By Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

AJAX, ONT–JULY 16, 2025–Brian Bell is three for three on Wednesday’s race card at Ajax Downs after winning the $37,515 (U.S.) Ontario Bred Futurity aboard Snow Fun N Fancy.

Snow Fun N Fancy was last out of the gates after a fumbled start but regained her composure to draw away late at the final stretch, winning by a half-length over Alabama Moonshine. The daughter of Pyc Fun N Fancy claimed the 300-yard victory in 15.980 ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AJAX DOWNS, ONTARIO—July 16, 2025—In a dramatic return to top form, multiple Canadian Horse of the Year and AQHA Canadian Racing Champion Had To Be Ivory silenced any lingering doubts about his staying power by capturing the $29,250(US) Ontario Bred Maturity for a record fifth time at Ajax Downs on ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—JULY 13, 2025—Relentless Purrsuit, a three-year-old brown gelding by champion Hes Relentless out of Redheads Run Hotter by One Sweet Jess, delivered a determined finish to capture the $118,375 Prairie Meadows Gold Derby on Sunday afternoon at Prairie Meadows Race Course.

Bred and owned by Charles and Elizabeth Horton of Oklahoma, the gelding is trained by Jason L. Olmstead and was ridden to victory by jockey Ramiro Garcia. He covered the 350 ...

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FARGO, ND—JULY 13, 2025—Lil Rider showcased her record breaking speed and determination to capture the $10,500 North Dakota Horse Park Streakin Zoomer Classic Stakes (not black type) on Sunday at the North Dakota Horse Park. 

The 4-year-old chestnut filly by Pyc Fun N Fancy out of Park Avenue Air, by Dashair, broke alertly and never looked back, covering the 350 yards in 17.835 seconds over a fast track with a 10 mph crosswind, earning a 99 speed index. Lil Rider's final time broke the track record set by Mr King Cartel on July ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2025–Rf Fast Dash N Blood delivered a narrow but gutsy performance to win the restricted Grade 1 Lee Berwick Futurity at Delta Downs, capturing the $597,622 event for accredited Louisiana-bred two-year-olds at 350 yards.

With zero wind and a fast track, the bay gelding stopped the timer in 17.527 seconds, earning a 97 speed index.

Bred in Louisiana by Rogers Farm/Tim/Jennie Rogers, the son of champion sire Apollitical Blood ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2025–Fastest qualifier from the trials, Gold Gun Z, returned to the finals to score his third consecutive victory this season under jockey Noe Castaneda in the $154,230 Delta Downs ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2025–Saturday evening at Delta Downs, Pk Pure Rogue asserted his dominance in Louisiana-bred company with a wire-to-wire victory in the $75,000 Louisiana Classic Stakes (RG2).

Covering 440 yards in 21.854 seconds and earning a 101 speed index, the 5-year-old gelding captured his third stakes win of the 2025 season and sixth overall, adding another credential to an already decorated résumé. Sent off as the heavy favorite, Pk Pure Rogue returned $3.80 to win ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2025–One Sweet Tsunami delivered a driving finish to capture the $134,755 Delta Downs Louisiana Oaks, a 400-yard sprint for accredited Louisiana-bred Quarter Horse fillies foaled in 2022.

The three-year-old filly surged clear in the final strides on a fast track under cloudy skies, stopping the clock in 20.224 seconds for a speed index of 87. The race went off with no wind ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2025– Jess Transcendent made every stride count with a powerful late surge to capture the $75,000 Louisiana Juvenile Stakes at Delta Downs on Saturday evening, covering the 350-yard dash in a sharp 17.935 seconds over a fast ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2025–Konnan Cartel delivered another high-level performance in stakes competition, capturing the $50,000 Nag Nest Stakes on Friday evening at Delta Downs. The race, run over 220 yards, featured a field of top-class accredited Louisiana-breds aged three and ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2025–Blood Kiss claimed her first career stakes victory Saturday night in the $40,000 Louisiana Starter Stakes at Delta Downs, a 300-yard dash for accredited Louisiana-bred Quarter Horses three years old and up.

Ridden by Ricardo Hernandez, Jr., the Blood Kiss surged from the gate, held in a steady lead despite drifting out, and crossed the wire in 15.545 seconds, recording a speed index of 87. The victory earned her $24,000, and she returned $8.00 to win at final odds of ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2025–Rogue Fast Dash, a four-year-old sorrel filly by former leading sire Heza Fast Dash out of Miss Jess Rogue by Mr Jess Perry, proved best in Saturday night’s $50,000 Flashy Hemp Stakes for Accredited Louisiana Bred fillies and mares at Delta Downs.

Owned by Archie T. McKinnon and bred by Robicheaux Ranch/Triple M, Rogue Fast Dash surged in the final strides under jockey Juan ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–JULY 12, 2025– Ajs Favorite Ia broke sharply from the inside post and never looked back, holding off a strong late charge from Flying Finn to win the $57,290 Cyclone Derby at Prairie Meadows on Saturday.

Ajs Favorite Ia covered the 350-yard distance in 17.790 seconds, earning a speed ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX—JULY 13, 2025—Following eleven competitive trials run at Retama Park on Saturday night, the ten fastest 2-year-olds who passed through the 2024 TQHA Yearling Sale will return for the restricted Grade 1 $614,485 TQHA Sale Futurity final on ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2025–Explosive Legend, a four-year-old sorrel gelding by Mr Piloto out of Legendary Seis by Tres Seis, sprinted to an impressive win in the $50,000 Live Oak Stakes at Delta Downs on Saturday, July 12.

