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

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

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

PHOENIX, AZ–APRIL 16, 2026– Shiny Nova surged to victory in the $37,800 Bank of America Turf Paradise Championship Challenge at Turf Paradise, stopping the clock in :21.430 seconds while earning a 98 speed index for jockey Gabriel Medrano and trainer Matt Fales.

The sorrel gelding, a homebred for J.P. Sample, dueled throughout and prevailed by a neck in a strong battle.

Sired by Racy Casanova and out of the stakes-winning First To Shine mare Alltheshine, Shiny Nova improved his record to 21-13-1-1 with earnings of $158,957 after .. Read More