By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 12, 2026—Valeriano Racing Stables LLC's homebred El Huracano V surged to the front entering the stretch and edged away late to capture Sunday's Grade 1, $1,000,000 Rainbow Futurity at The Downs at Albuquerque, earning the winner's share of $420,000 in the premier event for 2-year-old Quarter Horses.

The brown gelding by leading first-crop sire Golden Boi out of ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 12, 2026—Jess A Bad Lil Cat remained unbeaten in three career starts with a determined three-quarter-length victory in Sunday's $100,000 Rainbow Juvenile Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque, covering 400 yards in 19.139 while earning a 101 speed index.

The sorrel gelding by champion and champion sire Jess Good Candy out of the Grade 1-winning Big Daddy Cartel mare Cat Daddys Lil Girl broke sharply, took command immediately, then ...



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By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM— JULY 11, 2026—Political Twist returned to the winner's circle in impressive fashion Saturday night, holding off a determined challenge from Jarvis V to capture the Grade 1 $756,800 Rainbow Derby at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The sorrel gelding by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of C Twister Seis by Tres Seis covered the 440 yards in 20.942, earning a 101 speed index while scoring ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 11, 2026–KJ Meduzza outdueled trial standout Rdd Reasons For B in the final strides to capture the Restricted Grade 1 $602,705 Lee Berwick Futurity on Louisiana Showcase Night at Delta Downs. The 350-yard championship featured the state's top Louisiana-bred juveniles and served as the centerpiece of a nine-stakes program.

Second-fastest qualifier KJ Meduzza broke sharply and tracked the pace before engaging Rdd Reasons For B midway through the race. The pair battled to the ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 11, 2026—Toby Sis surged to the front shortly after the break and drew away in the final strides to score a convincing three-quarter-length victory in Saturday's Grade 1 $534,426 Rainbow Oaks at The Downs at Albuquerque, earning the second richest victory of her career over 440 yards.  Last year, she won the $1.9 million Los Alamitos 2 Million Futurity(G1).

The bay 3-year-old daughter of Favorite Cartel, out of ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 11, 2026–Valiant Heart Z extended his winning streak to four races on Saturday night, defeating San Lorenzo Bossman by 1¼ lengths in the Restricted Grade 3 $131,287 Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Derby at Delta Downs.

Ridden by Jorge Garcia, Valiant Heart Z covered 400 yards in :19.553 while earning a 105 speed index. The bay gelding dueled for the lead early before finding another gear in the stretch to pull away from his ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—JULY 11, 2026—Mamma Im Leaving You stamped herself as one of Louisiana's top sophomore fillies with a commanding 1¼-length victory in Saturday's $113,427 Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Oaks, covering 400 yards in 19.828 while earning a 97 speed index over a fast track.

Sent off as the 9-10 favorite, the bay daughter of multiple stakes sire Coronas Leaving You out of Mamma Jamma Jamma, by Apollitical Jess, broke sharply ...



By Leann Noguera, StallionSearch.com

VINTON, LA –JULY 11, 2026–Dropping Dimes remains undefeated this season while adding a third stakes victory to his 2026 campaign with a commanding score in Saturday's $75,000 Louisiana Classic (RG2) at Delta Downs.

Breaking from post six under Jorge Garcia, Dropping Dimes left the gate fourth before quickly moving into contention. The 4-year-old gelding took command by the first call and drew away to win by three-quarters of a length while earning a 105 speed index in 21.700 seconds ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—JULY 11, 2026—Mr High Five scored the biggest win of his career Saturday, upsetting the $100,000 Rainbow Invitational Stakes at the Downs at Albuquerque.

Piloted by Sergio Becerra Jr, the 3-year-old gelding covered the 440 yards in 21.004 seconds, earning a 99 speed index while defeating Ajs Wingman by three-quarters of a length. His 12-1 upset returned $25.40 to win and ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—JULY 11, 2026—Jrs Jeeses Cartel dug in through the final strides and held off a furious late rally from San Lorenzo Princess by a nose to capture Saturday's $50,000 Flashy Hemp Stakes for ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 11, 2026–Bigg Tymer Stone closed strongly in the final strides to capture the $75,000 Louisiana Juvenile Stakes on Saturday night at Delta Downs, defeating fellow Apollitical Blood gelding Purple N Gold Blood by a half-length in the 350-yard contest for Louisiana-bred 2-year-olds.

Ridden by Ubaldo Luna, Bigg Tymer Stone stopped the timer in :17.757 while earning a 92 speed index. Breaking from post six, the gray gelding rallied from off ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—JULY 11, 2026—Overlooked at odds of more than 20-1, Ttt La Kas broke sharply and never looked back, leading from gate to wire to capture Saturday's $50,000 ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 11, 2026–Multiple stakes-winning veteran Louisiana-bred One Fast Cajun continued his outstanding career Saturday night at Delta Downs, drawing off to a convincing 2¼-length victory in the $50,000 Live Oak Stakes for accredited Louisiana-breds at 870 yards.

