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Delta Downs Set To Begin 2026 American Quarter Horse Season Friday

By Don Stevens

VINTON, LA–APRIL 22, 2026–Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel will open its 2026 American Quarter Horse season on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25. After opening weekend, the 46-day meeting will feature live racing each Wednesday through Saturday until June 20. Beginning on June 25, the schedule will go to a Thursday through Saturday format until closing night. First post time is at 6:15 pm.

Fans who attend the track on opening night will be treated to the $50,000 Miss Polly Classic Stakes (G3) .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Apoliticalgolddigger 3300$413,172
Toastin Heros 2200$214,600
Mc Blue Cartel 2200$198,330
Bridger 2200$189,602
Kiss Me Ina Flash 2200$179,933

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Javier Cruz 3300$413,172
Dunn Ranch 441184$398,276
Tungsten Racing Partnership 22753$305,879
Jaime Cardenas 16525$300,275
Gene Cox 15202$227,901

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 136292421$1,075,331
Steve D Burns Dvm 195282428$604,762
Bobby D Cox 147201416$455,040
Charlotte and Brett Northam 9310$419,092
Rancho El Cabresto Inc 6613911$369,527

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Josue Jacob Garcia 502095$904,809
Leonardo Alcala 8325138$687,558
Clinton Crawford 137171614$610,740
Eric Valenzuela 70161212$589,243
Jason L. Olmstead 136151220$493,624

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Juan Pulido 143472810$1,541,602
Francisco Calderon 114172012$780,972
Jesse Lee Levario 120181420$674,567
Jacob Enriquez 145211911$619,064
Oscar Andrade, Jr. 197222326$575,488

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Seven-Up: Contentious Leads A Flores Blitz In Kindergarten Futurity Trials

By Orlando Gutierrez

LOS ALAMTOS, CA–APRIL 20, 2026–In a display of sheer dominance from a single barn, trainer Jose Flores saddled five trial winners and qualified a staggering seven of the ten finalists for the Grade 2, $254,500 Robert Adair Kindergarten Futurity during Sunday’s trials at Los Alamitios.

At the head of this formidable Flores-trained squadron was Contentious, the Favorite Cartel filly who overcame a sluggish start while once again looking like a standou .. Read More

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La Plata Stakes Draws Competitive Field Of Multi-Graded Winners At Sunray Park

By Stallionesearch / Louanne Wainscott
 

FARMINGTON, NM–April 18, 2026—On Sunday afternoon at Sunray Park, a ten-race card is set to unfold, highlighted by the $75,000 La Plata Stakes. The eighth race on the program, designated for three-year-olds and older and contested at 400 yards, will feature a full field of ten, with post time scheduled for approximately 4:35 PM.

Kj Bad Moon Rising ente .. Read More