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Nominations are now open for the 2027 Heritage Place Futurity, Derby and Oaks, with estimated purses totaling $1.55 million. The nomination deadline for all three races is November 15, 2026.

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With just three days remaining in the 2026 Quarter Horse season at Ajax Downs, the race for top trainer is a contentious one. Jason Pascoe, who has been the leading trainer by wins for eight consecutive seasons, currently sits second in the standings to Joe Tavares, one of the sport's all-time leading trainers in Canada. Tavares has a two-win edge over Pascoe, 31 wins to 29, heading into the October 7 card that begins at 12:55 p.m.

Reprinted with permission from the Paulick Report–Quarter Horse trainer Clinton Crawford has been suspended for three months and fined $20,000 after two horses from his barn tested positive for ractopamine on consecutive nights at Remington Park this spring.

The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) is reminding horsemen of several important nomination and payment deadlines approaching during October and November, including an October 15 late supplement deadline for the 2028 Louisiana Million Futurity.

Brian Lee Gunder, a Quarter Horse breeder and owner whose Circle G Ranch breeding and racing interests reached tracks across the United States, Canada and Mexico, passed away Saturday, October 3, at his residence in Lewisburg, Ohio. He was 63.

Lone Star Park has released its second condition book for the 2026 Quarter Horse racing season, covering races from Thursday, October 22, through Saturday, November 21.

Ramiro Haro Garcia has been named the 2026 recipient of the Sam Thompson Memorial Jockey Award, an honor recognizing a rider’s character, sportsmanship and professionalism both on and off the racetrack.

John Creager, an AQHA Champion Jockey, esteemed horseman, and respected mentor to many young riders at Los Alamitos, passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 75.

Live horse racing will return to Eureka, Kansas, this fall when Eureka Downs conducts its inaugural mixed-breed race meet beginning Saturday, October 17.

Century Downs will offer a series of Quarter Horse stakes during its 2026 fall meet, highlighted by the $45,000 Alberta Bred Futurity (RG3) and $30,000 Alberta Bred Derby on Saturday, October 24.

Former horseman and longtime racetrack executive Scott Wells is the featured guest on the newest episode of QH Racing Talk–Weekly, discussing his notable family ties to the sport, lifelong career and love for Quarter Horse racing with host Greg Thompson.

Abelardo H. “Chacho” Flores, a longtime Quarter Horse owner and breeder whose years in racing were marked by enduring partnerships and generations of successful horses, passed away on Saturday, September 26, at age 69. He was born July 31, 1957.

Arizona Quarter Racing & Breeders has released the Quarter Horse stakes schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 Turf Paradise race meet, featuring a slate of futurities, derbies, and stakes stretching from late November through early May.

Horse Racing Alberta is welcoming new ownership of Alberta’s two “A” Circuit racetracks and looking forward to a new chapter for the province’s horse racing industry.

Arizona Quarter Racing & Breeders (AQR&B) is reminding horsemen that nominations for all 2026 Fall Futurities and Derbies are due Thursday, October 1.

The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) has released its September Race Nomination Summary, providing updated eligibility numbers and account balances for four upcoming stakes at Will Rogers Downs.

Horsemen are reminded that nominations close Friday, October 2, for the $35,000-added Karen Utecht Memorial Stakes for Paints and Appaloosas at Lone Star Park.

The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association has several dates approaching for horsemen, beginning with 2027 stakes nominations. The association also announced new race conditions, the start of its board election, dates for its stallion auction and a cookout at Will Rogers Downs.