 AQHA Champion Three-Year-Old Colt, reaffirmed his elite status with a determined victory in the $54,950 Keokuk Stakes [G3] for ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–JULY 5, 2025–Fastest qualifier from the trials, Chew Bac Cah scored her third consecutive win in the $94,935 Hawkeye Futurity on Saturday at Prairie Meadows, marking her first career stakes victory.

Piloted by Ramiro Garcia, Chew Bac Cah exploded from the gates and led the field wire-to-wire, finishing first in 16.939 seconds for 330 ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–JULY 5, 2025–Travis and Wendy Sexton's El Dictator improved to perfect two for two to start his racing career while posting the fastest qualifying time to the Governor's Cup Futurity on Saturday at Los Alamitos.

Thirty-four juveniles competed in the 350-yard trials with the horses with the 10 fastest times moving on to the Saturday, July 26 final to be held on California Breeders Champions ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—July 5, 2025—New Mexico-bred three-year-olds took to the track today at Ruidoso Downs for four trial heats of the restricted Grade 2 $196,267 Zia Quarter Horse Derby, contested at 400 yards.

The ten fastest times will return for the July 19 final, where the winner will earn a lucrative $82,442.

Boot Scoots, a sorrel gelding by multiple stakes sire Jess A Chicks out of the Heza Motor Scooter mare Shez Jessa Scooter, posted the fastest qualifying time of 19.604, a 93 speed index, in the final trial.

Owned by CHR Racing and bred by Jaime Cervantes of New Mexico, Boot Scoots ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK—JULY 5, 2025—A field of promising juveniles faced off this evening at Fair Meadows Race Course in seven trials for the restricted Grade 3 $85,000-added Speedhorse Quarter Horse Futurity, contested at 350 yards for 2-year-olds sired by participating stallions.

The ten fastest qualifiers from the competitive trials will return for the lucrative final on Saturday, July 19.

Setting the bar in the sixth trial was Blowin In The Wind, who turned in the ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

EDMONTON, ALB–JULY 5, 2025–Two competitive trials were held Saturday at Century Mile for the $20,000-added (CAN) All Canadian Derby, and it was Flash Me A Corona who emerged as the fastest qualifier of the day.

Flash Me A Corona surged to a 1 1/4-length victory in Trial 2, ...

By H. David Smith, Stallion Search VINTON, LA—JULY 4, 2025—Davsam, a promising bay colt by leading sire  Apollitical Jess out of Little Kool Corona by Corona Cartel, surged late under jockey Juan Garcia Jr. to win the $263,305 Firecracker Futurity (G2) at Delta Downs by a head in a thrilling duel.

The two-year-old, bred by Paul Tonderum in Oklahoma and owned by Chance Kiehne, stopped the clock in 17.619 seconds for the 350 yards, earning a strong Speed Index of 95 on a fast track with zero ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 4, 2025—In a heart-pounding finish on Independence Day, Fortune Seis Aces (42-1) pulled off a stunning upset in the $130,100 Firecracker Derby (G3) for three-year-old Quarter Horses, covering the 350 yards in a swift 17.712 seconds with a 92 speed index on a fast track.

With no wind to factor, the bay gelding by leading sire Tres Seis, out of Cartels Fortune by Carters Cartel, showed early speed, dueled gamely down the lane, and held on by a head at the wire under jockey Noe Castaneda for trainer Kenneth Roberts, Sr.

The win earned the connections $65,050 and pushed Fortune Sies Aces lifetime earnings mark to nearly $80,000. The ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GRANTS PASS, OR–JULY 4, 2025–Trainer Hector Magallanes stamped his dominance at Grants Pass on Friday by sending out the first four finishers in the $84,000 Firecracker Futurity at Grants Pass.

Headlining the Magallanes superfecta was Jess F Y I, who remained unbeaten with a decisive 1 1/4-length win in the 300-yard stakes race. Ccr Sweetnseperate, Apolliticalcollusion, and Stel Time completed the 1-2-3-4 finish.

