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 ...

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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. ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–JUNE 23, 2025–Relentless Purrsuit bounced back in a big way Monday night at Prairie Meadows, posting the fastest qualifying time to the $118,375 Prairie Meadows Gold Derby and notching his first win of the season.

The victory came in the fourth and final trial of the evening, which produced the top three fastest times of the night. Relentless Purrsuit finished strongly to secure the win, while the second and third place finishers, Im Missmerized and Too Sixy By Far, hit the wire together in a tight photo finish, with Im Missmerized getting the nod by a nose. The Derby finals are set for July 13.

Breaking late but ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY—JUNE 22, 2025—In a dramatic finish at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing, Mi Leaving You (40-1), a brown filly by champion sire Coronas Leaving You out of Mi Stoli by Stoli, surged to her maiden-breaking victory in Sunday’s $245,800 Energy Downs QH Futurity.

The 2-year-old filly earned the winner’s share of $122,900, covering the 300-yard dash in 15.375 seconds under jockey Jose Olivo, earning a 99 speed index over a fast track. ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–JUNE 22, 2025—Stablemates and the top two fastest qualifiers from the trials, Cc First Dance and Cc Regal Jack, ran one-two in the $90,000 Subasta Selecta Derby on Sunday at the Hipodromo de las Americas.

Piloted by Huberclein Gomez, Cc First Dance broke seventh but launched a ...

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BELCOURT, ND–JUNE 22, 2025–In wet and windy conditions Sunday at Chippewa Downs, Famous Speedy One broke sharply and never relinquished the lead, powering to a commanding victory in the $11,500 Chippewa Downs Open QH Derby.

Ridden by Dakota Wood, the 3-year-old brown gelding covered the 350-yard distance in 17.733 seconds, earning a Speed Index of 98 on a fast track despite a 20-mph crosswind and rainy 59-degree weather.

Owned by Wilson Racing Stables and trained by Cole Wilson, Famous Speedy One added $5,750 to his earnings with the win. The North Dakota-bred son of Famous Painted One, out of Little Free Speed by Free Company, was bred by Darrel Smith and Noreen Cavanaugh and showed grit and determination down the stretch ...

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BELCOURT, ND–JUNE 22, 2025–Lil Rider surged to a convincing victory in the $11,500 Chippewa Downs Open Quarter Horse Maturity (not black type) on Sunday, recording a fast time of 17.481 seconds over 350 yards on a fast track under cloudy skies. The 4-year-old chestnut filly scored by three lengths while registering a 106 speed index despite a strong 19-mph crosswind.

Owned, bred, and trained by North Dakota horseman Ronald W. Addicott, Lil Rider is by multiple stakes sire Pyc Fun N Fancy and out of Park Avenue Air, a daughter of Dashair.

Ridden confidently by Ricardo Martinez, Lil Rider broke sharply from post six and never looked back, pulling away late to secure the $5,750 winner's share of the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY—JUNE 21, 2025—R Dash Of Fire  at odds of 23-1 surged to a head victory in the $226,000 Wyoming Bred Quarter Horse Futurity at Energy Downs 307 Racing on Saturday afternoon, securing the richest race in the state’s history and stopping the clock in 15.432 seconds over a fast 300-yard course.

The 2-year-old gelding earned a 97 speed index in the win, which came with a tailwind of 8 mph on a clear 72-degree day.

Bred in Wyoming by Ron and Laurie Moosman, the sorrel son of multiple stakes sire Conn Creek, out of the FDD Dynasty mare Tribal Fire, is owned by Wagonhammer Cattle LLC and trained by Jorge Garfias.

Under jockey Valente Vorrath, R Dash Of Fire broke sharply ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–JUNE 21, 2025–In a thrilling finish to the $50,000 Vista Distaff Stakes at Ruidoso Downs, Fine Am Eye held off a furious charge from Maka Roon and Miss Baby Cartel to win by a head in a time of 17.854 seconds over a fast track, posting a speed index of 83 despite running into an 11 mph headwind.

The 5-year-old sorrel mare by Eye Am King out of Starsmith by Tres Seis was bred in New Mexico by MJ Farms and is owned ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JUNE 21, 2025–In a thrilling blanket finish under the lights at Delta Downs, Into The Grey, a 6-year-old graded stakes-winning gelding by Sir Runaway Dash out of Sass That Chick by Chicks a Blazin, surged late to narrowly take the $50,000 HDJ Butler Stakes by a nose on Saturday night.

Ridden by Luis ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK–JUNE 21, 2025– Danny J. Watkins' homebred colt Showin You Some Kvn fought valiantly down the lane to secure his first career win in the $19,550 APHA 79 & Under Speed Index Stakes (not black ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK–JUNE 21, 2025–In a nail-biting finish at Fair Meadows in Tulsa, Gigis Gucci Glasses held off a hard-charging Marvelous Marv on Saturday afternoon to win the $13,265 Tulsa State Fair Stakes (not ...

