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Meet Leaders Crowned As Sam Houston Quarter Horse Season Concludes

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2026–Sam Houston Race Park named its leading Quarter Horse owner, trainer, jockey and horse following the conclusion of its 2026 live racing season on Saturday. Sunset Well Service, Inc. earned leading owner honors, Jose Luis Sanchez III secured the training title, Luis L. Vivanco topped the rider standings and DK Bonita Jess emerged as the meet's leading horse. The 26-night meet featured increased wagering, competitive racing and several standout stakes performance .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Fall Classic 3300$508,970
Highly Lethal V 3200$426,300
Apoliticalgolddigger 3300$413,172
Mc Blue Cartel 4400$355,497
Dk Bonita Jess 4310$324,251

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Valeriano Racing Stables LLC 351273$1,010,964
Tungsten Racing Partnership 431388$635,190
Jaime Cardenas 371097$625,903
Christopher A. Villatoro 4300$509,070
Javier Cruz 3300$413,172

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 227403837$1,644,747
Steve D Burns Dvm 391515057$1,048,247
Bobby D Cox 291413433$974,489
Valeriano Racing Stables Llc 37741$746,350
Jim Streelman or Bill Dale 16621$554,762

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
James J. Gonzales III 178423022$1,754,912
Jason L. Olmstead 323463744$1,512,276
Wesley T. Giles 188243715$1,230,284
John A. Stinebaugh 188332924$929,118
Dee Keener 145311720$915,402

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Francisco Calderon 223413630$1,939,653
Juan Pulido 192553113$1,694,700
Noe Garcia, Jr. 177282815$1,233,250
Edwin G. Escobedo 245342734$1,155,329
Bryan Candanosa 242284027$1,134,941

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Baby Daddy Cartel Prevails In Mountain Top Futurity Thriller

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–JUNE 14, 2026–Baby Daddy Cartel defeated Imma Dandy by a neck in the Grade 2 $309,521 Mountain Top New Mexico Bred Futurity on Sunday at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Ridden by Noe Garcia Jr. for owner Tungsten Racing Partnership and trainer Omar Vargas, Baby Daddy Cartel covered 350 yar .. Read More

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Louisiana-Bred Fillies Chase Oaks Glory In Delta Downs Trial Night

By Louanne Wainscott, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JUNE 13, 2026–Wednesday evening at Delta Downs, the spotlight will shine on Louisiana’s talented sophomore fillies as a pair of trial heats for the $75,000-added Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Oaks headline an exciting eight-race program. First post is set for 6:15 p.m., with thirteen Louisiana-Bred 3-year-old fillies set to battle over 400 yards in races two and three for a chance to secure one of ten coveted spots in the July 11 final.

The opening trial in race two features a standout contender in Marcy Train B, wh .. Read More


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CCB Top Leads Field Into John Deer Juvenile Challenge Final at Hipódromo de las Américas

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–MAY 31, 2026–Seventeen two-year-olds competed in two qualifying trials Sunday at Hipódromo de las Américas seeking one of ten spots in the $48,360 John Deere Hipódromo de las Américas Juvenile Challenge final scheduled for June 21.

CCB Top turned in the fastest performance of the afternoon, leading the qualifiers over 350 yards in 17.840 seconds. Racing for Cuadra Cartas Blancas, she captured the opening trial under Huberclein Gomez to earn .. Read More