By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

AJAX, CAN–JUNE 21, 2026– QROOI Horse of the Year and champion Had To Be Fabulous returned to the winner's circle on June 21, capturing the $29,790 Norman Picov Maturity at Ajax Downs under jockey Ismael Mosqueira. The filly broke sharply from the rail and held off her rivals to score by a half-length while posting a 102 speed index over a fast track.

Owned and bred by Carol and Jaime Robertson and trained by Bryn Robertson, Had To Be Fabulous is by One Fabulous Eagle and out of Dam of Distinction Had To Be Fandango. She is a half-sister t .. Read More

By Orlando Gutierrez

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–JUNE 19, 2026–Hall of Fame owner/breeder Dr. Ed Allred enters a formidable three-pronged attack led by fastest qualifier Zionsville and the surging Friend Indeed, while the father-and-son combination of owner J. Francisco Diaz and trainer Lindolfo Diaz will saddle a trio of top contenders in the running of the Grade 1, $960,000 Ed Burke Memorial Futurity on Sunday night at Los Alamitos.

The Ed Burke is scheduled as the eighth and final race on the card, which also includes the Vandy&r .. Read More

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EDMONTON, AB–JUNE 20, 2026–O Sawyer led every step of the way to capture the $37,026 Adequan Century Mile Derby Challenge on Saturday at Century Mile Racetrack. The 400-yard final for 3-year-olds was contested over a sloppy track.

Ridden by Daniel Garcia, O Sawyer broke sharply and went st .. Read More