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BELCOURT, ND–JUNE 21, 2025–In a competitive dash against the clock and the crosswind, Korona On The Side edged out rivals to capture the $8,900 Chippewa Downs Open Quarter Horse Futurity (not black type) on Saturday.

The 2-year-old sorrel gelding surged ahead in the 300-yard dash, stopping the timer at 16.140 seconds, earning a Speed Index of 80, and clinching victory by a neck margin over his closest competitor.

A steady crosswind of 16 mph blew across the track under cloudy skies and a fast racing surface.

Bred in North Dakota by Steve Leonard, Korona On The Side is sired by Koronaville and out of Tricks On the Side, a daughter of Favorite ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—JUNE 20, 2025—A strong field of juveniles, headlined by the brilliant RF Fast Dash N Blood, will line up for the restricted Grade 1 $597,622 Lee Berwick Futurity final at Delta Downs, set to run at 350 yards for accredited Louisiana-bred 2-year-olds.

The final is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, following 12 trial races contested tonight, June 20, at Delta Downs.

Setting the fastest qualifying time of 17.463, RF Fast Dash N Blood dominated his heat in Race 3 by a commanding 3-1/4 lengths under jockey Jorge Javier Garcia.

Trained by Miguel A. Castillo for owner Jaime Cardenas, the bay gelding was never challenged, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY-JUNE 20–Veteran mare Cayenneoverthemoon proved she's still at the top of her game with a razor-close win in the $27,500 Wyoming Bred Classic Stakes at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing Friday afternoon.

The 400-yard event for 3-year-olds and up came down to a photo finish, with the six-year-old mare getting the nod by a head over a game ...

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JUNE 19, 2025—Jolie Laide reserved her best stride for the final as she took home the title of the $132,080 Horseshoe Indianapolis QHRAI Derby final today (June 19) to score her first stakes victory.

Ridden by Eduardo Diaz, the Oklahoma-bred filly covered the 400-yard dash amongst a competitive field in a time of :19.689. It was the richest purse offered in the 16-year history of the stakes.

Jolie Laide came into the final as the fourth fastest qualifier, scoring a victory in her ...

By David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JUNE 19, 2025–Gold Gun Z led a standout group of qualifiers during trials for the $154,230 Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Derby (RG3), posting the fastest time of the evening on Thursday.

The 400-yard final for accredited Louisiana-bred 3-year-old colts and geldings will be contested on ...

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VINTON, LA–JUNE 18, 2025–Owner Rogelio Marquez, Jr and trainer Jeremy Derozin teamed to win all three trials for the $134,755 Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Oak on Wednesday evening, while also grabbing the top three qualifying spots.

San Lorenzo Luna posted the fastest qualifying time, covering 400 yards in 19.838, a 96 speed index into a 5 mph crosswind, while dominating her heat by 3 3/4 lengths under jockey Randy Edison Jr.

Owned and bred by Marquez, Jr., ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—JUNE 16, 2025—Restricted Grade 1-placed Ima Bigg Flash posted the fastest qualifying time during a seven-trial session held today (June 16), at Prairie Meadows for the $208,650 Prairie Meadows Gold Futurity final, which is scheduled for July 6.

The two-year-old gray gelding stopped the clock in 18.179 seconds, into a five mph headwind for 350 yards, winning the seventh and final trial by a half-length over Relentless Country under jockey Ali Rivera.

Trained by John A. Stinebaugh for LS Racing, Inc., Ima Bigg Flash is a 2024 Heritage Place Yearling Sale graduate purchased for $47,000. He was bred in Oklahoma by the Flashing My Pjs Partnership and is by multiple stakes sire Big Daddy ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–JUNE 15, 2025–EG High Desert Farms became only the second owner to win the prestigious Grade 1 Ed Burke Million Futurity three times after homebred Jess Im Worth It powered his way to a ¾ length victory from post number one in the $1,040,000 event on Sunday at Los Alamitos.

Ridden by Ricardo Ramirez and trained by Jesus Nunez, Jess Im Worth It was eighth at the start of the 350-yard Ed Burke, but began to make up ground right away, moving up to fifth place at the midway point and then to second with about 100 yards left in the race.

From that point on, the sorrel colt by second year sire A Mere Felix dominated the Ed Burke, as he ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–JUNE 15, 2025–In a blanket finish that came down to a photo at the wire, Dyna Mo Chimes emerged victorious in the $50,000 Mountain Top New Mexico Bred QH Juvenile Stakes, edging out You Just Got Mooned by a head in the 350-yard dash at Ruidoso Downs.

