Apollitikal Dreamer extended his winning streak to four consecutive races Sunday afternoon at Will Rogers Downs, posting the fastest qualifying time for the $123,750 Black Gold Futurity Championship (RG2).

Five 400-yard trials were contested for the November 17 final, with Apollitikal Dreamer leading the ten fastest qualifiers after stopping the clock in :19.702.

Ridden by Ramiro Haro Garcia, Apollitikal Dreamer broke sharply in the opening trial and took command early before drawing clear to win by 1 3/4 lengths. The Jason Olmstead trainee earned a 98 speed index for the effort.

A homebred racing for Brenda Reiswig, the two-year-old gelding is sired by Apollitical Jess and out of the Hes Relentless mare One Kool Dreamer. The victory improved his record to 7-5-1-1 with $181,186 in career earnings.

Apollitikal Dreamer has enjoyed a successful freshman campaign, winning the Prairie Meadows Gold Futurity and Remington Park Juvenile Stakes. He also finished third in the Easy Jet Stakes (G2).

Cyber Hostage secured the second-fastest qualifying time with a decisive 1 1/4-length victory in the third trial. Ridden by Edwin G. Escobedo, the gray gelding dueled through the early stages before pulling away to complete the distance in :19.728, earning a 98 speed index.

Owned by Heavy Hitters Racing Stables and trained by Joe M. Davis, Cyber Hostage was bred in Oklahoma by Darling Farms. The $29,000 Heritage Place Yearling Sale graduate is sired by Cyber Monday and out of the winning Hes Relentless mare Df Zookie Cookie.

He comes from the family of two-time champion Hold Air Hostage ($1,415,551), winner of the All American Derby (G1).

Coming off a runner-up finish in the Governors Cup Futurity, Cyber Hostage improved his record to 8-5-2-0 with $181,321 in earnings. He also finished fourth in the Remington Park Futurity (G1) earlier this season.

Olmstead and Garcia teamed up again in the final trial with Crash for Kash, who surged late to score a half-length victory and secure the third-fastest qualifying time of :19.789. The brown colt earned a 96 speed index.

Owned by Tom Maher and Stephen N. Williams, Crash for Kash was bred by Mc Stucks and purchased for $98,000 at the Heritage Place Yearling Sale.

The two-year-old son of champion Dulce Sin Tacha is out of the winning Pyc Paint Your Wagon mare Miss Merlot. He improved his career record to 8-3-2-0 with $36,172 in earnings and was previously a finalist in the Rainbow Juvenile Stakes.

Olmstead qualified three of the ten finalists, including Brooks Jess Hockn, who won the fourth trial in :19.923 to secure the eighth-fastest qualifying time.

The ten fastest qualifiers will return to Will Rogers Downs on November 17 for the $123,750 Black Gold Futurity Championship (RG2).

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Robicheaux Ranch is pleased to announce that multiple graded stakes winner AJ Remember Me SI 105, who has earned $634,784, will begin his stallion career at the ranch in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, for the 2027 breeding season.

A son of leading sire Apollitical Jess, the 2023 sorrel colt is out of Remember Robyn by Tres Seis. He has compiled an impressive record of seven wins, two seconds, and two thirds from 11 starts.

AJ Remember Me’s accomplishments include victories in the Oklahoma Derby (G3) and Bluegrass Derby, along with a runner-up finish in the $2 million Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity (G1) and a third-place finish in the Ruidoso Futurity (G1).

His racing career demonstrated both versatility and consistency, with graded stakes success and notable performances spanning major racing jurisdictions from Kentucky to Oklahoma, New Mexico and California. Owned by Corinna Sosa, AJ Remember Me will stand as an Accredited Louisiana stallion, with his introductory breeding fee to be announced.

"We are incredibly excited for the opportunity to launch AJ Remember Me's stallion career here at Robicheaux Ranch," said Ryan Robicheaux, Ranch Manager. "When you look at what this horse accomplished on the racetrack, it's remarkable. More than $634,000 in earnings, seven victories, and a perfect record of finishing in the money in all 11 career starts. He proved himself against elite competition from coast to coast, and that kind of consistency speaks volumes about his ability, determination, and class."

