Morning line favorite Fall Classic tops qualifying for the $1.1 million Heritage Place Futurity during May 8 trials.

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by Richard Linihan

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–MAY 23, 2026–The undefeated Fall Classic, a 2-year-old Missouri-bred gelding, and the fastest qualifier for both nights of trials has been made the 5-2 morning-line favorite in Oklahoma’s richest race on Saturday, May 30, the Grade 1, $1,158,940 Heritage Place Futurity for juvenile American Quarter Horses going 350 yards. The race is the headliner on the final night of the Remington Park season.

Fall Classic, a son of Cyber Monday, out of the Mr Jess Perry mare Lady Bellaqua, broke his maiden at Remington Park on March 22 and raised some eyebrows, winning by 1-1/4 lengths. So, it was no surprise to see him return for the Heritage Place Futurity trials on May 8. He had the fastest time of the night on that night with a strong tailwind in :17.517 and drew away to win by daylight again, the margin 1-1/4 lengths. Fall Classic was ridden by Christian Cardenas in both wins and will once again get the call for the big race.

The impressive gelding is trained by James Gonzales III and is owned by Christopher Villatoro of Crandall, Texas. He was bred by Jim Streelman and Bill Dale and was a $47,000 purchase from the Heritage Place September Yearling Sale of 2025 in Oklahoma City. He has earned $22,215 in two starts, but stands to make a fistful of money from his next race.

The rest of the Heritage Place Futurity field by post position and program order with jockey, trainer and morning-line odds:

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The Heritage Place Futurity is the final race on May 30, a program of a dozen stakes events. The total purse money on the evening is $2,788,140.

Remington Park racing continues Saturday through Sunday, May 23 & 24. The first race Saturday is at 6pm. Sunday racing begins at 4pm. All times are Central.

ABOUT REMINGTON PARK
Remington Park has provided more than $411 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. The $1,000,000 Heritage Place Futurity takes place on the final night of the spring season on Saturday, May 30. Remington Park presents year-round simulcast racing and casino gaming. Guests must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or to enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.

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