by Richard Linihan

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 17, 2025–It was a tough week to determine the winners of the Lip Chip Jockey and Trainer of the Week through cancellations and no stakes races, but there was enough success between jockey Roman Cruz and trainer ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 17, 2025–In conjunction with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association, Remington Park purses for overnight races for American Quarter Horses will be increased for the remainder of the season. This increase begins with tonight’s racing.

The Quarter Horses will receive a $1,000 increase for all overnight races; stakes races and trials are not included. The increase happens with a little more than half the season remaining. The Remington Park spring session concludes on May 31.

Additionally, another race date has been placed on the calendar as Remington Park will add a program on Wednesday, May 28. ...

by Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch.com

SELMA, TX–APRIL 17, 2025–Quarter Horse racing is back at Retama Park for its 30th season, starting Thursday, June 26, and running through Saturday, August 16.

The 23-day Quarter Horse meet features live horse racing every Thursday and Friday, along with alternating Wednesday and Saturday evenings. The first post time each day ...

by Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch.com

SHELBYVILLE, IN–APRIL 17, 2025–After a record-setting season in 2024, Indiana Quarter Horse racing is gaining momentum again in 2025 with a total of 30 stakes races scheduled, offering purses that exceed $2.38 million, setting a new record for stakes purses at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing started on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and will conclude on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Throughout April, live racing will operate on a limited schedule. Full racing is scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 3, coinciding with the racing program at Churchill Downs for the Derby ...

by Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

LEXINGTON, KY–APRIL 16, 2025–Exciting developments are underway at Sandy’s Racing and Gaming, with the commencement of construction on the $10 million Sandy Ridge Quarter Horse Racetrack in Ashland, Kentucky. Set to open its doors in 2026, the racetrack aims to become a premier destination for horse racing enthusiasts, boosting local tourism and providing a significant economic boost to the region.

This racetrack will occupy 182 acres behind Sandy's Gaming and is being developed by Revolutionary Racing, with project management handled by Walker Construction. The initiative ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 16, 2025–The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) is excited to announce that they will once again host the Annual Legislative Dinner on Saturday, April 27 at 4:00 p.m in the Eclipse Room at Remington Park.

They already have nearly 50 legislators confirmed, and encourage all horsemen and their families to attend. This is a unique and important opportunity to connect with lawmakers and put a face to quarter horse racing ...

HOUSTON, TX—APRIL 15, 2025—Final sustaining payments and late nominations to the Grade 2 $450,000-est. Sam Houston Futurity and the Grade 3 $200,000-est. Sam Houston Derby are due today, April 15th.

The Sam Houston Race Park Quarter Horse Meet will begin on April 24 and run through June 14. Racing will be conducted on Thursdays starting at 4:30 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. (CDT).

The Sam Houston Futurity trials will be ...

SELMA, TX–APRIL 15, 2025–Retama Park reminds horsemen that nominations for the $100,000-added Retama Park Derby are due today, April 15, 2025.

Trials for the 400-yard derby will be contested on Wednesday, July 2, and the final will run ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 14, 2025–The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association is excited to announce details for the 2025 live racing season at Fair Meadows at Tulsa, featuring Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa racing from June 6 through July 19.

This year’s meet will offer higher overnight purses, with a $2,000 increase for all Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa overnight races. These races will primarily be held on Friday and Saturday evenings, with additional opportunities as sub races on the Wednesday and Thursday Thoroughbred programs, as outlined in the forthcoming ...

by Richard Linihan

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 12, 2025–Jockey Ali Rivera scored three riding wins Saturday night to move into a tie for second in the standings with Juan Pulido, who had no mounts on the evening. They each have 15 trips to the winner’s circle this meet, six behind leader Francisco Calderon at 21 wins. He was shut out Saturday.

Rivera started ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 12, 2025–Remington Park has scheduled a makeup race day on Wednesday, April 23, with a first post time of 6 p.m.

This will replace the full race card that was lost Friday, April 11 when management decided it was best to continue maintenance on the racetrack, seeking the best racing surface possible.

“After collaboration with the horsemen and jockeys, we are postponing (Friday’s) ...

FORT GIBSON, OK–APRIL 11, 2025–Ronnie Gilliam peacefully passed away on April 10, 2025, at home with his loving wife by his side. He lived a life full of grit and perseverance.

A celebration of Ronnie's life will be 2 pm, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Fort Gibson, with Karl Meyers eulogizing and Brother Butch Cook officiating. Greg Cullum, Laray Ross, Karl Myers, Brad Schell, Justin Cole, and Frank Randall will serve as honorary urn bearers.