A Proven Sire Line

AJ Remember Me is a son of Apollitical Jess SI 107, the AQHA Racing World Champion and one of the most influential Quarter Horse sires of the modern era.

The son of Mr Jess Perry earned $1,399,831 during his racing career, highlighted by a victory in the Los Alamitos Super Derby (G1), where he established a 400-yard track record of :19.133.

Apollitical Jess, the #1 All-Time Leading Living Sire, has sired 180 stakes winners, 14 champions, and progeny earnings exceeding $90 million from 13 crops of racing age.

His leading performers include two-time champion KJ Desparado SI 118, the $3,617,850 earner and All American Futurity (G1) winner; World Champion Empressum SI 111, with earnings of $2,701,248; and three-time champion Apocalyptical Jess SI 103, winner of the All American Futurity (G1) and $2,251,556.

Deep Female Family Adds to Stallion Appeal

AJ Remember Me's maternal pedigree provides another important dimension to his appeal as a stallion prospect. His dam, Remember Robyn, is a daughter of leading sire Tres Seis and has produced six winners from nine starters, including AJ Remember Me.

Her other notable performers include Moneys Right SI 99, a five-time winner of $130,172 and winner of the Treme Derby (R), as well as Superfli SI 97, runner-up in the All American Juvenile Stakes.

Remember Robyn is also the dam of Unleash SI 92, a two-time winner of $39,763, and Ab Ms Robyn SI 98, a two-time winner who qualified for the West Texas Futurity (G2).

AJ Remember Me's second dam, Lotta Love For Robyn SI 97, is a daughter of leading broodmare sire First Down Dash, who earned $238,696 on the racetrack and was recognized as an AQHA Dam of Distinction.

Her outstanding produce record includes two nearly million-dollar earners.

Lotta Blues Man SI 94, a son of Favorite Cartel, earned $935,399 while winning the Golden State Million Futurity (G1) and finishing second in the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity (G1).

Tres Friends SI 97, a full brother to Remember Robyn, earned $932,674 while capturing both the Texas Classic Futurity (G1) and Rainbow Futurity (G1).

The family has continued to produce successful stakes performers across multiple generations, including Relentless American SI 104, a $349,063 earner, and Famous N Relentless SI 98, a $234,104 earner.

Robicheaux emphasized the importance of AJ Remember Me's pedigree and the ranch's longstanding connection to his maternal family.

"Pedigree-wise, he's exactly the kind of horse we're excited to stand. The cross of Apollitical Jess on a Tres Seis mare is exceptional, and his dam, Remember Robyn, was owned by Robicheaux Ranch. AJ Remember Me is the result of a foal-share arrangement with Rancho El Cabresto, and we are especially grateful to the Tirado family for that partnership."

A Full-Circle Moment for Robicheaux Ranch

Beyond the colt's racing accomplishments and pedigree, his arrival at Robicheaux Ranch carries special personal significance for Ryan Robicheaux, who remembers being impressed by the horse long before his racing career began.

"I still remember seeing him at the Heritage Place sale," Robicheaux recalled. "I can tell you exactly where he was stalled when he arrived — outside in the tent barn, on the last row in the corner stall. He impressed me so much that I actually had him X-rayed for a customer who was interested in purchasing him. Ultimately, the horse sold for more than my customer's budget, but I never forgot him. Now, years later, we have the opportunity to stand him at Robicheaux Ranch. It's funny how things work out, and this one is especially rewarding."

For Robicheaux Ranch, AJ Remember Me represents an opportunity to bring a successful young racehorse from a familiar and accomplished female family into its stallion roster.

With his combination of Grade 1 futurity performances, an undefeated 3-year-old campaign, a speed index of 105, and a pedigree combining Apollitical Jess, Tres Seis, and First Down Dash, AJ Remember Me offers breeders a new stallion prospect for the 2027 season.

