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Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale Surpasses $6 Million Through Two Days; BP Hail Mary Tops Friday at $130,000
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — November 6, 2026

The 49th annual Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale surpassed $6 million in gross receipts through its first two days on Friday, with 359 horses selling for a combined $6,089,900. The two-day average stands at $16,964, with a median price of $10,500 heading into Saturday's final session.

Through Friday, 420 horses had been offered, with 359 sold, 61 repurchases and 98 withdrawals. The cumulative clearance rate stands at 85.5 percent.

Friday's second session produced $3,259,200 in gross receipts from 209 horses sold out of 234 offered. The session averaged $15,594, with a median of $10,000. There were 25 repurchases and 58 withdrawals.

"Day 2 of the 49th Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale concluded with an average sales price of $15,594 and 90% of the horses offered today were marked as sold," said Heritage Place General Manager Spence Kidney.

The second-day results reflected increased buyer participation compared to the corresponding session in 2025, with 14 more horses sold and 12 fewer repurchases.

Friday's gross receipts were virtually identical to the corresponding session in 2025, when 195 horses sold for $3,259,600, averaging $16,716 with a $10,000 median.

While the session average declined 6.7 percent year-over-year, the number of horses sold increased 7.2 percent, and the clearance rate improved from 84.1 percent to 89.3 percent. The median remained unchanged at $10,000.

The overall two-day average of $16,964 reflects continued demand across the mixed-sale market, with the auction entering its final session Saturday.

"The overall average on horses sold through the second day is very comparable to 2025, and we look forward to a great session tomorrow to close out this year’s Fall Mixed Sale," Kidney added.

BP Hail Mary Tops Friday's Session at $130,000

BP Hail Mary, a 3-year-old daughter of leading sire Corona Cartel, topped Friday's session when Grant Farms LLC purchased the filly for $130,000.

Cataloged as Hip 324, BP Hail Mary is out of HF Stormi Daniels, a daughter of Tempting Dash. Dunn Ranch, acting as agent for the Bill Price Complete Dispersal, consigned the session topper.

The second-highest price of the day also came from the Bill Price Complete Dispersal when Jose E. Guzman purchased HF Stormi Daniels for $125,000.

Cataloged as Hip 312, the 8-year-old mare is by Tempting Dash out of BP Tres Seis Policy, by Tres Seis. Dunn Ranch handled the consignment.

The two transactions totaled $255,000 for the Bill Price Complete Dispersal, further strengthening Dunn Ranch's position among the sale's leading consignors.

Diamond Cowgirl 123, a 3-year-old daughter of Flying Cowboy 123, brought the third-highest price of Friday's session at $97,000.

Cataloged as Hip 380, the filly is out of Tres Seis Diamond, by Tres Seis.

Leading Buyers Through Two Sessions

Tabasco Racing LLC headed the buyers' standings through Friday, purchasing 10 horses for a combined $258,500.

George Mitchell ranked second by total purchases with his $210,000 acquisition, while the Marla K. Robinson Family Trust followed with one purchase totaling $195,000.

Dunn Ranch Leads Consignors

Dunn Ranch, acting as agent for the Bill Price Complete Dispersal, topped the consignor standings through two sessions with 22 horses generating $745,000.

Bobby D. Cox ranked second with 18 horses accounting for $378,400, while Dunn Ranch, Agent, held third with 17 horses totaling $300,900.

The Bill Price Complete Dispersal has been a significant contributor to the upper end of the market, accounting for two of Friday's three highest-priced offerings.

Dulce Sin Tacha Leads Sire Averages

Among sires represented by two or more horses sold through Friday, Dulce Sin Tacha led the standings with six offspring averaging $54,500 and generating $327,000.

Tempting Dash ranked second with three sold averaging $52,667, totaling $158,000.

Flying Cowboy 123 followed closely with 12 offspring averaging $52,267. His $627,200 in gross sales was the highest total among the three leading sires.

