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AQHA Quarter Horse Racing Special Achievement Winners

Courtesy AQHA.com

AMARILLO, TX–AUGUST 31, 2025–Each year, the American Quarter Horse Association recognizes people within the racing industry who serve to make it a better place.

The 2024 award winners include AQHA Past President Johnny Trotter and Rick Baugh together earning the John Andreini Special Recognition Award; Laura Joiner earning the Mildred N. Vessels Special Achievement Award; and G.R. Carter Jr. earning the Gordon Crone Special Achievement Award. 

Ruidoso Downs has been the stage for many of t .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Rf Fast Dash N Blood 8610$722,989
Political Twist 5500$609,017
Fdd Dreams 4310$430,593
Jess Im Worth It 4300$428,055
Effortless Favorite 5410$371,138

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Jaime Cardenas 481566$1,011,345
La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC 125171615$896,027
Dunn Ranch 100191016$755,001
Edward C. Allred 215334240$683,772
EG High Desert Farms LLC 83101517$607,627

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 378605440$2,725,357
Steve D Burns Dvm 584817381$1,738,342
Bobby D Cox 585686177$1,511,681
Rancho El Cabresto Inc 160282225$1,137,189
Grant Farms Llc 319414746$951,444

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Jason L. Olmstead 484648170$2,148,263
James J. Gonzales III 350486332$1,726,584
Xavier E. Rodriguez 163232321$1,637,043
Patrick L. Clemons 251492932$1,309,959
John A. Stinebaugh 285493542$1,273,809

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Francisco Calderon 298543630$2,084,209
Luis Martinez 322485438$1,938,131
Juan Pulido 256834029$1,807,297
Jorge Javier Garcia 192361627$1,670,391
Leonardo Rodriguez 469816461$1,506,773

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Wood Gets All American, King Of The Tide Captures $3 Million Futurity at The Downs at Albuquerque

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—SEPTEMBER 1, 2025—In front of a packed grandstand at The Downs at Albuquerque, King Of The Tide delivered a powerful late surge to capture the $3,000,000 All American Quarter Horse Futurity (G1) on Monday afternoon.

Covering the 440 yards in 21.217 seconds over a fast track, the sorrel gelding earned a 97 speed index and edged out heavy favorite Political Twist by a neck under an 8 mph crosswind.

The Wood family continued its remarkable legacy in the All American Futurity (G1) as S. “Trey” Wood became the third generation to train a winner of Quarter Horse racing’s richest race.

Trey’s grandfather, Leo Wood, captured the Futur .. Read More

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Hes A Jet One, Hollywoode, And Ima Chili Headline $50,000 Dr. Glenn Blodgett Stakes

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–SEPTEMBER 6, 2025—A talented trio of Accredited Texas-breds — Hes A Jet One, Hollywoode, and Ima Chili — headline a competitive field in the $50,000 Dr. Glenn Blodgett Stakes, Lone Star Park's "Meeting of Champions" opening weekend on Friday, September 6.

The 350-yard dash has been drawn as Race 9 with an approximate post time of 9:33 p.m. (CDT).

Morning-line favorite Hes A Jet One (9- .. Read More


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O Seeyalater Earns Berth in AQHA Challenge Championship With Century Mile Victory

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

EDMONTON, AB—AUGUST 22, 2025—O Seeyalater, a five-year-old brown mare by First Timber out of Howdoyado, by Pappasito, fought off a determined challenge late to capture the $46,395(US) AQHA Century Mile Championship Challenge on Friday afternoon at Century Mile Racetrack.

Breaking sharply under jockey Daniel Garcia, O Seeyalater quickly gained the lead and never relinquished it, stopping the timer in 21.589 seconds for the 440 yards and earning a 97 speed index. The mare’s vic .. Read More





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