Ronnie was born on Dec 31, 1946, the 4th of nine children, and 1st son of Frank and Dorothy Gilliam. He grew up on a ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 11, 2025–The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) has provided an update to all owners, trainers, and horsemen involved in the 2025 spring meet at Remington Park.

On Thursday, April 10, Remington Park made the decision to cancel the remainder of the evening’s races following concerns expressed by the jockey colony regarding inconsistencies in the racing surface.

These concerns were acknowledged immediately by Remington Park management, and a collective decision was made to pause ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 11, 2025–Remington Park’s 12-race program for Friday night, April 11, has been canceled.

The decision was made by Remington Park management.

“After collaboration with the horsemen and jockeys, we are postponing tonight’s races,” said Matt Vance, Remington Park executive vice president of racing. “This action will allow more time for ongoing efforts to prepare ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 11, 2025–Remington Park has canceled the last 11 races of its 12-race card Thursday night, including the postponement of four trials for the American Paint Classic Futurity, that were to determine finalists for that stakes finale on Friday, April 25.

“With an abundance of caution, Remington Park management has made the decision to cancel the remainder of tonight’s racing program,” said Matt Vance, Remington Park executive vice president of racing.

The trials for the futurity will be ...

By Richard Linihan OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 11–2025–Jockey Ramiro Garcia and trainer Jason Olmstead were likely biting their fingernails in angst when the barn started the meet like a penguin’s feet in Antarctica – stone cold.

Like Sleeping Beauty, they must have been kissed sometime last week as they awakened from their deep slumber to earn the Lip Chip Jockey and Trainer of the Week awards. Garcia began the meet winning only 2-of-29 out of the gate and Olmstead’s drought was even worse at 2-for-32. One would have had to send out a search party to find either one in the jockeys’ and trainers’ standings at Remington Park.

The two paired up for an ...

TOPEKA, KS–APRIL 10, 2025–Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly signed legislation into law that distributes tax revenues from historical horse racing wagering into funds intended to support live racing.  “We are beyond thrilled with the passage of this bill!” said Kansas Quarter Horse Racing Association President, Rita Osborn.  “We look forward to the day when we can hear ‘Riders up!’ again in the state of Kansas.”

The new law will move the 3% tax on parimutuel handle from the HHR machines into two horse racing funds, with 30% going to the Kansas Breeders Development Fund and 70% going to the Fair Horse Racing Benefit Fund (fair fund).  Projections show that this tax revenue could ...

by Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 11, 2025–Sustaining payments for the 2025 ...

by Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch EDMOND, OK–APRIL 11, 2025–The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association sent out a reminder today that sustaining payments and late nominations for the Black Gold Futurity and Black Gold Fillies are due by April 15.

In addition, sustaining payments for the Mystery Futurity and Derby are due on April 15th as well. ...

by Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–APRIL 9, 2025–The 23rd season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing gets underway Tuesday, April 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. First post for the nine race card is 2:10PM.

Two premier races are featured on the opening day program, paying tribute to two former Thoroughbred participants. The Brian Elmore Overnight Handicap and the $55,000 Merrill C. Roberts Overnight Handicap are set as races seven and eight on the card.

Several Indiana standouts from 2024 are included in both races, including Molly’s Town ...

ROCK SPRINGS, WY–APRL 9, 2025–Today, Wyoming Horse Racing LLC (WHR) announced the hiring of Sean Beirne as General Manager of the Sweetwater Downs horse track in Rock Springs.

As General Manager of Sweetwater Downs, Beirne will oversee WHR's racing operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, and the overall race day experience for riders, trainers and fans alike. A key focus of his role will also include maintaining the highest standards of track safety, ensuring a secure, well-managed track for both equine and human athletes.

"Sean will be a great asset to the Wyoming Horse Racing team as we continue to invest in the ...

EL RENO, OK–APRIL 9, 2025–If you’re planning to consign your yearlings to upcoming 2025 sales, QData reminds you to start the registration process to ensure that names, registration numbers, and pedigree information appear accurately in summer and fall sale catalogs.

QData is a respected pedigree producer in the equine industry and provides data for many of the sales that take place throughout the fall and spring.

Registered names, including reserved or confirmed available names, cannot be used in the sale catalogs unless the registration process is completed and the horse has ...

SELMA, TX–APRIL 8, 2025–American Quarter Horse racing returns to Retama Park for a 30th racing season beginning June 26 and continuing through August 16. The 23-day Summer Quarter Horse Meet offers live horse racing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings – first post 6:15 p.m. CT.