Take Off Jess Tops Broodmare Sire Standings

Take Off Jess led the broodmare sire standings by average through two sessions, with three horses out of his daughters averaging $90,667 and generating $272,000.

Dash Ta Fame ranked second with four horses averaging $44,625 and totaling $178,500.

FDD Dynasty followed with six horses averaging $42,833, producing gross receipts of $257,000.

Popularity Heads Covering Sire Averages

Among covering sires represented by at least two mares sold, Popularity led the standings with two mares averaging $22,100 and totaling $44,200.

Code West ranked second with two mares averaging $14,000, generating $28,000.

Eye On The Card followed with two mares averaging $12,000 and totaling $24,000.

CLICK HERE for preliminary results through two days, including hip-by-hip results.

Final Session Set for Saturday

The 2026 Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale concludes Saturday, November 7, beginning at 10 a.m. with Session Four, featuring mixed consignments cataloged as Hips 546–843.

The sale catalog is available online, allowing prospective buyers to research individual consignments and prepare for the final day of the three-day auction.

Buyers and consignors can also access the sale-day webcast, online bidding registration, sale results, and updates through the Heritage Place website.

CLICK HERE to view the 2026 Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale catalog.

For additional information, contact Heritage Place at (405) 682-4551 or email info@HeritagePlace.com. The Heritage Place Restaurant & Club will be open daily throughout the sale.

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CLAREMORE, OK — November 2, 2026

Miss American delivered the fastest performance of the afternoon Monday at Will Rogers Downs, racing 400 yards in 19.708 seconds to lead 80 starters competing in 10 trials for the $596,419 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship (RG2).

The 10 fastest qualifiers from Monday's trials will return Tuesday, November 17, for the restricted Grade 2 championship, open to 2-year-old fillies sired by participating stallions.

Miss American, a daughter of leading sire Hes Relentless, turned in a commanding two-length victory in the third race, defeating fellow qualifier Chin Up Buttercup while earning a 98 speed index over a fast racing surface.

Ridden by Ramiro Haro Garcia for trainer Jason L. Olmstead, Miss American broke sharply from post nine, established an early advantage and drew clear in the final 110 yards to secure the fastest qualifying time.

The Oklahoma-bred sorrel filly races for Tom Maher and Amber Olmstead and was bred by Maher. She is out of the Tres Seis mare Tritoon.

Monday's victory marked the second career win for Miss American, who has compiled a record of 2-3-2 from eight starts with earnings of $38,234. Earlier this season, she finished second in the Heritage Place Juvenile and was a finalist in the Mystery Futurity (RG2).

Kiss My Nine Eleven recorded the second-fastest qualifying time of 19.888 seconds with a three-quarter-length victory in the eighth race.

The daughter of Kiss My Hocks rallied from just off the early pace under jockey Jonathan Dominguez, overtaking A Painted Fling in the closing yards to win going away. A Painted Fling held second after setting the early pace.

Trained by Luis A. Dominguez for owner Fernando Renteria, Kiss My Nine Eleven was bred in Texas by Turner Farms/Tommie Turner. She is out of Higher Fling, a daughter of Mr Jess Perry.

The sorrel filly was a $20,000 purchase at the 2025 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale. She has won twice in six career starts, with one second and one third, and has earned $61,998. Earlier this year, she qualified for the Grade 1 Heritage Place Futurity at Remington Park.

Browneyegal continued her impressive winning streak with a neck victory in the seventh race, stopping the clock in 19.910 seconds for the third-fastest qualifying time.

The FDD Dynasty filly broke alertly under jockey Bryan Candanosa, took command early and held off a late challenge from Bp History Maker, who finished second in 19.935 seconds to secure the fourth-fastest qualifying position.

Browneyegal is trained by Samuel Mendoza for owner Marisol Alvarado. Bred in Oklahoma by L Hendrix Horses LLC, the brown filly is out of A Pollitical Gal, by Apollitical Jess.

A $19,000 graduate of the 2025 Heritage Place Yearling Sale, Browneyegal has now won four consecutive races after finishing out of the money in her career debut. She has compiled four wins from five starts with earnings of $77,202.

