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By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch
GRANTS PASS, OR–JULY 5, 2026–Slreasonwithattitude delivered a strong stretch run to score a mild upset in the $39,644 Adequan Grants Pass Downs Derby Challenge on Sunday afternoon at Grants Pass Downs.
Ridden by Salvador Ibarra, the sorrel filly tracked the early pace before taking command and drawing away ...
By Louanne Wainscott, StallioneSearch
GRANTS PASS, OR–JULY 4, 2026–The Sunday card at Grants Pass features an eight-race program starting at 1:00 p.m., highlighted by the $39,644 AQHA Adequan Derby Challenge Final. A competitive field of ten 3-year-olds will line up to run 400 yards in the featured event at approximately 3:48 p.m., with a berth in the AQHA Challenge Championships on the line.
Jess F Y I has been installed as the 5-2 morning-line favorite. The three-year-old gelding enters the final off a strong runner-up finish in the Los Alamitos Derby Challenge Stakes, ...
By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch
EVANSTON, WY—JULY 2, 2026—Marfason powered to the fastest qualifying time of the afternoon as three trials were contested Thursday for the $40,000-added Q-Racing Video Wyoming Downs Distance ...
By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–JUNE 21, 2026–Rancho Las Gaviotas completed a rare Challenge double Sunday night at the Hipodromo de las Americas when Rg A Candy Girl surged late to win the $46,000 John Deere Juvenile Challenge just one race after stablemate Phillybuster captured the Adequan Derby Challenge.
Fresh off celebrating Phillybuster's victory in the previous race, the connections returned to the winner's circle when Rg A Candy Girl prevailed by a nose in a photo finish at 350 yards. The ...
By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–JUNE 21, 2026–Phillybuster surged to a neck victory in Sunday's $40,000 Hipodromo de las Americas Adequan Derby Challenge, earning his second consecutive stakes win and securing a berth to the Adequan Derby Challenge Championship on October 17 at The Downs at Albuquerque.
Under jockey Mario Alberto Lopez Marmolejofor owner Rancho Las Gaviotas and trainer Alfredo Rabanal ...
By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch
EDMONTON, AB–JUNE 20, 2026–O Sawyer led every step of the way to capture the $37,026 Adequan Century Mile Derby Challenge on Saturday at Century Mile Racetrack. The 400-yard final for 3-year-olds was contested over a sloppy track.
Ridden by Daniel Garcia, O Sawyer broke sharply and went straight ...
By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch
EDMONTON, AB–JUNE 20, 2026–Great Falls rallied along the outside rail to score a one-length victory in the $34,783 John Deere Century Mile Juvenile Challenge on Saturday at Century Mile. The 350-yard final for 2-year-olds was run over a sloppy track following rainy conditions.
Making just her ...
By Kathy Butkovic
ALBERTA, CA–JUNE 19, 2026–Quarter Horse racing fans will have the opportunity to watch some of Alberta’s top young horses compete for a chance at an international stage this Saturday, June 20, as Century Mile Racetrack and Casino hosts the AQHA Regional Challenge of the Adequan Derby Challenge and Regional John Deere Juvenile ...
By Louanne Wainscott, StallioneSearch
MEXICO CITY, MEX–JUNE 18, 2026–The Sunday evening program at Hipódromo de las Américas will feature a competitive nine-race card highlighted by two prestigious AQHA Challenge events. The $40,000 AQHA Adequan Derby Challenge and the $46,000 AQHA John Deere Juvenile Challenge will bring together some of the region's most talented Quarter Horses to compete for championship opportunities and valuable purse money.
The featured eighth race on the card will feature a field of eight accomplished 3-year-olds in the $40,000 AQHA ...
By Louanne Wainscott, StallioneSearch
EDMONTON, AB–JUNE 17, 2026–Saturday afternoon racing at Century Mile will feature a nine-race program highlighted by two major stakes events for the Quarter Horse division, the $30,000 Regional John Deere Juvenile Challenge Final and the $30,000 Regional Adequan Derby Challenge Final. With talented young runners vying for challenge honors, fans and bettors can expect an exciting afternoon from start to finish.
The action begins immediately with the opening race of the card, the $30,000 Regional John Deere Juvenile Challenge Final. ...
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 her ...
By Louanne Wainscott, StallioneSearch
MEXICO CITY, MEX–MAY 29, 2026–The AQHA John Deere Juvenile Challenge Trials in Mexico City will be held Sunday evening at the Hipódromo de las Américas, where seventeen juveniles will compete in two trial heats for a chance to earn a spot in the top ten. The ten fastest qualifiers will advance ...