Covering the 870 yards on a fast track in 46.090 seconds, the David Bustamante trainee earned a 94 speed index while battling a 7 mph crosswind.

Bred in Louisiana by Mercy Hinklins Horse Farm LLC, Explosive Legend was purchased for $40,000 at the 2022 LQHBA Yearling Sale. He is a half-brother to AQHA Racing Champion Distance Horse The Grand ...

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GREAT FALLS, MT—JULY 12, 2025—Two competitive 300-yard trials were contested today at Great Falls Turf Club for the $20,000-added Charles M. Russell Futurity, with eight 2-year-old Quarter Horses now qualified to return for the final on Sunday, July 27.

Fastest overall qualifier honors went to Ca Mental Cartel, a gray filly by Mental Error out of Lil Baby Eagle by One Famous Eagle. Owned by Lana Matt and bred in Florida by Lou Weaver, the promising filly broke sharply and ...

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BEND, OR–JULY 12, 2025–In a thrilling finish on Saturday at the Crooked River Roundup, Bv Mary Rose surged late to capture the $19,500 Rhoden Memorial Stakes for Quarter Horses three years old and upward, covering the 250 yards in 13.086 seconds with a speed index ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

FARGO, ND–JULY 12, 2025– Two trials were held Saturday at North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo, North Dakota, to determine the eight fastest qualifiers for the upcoming NDQHRA Northern Plains Futurity, a 350-yard event for 2-year-olds offering a $25,000-estimated purse. Larren Delorme was aboard the top two fastest qualifiers—Travelin Princess and Coronas Famous Chick—who each won their respective trial to lead the qualifiers into the July 25 finals.

In the second of two trials, Travelin Princess turned in the fastest qualifying time of :18.621 and her second career win. Breaking second from the gates, Travelin Princess took the lead at the final stretch ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

PRINEVILLE, OR–JULY 12, 2025–Alabama Hills surged to victory in the Crooked River Hook – Mixed Breed Stakes (not black type), a $7,800 feature held Saturday at Crooked River Roundup, shattering ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GREAT FALLS, MT–JULY 12, 2025–Uncle Willard surged to a breakout performance in Saturday’s $7,800 State Fair Quarter Horse Stakes (not black type) at Great Falls, capturing the featured 300-yard dash for three-year-olds and up in wire-to-wire fashion.

The Tryston Matt trainee stopped the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

EVANSTON, WY—JULY 11, 2025—A full slate of accredited Wyoming-bred 2-year-olds took to the track at Wyoming Downs today for 10 trials for the $100,000-est. Ron Cook Wyoming Bred Futurity. The 330-yard final will be contested at Wyoming Downs on Sunday, July 27.

Flying Rocco emerged as the standout of the day, posting the fastest qualifying time of 16.728 seconds, a 96 speed index with an 8 mph tailwind, in the fifth trial. Owned and bred by J. P. Sample.

The gelded son of leading third-crop sire Flying Cowboy 123 out of This Chicks A Queen by Looking For Chicks surged ahead to win by three-quarters of a length under jockey Jesus Valenzuela. Flying Rocco is ...

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PRINEVILLE, OR—JULY 11, 2025—Rtm Hot Milk, a gray filly by champion sire Kiss My Hocks out of Rtm Say Your Prayers by Chickie Cherry Cola, drew off powerfully to win the $10,800 Prineville Quarter Horse Futurity on Friday, ...

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PRINEVILLE, OR—JULY 11, 2025—Ll Lil Favoritelover turned in a gritty performance to capture the $13,000 Eduardo Gutierrez-Sosa Memorial Stakes (not black type) at Crooked River Roundup on July 11, defeating a competitive field of older fillies and mares over 250 yards.

The five-year-old sorrel mare dueled from the break and held firm under jockey Salvador ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHAKOPEE, MN–JULY 10, 2025–Ur Favorite Tio, a 2-year-old sorrel gelding by Uncle D out of Ruidoso Futurity(G1) winner Fernweh by Favorite Cartel, turned in a sharp effort to win the $57,156 MQHRA Stallion Auction Futurity at Canterbury Park.

With no wind and a fast track, Ur Favorite Tio stopped the clock in 17.903 seconds for 350 yards, earning a speed ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHAKOPEE, MN–JULY 10, 2025– Relentless Legacy, a 6-year-old bay gelding by Hes Relentless out of Legacys A Streakin by Streakin La Jolla, showcased his class to win the $20,000 Bob Morehouse Stakes at Canterbury Park on Friday evening.

Breaking cleanly from the gate and inching away late, Relentless Legacy crossed the wire in a sharp 17.562 seconds for the ...

By Jennifer Morrison AJAX, ONT–JULY 9, 2025–Joe Tavares' Ivy League Sugarbaby posted a mild upset in the featured Gridiron Gallop (not black type) at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, July 9, breaking like a bullet and fending off five rivals to win the 110-yard dash by a neck.

The Ontario-sired and bred 4-year-old filly was winning for the second time in 2025 and fourth time in her 16th career start. Brian Bell, who won two of the seven races at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, was riding.

Ivy League Sugarbaby is a chestnut daughter of Sugarman Perry from the mare Misseditbyonehour and she is the first horse bred by KT Quarter Horses of Prince Edward County, a trio of women who were trackside to cheer on their ...