Horsemen and racing fans are encouraged to buy tickets in advance for live racing and secure reserved seats. General Admission, Reserved Grandstand and Clubhouse Box Seats, and Terrace Dining reservations can be made online at tickets.retamapark.com or by going to retamapark.com under Events & Tickets.

In addition, advanced ticket sales and reservations for the May 3 Kentucky Derby, May 17 Preakness or June 7 Belmont Stakes in the Clubhouse 95 Sports Bar are available.

The Selma, Texas horse track has added many new events to its 2025 promotions, including Thursday night “Military Appreciation ...

by Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–APRIL 8, 2025–The New Mexico Quarter Horse Breeders Association issued a reminder on Tuesday that sustaining payments for the New Mexico State Fair ...

by Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–APRIL 6, 2025–Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel will kick off its 2024 American Quarter Horse season on Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26. Following the opening weekend, the 46-day meet will feature live racing programs every Wednesday through Saturday night, concluding on Saturday, July ...

SUNLAND PARK, NM–APRIL 6, 2025–Sunland Park named its leading Quarter Horse jockey, trainer, and owner titles for the just completed 2025 live race meet concluded on Sunday.

Leading Quarter Horse owner honors went to Alepony, LLC, with six wins from 23 starts. They earned $259,515. The stable ...

HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 5, 2025– Quarter Horses will be allowed on track on April 15 to begin training for the 2025 Sam Houston Race Park live Quarter Horse meet.

The 2025 live Quarter Meeting will begin Thursday, April 24, and continue through Saturday, June 14.

"We’re looking forward to your arrival for the Quarter Horse meet," Sam Houston Racing Office manager Shyrl Hopkins said in an email this week. "Contact the racing office for further questions or concerns at (281) 807-8780. The stall office phone number is (281) 807-8897."

Horsemen who have completed their stall applications can begin moving onto the track backside on Monday, April 14.

Current Backside entry policies:

> 30-day health ...

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–APRIL 4, 2025–Coady Media, the official track photographer of the Kentucky Derby, is proud to announce its new role as the official photographer of Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino, home of the world’s richest Quarter Horse races.

Known for capturing the heart-pounding action and rich traditions of horse racing, Coady Media will now bring its award-winning visuals to one of the sport’s most iconic events — the $3 million All-American Futurity.

Recognized as the nation’s leading track photographer, Coady Media has built a legacy of excellence and artistry at racetracks across the country. With this new partnership, fans of Ruidoso Downs can expect the same breathtaking imagery that has become synonymous with the Coady Media ...

ELGIN, TX–APRIL 3, 2025–Nomination blanks for the 2025  $75,000 Added Sires Cup Futurity (RG2) and the $50,000 Added Sires Cup Derby are due on April 15th.

CLICK HERE to download or visit www.tqha.com.

The PRELIMINARY list of eligible stallions (as of April 3) can be found on the TQHA website by CLICKING HERE.

When filling out the nomination blanks, please complete the form in its’ entirety. ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 2, 2025–Francisco Calderon was smoking hot in the saddle, increasing his lead in the jockeys’ standings this past week at Remington Park. Equally hot was the entire Gonzales family of trainers, who were virtually untouchable as they won this past week’s Lip Chip Jockey and Trainers of the Week Award.

Calderon and Edwin Escobedo were ding-donging out front in the jockeys’ race until Escobedo injured his foot in a morning workout last week. They were taking turns in the top spot, but with the latter out, Calderon put his stamp of success on the race, ...

Chelsea Hackbarth, PaulickReport.com

PAULICK REPORT–APRIL 2, 2025–A New Mexico Racing Commission investigation recently uncovered a "paper training" scheme with a suspended trainer operating behind the scenes at a training center, according to executive director Izzy Trejo.

Subpoenaed records revealed that Abraham Jaquez, a trainer suspended by the NMRC, was paying the bills for horses at a training center. The horses, both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses, would then run under the name of ...

LAS VEGAS, NV–MARCH 31, 2025–The 2025-2026 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected March 31 during the AQHA Convention in Las Vegas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important decisions and governing AQHA between the annual meetings of the membership and the board.

The Executive Committee convenes throughout the year to conduct and manage the business of AQHA.

The AQHA Executive Committee – consisting of a president, ...

BOSSIER CITY, LA–MARCH 31, 2025–StallioneSearch.com concludes its coverage of the 2025 Quarter Horse race meet at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana, with a recap of the 2025 Mardi Gras Futurity (RG2), Derby, and Oaks.

The 2025 Quarter Horse race meet at Louisiana Downs wrapped up on Saturday, March 29. The 46-day season began on January 9 and ended with the meet's richest race, the $399,104 Mardi Gras Futurity (RG2), along with the $346,566 Louisiana Downs Futurity (G2).

