By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–FEBRUARY 14, 2026–The Mexico QH Breeders Association (ACCCCM) has officially announced its 2025 Champions who competed at the Hipódromo de las Américas.

While every horse proved deserving of championship honors, one name clearly rose above the rest. Rey De Manny delivered a season that will be remembered as one of the most dominant in modern Mexican Quarter Horse racing history.

Bred in Mexico by Abelardo Gallegos, the two-year-old star put together a perfect campaign and became the first-ever Mexican Triple Crown winner. Rey De Manny completed a clean sweep of the series, winning the México Futurity, the Garañones Futurity, and sealing it in the Subasta Selecta Futurity (RG2), all under jockey Nestor Duran at Hipódromo de las Américas.

The son of leading Mexican sire Krash Cartel is out of the Jesse James Jr mare Jess Blazin Queen. A $43,243 graduate of the Subasta Selecta Sale, he is a full brother to 2024 México Futurity winner Kin Krash, also campaigned by his owner Cuadra San Martín.

Rey De Manny’s undefeated season earned him multiple titles, including Mexican AQHA Champion, Mexican Triple Crown Winner, Mexican Champion Two-Year-Old Gelding, Mexico Horse of the Year, and AQHA Mexican Champion.

While Rey De Manny swept the industry’s premier futurities, he was far from the only standout in the division. Mexican Champion Two-Year-Old Colt Mr Do Chicks added depth with a Consolation Futurity Garañones victory. At the same time, Mexican Champion Two-Year-Old Filly DK Misty Cartel consistently faced the toughest company, finishing second in both the México Futurity (RG3) and Mexico Breeders Futurity and third in the Subasta Selecta Futurity (RG2).

The strength of the program extended well beyond the freshman class. Mexican Champion Three-Year-Old Gelding CC Regal Jack captured the Clásico Salvador Oñate, and Mexican Champion Three-Year-Old Filly CCB Dressed In Black delivered a strong campaign highlighted by a victory in the Clásico Javier Rosique Palavicini.

Among older runners, Mexican Champion Aged Mare Day Cartel continued her steady consistency against stakes company, while Mexican Champion Aged Horse BR Chivali Nazareno combined durability and brilliance, winning the Clásico José Merced Gómez Orozco and setting new track records at both 220 and 300 yards.

Other stakes winners who earned champion titles include Pacific Surfliner, Dark Water Bay, RR One Quick Lew, DK Crystal Favorite, and The Singaporean.

Additional performers who competed at the highest level throughout the season and still secured championship honors despite not winning a stakes race include CCB Rich Ranch Boy, SE Viejo Hero, Bombay Temptress, and Hes Genuine.

Together, the 2025 champions reflect a competitive, internationally influenced racing program that continues to elevate the profile of Quarter Horse racing in Mexico.

HERE IS A COMPLETE LIST OF THE 2025 MEXICAN CHAMPIONS
(compiled in collaboration with Luis Prieto Zamudio)

Mexican AQHA Champion, Mexican Triple Crown Winner, Mexican Champion Two-Year-Old Gelding, Horse of the Year & Quarter Horse of Merit
REY DE MANNY SI 98 (MEX) – 2023, gelding
(Krash Cartel–Jess Blazin Queen, by Jesse James Jr.)
B: Abelardo F. Gallegos / O: Cuadra San Martín / T: Ashley Cirilo Cirilo
2025 Record: (6) 6-0-0 • $352,951 USD
1st Futurity México (RG3), 1st Futurity Garañones (RG2), 1st Futurity Subasta Selecta (RG2)
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Mexican Champion Two-Year-Old Colt
MR DO CHICKS SI 92 (MEX) – 2023, colt               
(Mr Chiks Perry–Doyouknowhaim, by First Down Dash)
B: Abelardo Gallegos / O: Granja La Esperanza / T: Carlos A. José Pérez, Juan José Razo, Ramón Guerrero Trejo
2025 Record: (11) 4-2-1 • $50,597 USD
1st Consolation Futurity Garañones; Fnl. Mexico Futurity (RG3), Fnl. Subasta Selecta Futurity (RG2)

Mexican Champion Two-Year-Old Filly
DK MISTY CARTEL SI 94 (MEX) – 2023, filly
(Danny Cartel–Mingle Tingle, by First Moonflash)
B: Cuadra La Presita / O: Cuadra San Martín / T: Luis Enrique Cruz Solís
2025 Record: (8) 3-4-1 • $137,767 USD
2nd México Futurity (RG3), 2nd Mexico Breeders Futurity; 3rd Subasta Selecta Futurity (RG2)

