By StallioneSearch

PHOENIX, AZ–FEBRUARY 16, 2026– Shiny Nova continued his dominant 2026 campaign Monday afternoon at Turf Paradise, setting a new track record while capturing the $32,800 Allred Brothers Stakes at 350 yards.

Ridden by Gabriel Medrano, Shiny Nova broke sharply from the outside post, dueled early, and edged clear late to win by one length. The sorrel gelding stopped the clock in 17.261 seconds, eclipsing the previous track record of 17.263 set January 8, 2026. He earned a 104 speed index over a fast tra .. Read More

By Richard Linihan

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–FEBRUARY 16, 2026–A total of 25 training races, spread over two days, will take place Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Thursday, Feb. 19. There are a total of 198 horses entered for schooling races this week as trainers get their first-time starters prepared to run their first official races of their careers.

24 races are dedicated to the two-year-olds of this season, twelve on each day with a total of 191 juvenil .. Read More

By StallioneSearch

AMARILLO, TX–JANUARY 12, 2026– Payments for the 2026 AQHA Racing Challenge program begin January 15, and the American Quarter Horse Association is reminding owners and trainers to closely track upcoming nomination and sustaining deadlines as the Challenge season approaches.

For the 2026 Challenge season, AQHA has set a $400 nomination fee and an $800 sustaining fee for each eligible Challenge race. Nomination deadlines vary by event and region, making it critical for participants to review individual race requirements and submit payments on time.Read More