Sydney Jack is the ultimate “close, but no cigar” horse. The Texas bred filly has been close in so many finals, but she turned her luck around Thursday, November 12 in the inaugural running of the $66,000 Horseshoe Indianapolis Oaks at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The race was created to encourage ownership of good fillies with hopes of keeping them in the state as breeding stock in the future. Sydney Jack will most likely fit that mold.

Sydney Jack did everything right in her trial, winning it by one-half length with Rolando Pina aboard. She was the third fastest finisher from 20 sophomores in the trials and came into the race ready for action.

Pina was aboard again, a spot he’s been in for all five wins from Sydney Jack. They broke from post eight and were in contention early with several across the track, but it was fastest qualifier Seven Beaches and Daniel Martinez who took over and created the leadership role in the 350 yard dash. As the wire neared, Cynter of Attention and Irving Moncada began to inch up from the center of the track, but it was the quick foot of Sydney Jack from the outside that captured the most attention. She was rolling the quickest in the final strides to score the victory by a head over Seven Beaches in the four-horse photo. Suzys Kristine, the second fastest qualifier from the trials, finished third for Jockey Giovani Vazquez-Gomez. Time of the sprint was :17.561 to establish the race record moving forward.

“We (Eduardo Diaz on Eggleston’s other starter Remember Da Queen) were talking on the way back to the winner’s circle and he (Eduardo) asked me if I thought I won it,” explained Pina. “I said ‘I think I did, but I don’t want to jinx it.’ She stumbled a little out of the gate, but she got the ground underneath her pretty quick and hit the track just right and got me to the wire. I’m really happy for the owners to get this win.”

Sydney Jack was the fourth choice in the field of 10, paying $12.40 for the win. The daughter of Dulce Sin Tacha was a $12,000 purchase as a yearling at the Heritage Place Winter Mixed Sale by Gordon Timm. He was then joined by his grandson, Jordan, and Gabi Timm as part owners on the filly. Tim Eggleston trains the filly, who is now four for seven in 2026. It was her first career stakes victory as she pushed her career bankroll over the $109,000 mark.

“She (Sydney Jack) has won every trial she’s ever been in, but she can’t come back and win the final,” noted Vicki Lundstrum, longtime partner of Gordon Timm. “But she finally did it today. It’s our last night here this season, so it’s a great way to end the meet.”

Runner-up Seven Beaches, a daughter of Escondido Beach out of Eyem Sixes, by Sixes Liaison, finished a head behind the winner under jockey Luz Daniel Martinez. Trained by Anthony F. Cunningham for owner Pamela Brickley Hann, the Indiana-bred filly entered the final off a victory in her October 21 trial. She also won a trial for the Harley Greene Derby earlier this season and finished third in both the Blue River Derby Stakes and QHRAI Stallion Service Auction Derby. Bred by Shelly A. Chavis, Seven Beaches has won four of 16 career starts, with two seconds and three thirds, and earnings of $102,453.

Suzys Kristine finished another neck back in third under Giovani Vazquez-Gomez after steadily gaining ground in the 350-yard contest. The daughter of One Fabulous Eagle out of Suzy Cartel, by Corona Cartel, entered the race following a runner-up finish in her October 21 trial. Earlier this season, she captured the Julie Veltman Overnight Stakes on August 29 and finished second in the Paul Martin Overnight Stakes on August 4. Owned and trained by Jessica A. Vazquez, the Texas-bred filly was bred by Marshall S. Wier. She has compiled a record of two wins, two seconds and three thirds from nine career starts, with earnings of $58,028.

The Horseshoe Indianapolis Oaks was the final Quarter Horse stakes out of 34 held throughout the 2026 racing season. The meet concludes Friay, November 13 with two final Quarter Horse races to close out the year.

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CSJ Ranch will offer breeders a four-stallion roster for the 2027 breeding season, featuring two-time champion and established sire Inseperable alongside three newcomers retiring from the racetrack.

Graded stakes winner A Dream Fulfilled, multiple stakes finalist Apollitical King and Grade 1-placed Eagle Aye will begin their stallion careers at the Albuquerque farm. The lineup represents the sire lines of Flying Cowboy 123, Apollitical Jess, One Famous Eagle and Separatist, backed by female families who have produced champions and Grade 1 winners.

A Dream Fulfilled: Graded Stakes Winner From a Proven Family

A Dream Fulfilled SI 102 enters stud with four wins and $110,365 in earnings from 13 starts. His victories include the John Andreini Memorial Stakes (G3) and All American Invitational Stakes. He also finished third in the La Plata Stakes and was a finalist in the West Texas Maturity (G3) and La Fiesta Derby.