Sent off as the 4-5 favorite under Ubaldo Luna, the 8-year-old bay gelding stopped the timer in 45.934, earning a 96 speed index while recording his latest stakes ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch.com

VINTON, LA –JULY 11, 2026–Pilot Point Train continued his outstanding 2026 campaign Saturday night, leading from gate to wire to capture his first career stakes victory in the $40,000 Louisiana Starter Stakes for accredited Louisiana-breds at Delta Downs.

Breaking first from the gates under Humberto Vital, Pilot Point Train never gave his rivals a chance, opening up early and drawing off to a 1 1/4-length victory over The Star In Me in the 300-yard stakes for 3-year-olds and older. ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FARGO, ND—JULY 11, 2026—Hiclass Famous One rallied along the inside to spring a 15.40-1 upset in Saturday's $16,000 NDQHRA Streakin Zoomer Stakes ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

FARGO, ND–JULY 10, 2026–Jess Seaside and jockey Kody Kellenberger captured the $10,000 North Dakota Horse Park Mixed Futurity on July 10 at North Dakota Horse Park. The 300-yard futurity was open to 2-year-old Quarter Horses, Paints, and Appaloosas, though the five-horse field consisted entirely of Quarter Horses.

Breaking sharply from the outside post, Jess Seaside was away well and quickly established command before extending her advantage to a 1¼-length victory. The gray filly stopped ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY–JULY 10, 2026–Five trials were contested Friday at Wyoming Downs for the $24,500-added KC Carden Wyoming Bred Derby, with Wyoming-bred 3-year-olds racing 350 yards in pursuit of a berth in the July 25 final. Surfinoverthemoon emerged as the fastest qualifier after posting the top time of 17.543 seconds and earning a 96 speed index.

Ridden by Jacob Cardenas, Surfinoverthemoon rallied from just off the pace and got the edge late to defeat Kcross Lever Action by three-quarters of a ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AJAX, ON–JULY 8, 2026–Peighntmeadiamond pulled off a 5-1 upset in Wednesday's $31,181 (US) Ontario Bred Maturity at Ajax Downs, rallying from sixth out of the gate to defeat Niigaanii by three-quarters of a length in the 400-yard stakes.

Under jockey Brian Bell, Peighntmeadiamond overcame a slow start before surging to the front in the final strides for his first career stakes victory. Racing against a 6 mph tailwind, the four-year-old gelding stopped the clock in 19.980 seconds for a 99 ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—JULY 6, 2026—Fast Draw dug in through the final strides to fend off a determined rally from Rowdi and score a hard-fought head victory in Monday's $163,690 Prairie Meadows Gold Derby at Prairie Meadows.

The 3-year-old gelding covered the 350 yards in 17.716, to nab his first career stakes victory, while giving owner RVR Partners 23 the winner's share of $73,660.

Breaking alertly under jockey Angel Ramirez, Fast Draw quickly established command before holding off the fast-closing Rowdi in the final yards. Rowdi finished a head behind the winner, while Audreys Lil Cowgirl rallied to secure third, another one-half ...



By Tamm Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JULY 6, 2026–It was a battle to the wire between two Indiana powerhouses Monday, July 6, at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Tachas Secret and Fernando Morin got the edge in the last stride to defend her title in the 28th running of the $58,400 Bradford Stakes.

Mr. Michel, the state’s all-time richest Indiana-bred, began from post one for Edgar ...



By Orlando Gutierrez

CYPRESS, CA–JULY 5, 2026–Trainer Valentin Zamudio had big success with the AQHA champion Golden Boi. He is now hoping that Golden Boi’s talented son, Golden Token, follows on some of his sire’s exploits after the colt ...



By Orlando Gutierrez

CYPRESS, CA–JULY 5, 2026–Coming off a 97-day layoff, the central question surrounding Doodah Cartel was whether the division’s undisputed king would maintain his flawless form. The superstar colt by Favorite Cartel answered with absolute authority, turning ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CYPRESS, CA–JULY 5, 2026—Astronomical 123 powered away from his rivals in the final strides to ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO–JULY 5, 2026–Fastest qualifier Dansing Queeen overcame a troubled start and finished strongly to capture the $60,525 Cherry Creek Futurity at Arapahoe Park on Sunday afternoon.

Ridden by Alonso Rivera, Dansing Queeen hopped at the start but rallied with powerful late strides to prevail by a nose ...



By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–JULY 5, 2026–Corona Streakin Jess earned the biggest win of his career Sunday evening, pulling clear late to capture the $68,025 Cyclone Derby at Prairie Meadows.

Ridden by Alfredo Triana Jr., the bay gelding broke well and steadily improved his position before edging clear late for a ...