Bp History Maker completed the four fastest qualifiers despite finishing second in the same trial as Browneyegal.

The daughter of champion A Revenant was bumped at the start of the seventh race but recovered to challenge the leader, closing strongly in the final yards before falling a neck short in 19.935 seconds.

Francisco Calderon rode the Oklahoma-bred filly for trainer Jed H. Vane and owner Madison Dunn. Bred by Bill Price, Bp History Maker is out of Cc Policy, a daughter of Corona Cartel.

She was purchased for $42,000 at the 2025 Heritage Place Yearling Sale and has recorded one win, one second, and one third from three career starts, earning $15,465.

The remaining six qualifiers were Miss D Meanor (19.969), Cyber Spy (19.970), Jess Danica (19.972), Chin Up Buttercup (19.973), Aj Hard Player (19.985) and Striking Favorite (19.993).

The qualifying field included several closely matched performances. Miss D Meanor defeated Jess Danica by a nose in the ninth race, while Chin Up Buttercup and Striking Favorite both advanced from the third trial despite finishing second and third behind Miss American.

Olmstead qualified two fillies for the championship, including fastest qualifier Miss American and sixth-fastest qualifier Cyber Spy.

The $596,419 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship (RG2) will be contested at 400 yards on November 17 at Will Rogers Downs. All finalists must provide an additional negative hair test before entering the championship.

CLICK HERE for a complete list of qualifiers with times, sires, dams, owners, breeders, and jockeys.

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NORMAN, OK — November 6, 2026

The two established sires, standing at Bob Moore Farms in Norman, Oklahoma, were represented by three finalists each, with FDD Dynasty siring the fastest qualifier to the OQHRA Mystery Derby and Hes Relentless siring the fastest qualifier to the $596,419 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship (RG2).

Both stallions will have runners competing in the November 17 stakes finals at Will Rogers Downs, while FDD Dynasty also has a qualifier for the November 21 Texas Classic Juvenile Invitational at Lone Star Park.

Hes Relentless Filly Tops Black Gold Trials

Miss American, a 2-year-old daughter of Hes Relentless, delivered one of the weekend's most impressive performances when she won the third of 10 trials for the $596,419 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship (RG2) by two lengths.

The filly stopped the clock in 19.708 seconds for 400 yards, establishing the fastest qualifying time for the November 17 final.

Bred in Oklahoma by Tom Maher, Miss American is out of the Tres Seis mare Tritoon. She races for Tom Maher and Amber Olmstead and is trained by Jason L. Olmstead. Ramiro Haro Garcia was aboard for the qualifying victory.

The same connections will also be represented in the $25,000-added OQHRA Mystery Derby by Famous N Relentless, another son of Hes Relentless out of Tritoon.

The 3-year-old gelding won the fourth trial on November 1 in 17.525 seconds for 350 yards, recording the third-fastest qualifying time. He was also bred by Tom Maher and is trained by Olmstead, with Haro Garcia riding.

The two qualifiers add to the successful record of Tritoon, whose previous offspring include Relentless American, a son of Hes Relentless who earned $349,063 while winning the Black Gold Colts and Geldings Futurity, Mystery Futurity and Remington Park Juvenile Stakes.

Hes Relentless also qualified Dos Grandiose for the $413,924 Black Gold Futurity Championship (RG2) for colts and geldings.

The 2-year-old colt finished third in the 10th trial on November 1, posting the seventh-fastest qualifying time of 19.890 seconds for 400 yards.

Bred in Oklahoma by Mike Vaughan, Dos Grandiose is out of the Corona Cartel mare Aqua Girl. He races for Wishbone Partnership, with Dee Keener training and Roman Cruz riding. The colt was a $85,000 RNA at the 2025 Heritage Place Yearling Sale.

FDD Dynasty Sires Fastest Mystery Derby Qualifier

FDD Dynasty's leading weekend performer was Maverykk, who captured the second trial for the OQHRA Mystery Derby at Will Rogers Downs on November 1.