You can ...

ALEXANDRIA, LA–MARCH 31, 2025–The final day of the 2025 Louisiana Downs Quarter Horse racing season proved to be memorable for both Quarter Horse champions and Louisiana students.

Celebrations were plentiful on Saturday, March 29 as the Bossier City racetrack closed out their annual racing season with the $399,104 Mardi Gras Futurity (RG2) and $346,566 Louisiana Downs Futurity(G2) for 2-year-olds.

The afternoon also offered the first opportunity of the year for eligible Louisiana ...

AMARILLO, TX–MARCH 30, 2025–Bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation, induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is our industry’s highest honor. This year, we will induct three horses, two women and two men in the Class of 2025: Acadamosby Award, Allocate Your Assets, Danjer, Stan Weaver, Nancy Cahill, Blair E. Folck and Robin Merrill.

Acadamosby Award Born the night of the 1990 Academy Awards, Acadamosby Award, or “Oscar,” lived up to his winning name all his life. By Mosby and out of Madcap Maggie, Oscar was bred by Jamee Golan Bornstein of East Troy, Wisconsin. The gelding’s long-time owner was Chelsea Knox of San Clemente, California. Oscar is the only three-time AQHA Superhorse (reserve Superhorse twice), is in the top three AQHA leading horses by number of world championships, had a total of 38 AQHA world and reserve world championships, ...

BOSSIER CITY, LA–MARCH 29, 2025–Louisiana Downs concluded its 2025 Quarter Horse race meet on Saturday, March 29. The 46-day season began on January 9 and wrapped up with the meet's richest race, the $399,104 Mardi Gras Futurity (RG2), along with the $346,566 Louisiana Downs Futurity (G2). The racetrack ended the season with a presentation honoring the leading owner, trainer, and jockey of 2025.

The leaders of the 2025 meet at Louisiana Downs include jockey Arturo Alvarez, trainer Andre Brooks, and owner Guerras Racing Stables.

For the third consecutive year, jockey Arturo Alvarez secured the top spot by achieving 30 wins from 187 starts. He narrowly edged out jockey Rolando Cabrera by just one win, earning the title of Louisiana Downs 2025 champion ...

By Joe Nevills, Paulick Report

LEXINGTON, KY–MARCH 28, 2025–After six years atop North America's leading sire chart, two Kentucky Derby winners, a record-tying eight Breeders' Cup winners, and a pile of Eclipse Awards earned by his runners, there might appear to be no more frontiers left for Into Mischief to conquer at stud.

The great ones, though, always manage to find uncharted territory.

During the recently completed Sandy Ridge meet at The Red Mile, Into Mischief was represented by the 3-year-old filly La Malicia, who ...

TOPEKA, KS–MARCH 27, 2025–Earlier today, the Kansas Legislature passed a bill that would codify into law among other things, the distribution of revenues from historical horse racing wagering into funds intended to support live racing.  The bill now heads to the governor’s office, where it is expected to be signed by Governor Laura Kelly. 

This bill moves a constitutionally required 3% tax on parimutuel handle from the HHR machines into two horse racing funds, with 30% going to the Kansas Breeders Development Fund and 70% going to the Fair Horse Racing Benefit Fund (fair fund). 

This fair fund is distributed to racetrack facilities ...

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–MARCH 27, 2025–The number of Quarter Horses nominated for the 2026 Triple Crown Races at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack has soared to an all-time high following the recent first payment deadline in January.

 A total of 1,521 quarter horses are now in the running for the prestigious Ruidoso, Rainbow, and All-American Futurity slated for the upcoming 2026 year.

"This surge in nominations is a testament to the industry’s confidence in our racing product," stated General Manager Rick Baugh. "With nearly a ten percent increase in nominations compared to previous year, we are witnessing a promising indicator of a thriving future."

The 2026 figures surpass the 2025 total of 1,391 two-year-olds by a 130 head.This also eclipses the ten-year ...

By Martha Claussen

BOSSIER, LA–MARCH 27, 2025–The already solid Quarter Horse jockey colony at Louisiana Downs will get a boost on Saturday, March 29, when three nationally prominent riders make a trip to ride in the $399,104 Mardi Gras Futurity (G2).

Veteran jockey Rodrigo Vallejo and rising star Bryan Candanosa have made their mark across the country, but Francisco Calderon has an interesting history in the first major futurity of the year, dating back to 2017.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Calderon began riding in 2011. He was doing well in Texas, gaining ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—MARCH 27, 2025—Aram Martinez had never won a race at Remington Park, but he didn’t let that stop him from winning three in one night last week. The top training feat for the week belonged to Trey Wood, conditioning the winner of the Grade 2, $419,735  Oklahoma Futurity.

