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LQHBA Announces Scholarship Drawings On July 13 At Delta Downs

ALEXANDRIA, LA–JULY 2, 2024-The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) will award five $2,000 scholarships to further the education of Louisiana students on Saturday, July 13 at Delta Downs.

The exciting night of the 2024 Quarter Horse racing season will feature several quality stakes, including the Lee Berwick Futurity (RG1)Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Derby (RG3), and Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Oaks.

The scholarship drawings will be awarded as part of the very special evening saluting accredited Louisiana-bred racehorses. Scholarship participant/entrant must be a Louisiana High School graduate or a student who will graduate from a Louisiana High School in 2024 or 2025 and is planning to attend a higher education institution. Louisiana residents enrolled in a Louisiana College or University are also eligible.

Those eligible may sign up at the LQHBA Scholarship Registration Table (located at .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Kempton 3300$468,986
Dk Marney Jess 4400$436,690
Hezgothelook Z 4300$432,300
Up to Party 3300$415,500
Heavens Uncle 3210$371,832

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Dunn Ranch 6923127$1,224,652
Valeriano Racing Stables LLC 251055$864,860
CH Horse Racing, LLC 11622$519,878
Edward C. Allred 156302323$500,919
Triple One Ranch LLC 12511$470,200

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 294483833$1,760,453
Bobby D Cox 493736255$1,289,315
Steve D Burns Dvm 371455340$1,240,608
Edward C Allred 275434343$817,537
Reliance Ranches Llc 165232420$744,403

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Toby Keeton 222764932$2,511,675
Juan Diaz, Jr. 197643922$2,410,303
M. Heath Taylor 271524641$1,713,511
James J. Gonzales III 201362630$1,477,221
Monty Arrossa 132293014$1,442,278

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Francisco Calderon 281525437$2,174,018
Bryan Candanosa 248572531$2,120,703
James A. Flores 249264635$1,713,689
Luis Martinez 264502941$1,330,759
Christian Ramos 276374235$1,133,803

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Kaseys Spirit Gets Fourth Win In A Row With The $125,000 307 Horse Racing Futurity Victory

GILLETTE, WY–JUNE 30, 2024–Second fastest qualifier from the trials, Kaseys Spirit, returns to get her fourth consecutive win on Sunday afternoon in the $125,000 307 Horse Racing Futurity at Energy Downs.

Regular rider Jesus Valenzuela, who has led Kaseys Spirit to all of her previous victories, got the leg up on the two-year-old powerhouse for a length victory over Tempting Look. The duo clocked an 81 speed index in :15.742 seconds against a 20 mph headwind, and the 300-yard win paid $6.00 on a 2/1 odds.

Trained by Kylie Valenzuela, Kaseys Spirit has four career wins with two stakes victories, including the Beehive Juvenile .. Read More

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Graded Stakes Winner Harken Returns in Zia Futurity Trials at Ruidoso Downs

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RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM--JULY 2, 2024--Harken, a graded stakes winning son of Eye Am King racing for Ernesto Soto, is one of 129 New Mexico-bred 2-year-old Quarter Horses entered in Friday’s 400-yard Zia Futurity (RG1) trials at Ruidoso Downs.

A $145,000 yearling purchase from breeder MJ Farms at last year’s New Mexico-Bred Sale, Harken has earned $157,566 from three starts, and his two wins include a nose victory in the 350-yard, $351,000 Mountain Top Futurity (RG2) at Ruidoso Downs on June 16.

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Peregrino Af Gets First Career Stakes Win For An Upset In The $47,872 Grants Pass AQHA Adequan Derby

GRANTS PASS, OR–JUNE 30, 2024–Fastest qualifier from the trials, Peregrino Af, returns for the win in the finals of the $47,872 Grants Pass AQHA Adequan Derby Challenge on Sunday.

Ruben Lozano was aboard Peregrino Af for a three-way photo finish at the wire. Peregrino Af battled down the 400-yard straight away with Angelz Diva and Da Bros Cartel. The son of Separtaist won the nod by a nose, clocking a 101 speed index in :19.658 seconds. The slight upset paid $17.00 to win on 7/1 odds.

Peregrino Af improved his record to three wins from 12 starts, and the $22,021 winner's share of the purse increased his lifetime earnings .. Read More