For breeding inquiries, contact Jude, Regina, or Ryan Robicheaux at (337) 845-5130 or (337) 288-2421, email robicheauxranchinc@yahoo.com, or visit www.robicheauxranchinc.com.

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All-time leading money-earning Quarter Horse Kj Desparado added another Grade 1 victory to his remarkable career Saturday night, holding off a determined Stetsonn by a neck in the $290,375 AQHA Racing Challenge Championship (G1) at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The 7-year-old gelding, sent off as the 6-5 favorite, completed the 440 yards in 21.063 seconds, earning a 98 speed index over a fast racing surface while facing a 4-mph headwind.

Ridden by Noe Garcia Jr. for trainer Wesley T. Giles, Kj Desparado broke sharply from post six, established an early advantage, and maintained a narrow lead through the stretch. Under a strong drive, the veteran champion turned back Stetsonn's challenge to secure the $133,573 winner's share.

The victory increased Kj Desparado's career earnings to $3,617,850, further extending his position as the richest racing American Quarter Horse in history.

Owned by John Lee, Kathy Lee, and Ruben Mares, Kj Desparado is a 7-year-old brown gelding by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of Tres Veses, by Tres Seis. He was bred in Arizona by L&L Land & Cattle.

Saturday's victory improved his career record to 19 wins, 11 seconds, and one third from 38 starts.

Kj Desparado's extraordinary racing career includes victories in the All American Futurity (G1), Texas Classic Futurity (G1), Ruidoso Derby (G1), All American Derby (G1), Texas Classic Derby (G1), All American Gold Cup (G1), and two editions of the Refrigerator Championship (G1), among other major stakes.

His latest championship triumph added another prestigious title to a career that has spanned five racing seasons and established him among the sport's all-time greats.

Stetsonn, a 4-year-old gelding by champion Jess Good Candy, turned in a determined runner-up performance, finishing a neck behind the winner and earning $58,075.

Breaking from post seven under champion jockey James A. Flores, Stetsonn raced prominently throughout, dueling with the winner before narrowly missing in the final strides.

Trained by Dean R. Frey for owners G. R. Carter Jr. and Shaena Carter, Stetsonn is a home bred for the Carters. He is out of Stella Lou, by One Famous Eagle.

Stetsonn was an $18,000 RNA at the 2023 Ruidoso Yearling Sale.

The gelding has compiled five wins and one second from 10 career starts, with earnings of $201,029. His accomplishments include a victory in the Remington Park Championship Challenge Stakes (G2), along with finalist appearances in the Ruidoso Derby (G1) and Remington Park Derby (RG1).

Scoops Dynasty completed the trifecta, finishing another half-length behind Stetsonn to earn $29,038 for owner Edward J. McNelis.

The 7-year-old gelding, ridden by Jacob Enriquez for trainer Diego Cervantes, raced in fourth early before advancing into third and holding that position by a neck.

Bred by Edward J. and Von Zae McNelis, Scoops Dynasty is by five-time world champion sire FDD Dynasty out of Bye Sweet Girl, by Dashin Bye.

An accomplished Grade 1 winner himself, Scoops Dynasty has earned $844,725 from 36 career starts, recording 11 wins, nine seconds, and four thirds.

His stakes victories include the AQHA Racing Challenge Championship (G1), two editions of the Go Man Go Handicap (G1), Los Alamitos Winter Derby (G1), and Golden State Derby (G2).

Hooked N Gone finished fourth, a neck behind Scoops Dynasty, followed by Mysterious Cartel in fifth, Bold N Beautiful in sixth, Eagles Up in seventh, Bee A Freight Train in eighth, Shaundas Eagle in ninth, and Shakers No Secret in tenth.

The championship highlighted Saturday night's AQHA Racing Challenge Championship program at The Downs at Albuquerque, bringing together some of the nation's most accomplished older Quarter Horses.

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For every stakes race featuring trials, racing observers typically gravitate toward the marquee names entered, while imagining a dream final. Of course, the exciting trials are run, and often new stars emerge or major upsets occur, often resulting in a final lineup few could have predicted.