Jess F Y I stopped the clock in 15.345 seconds over a fast track, earning a ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JULY 4, 2025–Streakindownthebeach delivered a determined late surge to earn his first career stakes victory in the $36,500 Easys Night Beat Overnight Stakes on Friday at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Streakindownthebeach edged up to take the lead at the final stretch and crossed the wire in 17.512 seconds, registering a 101 speed index. The post-time favorite’s 350-yard effort paid $2.80 for the win.

The Tim Eggleston trainee was guided by Luis Luna Diaz and earned $20,075 ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JULY 4, 2025—Twelve trials for the restricted Grade 1 Zia Quarter Horse Futurity were contested at Ruidoso Downs on Independence Day, producing a ten-horse field for the $372,374 final to be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

The ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY–JULY 4, 2025–The field is now set for the $25,000-added KC Karden Wyoming Bred Derby, which will be run at Wyoming Downs in Evanston on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

The six trial races for 3-year-old Wyoming Bred Quarter Horses were ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY–JULY 4, 2025– Quick Creek set the pace on Friday evening at Wyoming Downs, turning in the fastest qualifying time from a full slate of seven trials for the upcoming $35,000 Gary Waite Maiden Stakes (not black type). The trials, run over a fast 330-yard course, were restricted to horses who were ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TEXAS–JULY 3, 2025—As Moonflash, a talented 4-year-old bay filly by First Moonflash out of As and Js by Apollitical Jess, surged late to take home the $47,200 Selma Stakes for fillies and mares three years old and upward at Retama Park on Thursday evening.

Owned and bred by Alcala Ranch LLC, trained by Cristian Alcala and ridden by jockey Nestor Duran, As Moonflash dueled early and finished strongly, covering the 350 yards in 17.722 seconds on a fast sealed track with an 18 mph headwind. The effort earned her a sharp Speed Index of 98 and a winner’s share of $28,320.

Making her first start since a fourth-place effort in the Grade 2 ...

By StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK—JULY 2, 2025—Jessies First Card posted the fastest qualifying time in trials for the $25,000-Added Speedhorse Derby, setting up an exciting final for 3-year-old Quarter Horses sired by participating stallions at a distance of 350 yards.

The bay filly ...

By StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK—JULY 2, 2025—Turnpike Jammer set the bar high for this year’s Grade 1 $40,000-added Speedhorse Paint and Appaloosa Futurity, posting the fastest qualifying time from four competitive 350-yard trials held on July 3 at Fair Meadows.

The final is slated for July 19, 2025, and will showcase a strong field of 2-year-old Paints and Appaloosas sired by participating stallions.

Owned by Carla Akers and Randy D. Perkins, Turnpike Jammer broke well and held his advantage to win by a neck in the final trial, stopping the clock in 17.931 seconds into an 8 mph headwind.

Bred in Texas by Roy Kent Perkins, the gray colt is by standout sire ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AJAX, ONT–JULY 2, 2025–On the same day the American Quarter Horse Association announced her the 2024 Canadian Champion, Had To Be Fabulous added yet another highlight to her résumé with a dominant win in the $41,846 Ontario Bred Derby at Ajax Downs.

Had To Be Fabulous broke sharply from the inside post and never looked back. She ...

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JULY 2, 2025—Like father, like daughter. That is the best way to describe Tachas Secret. She carries his same sorrel coloring. She carries his same demeanor. She carries his same determination, and now she joins him as a winner of the Bradford Stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Tachas Secret added her name to the impressive list of past champions in the 27th running of the $50,000 Bradford Stakes with a ...

By StallioneSearch

RETAMA PARK, OK—JULY 2, 2025—Trial night of the $205,300 Retama Park Derby trials saw a trio of standout 3-year-old Quarter Horses secure the three fastest qualifying ...

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JULY 2, 2025–Escondido Gold and Diego Villamil Bocanegra set the gold bar high to kick off three trials of the Blue River Derby Tuesday, July 1 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The top 10 advance to the $127,700 final slated for Saturday, July 19 for Quarter Horse Stakes Day.

Escondido Gold came charging out of the gate and was on top of the field by a half length in the first few strides. The advantage continued to grow as the big sorrel gelding made his way through the 400 yard sprint.

In the end, Escondido Gold was a winner by a comfortable length over Torero Two and Edgar Diaz, who finished a neck ahead of Beach First and Rolando Pina for second. Time of the race was :19.839.