He won the All American Invitational at three before adding his graded stakes victory in the John Andreini Memorial at this season.

His sire, Flying Cowboy 123 SI 101, was a two-time champion who earned $965,811 and won the Texas Classic Futurity (G1). His leading runners include champions Cowboys Gun Z, Lethal Cowboy 123 and Flying Joy 1, along with graded stakes winners Cowboys Flying and Cardiac Cowboy.

A Dream Fulfilled is out of Answer The Dream SI 99, by Tres Seis. A multiple stakes winner of $264,375, Answer The Dream won the Junos Request Stakes (G3) and Oklahoma Distaff Challenge and placed in four Grade 1 events.

Her offspring include Dreams Divine SI 96 ($408,209), winner of the Los Alamitos Oaks (G3), and Dreamsville SI 98 ($274,577), winner of the Remington Park Oklahoma-Bred Derby (RG2). She also produced Splendid Cause SI 99 ($167,584) and A Dream To Fill SI 103 ($119,202).

Answer The Dream’s daughter Treasured Dreams further extended the family’s influence as the dam of world champion FDD Dreams SI 108 ($2,191,785), whose victories include the All American Derby (G1), Texas Classic Futurity (G1), Ruidoso Derby (G1) and Champion of Champions (G1).

A Dream Fulfilled’s 2026 fee has been set at $2,500.

Apollitical King: Two Generations of Champions

Apollitical King SI 90 will stand his introductory season for $2,000. The 2022 brown stallion is by world champion Apollitical Jess and out of three-time AQHA Racing Champion Flash And Roll.

A $165,000 graduate of the 2023 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale, Apollitical King was purchased by Tom Maher from the consignment of Julianna Hawn Holt. He retires with two wins, two seconds and two thirds from 23 starts, earning $42,807.

Apollitical King qualified for the Black Gold Colts and Geldings Futurity, Altoona Derby, Will Rogers Juvenile Challenge Stakes and Prairie Meadows Derby Challenge Stakes.

His sire, Apollitical Jess SI 107, has sired 180 stakes winners and 14 champions through 13 crops of racing age, with progeny earnings exceeding $90.7 million. His leading runners include KJ Desparado, Empressum and Apocalyptical Jess.

Apollitical King’s dam, Flash And Roll SI 99, is a daughter of First Moonflash. She earned $1,710,718 while winning 10 of 14 starts, including the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity (G1), Golden State Million Futurity (G1) and Los Alamitos Super Derby (G1).

Flash And Roll was named champion 2-year-old, champion 2-year-old filly and champion 3-year-old filly. She also earned the AQHA Supreme Race Horse designation. All three of her starters are winners, including Firecracker Futurity (G2) runner-up Swing Time SI 94 ($58,662).

Apollitical King’s second dam, champion aged mare Stylish Jess BR SI 102, earned $804,298. Her Grade 1 victories included the Mildred N. Vessels Memorial Handicap, AQHA Distaff Challenge Championship and two runnings of the Charger Bar Handicap.

Apollitical King’s 2027 fee has been set at $2,000

Eagle Aye: Grade 1-Placed Son of One Famous Eagle

Eagle Aye SI 103 brings Grade 1 credentials to his first season at stud. The bay son of One Famous Eagle earned $168,647 while winning three of 17 starts.

He finished third in the Ruidoso Derby (G1), La Fiesta Derby and Hobbs America Derby Invitational Stakes. He also qualified for the Championship at Sunland Park (G1) and West Texas Futurity (G2).

His sire, One Famous Eagle SI 101, was the champion 3-year-old colt and earned $1,387,453. The Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity (G1) winner has sired 95 stakes winners and 10 champions, with progeny earnings exceeding $42.3 million. His champions include One Dashing Eagle, Bodacious Eagle, Imperial Eagle and Hotstepper.

Eagle Aye is out of Miss Aguilar SI 93, by Tres Seis. She earned $94,021 and finished third in the Retama Park Derby (G3). Miss Aguilar has produced eight winners from 10 starters, including Eagle Aye and Mperativ SI 98 ($125,552), a finalist in the Ruidoso Derby (G1) and All American Oaks (G1).