American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly

PACIFIC SURFLINER SI 84 (U.S.) – 2023, filly
(Freighttrain B–Ring A Ring Of Roses, by Jess Lips)
B: Kelly Yother Equine LLC / O: Cuadra JJ / T: Julián Gutiérrez
2025 Record: (4) 3-0-0 • $31,496 USD
1st John Deere Mexico Juvenile Challenge; 2nd Clásico Alfredo Castro Rea

American Champion Two-Year-Old Gelding
DARK WATER BAY SI 92 (U.S.) – 2023, gelding
(Mr Jess Perry–Aqua Girl, by Corona Cartel)
B: Mike Vaughan / O: Cuadra Alpuyeca / T: Antonio García Carranza
2025 Record: (8) 3-4-1 • $85,663 USD
1st Clásico Jodys Glory, 1st Clásico Alfredo Castro Rea; 2nd Clásico The Prize, 2nd John Deere Mexico Juvenile Challenge, 2nd Campeonato Juvenil

American Champion Two-Year-Old Colt
CCB RICH RANCH BOY SI 91 (U.S.) – 2023, colt
(Corona Cartel–Budder Than Ever, by Strawflyin Buds)
B: Double Bar S Ranch LLC / O: Cuadra Cartas Blancas / T: Jorge Alberto Ruiz Peribán
2025 Record: (4) 2-1-1 • $11,067 USD
3rd Campeonato Juvenil

American Champion Three-Year-Old
RR ONE QUICK LEW SI 95 (U.S.) – 2022, colt
(Big Lew–One Quick Jess, by Mr Jess Perry)
B: Reliance Ranches / O: Everardo Múzquiz / T: Alberto Fernández Pasten
2025 Record: (16) 6-5-2 • $67,383 USD
3rd AQHA Mexico Derby Challenge

Mexican Champion Three-Year-Old Gelding
CC REGAL JACK SI 93 (MEX) – 2022, gelding
(A Regal Choice–Jumpn Jackie, by Jumpn)
B: Carlos Espinoza / O: Rancho Las Gaviotas / T: Marlon Abraham Quezada Colunga, César García Serrano
2025 Record: (19) 4-5-2 • $61,781 USD
1st Clásico Salvador Oñate; 2nd Subasta Selecta Derby; 3rd Las Américas Derby

Mexican Champion Three-Year-Old Filly
CCB DRESSED IN BLACK SI 102 (MEX) – 2022, filly
(Tempting Dash–Black Dress, by Favorite Cartel)
B: Michael S. Amburn / O: Cuadra Cartas Blancas / T: Jorge Alberto Ruiz Peribán
2025 Record: (16) 10-4-1 • $65,967 USD
1st Clásico Javier Rosique Palavicini; 2nd Clásico Chirina Glorys

American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly
DK CRYSTAL FAVORITE SI 94 (U.S.) – 2022, filly
(Favorite Cartel–Corona Crystal, by Corona Cartel)
B: La Presita & LJM Ranch Inc / O: Cuadra La Presita / T: Ashley Cirilo Cirilo, José Luis Tavizón Barraza
2025 Record: (8) 6-1-1 • $68,285 USD
1st Derby Las Américas, 1st Adequan Mexico Derby Challenge; 3rd Clásico Chirina Glorys

Mexican Champion Three-Year-Old Colt
SE VIEJO HERO SI 92 (MEX) – 2022, colt
(Mi Viejo–SC Champion Hero, by Valiant Hero)
B: Alfredo Castro / O: Cuadra Jojola R / T: José Gustavo Tapia Fernández, Joaquín Ramón Peláez-Cortés
2025 Record: (9) 3-2-1 • $17,129 USD
Fnl. Mexican Breeders’ Derby

Mexican Champion Aged Mare
DAY CARTEL SI 107 (MEX) – 2020, mare
(Krash Cartel–Day Drink In, by FDD Dynasty)
B: Abelardo F. Gallegos / O: Cuadra Las Vegas / T: Ángel Gustavo Magdaleno
2025 Record: (28) 14-4-3 • $112,484 USD
2nd Clásico Javier Rosique Palavicini

American Champion Aged Mare
BOMBAY TEMPTRESS SI 95 (U.S.) – 2019, mare
(Tempting Dash–Bomballerina, by Brimmerton)
B: Robert Gordon / O: Cuadra Leny / T: René Camacho Bringas
2025 Record: (35) 5-7-7 • $45,366 USD
2nd Clásico Revelación

Mexican Champion Aged Horse
BR CHIVALI NAZARENO SI 115 (MEX) – 2021, colt
(Southern Corona–Chivali Go, by Gone To The Man)
B: Maximiliano Pérez Castañeda / O: Cuadra Cartas Blancas / T: Jorge Alberto Ruiz Peribán
2025 Record: (28) 21-2-4 • $291,682 USD
1st Clásico José Merced Gómez Orozco; New Track Record Setter 220 yards (11.52) and 300 yards (14.65)

