Racing News

Heartland Futurity winner TW A Political Beach turned in the fastest qualifying time Saturday as five trials were contested at Horseshoe Indianapolis to determine the 10 finalists for the $326,600 Governors Stakes.

Two trials were contested Wednesday afternoon at Ajax Downs for the $60,000-added Alex Picov Memorial Futurity, with Baref Hurricane Rush and Imperial Miracle sharing the fastest qualifying time after dead-heating for the win in the second trial.

Fastest qualifier Dressed N Blackk dug in late to win the $201,103 Mystery Futurity Sunday afternoon at Will Rogers Downs.

Forty-eight Mexico-bred 2-year-olds competed in seven heats on Sunday at Hipódromo de las Américas for the October 18 final, which carries an estimated purse of $136,811. The next 10 fastest qualifiers received preferred invitations to the consolation.

Hector Magallanes trained the three fastest qualifiers for the $20,000-added Autumn Derby on Sunday at Grants Pass Downs, led by Stel Time, who won the first of two 400-yard trials in :19.728.

Ojd Tempt Me Not continued his outstanding 2-year-old campaign Saturday when he powered to a one-length victory in the $300,000 Sweetwater Downs QH Futurity at Sweetwater Downs.

Mysterious Blues delivered a strong finish Saturday afternoon at Sweetwater Downs to capture the $273,550 WABRA-Wyoming Bred QH Futurity [R], defeating Dashn Steffie by a half-length in the 330-yard championship for accredited Wyoming-bred 2-year-olds.

Fastest qualifier Jess A Lil Whiskey held off a determined late run from Honey D to capture the $194,525 Jim Bader Futurity on Saturday at Prairie Meadows.

Fourth-fastest qualifier Rebas First Kiss held off a late charge from fastest qualifier Corona Streakin Jess to capture the $119,900 Polk County Derby on Saturday at Prairie Meadows.

Th Alota Rip rallied from the back of the field to earn her first career stakes victory Saturday in the $70,000 Future Of Iowa Stakes at Prairie Meadows.

Ajs Favorite Ia held off a fast-closing Cowboy 123 to capture the $70,000 Terrace Hill Stakes on Saturday at Prairie Meadows.

Third-fastest qualifier Ts Seven Dollar Beer held off fastest qualifier Kan I Get An Amen to capture the $25,000 Jim Bader Juvenile Stakes on Saturday at Prairie Meadows.

Tachatyme and Pevs Jess Eye Candy were elevated to a dead-heat victory in Saturday's $25,000 Sweetwater Downs QH Futurity Consolation after the original winner, B Bar James, was disqualified and placed last for interfering with rivals.

Kcross Clairesholm picked an opportune time to break her maiden Saturday, delivering a strong driving finish to capture the $25,000 WABRA Wyoming Bred QH Futurity Consolation at Sweetwater Downs.

Harken added another stakes victory to his record Saturday evening with a sharp performance in the $70,000 First Moonflash Maturity at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Fastest qualifier Jessa Southern Girl extended her winning streak to four consecutive races Friday evening with a victory in the $345,110 Valley Junction Futurity (G3) at Prairie Meadows.

Brazilian champion Edberg Verde earned his first U.S. stakes victory Friday night at Prairie Meadows, holding off a late surge from Curls Magic Wagon to win the $50,000 Two Rivers Stakes (G3).

Margarets Cowboy surged to the front late to capture the $145,000 Altoona Derby on Friday at Prairie Meadows, leading a one-two finish for owner Bradbury Racing and John Hammes and trainer John Hammes.

Flying Fire surged late to capture the $30,000 Valley Junction Juvenile Stakes on Friday at Prairie Meadows, leading a sweep of the top three finishing positions for trainer Jason Olmstead.