His second dam, First Dashin Bye SI 109, won nine of 12 starts and earned $449,170. Her victories included the Delta Downs Louisiana-Bred Derby (RG1), LQHBA Lassie Futurity (RG2), Mardi Gras Derby (RG3) and Louisiana Purchase Stakes (RG3).

First Dashin Bye also produced Sam Houston Futurity (G2) winner Ivan James SI 104 ($481,562), along with stakes winners First Dashin Perry SI 109 and The Golden Bowl SI 105.

Eagle Aye’s 2027 fee has been set at $2,000.

Inseperable: Two-Time Champion and Proven Sire

Inseperable SI 96, a two-time champion and earner of $672,756, provides an established sire record on the CSJ Ranch roster. Through 14 crops to race, he has sired 194 winners and 32 black type horses, with progeny earnings exceeding $6.1 million and average earnings per starter of $17,000.

He has sired seven individual earners of more than $100,000, led by Rarin SI 113 ($368,818), whose victories include the Higheasterjet Handicap (G2), Mighty Deck Three Stakes (RG3), James Isaac Hobbs Stakes (G3) and La Plata Stakes.

Gold Digging Ashley SI 106 earned $355,195 and won the Southwest Juvenile Championship (G1), Sooner State Stakes (RG1), Oklahoma Horsemen’s Association Mystery Futurity and Mr. Master Bug Handicap.

Queen Washita SI 101 earned $260,510, with victories in the Oklahoma Derby (G3) and Evangeline Downs Futurity. Sudden Separation SI 102 earned $260,264 and won the AQHA Distaff Challenge Championship (G1), Keokuk Stakes (G3), Indiana Championship Stakes and Prairie Meadows Distaff Challenge.

Rounding out his seven six-figure earners are Ultimo Alex SI 99 ($140,501), a five-time winner; Together To The End SI 96 ($112,280), winner of the Harrah’s Entertainment Futurity (G3) and third in the Selma Stakes; and Ricky Seperate SI 99 ($102,524), runner-up in the Dash In A Flash Stakes and Skip Zimmerman Memorial Stakes.

Inseperable is a son of the late champion sire Separatist, whose progeny have earned more than $26.5 million. His leading runners include world champion DM Shicago SI 104 ($1,873,730) and multiple champion and AQHA Supreme Race Horse Moonist SI 101 ($878,468).

Inseperable is out of A Delightful Legacy SI 105, by First Down Dash. She earned $179,153 and won the All American Juvenile Invitational (RG3). She produced 22 winners and eight black type horses, including his full brother, Seperate Interest SI 98 ($486,761), a multiple stakes winner and runner-up in the Golden State Million Futurity (G1) and Go Man Go Handicap (G1).

A Delightful Legacy is also the grandam of Chainman SI 88 ($188,217), winner of the Hobbs America Futurity (G2); Ask Her To Fly SI 102 ($610,175), runner-up in the All American Futurity (G1) and third in the Ruidoso Futurity (G1); and Apolitical Chick SI 89 ($257,900), runner-up in the LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity (RG1).

His second dam, Fortune Of Delight SI 107 ($100,269), earned Broodmare of the Year and AQHA Dam of Distinction honors. She produced champion A Delightful Dasher SI 102 ($1,660,525) and champion Hes My Dasher SI 102 ($575,774). She is also a half-sister to champions Tres Seis SI 97 ($856,901) and Dean Miracle SI 104 ($199,601).

Inseperable will stand for $1,500 in 2027. His listed eligibilities include New Mexico Bred, Black Gold, OQHRA, Future Fortunes and Select Stallion Stakes.

CONTACT THE FARM FOR BREEDING INQUIRIES

CSJ Ranch’s breeding fees include farm fees, mare reproductive evaluations and palpations. Cooled and frozen semen, along with shipped semen, will be available.

For breeding information or contracts, contact CSJ Ranch at (505) 319-2302 or email csjranch@yahoo.com.

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All-time leading money-earning Quarter Horse Kj Desparado added another Grade 1 victory to his remarkable career Saturday night, holding off a determined Stetsonn by a neck in the $290,375 AQHA Racing Challenge Championship (G1) at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The 7-year-old gelding, sent off as the 6-5 favorite, completed the 440 yards in 21.063 seconds, earning a 98 speed index over a fast racing surface while facing a 4-mph headwind.

Ridden by Noe Garcia Jr. for trainer Wesley T. Giles, Kj Desparado broke sharply from post six, established an early advantage, and maintained a narrow lead through the stretch. Under a strong drive, the veteran champion turned back Stetsonn's challenge to secure the $133,573 winner's share.

