Jackson Davis 747, ridden by Ruben Delarosa Jr., wins the Colors of the Alamo P&A Futurity at Retama Park on Saturday.

© Jack Coady Photography

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX–AUGUST 16, 2025–Jackson Davis 747 earned his second career stakes victory on Saturday, taking the $61,590 Colors of the Alamo Paint and Appaloosa Futurity at Retama Park.

Breaking sixth from the gate under Ruben Delarosa Jr., the gray colt quickly found his stride and surged at the first call, driving to the wire with a determined finish to score by a half-length over VP Dash For Texas. The son of leading APHA sophomore sire Chilitos stopped the clock in 18.061 seconds, posting an 88 speed index. The minor upset returned $11.40 to win at 9-2 odds.

The winning connections of Jackson Davis 747 accept the Colors of the Alamo P&A Futurity trophy at Retama Park on Saturday. © Jack Coady Photography

Trained by Manuel Roman for owners Val Gonzalez and Tonya Trower, Jackson Davis 747 has now won three of six career starts. His résumé includes last month’s TPHBA Paint Horse Juvenile Stakes victory, as well as a finalist appearance in the Colors of Houston Futurity (G2).

“We gave him a lot of special attention during the last two weeks in preparation for this race, taking care of him and making sure he was healthy during his workout, completing his normal routine,” Manuel Roman said following the victory.

Bred in Texas by Courtney Watson, Jackson Davis 747 is out of Shes A Cartel Girl by The Louisiana Cartel. His breeders and owners were all present for the trophy presentation. Speaking for the group, Val Gonzalez shared, “We really appreciate everyone, it’s truly just amazing to have a horse like this.”

Vp Dash For Texas once again had to settle for runner-up honors behind his familiar rival. Coming off a second-place effort to Jackson Davis 747 in the TPHBA Paint Horse Juvenile Stakes, the son of Pyc Prize Time was ridden by Alejandro Ochoa. Trained by Alex Villarreal for owner/breeder Victor Villarreal, the Texas-bred gelding is out of Gw Money Dash by Dr Beduino. He has now banked $16,025 in his career.

I Do Not Recall, piloted by Froylan Tellez Ramirez, finished third. The son of Chilitos remains a maiden from two starts. Trainer Brittany Tellez saddled the brown gelding for owner Damika Burton. He was bred in Texas by Douglas McMullen, out of Fly Lil Curl by Spit Curl Jess.

Rounding out the field were Go Zippalitas, Mrs Pyc Painted Nova, Sinnin Hot Pepper, Miss Nely, and Chill Chill.

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