Escondido Gold earned his first win of the season, paying $10.60 for the win. The ...

By StallioneSearch MILLARVILLE, ALB–JULY 1, 2025–Flash Me A Corona fought off a determined challenge to win the Millarville Maturity on July 1 at Millarville, covering 300 yards in a swift 15.486 seconds with a Speed Index of 93.

Battling a 13 mph headwind on a fast track, the 3-year-old brown gelding by Obsessed With Corona out of Look Back Moonflash, by ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JUNE 29, 2025—Trials for the Grade 1 Rainbow Quarter Horse Derby concluded Sunday with six competitive heats for 3-year-old Quarter Horses going 440 yards on a sealed, sloppy track.

Ariatt, a bay gelding by Tempting Dash out of Lethal Lil by Corona Cartel, surged late to post the fastest qualifying time of the day, covering the distance in 21.238, a 99 speed index.

Bred in New Mexico by La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC, Ariatt is owned by the same operation and trained by Xavier E. Rodriguez. Champion jockey Francisco Calderon ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch.com

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JUNE 29, 2025—Curl Happy Wagon delivered a dominant performance on Sunday, at Ruidoso Downs, setting the fastest qualifying time among five trial heats for the $549,112 Grade 1 Rainbow Quarter Horse Oaks.

The 3-year-old filly blazed through 440 yards in 21.042, a 105-speed index into a 15-mph crosswind under steady urging from jockey Jesse Lee Levario, securing her place atop the qualifiers list for the July 12 final.

Owned by Jackpot Farm and trained by Ricardo G. Armendariz, Jr., Curl Happy Wagon left no doubt of her superiority, drawing clear by 1-1/2 lengths over fellow qualifier Apolitical Chilitas.

 At Wagon mare Curls Happy Wagon and was bred by Herd Ranch/Michael Herd. She was a $290,000 purchase from the 2023 Ruidoso Select Yearling ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY–JUNE 29, 2025–In a late surge at the wire, Yo Morning Delite edged out Imaginacion in a photo finish to win the $37,000 Governor’s Cup Stakes on Sunday at Wyoming Downs. The two veterans battled to the wire in a close drive, with Yo Morning Delite getting the nod by a nose after the camera review. The finish was part of a blanket outcome, with the top five runners separated by only a few feet.

The win was Yo Morning Delite’s first of the season following a third-place ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRANTS PASS, OR—JUNE 29, 2025—Dc Ladys Dashn Eagle, a 5-year-old sorrel gelding by One Dashing Eagle out of Dc Lady Juno by Gol, continued his winning streak by capturing the $20,700 Director’s ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–JUNE 30, 2025–Rey De Manny lived up to his billing as the heavy favorite with a gate-to-wire romp in Sunday’s $240,000 Garanones Futurity-RG2 at the Hipódromo de las Américas.

The undefeated son of Krash Cartel broke sharply from post six and never looked ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–JUNE 30, 2025–Race 9 on Sunday’s card at Hipodromo de las Americas featured the $19,500 Garanones Futurity Consolation, a 300-yard dash for juveniles who just missed qualifying for the RG2 Futurity final.

Post-time favorite Mr Do Chicks delivered as expected, holding off a ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

POCATELLO, ID–JUNE 29, 2025–M E Kool Carter posted the fastest qualifying time in the first of five trials for the $75,000-added Bitterroot Futurity [RG3], earning his spot in the upcoming final set for July 20.

M E Kool Carter led the 350-yard trial run from gate to wire, stopping the clock in ...

By StallioneSearch

POCATELLO, ID—JUNE 29, 2025—A pair of promising three-year-olds, Notin Missing Here and Dnc Dynasty, posted the two fastest qualifying times on Sunday at Pocatello Downs to headline the field for the $15,000-added Bitterroot Derby final, which will be run July 20, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

BELCOURT, ND–JUNE 29, 2025–Tokio Rose was awarded the victory in Sunday’s $15,000 Rusty Wilson Memorial QH Mixed Futurity at Chippewa Downs after original winner Travelin Princess was disqualified for interference. The 300-yard race for 2-year-olds featured a group of rising juveniles. Ultimately, it was the post-time favorite who claimed the win.