The victory increased Kj Desparado's career earnings to $3,617,850, further extending his position as the richest racing American Quarter Horse in history.

Owned by John Lee, Kathy Lee, and Ruben Mares, Kj Desparado is a 7-year-old brown gelding by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of Tres Veses, by Tres Seis. He was bred in Arizona by L&L Land & Cattle.

Saturday's victory improved his career record to 19 wins, 11 seconds, and one third from 38 starts.

Kj Desparado's extraordinary racing career includes victories in the All American Futurity (G1), Texas Classic Futurity (G1), Ruidoso Derby (G1), All American Derby (G1), Texas Classic Derby (G1), All American Gold Cup (G1), and two editions of the Refrigerator Championship (G1), among other major stakes.

His latest championship triumph added another prestigious title to a career that has spanned five racing seasons and established him among the sport's all-time greats.

Stetsonn, a 4-year-old gelding by champion Jess Good Candy, turned in a determined runner-up performance, finishing a neck behind the winner and earning $58,075.

Breaking from post seven under champion jockey James A. Flores, Stetsonn raced prominently throughout, dueling with the winner before narrowly missing in the final strides.

Trained by Dean R. Frey for owners G. R. Carter Jr. and Shaena Carter, Stetsonn is a home bred for the Carters. He is out of Stella Lou, by One Famous Eagle.

Stetsonn was an $18,000 RNA at the 2023 Ruidoso Yearling Sale.

The gelding has compiled five wins and one second from 10 career starts, with earnings of $201,029. His accomplishments include a victory in the Remington Park Championship Challenge Stakes (G2), along with finalist appearances in the Ruidoso Derby (G1) and Remington Park Derby (RG1).

Scoops Dynasty completed the trifecta, finishing another half-length behind Stetsonn to earn $29,038 for owner Edward J. McNelis.

The 7-year-old gelding, ridden by Jacob Enriquez for trainer Diego Cervantes, raced in fourth early before advancing into third and holding that position by a neck.

Bred by Edward J. and Von Zae McNelis, Scoops Dynasty is by five-time world champion sire FDD Dynasty out of Bye Sweet Girl, by Dashin Bye.

An accomplished Grade 1 winner himself, Scoops Dynasty has earned $844,725 from 36 career starts, recording 11 wins, nine seconds, and four thirds.

His stakes victories include the AQHA Racing Challenge Championship (G1), two editions of the Go Man Go Handicap (G1), Los Alamitos Winter Derby (G1), and Golden State Derby (G2).

Hooked N Gone finished fourth, a neck behind Scoops Dynasty, followed by Mysterious Cartel in fifth, Bold N Beautiful in sixth, Eagles Up in seventh, Bee A Freight Train in eighth, Shaundas Eagle in ninth, and Shakers No Secret in tenth.

The championship highlighted Saturday night's AQHA Racing Challenge Championship program at The Downs at Albuquerque, bringing together some of the nation's most accomplished older Quarter Horses.

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A competitive field of 10 two-year-old fillies, headed by impressive trial winner Miss American and four-time winner Browneyegal, will square off Tuesday, November 17, in the $596,419 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship at Will Rogers Downs.

The 400-yard championship, scheduled as Race 12 with a 4:45 p.m. (CT) post time, brings together a talented group of qualifiers that includes several stakes-tested fillies and promising runners seeking their first major futurity victory.

Miss American, a daughter of leading sire Hes Relentless, enters the championship following an impressive two-length victory in her November 2 trial. The Oklahoma-bred filly posted a 98 speed index while defeating fellow finalists Chin Up Buttercup and Striking Favorite.

Trained by Jason Olmstead for owners Tom Maher and Amber Olmstead, Miss American has compiled two wins, three seconds, and two thirds from eight starts, earning $38,234. She previously finished second in the $100,000 Heritage Place Juvenile Stakes at Remington Park and won a September 14 futurity trial at Will Rogers Downs.

Bred by Tom Maher, Miss American is out of the Tres Seis mare Tritoon. Ramiro Garcia, who guided her to victory in her latest trial, retains the mount from post five.

Browneyegal brings one of the strongest winning records into Tuesday's championship, having captured four of her five career starts while earning $77,442.

The daughter of FDD Dynasty has won four consecutive races, including her November 2 trial at Will Rogers Downs, where she defeated Bp History Maker by a neck while recording a 93 speed index.

