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Five Questions With LQHBA Executive Director Misty Coats

By Martha Claussen

ALEXANDRIA, LA–APRIL 15, 2026––Last month, the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) announced that Misty Coats has been named executive director of the state-bred association.

Coats is the first female executive director of LQHBA and its 1,700 members. She served as assistant executive director for the past two years working with Bruce Salard, who began his tenure in 2019. Well-liked by the Louisiana Quarter Horse community, Coats has a very busy year ahead but looks forward to .. Read More

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Mc Blue Cartel 2200$198,330
Bridger 2200$189,602
Kiss Me Ina Flash 2200$179,933
Beuteeful 2200$178,910
Doodah Cartel 4400$172,004

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Jaime Cardenas 16525$300,275
Tungsten Racing Partnership 21653$285,509
Alex J. Torres-Casas 7916168$209,305
Tungsten Racing Partnership and Rancho El 48, LLC 2200$189,602

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Mj Farms 133272420$1,032,835
Steve D Burns Dvm 175272127$591,666
Bobby D Cox 136171416$424,695
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By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
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Eric Valenzuela 69161212$588,727
Clinton Crawford 122161611$525,489
Leonardo Alcala 6821116$475,202
Jed H. Vane 471286$394,390
Wesley T. Giles 907169$391,771

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
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Juan Pulido 12039239$932,703
Jesse Lee Levario 111171218$636,915
Jacob Enriquez 13520189$531,846
Oscar Andrade, Jr. 185211924$530,619
Jorge Javier Garcia 291535$509,274

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Fantastic Beduino WA Wins Brazilian Futurity For Breeder/Owner Roberto Sylvio Abdalla

By Turfeeunapolis

SOROCABA, BRAZIL–APRIL 16, 2026–The biggest Quarter Horse competition in Brazil was held last weekend at the Jockey Club de Sorocaba, in São Paulo, with a total of 30 two-year-old colts and fillies competing for total prize money of R$ 1,200,000 (equivalent to US$ 240,000), at the distance of 350 yards.

They were divided into six trials, with only the respective winners advancing to the deciding race, contested the following day, Sunday, April 12, which left an incredible page in Brazilian rac .. Read More

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Garañones Derby Trials Take Center Stage Sunday At Hipódromo De Las Américas

By Stallionesearch / Louanne Wainscott
 

MEXICO CITY, MEX–April 17, 2026—The Sunday evening program at Hipódromo de las Américas features a ten-race card, highlighted by the $11,015 Gabriel Cue Sacre Classic to open the night. The program culminates in four trial heats for the $72,000 Garañones Derby, where 37 sophomores will compete for a place among the 10 fastest qualifiers.


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Shiny Nova Extends Win Streak to Four in Bank of America Turf Paradise Championship Challenge

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

PHOENIX, AZ–APRIL 16, 2026– Shiny Nova surged to victory in the $37,800 Bank of America Turf Paradise Championship Challenge at Turf Paradise, stopping the clock in :21.430 seconds while earning a 98 speed index for jockey Gabriel Medrano and trainer Matt Fales.

The sorrel gelding, a homebred for J.P. Sample, dueled throughout and prevailed by a neck in a strong battle.

Sired by Racy Casanova and out of the stakes-winning First To Shine mare Alltheshine, Shiny Nova improved his record to 21-13-1-1 with earnings of $158,957 after .. Read More






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