The race, contested over a fast track with a 14 mph crosswind, saw the official clock stop at 16.046 seconds, earning Tokio Rose a speed ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

BELCOURT, ND–JUNE 29, 2025–Kgs Wish extended her winning streak to three with a dominant performance in Sunday’s $5,000 April Lafount Memorial Stakes at Chippewa Downs.

Piloted by Dakota Wood, Kgs Wish surged to victory over 550 yards in a time of 29.223 on a fast track, claiming the top ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX–JUNE 28, 2025–RGS Gold Wagon defended his title with a determined effort in Saturday night’s $68,100 King William Stakes (G3) at Retama Park, defeating a competitive group of older runners in a 350-yard dash against a strong 15-mph headwind.

The five-year-old gelding surged late to win by a neck in 17.805 seconds, earning a 96 speed index and the winner’s share of $40,860. The victory paid $6.80 to win on 8-1 odds.

RGS Gold Wagon was returning to the track off a ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX–JUNE 28, 2025–On Saturday, the San Marcos Stakes at Retama Park delivered a surprise finish in a field stacked with accomplished distance horses. With a purse of $43,600 and contested at 870 yards against a strong 15 mph headwind, the race drew a compact yet formidable group of five older runners, with Sonny Surfer leading the pack.

Sonny Surfer, piloted by Claudio Aguilar, shocked bettors and connections alike by storming to victory at odds of 17-1. The seven-year-old gelding ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM— JUNE 28, 2025—Five more promising two-year-old Quarter Horses secured their spots on Saturday for the upcoming $1,000,000 Rainbow Quarter Horse Futurity [G1], joining the five fastest qualifiers from the opening day of trials held Friday (see related story).

The final will be contested over 400 yards on July 13, 2025, at Ruidoso Downs. The winner will earn $420,000.

Leading the way on Day 2 was Mr High Five, who delivered an eye-catching trial performance by stopping the clock in 19.602, a 93 speed index with a 7 mph tailwind — the fastest time of the day.

The bay gelding, bred in Oklahoma by Sam W. Green, is by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of Ms Southern ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX–JUNE 28, 2025–Mr Michel came to Retama Park on Saturday with something to prove, and he delivered. After his season-long win streak snapped with a fourth-place finish in the Debbie Schauf RP Invitational Championship-G1, the six-year-old gelding bounced back with a determined victory in ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ENDMONTON, ONT–JUNE 28, 2025–Canadian superstar Flight Club once again demonstrated his rare versatility and explosive speed, delivering a record-breaking performance to capture Saturday’s $15,351 (US) Century Mile Distance Stakes.

Ridden by Scott Williams the 7-year-old gray gelding ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—JUNE 28, 2025—Two-year-old Indiana-sired Quarter Horses lit up the track at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 28 during five trial heats for the $195,800 Gordon Mobley Futurity, with Hh Shakem Cate and Tw No Beach Secrets emerging as the two fastest qualifiers for the rich final on July 19.

Brisa Alia Ventura Hernandez’s filly, Hh Shakem Cate, delivered the standout performance of the afternoon, clocking the fastest qualifying time of 17.815 for the 350-yard distance, A 91 speed index into a five mph headwind.

Bred in Indiana by Larry Carter and John Myers, the sorrel filly is by leading regional sire Escondido Beach and out of the mare Shakem Jake, whose sire is Royal Shake Em.

Trained by Jessica A. Vazquez and ridden by Giovani Vazquez-Gomez, Hh Shakem Cate ...

By Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JUNE 28, 2025–Heza Hawkeye and German Rodriguez established themselves as the top pair to catch during the Heartland Futurity Trials Saturday, June 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. A total of 53 starters were included in six trials to narrow the field down to the top 10 headed to the $172,480 Heartland Futurity Final, offering the largest purse in the 17-year history of the ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK–JUNE 28, 2025–Against a battle-tested field of seasoned horses, R Cowgirl (ApHC) delivered a powerful statement Saturday night at Fair Meadows, notching her tenth career win—and sixth in stakes company—in the $13,700 Ray Graves Memorial Stakes.