The 3-year-old gelding won by a neck in 17.475 seconds for 350 yards, earning the fastest qualifying position for the November 17 final.

Maverykk is out of the Apollitical Jess mare A Pollitical Phoebe and was bred in Oklahoma by Jordan Wiggins and Lindsey Cheek. The gelding races for Lucky Ladies, with Justin W. Joiner training and Mario Delgado riding.

He was purchased for $90,000 at the 2024 Heritage Place Yearling Sale.

FDD Dynasty added another prominent qualifier when Browneyegal recorded the third-fastest time for the $596,419 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship (RG2) on November 2.

The 2-year-old filly won the seventh trial in 19.910 seconds for 400 yards.

Browneyegal is out of A Pollitical Gal, by Apollitical Jess, and was bred in Oklahoma by L Hendrix Horses LLC. She races for Marisol Alvarado, with Samuel Mendoza training and Bryan Candanosa riding.

The filly was a $19,000 purchase at the 2025 Heritage Place Yearling Sale.

At Lone Star Park, FDD Dynasty was represented by Tomorrows Dynasty, who qualified seventh-fastest for the $50,000-estimated Texas Classic Juvenile Invitational.

The 2-year-old gelding recorded a time of 19.793 seconds in the October 30 trials for the 400-yard event, which will be contested November 21.

Tomorrows Dynasty is out of the Apollitical Jess mare My Tomorrow and was bred in Oklahoma by Brian S. Carroll, DVM. He races for Zane Kiehne, with John A. Stinebaugh training and Ali Rivera riding.

The gelding was purchased for $50,000 at the 2025 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale.

FDD Dynasty Continues Among Nation's Leading Sires

A two-time AQHA Racing Champion Colt and five-time World Champion sire, FDD Dynasty has established himself among the industry's most accomplished active stallions.

The son of First Down Dash, out of Dinastia Toll BRZ by Tolltac, earned $1,173,001 during a racing career that included eight victories from 11 starts.

Through 16 crops to race FDD Dynasty has sired 1,196 starters, 779 winners and 114 stakes winners, with cumulative earnings of $44,148,367.

He currently ranks seventh among all-time leading Quarter Horse sires by money earned and seventh on the 2026 leading sires list with $3,039,783.

His leading performers include Danjer ($2,499,432), FDD Dreams ($2,191,785), Jessies First Down ($1,599,502), Whizkey Glasses ($943,619) and Scoops Dynasty ($873,763).

FDD Dynasty's 2026 yearlings have also generated strong commercial results, with 54 sold for $2,292,000, averaging $42,444 and recording a median of $26,000.

The 2004 bay stallion stands at Bob Moore Farms for a private fee in 2027.

Hes Relentless Builds on Championship Legacy

Hes Relentless, a son of One Famous Eagle out of This Dreams Flying by Strawfly Special, has developed into one of the industry's prominent younger proven sires.

The 2011 bay stallion was the AQHA Racing Champion Three-Year-Old Colt, winning eight of 15 career starts and earning $616,380.

Through eight crops to race, Hes Relentless has sired 518 starters, 302 winners and 61 stakes winners, with lifetime progeny earnings of $22,535,665 as of November 3.

His leading performers include All American Futurity (G1) winner Hes Judgeandjury ($2,016,522), multiple Grade 1 winner Dark NME ($1,739,485), Unrelentless ($495,702), Hes Innocent ($358,134) and Hesa Party Wagon ($356,235).

Hes Relentless ranks 18th among the nation's leading sires in 2026, with reported earnings of $1,558,308.

His 2026 yearlings have also attracted considerable attention in the marketplace, with 55 selling for $2,278,500, averaging $41,427 and posting a median of $26,000.

Hes Relentless will stand the 2027 breeding season at Bob Moore Farms for $15,000, with ICSI services available for $10,000 under the farm's announced conditions.

