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 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 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–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 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 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

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 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

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 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 ...