Then there is the lineup set for the Grade 1 Los Alamitos Super Derby to be held this Sunday night.

This time, just about every big-name contender and stakes winner found a way to qualify from the 400-yard trials, making this year’s final very close to a complete roll call of who’s who in the sophomore division at Los Alamitos.

Just look at the elite field set to load into the gate (listed by fastest qualifying time):

• POLITICAL TWIST – The AQHA Champion 2-Year-Old Gelding is already a two-time Grade 1 winner of $1,671,159. The son of Apollitical Jess ran in the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity final last season and now has the opportunity to capture his first local stakes victory following a dominant performance as the fastest qualifier. He’s also won 10 of 13 career starts.
• DOODAH CARTEL – The Favorite Cartel colt was the story of the meet's first three months, sweeping the Grade 1 Los Alamitos Winter Derby and the Grade 2 El Primero Del Año Derby. The winner of $368,753 has consistently delivered top-tier performances and will look to secure the crown as the season’s top 3-year-old with a victory on Sunday.
• ENFORCE – The Favorite Cartel colt hails from one of the premier families in Quarter Horse racing, counting three millionaires among his brothers: Cyber Attack, Bomb Cyclone, and Powerful Favorite. Enforce was named the AQHA Champion 2-Year-Old Colt last year after a super campaign capped by his victory in the Grade 1 Golden State Million Futurity.
• SG JACOB JAY – Another standout Favorite Cartel colt and stakes winner this season, he displayed his trademark grit with a victory in his Super Derby trial. He enters the final seeking his first Grade 1 title to put an exclamation point on a strong campaign that has seen him take his season earnings to $40,175.
• BEUTEEFUL – The KVN Corona filly has enjoyed a glorious sophomore campaign. She won the Grade 1 Los Alamitos Oaks before defeating older distaffers in the Grade 1 Mildred Vessels Memorial Handicap to secure a presumptive berth in the Grade 1 Champion of Champions. A winner of nine of 13 career starts; she’ll look to become the first filly since the great Flash N Roll in 2019 to win the Super Derby. A stakes winner during her freshman season, she is firmly established as one of the nation's premier fillies.
• HI OCTANE – Sired by Apollitical Jess, this gelding captured the Grade 2 Golden State Derby by ¾ lengths and has delivered strong, consistent efforts at the Orange County oval, pushing his career bankroll to $340,480.
• BROTHER RAY – The Favorite Cartel gelding won the Governor’s Cup Derby in hard-fought fashion over a stellar field that included Doodah Cartel, and he is no stranger to graded stakes finals after running second in the El Primero. His full brother is $160,000 earner Ray Yeigh, a former Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity finalist.
• FEAR MY LEGACY – Sired by Walk Thru Fire, this gelding is out of the great broodmare Fredaville, making him a full brother to three-time champion and $708,000 earner Kiss Thru Fire. His elite family also feature champion Fredricksburg and top producer Dasha Freda.
• FAMOUS TALK – Sired by One Famous Eagle, this gelding is out of Grade 1 Golden State Million Futurity winner Little Talks, a family that includes standout runners Rock You, Ali Babe Foose, and Devils Tower. Famous Talk kicked off the current meet in winning fashion by taking top honors in the Holiday Handicap.
• SHINY NEW – The filly by Mpshinning finished third in last year’s Grade 1 Ed Burke Million Futurity and has consistently qualified for major stakes finals. She is a half-sister to Go Man Go Handicap winner Mask Mandate and Governor’s Cup Futurity winner Contentious.

While a few notable names missed advancing from the trials, this Super Derby lineup is packed with absolute star power. Without a doubt, this will be one of the signature races of the 2026 season, with the winner earning a presumptive berth into the prestigious Grade 1 Champion of Champions on Saturday, December 12.

The post-position draw for the Super Derby will take place on Thursday. Sunday’s program will also feature the running of the Town Policy Handicap.

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