By Orlando Gutierrez
CYPRESS, CA–MAY 18, 2026— While all eyes were on heavy 1-5 favorite Cm Jessa Blue Monday, it was her stablemate, Cmhowaboutthemcowboy, who stole the spotlight on Sunday night at Los Alamitos. Pulling a 10-1 upset, the eligible maiden came through in the final yards for his first career victory in seven starts to win the $34,782 Adequan California Derby Challenge.
The thrilling victory secured what figured to be an expected result in this race, owner ...
By StallioneSearch
FARGO, ND–May 13, 2026–The North Dakota Quarter Horse Racing Association and North Dakota Horse Park are reminding horsemen that nominations for the 2026 Cox Ranch Distaff Challenge are due May 15 for the upcoming regional AQHA Racing Challenge event scheduled this summer in Fargo.
The Cox Ranch Distaff Challenge is open to fillies and mares, three-year-olds and up, and will be contested at 400 yards. Trials are scheduled for July 11, with the final set for July 26 at North Dakota Horse Park.
A projected $35,000-added purse is expected if a full field ...
By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch
HOUSTON, TX–May 9, 2026— Top Shelve remained undefeated Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park, surging to a neck victory under jockey Nestor Duran in the Grade 3 $104,704 John Deere Sam Houston Juvenile at 350 yards.
The gray filly stopped the clock in :17.894 over a muddy sealed racetrack while ...
By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch
HOUSTON, TX–May 9, 2026—The Valiant Flame delivered a breakout performance Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park, drawing away late under Jose Herbert to capture the $58,344 Adequan Sam Houston Derby at 400 yards.
The three-year-old filly stopped the clock in :20.177 over a muddy sealed racetrack ...
By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch
HOUSTON, TX–May 9, 2026—Fire Bolt B delivered a determined performance Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park, outdueling favored GJR Rooster to capture the Grade 3 $43,478 Q-Racing Video Distance Challenge at 870 yards.
Ridden by Nestor Duran, the four-year-old gelding stopped the clock in :45.554 over a muddy sealed track while earning a 99 speed index. The son of Bolt of Fire was bred by Bielau Oaks and is owned by Tony Sedillo and RC Racing LLC with Richard ...
By Stallionesearch / Louanne Wainscott
HOUSTON, TX–May 4, 2026—Saturday, May 9th at Sam Houston Race Park sets the stage for one of the most electrifying programs of the season, as a ten-race card kicks off at 6:30 PM featuring seven stakes’ events packed with talent, speed, and championship implications. The night is anchored by a powerful lineup that includes the G3 Q-Racing Video Distance Challenge, the Adequan Derby Final, the G3 John Deere Juvenile Final, the G1 Texas Breeders ...
AMARILLO, TX–APRIL 27, 2026–Arapahoe Park in Aurora, Colorado, will welcome AQHA Racing Challenge program distaffers in July, as the regional stakes originally scheduled to be held at Ruidoso Downs will move north.
"With the adjustment of racing at Ruidoso, we deeply appreciate Arapahoe stepping up to provide a stage for our AQHA Racing Challenge stakes horses," said AQHA Chief Racing Officer Janet VanBebber. "Their support ...
By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch
HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 24, 2026– Two trial races were contested Friday night at Sam Houston Race Park to determine qualifiers for the $43,478 Q-Racing Video Sam Houston Distance Challenge (G3), with the 870-yard final scheduled for May 9. A group of seasoned distance runner took center stage, led by GJR ...
By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch
HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 24, 2026–Six trial heats were contested Friday night at Sam Houston Race Park to determine qualifiers for the $106,029 John Deere Sam Houston Juvenile Challenge (G3), with a competitive group of two-year-olds vying for a spot in the upcoming final.
Jeg Fascination B emerged as the ...
By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 24, 2026–In a surprise finish, Full Throttle N 25 upset the field to post the fastest qualifying time in the trials for the $58,344 Adequan Sam Houston Derby Challenge on Friday night at Sam Houston Race Park,
Breaking from post six in the second of two trials, Full Throttle N 25 covered the 400 yards in 19.930 seconds while earning a 100 speed index into a 12 mph headwind. He broke just off the early leader before engaging The Valiant Flame through the ...
By Stallionesearch / Louanne Wainscott
HOUSTON, TX–April 20, 2026—The Friday card at Sam Houston Race Park brings together a full slate of AQHA Challenge Trials, highlighted by the Q-Racing Video Distance Challenge, the Adequan Derby, and the John Deere Juvenile, offering a competitive night across multiple division.
The opening two races will feature twelve distance specialists competing in a pair of 870-yard ...
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