Those accolades have earned the pair of horsemen the Lip Chip Jockey and Trainer of the Week honors.

One day after his 18th birthday, Sunday, March 23, Martinez won for three different trainers – Raymond Gonzalez, Marla Vargas and Cosme Velasquez. The winning horses were Godz Speed ...

ALEXANDRIA, LA—MARCH 26, 2025—LQHBA announced their 2024 Louisiana-Bred Champions today.

"LQHBA salutes all ACCREDITED Louisiana Bred Racing Champions for the Year ended 2024," LQHBA Executive Director Bruce Salard said. "Champions awards for 2024 are based on money earned, and a horse cannot be on the AQHA Media list. There is NO VOTING for these awards."

As an affiliate of the AQHA, LQHBA followed the association's media awards policy. Please ...

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–MARCH 26, 2025–Ruidoso Downs released a video update showing around-the-clock work on the track's infield and racing surface to prepare for the May 23 opening Day. 

"We're going to make it. We're right now at the east end of the racetrack, and what you see behind us is about a 50 % completion of the turn," Ruidoso Downs General Manager Rick Baugh told Tim Keithly from the track's infield today. "So we're on schedule, they should have this done ...

ALTOONA, IA– MARCH 26, 2025–With the start of the 2025 live racing season at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel fast approaching, horsemen planning to compete at the Altoona, IA facility this season should take note of several important dates and deadlines.

The 2025 live racing season begins on May 9, 2025, with Thoroughbred-only racing. There will be 20 days of Thoroughbred-only racing through June 14, 2025. The 60-day mixed Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse schedule will take place June 15, 2025 – September 27, 2025.

Dates and deadlines to make note of:

> Stall applications are due back to the racing office by Tuesday,   ...

NORWALK, IA–MARCH 26, 2025–Past IQHRA President and AQHA Director Emeritus Butch Hammer, 86, passed away on March 22, 2025.

Hammer was originally involved with show horses but added a passion for racing and served the industry for many decades.

A tireless volunteer, his main focus was supporting youth in countless organizations, including as a driving force in youth racing programs.

He served as president of the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association for ...

LEXINGTON, KY–MARCH 25, 2025–StallioneSearch.com wraps up its coverage of the 2025 Sandy Ridge at The Red Mile Quarter Horse meet with a recap of the $60,000-Added BOCO Overnight Stakes, which took place at a distance of 300 yards.

In this episode, StallioneSearch.com captured the action of this exciting event for three-year-olds and older. The recap includes a post-race interview with the winning trainer, Luis Martinez.

The eventual winner, PK Pure Rogue, arrived from Louisiana after ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK--MARCH 25, 2025–The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) Annual Membership Meeting will be held on April 5th at 3:00 PM in the Ran Ricks Room at Remington Park.

All OQHRA members, including horsemen participating at Oklahoma racetracks, are encouraged to attend. The meeting will include the OQHRA Annual Report, discussions on current industry issues, and an opportunity for members to share ...

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CAN–MARCH 25, 2025–Century Downs Racetrack & Casino is set to make history by hosting its inaugural night racing for Standardbreds on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Located just north of Calgary, Alberta, this milestone coincides with the racetrack’s 10th Anniversary celebration, making the evening even more memorable for fans, horsemen, and industry stakeholders.

The installation of lights at Century Downs Racetrack was a key component of the ...

ELGIN, TX–MARCH 24, 2025–The Texas Quarter Horse Association (TQHA) has announced a Nominators Award of $20,000, which will be divided among the nominators of the first four finishers in the $75,000-added 2026 Texas Breeders Futurity.

The distribution of the Nominators Award is as follows: The nominator of the winning horse will receive $10,000, the nominator of the second-place horse will receive $5,000, the nominator of the third-place horse will receive $3,000 and the nominator of the fourth-place horse will receive $2,000.

These Nominators Awards will be paid to the owner of record (according to AQHA ownership records) at the ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–MARCH 23, 2025–StallioneSearch.com wraps up its webcast coverage of quarter horse racing with the Oklahoma Futurity (G2) and the Oklahoma Derby (G3) weekend at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

In this episode, StallioneSearch.com was present to capture the action of the 2025 $419,735 Oklahoma Futurity (G2). The coverage included a post-race interview with former AQHA World Champion Jockey Ricky Ramirez, who celebrated his victory aboard the fastest qualifier from the second night of trials, Flying Joy 1.

This Oklahoma-bred American Quarter Horse filly is sired by the leading third-crop sire ...