CLAREMORE, OK–JULY 11, 2025–The 2025 Will Rogers Downs Fall Meet is quickly approaching, and horsemen across the country are encouraged to consider the incredible racing opportunities Oklahoma has to offer. With a full meet of Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa racing on the calendar, strong purses, and premier late-season futurities, Will Rogers Downs remains a standout destination for fall racing—and it’s not too late to get involved.

The meet will officially begin on September 8, with horses permitted on the grounds starting July 26. As in previous meets, all horses must complete the required pre-entry hair testing prior to racing, a policy designed to uphold the integrity of the sport and ensure a level playing field ...

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–JULY 10, 2025–Ruidoso Downs Race Track will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs on Labor Day again this year, track owner Johnny Trotter announced today.

"Under our current circumstances, we are grateful to Albuquerque Downs owner Paul Blanchard that he has graciously offered to host the All American again," Trotter said. "The recent events are unfortunate for everyone associated with Ruidoso Downs, but we are happy to announce that our signature race will have the opportunity to move forward this year."

It marks the second straight year that the All American races have been moved from their home at Ruidoso Downs. The race track and property suffered significant damage from the flooding event that occurred on Tuesday, July 8th which has made the current racing season impossible ...

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–JULY 9, 2025–For the second time in less than a year, severe flooding has forced Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico to cancel its race meet. A powerful storm on Tuesday sent runoff rushing down nearby mountains, inundating the racetrack and stable area. The flooding was so intense that the infield and racing surface were submerged, and water briefly reached the roof of the single-story jockeys’ room.

Track owner Johnny Trotter confirmed Wednesday that the damage is too extensive to continue. “We can’t run at Ruidoso again this year,” he said. Track management is considering whether to relocate some races, including the prestigious All American ...

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GRANDE PRAIRIE, TX–JULY 9, 2025– Sustaining payments for the Dash For Cash Futurity(G2) and Dash For Cash Derby(G2) are due on Tuesday, July 15, and are $300 for Derby horses and $400 for Futurity horses that are already nominated.

New horses can also be nominated at this time for a late fee. For all the details, please refer to the nomination form located in the horsemen's information section. CLICK HERE to go directly to the nomination form.

Trials for the Grade 2 Dash For Cash Futurity will be contested at 400 yards on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, and the Grade 2 Dash For Cash Derby will be contested at 440 yards ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–JULY 8, 2025– In partnership with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA), all Oklahoma racetracks—Remington Park, Fair Meadows at Tulsa, and Will Rogers Downs—have announced expanded hair testing measures for the 2026 Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa race meets.

While pre-entry hair testing has been a condition of entry since 2018, the updated policy builds on that foundation by introducing new layers of accountability and a unified approach across all tracks.

“We are expanding our ...

CHEYENNE, WY–JULY 8, 2025–The film Sweetwater will make its Cowboy State premiere at the Wyoming International Film Festival on July 10, 2025, offering audiences a first look at a sweeping Western story that weaves the lives of four horse racing professionals together during a high-stakes, seven-week horse racing season at Sweetwater Downs in Rock Springs, WY.

Produced by Modoc Stories and shot on location in Rock Springs, Sweetwater explores the struggles and triumphs of people trying to achieve the best version of themselves while chasing big dreams with long odds. Featuring jockeys Ainslin Finn, Shaundra Larsen, Jesus Valenzuela and track announcer A.P. Harreld, the documentary captures their personal and professional journeys in a sport as unforgiving as it is exhilarating.

"Sweetwater is a moving story of grit, community and ambition set against the wild and rugged ...

Obit courtesy of the Cox Royley Funeral Home

AMARILLO, TX–JULY 6, 2025–Matthew “Matt” James Darby, 54, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Services will be scheduled and announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Matt was born August 20, 1970, in Newport Beach, California, to James ...

LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE, CYPRESS, CA–JULY 5, 2025–Sisi, a 14-year-old dachshund from Seal Beach, is this year's Senior AmbassaDOG for the 2025 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals to be held at Los Alamitos Race Course starting at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 12.

There will be a total of 14 doxie races with the championship race to be contested at 9:15 p.m. 

Sisi will lead the pack in the Long In the Tail division — a special race for dachshunds aged six and older — bringing her spirit and joy to fans who have adored her for years. A total of 10 doxies will compete in the Long In the Tail race with the winner advancing to the Wiener Nationals Championship race to also be held on July 12.      

Sisi's journey is one of ...

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FREDRICKSBURG, TX–JULY 5, 2025–Gillespie  County Fair Association announced today that trials for the 2025 $150,000-est. G.C.F.A Firecracker Futurity will now be contested on Sunday, July 20, at Gillespie County Fairgrounds in ...

By StallioneSearch SELMA, TX–JULY 5, 2025–TQHA announced today that trials for the 2025 $614,485 TQHA Sale Futurity(RG1) will now be contested on Saturday, July 12, at Retama Park.

Originally scheduled for Friday, July 4, the track canceled the card due to weather and flooding in the San Antonio area on Thursday and Friday.

There will be no redraw as the card will be the exact at the July 4th version.

The first of 11 trials will kick off at 6:15 p.m. ...

By StallioneSearch RUIDOSO, NM—JULY 2, 2025—The All American Ruidoso Horse Sale Company has announced that the catalog for the 2025 Ruidoso New Mexico Bred Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Yearling Sale is now available online.

This year’s sale is set for August 8 and 9 at the All American Ruidoso Horse Sale Company pavilion on Joe Welch Road in Ruidoso Downs. The sale will showcase an outstanding selection of New Mexico Bred Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred ...

The AQHA Champions Selection Committee convened at the end of June to determine the 2024 AQHA racing champions. The contenders were those that have been deemed eligible by having met the criteria outlined in the AQHA Awards and Media Policy of 2024.

Eleven horses have been named as 2024 divisional champions, with the announcement of the 2024 World Champion Racing American Quarter Horse to be revealed later.

The selection of the 2024 AQHA Racing Champions was delayed in December, due to delayed rulings on key races. This pause allowed the selection ...

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CLAREMORE, OK–JULY 2, 2025–Stall applications for the upcoming Will Rogers Downs Quarter Horse meet must be returned on or before Saturday, July 19.

The 2025 Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa live Fall Meet will kick off on September 8 and continue through November 11. Racing will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a first post set for noon (CST).

CLICK HERE to download a 2025 Will Rogers Downs Stall ...

VINTON, LA–JULY 2, 2025–A group of young women interested in learning more about equine care and horse racing enjoyed a full day of education on Tuesday, July 1, as part of the AQHA Youth Racing Experience.

They began their morning at Delta Downs to hear about the numerous aspects of preparing horses for the race day experience. The group met Trainer Kenneth Roberts. Sr. jockey Juan Garcia, Jr, John Simon, Mike Solis, Mike Whitler, Dr. Kleinman, Darby Jones in the Jocks Room, Delta Downs Race Office, ...