FDD Dreams, under Luis Martinez., wins the All American Derby-G1 on Monday at The Downs at Albuquerque

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By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–SEPTEMBER 1, 2025–La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC homebreds trained by Xavier Rodriguez swept the exacta, with Fdd Dreams turning back stablemate Ariatt, to capture the Grade 1 $1,080,788 All American Quarter Horse Derby at the Downs at Albuquerque on Monday.

Breaking fourth from the gates under Luis Martinez—fresh off his victory in the Oaks—Fdd Dreams gained the lead at the final stretch and stopped the clock in 21.204 seconds. The 440 yards effort earned a 97 speed index and paid $3.40 to win as the post-time favorite.

Fdd Dreams prevailed by a half-length, with Ariatt finishing second by a neck, while Kj Born To Be Wild held third by a nose.

Monday’s triumph was worth $453,931 to the Fdd Dreams. The racing superstar has now won six of his last seven starts. He captured the Ruidoso Derby-G1 earlier this year and the Texas Classic Futurity-G1 last season. As a freshman, he also finished second in the Rainbow Futurity-G1 and third in the All American Futurity-G1.

The connections of FDD Dreams accept the All American Derby-G1 winning trophy at the Downs at Albuquerque on Monday. © Coady Media

Fdd Dreams has lit the board in 13 of 14 career starts with a record of 14–9–3–1 and has earned $1,755,345 for his owners/breeder La Feliz Montana Ranch. The son of World Champion sire FDD Dynasty was bred in New Mexico out of Treasured Dreams, by Apollitical Jess.

"He's a true champion and I knew he would run big today," owner Javier Rodriguez said. Javier said in the winner's circle that FDD Dreams would next head out to California for the Super Derby at Los Alamitos Race Course in the fall.

Runner-up Ariatt, also a Rodriguez trainee for La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC, turned in a strong effort under jockey Bryan Candanosa for second. The son of Tempting Dash was bred in New Mexico out of Lethal Lil, by Corona Cartel.

Ariatt finished a neck behind the winner while earning his first black type status in the Derby. He qualified for the All American Futurity-G1 last year as a juvenile, where he finished eighth in the final. Ariatt has compiled a record of 3–2–3 from 11 starts with $378,327 in earnings.

Kj Born To Be Wild, ridden by Noe Garcia Jr. completed the trifecta while holding on to third by a nose. He is by Apollitical Jess. He is out of Kj Mustang Sally, by Valiant Hero; the sorrel gelding was bred in Arizona by John/Kathy Lee & Ruben Mares.

Kj Born To Be Wild has a record of 4–0–3 from 11 starts and $215,456 in earnings. He was also a finalist in this year’s Rainbow Derby-G1, and last year’s Texas Classic Futurity-G1 and West Texas Futurity-G2.

The order of finish was completed by Beach Fire, Holy Pete, Jess Sonny D, Hovland, Big Bang Rocket, and Ajs Flashnthachicks.

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