The 2-year-old brown filly ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—June 15, 2025—Luxurie delivered a commanding front-running performance to win the $346,008 Mountain Top New Mexico Bred Quarter Horse Futurity (RG2) at Ruidoso Downs, edging out King Of The Tide and fastest qualifier Jingle Wood in a dramatic 350-yard dash for state-bred juveniles.

The bay gelding stopped the clock in 17.598 seconds over a fast track, earning a 91 speed index with a 5 mph tailwind.

Trained by James Gonzales III and piloted to victory by jockey Christian Cardenas, Luxurie surged out of the gate from post six and never looked back, fending off multiple challengers to win by a head.

Bred in New Mexico by MJ Farms, the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AJAX, ONT—JUNE 15, 2025—In one of the tightest finishes of the season at Ajax Downs, Spy For The Senate surged late to claim victory by a nose in the $21,956 (US) Norman Picov Maturity, a 300-yard sprint for older Quarter Horses contested under sunny skies and fast conditions.

The 9-year-old bay stallion by Louisiana Senator, out of Corona Spy by Corona Cartel, stopped the clock in 15.639 seconds, earning a speed index of 89 despite a crosswind measuring 7 mph.

Ridden expertly by Alfredo Amador, Spy For The Senate was bred in Oklahoma by Mary L. Hainline and is owned by Milena Kwiecien. He is trained by Jason Pascoe. A veteran campaigner, he was a $6,000 repurchase at the 2017 Heritage Place ...

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GILLETTE, WY—JUNE 15, 2025—In a thrilling dash down the 110-yard straightaway, Bee A Freight Train surged from the gate and never looked back, holding on to win the $18,000 Bragging Rights Overnight Stakes at Energy ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–JUNE 15, 2025– Only four horses lined up for the Javier Rosique Palavicini Classic on Sunday at the Hipodromo de las Americas, but what the field lacked in size, it made up for in quality. Each entrant brought strong credentials into the 300-yard sprint for a purse of $14,000, and CCB ...

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JEROME, ID—JUNE 15, 2025—In a thrilling finish under sunny skies at the Jerome County Fair, Cosmic Marfa surged to victory in the $15,000 Five Livestock Company / Rod Mills Memorial Derby, edging out his rivals in a tight contest over 350 yards. ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

BELCOURT, ND–JUNE 15, 2025–KGS Wish (APHA) keeps her 2025 campaign perfect with a victory in the Mixed Breed Open 550 Stakes (not black type) at Chippewa Downs Sunday,

KGS Wish covered the 550 yards in 29.541 seconds under jockey Dakota Wood. Breaking sharply from post four under Dakota Wood, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

JEROME, ID–JUNE 15, 2025–Jerome County Fair’s Sunday card featured six stakes races, including four non black-type contests that set the stage ...

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ALTOONA, IA–JUNE 15, 2025—A field of talented Iowa-bred two-year-olds took to the track at Prairie Meadows on Sunday afternoon for the trials to the $97,300 Hawkeye Futurity, and it was Chew Bac Cah who stole the spotlight ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRANTS PASS, OR—JUNE 15, 2025—Jess F Y I surged to the top of the qualifiers in Sunday's $84,000 Firecracker Futurity trials at Grants Pass, posting the fastest time of the day while dominating his heat with a commanding performance. Sunday's trials races paid a purse of $4,000.00 ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

BELCOURT, ND–JUNE 15, 2025–Eight horses earned spots in the Rusty Wilson Memorial Futurity finals after two trial races were held Sunday at Chippewa Downs. The 300-yard event, restricted to Accredited North Dakota Bred 2-year-olds, will run back on June 29 for a $12,000-added purse.

All five ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–In a tightly contested finish under the lights at Sam Houston Race Park, Britts Special Candy surged late to capture the Grade 2 $700,000 Sam Houston Futurity, securing the biggest win of her career.

The Oklahoma-bred filly clocked 17.585 seconds for the 350-yard dash, registering a speed index of 98 over a fast track against a headwind of 5 mph.

Ridden expertly by Nestor Duran, the bay filly dueled from early on, digging in to hold off rivals in the final strides. Trained by Patrick Clemons and owned by Jose Antonio Cano, Britts Special Candy was bred in Oklahoma by H & E Ranch Inc.

The victory awarded the daughter of ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–Piloted by jockey Noe Villatoro, Dr Pepper 123 captured his first career stakes victory on Saturday in the $275,200 Sam Houston Derby-G3 at Sam Houston Race Park.

The 3-year-old gelding, overlooked at 6-1 odds, clocked a swift 19.885 seconds for 400 yards, earning a 103 ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–The venerable 9-year-old gelding The Grand Legend once again proved his marathon prowess with a dominant score in the $50,000 Governors' Cup Marathon Stakes (G3) on Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park.

Under a ...