American Champion Aged Stallion
HES GENUINE SI 102 (U.S.) – 2020, stallion
(Corona Cartel–Our Genuine Delight, by Dash Ta Fame)
B: McColee Land & Livestock LLC / O: Cuadra Santa Elena / T: Carlos Alberto José Pérez
2025 Record: (16) 4-4-6 • $40,111 USD
3rd Clásico Revelación; Fnl. Clásico Campeón de Campeones (RG3)

American Champion Aged Gelding
THE SINGAPOREAN SI 103 (U.S.) – 2021, gelding
(Mr Apollitical Dash–Easily Ratified, by Desirio)
B: Cassey Whitaker / O: Cuadra Alpuyeca / T: Antonio García Carranza
2025 Record: (20) 7-6-4 • $143,582 USD
1st AQHA Mexico Challenge Championship; 3rd Clásico Javier Rosique Palavicini

Champion Broodmare
SHES TOUGH ENOUGH P (U.S.) – 2018, mare
(Apollitical Jess–Peppermint Seis, by Tres Seis)
B: Paragon Rigby Partnership / O: Abelardo F. Gallegos
Three of her four daughters accumulated 180 points on the track, including Buu (1st Mexican Breeders Futurity Challenge RG3; 2nd Futurity Subasta Selecta RG2), KC Shes Cartel (3rd Mexican Breeders Futurity; Fnl. Futurity Subasta Selecta RG2; Fnl. México Futurity RG3), and KC Shes Krash (1st Clásico Héctor Roldán Arreola).

Champion Stallion
KRASH CARTEL (U.S.) – 2007, stallion
(Corona Cartel–Race Valentine, by Strawfly Special)
B: Bollenbach Farms / O: Abelardo F. Gallegos
Sire of runners earning $922,200 USD during the 2025 season, including champions Rey De Manny and Day Cartel, along with multiple stakes winners and graded stakes finalists.

Champion Trainer by Stakes Wins
ASHLEY CIRILO CIRILO
Stable: Cuadra San Martín
2025: 6 stakes wins
Trained multiple-champion Rey De Manny and champion DK Crystal Favorite, along with Alberto Bailleres Classic winner Mi Krash Favorito.

Champion Trainer by Points
LUIS ENRIQUE CRUZ SOLÍS
Stable: Cuadra San Martín
2025: 464 points
Conditioned DK Misty Cartel, Buu (1st Futurity Desafío Crianza Mexicana RG3), El Ilusionista SR (1st Mexico Breeders Futurity; 1st Consolation Mexico Breeders Challenge Futurity), and multiple graded stakes finalists.

Champion Jockey by Points
HUBERCLEIN GOMEZ
2025: 794 points
Rode champions Pacific Surfliner, CCB Dressed In Black, and RR One Quick Lew, along with multiple stakes performers including One Famous Crystal (1st Clásico Campeón de Campeones RG3), and RG Lethal Knight (1st Clásico Revelación).

Champion Jockey by Stakes Wins
ALEJANDRO GÓMEZ DÍAZ
2025: 8 stakes wins
Victories included México Derby, Mexican Breeders Derby Challenge and Mexican Breeders Derby (all with Princesa Bury), Clásico Javier Rosique Palavicini (CCB Dressed In Black), Clásico Chirina Glorys (LA Feature This Bell), Clásico The Prize (Cinderella Snapped), Derby Las Américas (DK Crystal Favorite), and Clásico Carlos A. Sosa Valencia (Mr Harley Cat CF).

Champion Stable by Points & Stakes Wins
CUADRA SAN MARTÍN
2025: 698 points • 6 stakes wins
Captured all five major Mexican-bred two-year-old futurities: México Futurity (RG3), Futurity Garañones (RG2), Futurity Subasta Selecta (RG3), Mexican Breeders Challenge Futurity (RG3), and Mexican Breeders Futurity, as well as the Futurity Alberto Bailleres (Consolation Subasta Selecta) with Mi Krash Favorito.

Champion Breeder by Points
ABELARDO F. GALLEGOS FERNÁNDEZ
2025: 904 points
Breeder of Mexican Triple Crown winner Rey De Manny, Day Cartel, Mr Do Chicks, Buu, KC Shes Krash, Payasa De Manny, Mi Krash Favorito, and multiple other stakes performers during the 2025 season. He is also the owner of champion stallion Krash Cartel and Champion Broodmare Shes Tough Enough P.

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