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Cox Ranch Distaff Challenge Championship-G1 Webcast Recap (VIDEO)

By StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – OCTOBER 19, 2025 — StallioneSearch.com kicks off its coverage of the 2025 AQHA Racing Challenge Championship weekend with a feature on the $125,800 Cox Ranch Distaff Challenge Championship (G1) at The Downs at Albuquerque on Saturday night.

The evening’s championship program began with strong undercard stakes and featured both the Q-Racing Distance Challenge Championship (G1) and the Cox Ranch Distaff Challenge Championship (G1) before racing came to an abrupt halt due to a power failure at the track.

After an extended delay and unsuccessful attempts to restore lighting, racing officials postponed the remaining championship e .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
King of the Tide 6411$1,595,087
Political Twist 6510$1,059,017
Fdd Dreams 5410$884,524
Rf Fast Dash N Blood 8610$722,989
Eddy Cartel 4400$639,559

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC 147181818$1,603,828
Bradley, E. Gene, Bradley, Tod and Brown, Ware 6411$1,591,642
Jaime Cardenas 531667$1,025,570
La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC and Willis, Ray 14324$911,451
Edward C. Allred 265394945$830,655

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 474747152$5,141,797
Steve D Burns Dvm 727101100100$2,212,546
Bobby D Cox 702897296$1,906,527
La Feliz Montana Ranch Llc 110152114$1,411,753
Rancho El Cabresto Inc 192332830$1,342,014

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
James J. Gonzales III 434587545$3,075,996
Jason L. Olmstead 6108310384$3,006,263
Xavier E. Rodriguez 193242625$2,800,473
S. Trey Wood 241283231$2,356,431
Wesley T. Giles 367485057$2,178,827

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Luis Martinez 373516045$3,264,798
Francisco Calderon 403715056$2,680,963
Ricky Ramirez 152292223$2,356,138
Juan Pulido 328975033$2,080,696
Christian Cardenas 335524845$1,907,860

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Rlh Fouronthefloor Earns First Stakes Victory in Casino at the Downs Quarter Horse Stakes

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–OCTOBER 18, 2025–Rlh Fouronthefloor finally broke through for his first career stakes win on Saturday, capturing the $40,000 Casino at the Downs Quarter Horse Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The 5-year-old brown gelding stopped the clock in 21.150 seconds for 440 yards, earning a 98 speed index in the effort. Breaking well under jockey Christian Cardenas, Rlh Fouronthefloor surged ahead late to win by three-quarters of a length over Uncle Eds Idea, with Lethal Demon finishing another half-length back in third. The victory was worth $20,000 to the winning connections.

Owned by Casey Whitaker and Michael K. McKell, the gelding is trained by James J. Gonzales III. Rlh Fouronthefloor has competed in multiple .. Read More

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Lethal Cowboy 123, FDD Dreams Among 28 Sophomores In Los Alamitos Super Derby Trials

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–OCTOBER 19, 2025–The return of champion Lethal Cowboy 123 and the California debut of All American Derby winner FDD Dreams headline a tremendous night of trials to the Grade 1, $926,200 Los Alamitos Super Derby here on Sunday night.

A total of 28 outstanding sophomores will be in action in four sets of trials to be held at 400 yards. The hors .. Read More


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Scoops Dynasty Prevails in $287,875 AQHA Racing Challenge Championship (G1) at Albuquerque Downs

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—OCTOBER 18, 2025—Scoops Dynasty proved once again why he is among the elite older Quarter Horses in training with a determined victory in Sunday’s $287,875 AQHA Racing Challenge Championship (G1) at Albuquerque Downs.

The 6-year-old brown gelding completed the 440-yard distance in 21.137 seconds, posting a 98 speed index while battling a 5-mph headwind over a fast track.

Owned and bred in Idaho by Edward J .. Read More





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