Owned by Marisol Alvarado and trained by Samuel Mendoza, Browneyegal also scored victories at Sweetwater and Will Rogers Downs earlier this fall. The Oklahoma-bred filly is out of A Pollitical Gal, by Apollitical Jess, and was bred by L Hendrix Horses LLC.

A $19,000 Heritage Place Sale graduate, Browneyegal will break from post seven under Bryan Candanosa.

Kiss My Nine Eleven, a daughter of Kiss My Hocks, adds considerable stakes experience to the field. The Texas-bred filly qualified with a three-quarter-length victory in her November 2 trial, earning a 94 speed index.

Owned by Fernando Renteria and trained by Luis Dominguez, Kiss My Nine Eleven has won twice in six starts while earning $61,998. She previously qualified for the $1,159,000 Heritage Place Futurity(G1) at Remington Park, finishing seventh in the May 30 championship.

Bred by Turner Farms/Tommie Turner, she is out of Higher Fling, by Mr Jess Perry. A $20,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale graduate, Kiss My Nine Eleven will start from post two with Jonathan Dominguez aboard.

Cyber Spy, another daughter of Cyber Monday, enters the final following a half-length trial victory on November 2. The Jason Olmstead trainee has won three of six starts and earned $29,200.

Owned by Gene Schindler, Brennan Lejeune, and Jerry Cate, Cyber Spy previously qualified for the $264,000 Prairie Meadows Gold Futurity, where she finished fifth. The Oklahoma-bred filly is out of Illegally Famous, by One Famous Eagle, and was bred by Gene Schindler.

Jhaciel Soto has the riding assignment from the inside post.

AJ Hard Player, a daughter of Apollitical Jess, earned her championship berth with a neck victory in her November 2 trial. The John Stinebaugh trainee has won two of five starts and earned $23,700.

Owned by Horton Racing LLC, the Oklahoma-bred filly is out of Mischievous Player, by Corona Cartel. She was bred by Rancho El Cabresto Inc. and sold for $105,000 at the Heritage Place Sale.

AJ Hard Player, who also finished second in two futurity trials at Albuquerque earlier this season, will start from post 10 with Ali Rivera aboard.

Miss D Meanor, a daughter of Uncle D, enters Tuesday's final following a narrow victory over Jess Danica in their November 2 trial. The Hernesto Ramirez trainee has one win and two seconds from five starts, earning $10,078.

Owned by Two The Max Investments LLC, Miss D Meanor was bred in Oklahoma by Mike and Leslie Turner. She is out of Tempting Dreamgirl, by Tempting Dash, and sold for $49,000 at the Heritage Place Sale.

Jaime Mata will ride from post four.

Jess Danica, a daughter of Apollitical Jess, brings stakes experience into the championship after finishing fourth in the $345,000 Valley Junction Futurity(G3) at Prairie Meadows in September.

Owned and bred by Thomas D. Lepic, the Stacy Charette-Hill trainee has one victory and four runner-up finishes from eight starts, earning $52,626. She is out of Signs of a Blue Moon, by Tres Seis.

James Flores will ride Jess Danica from post three.

Bp History Maker, a daughter of A Revenant, finished a neck behind Browneyegal in their November 2 trial. The Jed Vane trainee has compiled one win, one second, and one third from three starts, earning $15,465.

Owned by Madison Dunn, Bp History Maker is out of Cc Policy, by Corona Cartel. Bred by Bill Price, she sold for $42,000 at the Heritage Place Sale. Francisco Calderon will ride from post six.

Chin Up Buttercup, another daughter of Cyber Monday, qualified with a runner-up finish behind Miss American. The Dee Keener trainee has one victory and two seconds from three starts, earning $16,557.

Owned and bred by Kelly Yother Equine LLC, the Oklahoma-bred filly is out of Wind Me Up Buttercup, by Tres Seis. Roman Cruz will ride from post nine.

Striking Favorite, a daughter of Favorite Cartel, completes the field after finishing third behind Miss American in her November 2 trial.

Owned by Robyn Gordon, Verle Bohner, and Doug Klaassen, the Kasey Willis trainee has earned $35,146 from five starts, including a victory and two third-place finishes. She previously finished second to Browneyegal in a $75,000 allowance race at Sweetwater.

Bred by James Daniel Beck, Striking Favorite is out of Striking Perfection, by High Rate of Return. Gonzalo Gutierrez will ride from post eight.

Tuesday's $596,419 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship will highlight the afternoon program at Will Rogers Downs, with several accomplished juveniles looking to add a major championship to their 2026 racing records.

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