The Oklahoma-bred filly broke ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JUNE 27, 2025—The opening day of trials for the prestigious Grade 1 $1,000,000 Rainbow Quarter Horse Futurity at Ruidoso Downs showcased a strong crop of talented two-year-olds vying for a spot in the July 13 final over 400 yards.

Wr Desperado emerged as the fastest qualifier from Friday’s 16 trials, stopping the clock in 19.582 seconds, a 93 speed index with a 4 mph tailwind, under jockey Edwin G. Escobedo.

The sorrel colt by leading sire Favorite Cartel out of the world champion mare Whistle Stop Cafe, by Freighttrain B, ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX–JUNE 26, 2025–Ima Chili added a second straight stakes win to his résumé with a powerful performance in Thursday night’s $44,800 Silver Bullet Stakes at Retama Park.

Contested at 330 yards for accredited Texas-bred three-year-olds, the race was run over a muddy, sealed track with a headwind of six miles per hour.

The Zackery Rios-trained gelding broke sharply from post seven and dueled early before driving clear late under jockey Nestor Duran to win by three-quarters of a length in a time of 16.847 seconds, earning a 101 Speed Index.

Owned by Darrell L. Hooper and bred in Texas by Sarah Huskey, Ima Chili is a bay gelding by second-crop sire ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX—JUNE 26, 2025—Fabulous Casina dug in late to get her first career stakes victory in the $44,200 La Villita Stakes for accredited Texas-bred 3-year-old fillies Wednesday night at Retama Park.

Over a muddy sealed track and into a 6-mph headwind, the daughter of multiple stakes sire ...

By David Smith, StallionSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JUNE 26, 2025–Kiss A Favorite turned in the top qualifying time Thursday evening at Horseshoe Indianapolis, dominating the final of four trials to head the field for the restricted $134,200 Jaguar Rocket Futurity final set for July 19.

The 350-yard sprint is limited to Accredited Indiana-Sired 2-Year-Olds.

Racing from post eight under jockey Martin Munoz, Kiss A Favorite broke sharply and took command early en route to a one-length victory, stopping the clock in a swift 17.673 over a fast track, a 95 speed index with a 5-mph crosswind.

The bay filly is trained and owned by Ricardo Martinez, who also bred the first time winner in Indiana. Kiss A Favorite is by ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX–JUNE 26, 2025–Longshot Jackson Davis 747 delivered a thrilling upset Thursday evening at Retama Park, edging out race favorite Vp Dash For Texas in a dramatic photo finish to win the $11,500 TPHBA Paint Horse Juvenile Stakes (not black type).

Jackson Davis 747 surged at the wire to ...

By StallioneSearch

SHAKOPEE, MN—JUNE 25, 2025—Holliewood, a sorrel filly by champion sire Hes Relentless, turned in a sharp trial performance Wednesday evening at Canterbury Park to lead all qualifiers to the $57,156 MQHRA Stallion Auction Futurity final, scheduled for July 10, 2025.

Racing over a sloppy track in the second of three trials, Holliewood surged to a two-length victory under jockey Armando Alvidrez, stopping the clock in 17.981 for 350 yards, the fastest qualifying time of the night.

Owned by Tom and Bill Maher and trained by Jason L. Olmstead, Holliewood is out of the stakes-placed Apollitical Jess mare Apollitical Mogul, who also hails from the prolific female ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AJAX, ONT–JUNE 25, 2025–Annies Best Card claimed her first career win in style on Wednesday at Ajax Downs, taking the $22,622(US) Unclassified Never Better Than 79 Stakes. The three-year-old filly outran stablemate and post-time favorite Sw The Lion King, giving trainer Jason Pascoe a one-two finish in the 330-yard stakes event.

Ridden for the first time by Ismael Mosqueira, Annies Best Card broke on top and opened up in the stretch, pulling away to a commanding 3/4-length victory. She stopped the clock in 17.001 seconds, earning a 95 speed index and paying $8.40 to win at 3-1 odds.

“Since he [Pascoe] qualified quite a few horses in the trials, he thought she would fit better to my style,” said Mosqueira. ...