NOW ENROLLED IN FUEGO

The upcoming November 17 stakes program at Will Rogers Downs will provide another opportunity for both stallions to add to their records.

In addtion, both stallions are now enrolled in the Caliente Flight of the new Fuego Stallion Incentive Program. FDD Dynasty’s 2027 breeding fee is private treaty, while Hes Relentless stands for $15,000. Both stallions’ 2026 and 2027 offspring will be eligible for the Fuego program.

Both FDD Dynasty and Hes Relentless stand at Bob Moore Farms, located at 4887 Broad Acres Road in Norman, Oklahoma.

For additional information on the stallions or 2027 breeding contracts, contact Bob Moore Farms at (405) 329-8571 or visit www.bobmoorefarms.com.

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Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale Surpasses $6 Million Through Two Days; BP Hail Mary Tops Friday at $130,000

The 49th annual Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale surpassed $6 million in gross receipts through its first two days on Friday, with 359 horses selling for a combined $6,089,900. The two-day average stands at $16,964, with a median price of $10,500 heading into Saturday's final session.

Through Friday, 420 horses had been offered, with 359 sold, 61 repurchases and 98 withdrawals. The cumulative clearance rate stands at 85.5 percent.

Friday's second session produced $3,259,200 in gross receipts from 209 horses sold out of 234 offered. The session averaged $15,594, with a median of $10,000. There were 25 repurchases and 58 withdrawals.

"Day 2 of the 49th Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale concluded with an average sales price of $15,594 and 90% of the horses offered today were marked as sold," said Heritage Place General Manager Spence Kidney.

The second-day results reflected increased buyer participation compared to the corresponding session in 2025, with 14 more horses sold and 12 fewer repurchases.

Friday's gross receipts were virtually identical to the corresponding session in 2025, when 195 horses sold for $3,259,600, averaging $16,716 with a $10,000 median.

While the session average declined 6.7 percent year-over-year, the number of horses sold increased 7.2 percent, and the clearance rate improved from 84.1 percent to 89.3 percent. The median remained unchanged at $10,000.

The overall two-day average of $16,964 reflects continued demand across the mixed-sale market, with the auction entering its final session Saturday.

"The overall average on horses sold through the second day is very comparable to 2025, and we look forward to a great session tomorrow to close out this year’s Fall Mixed Sale," Kidney added.

BP Hail Mary Tops Friday's Session at $130,000

BP Hail Mary, a 3-year-old daughter of leading sire Corona Cartel, topped Friday's session when Grant Farms LLC purchased the filly for $130,000.

Cataloged as Hip 324, BP Hail Mary is out of HF Stormi Daniels, a daughter of Tempting Dash. Dunn Ranch, acting as agent for the Bill Price Complete Dispersal, consigned the session topper.

The second-highest price of the day also came from the Bill Price Complete Dispersal when Jose E. Guzman purchased HF Stormi Daniels for $125,000.

Cataloged as Hip 312, the 8-year-old mare is by Tempting Dash out of BP Tres Seis Policy, by Tres Seis. Dunn Ranch handled the consignment.

The two transactions totaled $255,000 for the Bill Price Complete Dispersal, further strengthening Dunn Ranch's position among the sale's leading consignors.

Diamond Cowgirl 123, a 3-year-old daughter of Flying Cowboy 123, brought the third-highest price of Friday's session at $97,000.

Cataloged as Hip 380, the filly is out of Tres Seis Diamond, by Tres Seis.

Leading Buyers Through Two Sessions

Tabasco Racing LLC headed the buyers' standings through Friday, purchasing 10 horses for a combined $258,500.

George Mitchell ranked second by total purchases with his $210,000 acquisition, while the Marla K. Robinson Family Trust followed with one purchase totaling $195,000.

Dunn Ranch Leads Consignors

Dunn Ranch, acting as agent for the Bill Price Complete Dispersal, topped the consignor standings through two sessions with 22 horses generating $745,000.

Bobby D. Cox ranked second with 18 horses accounting for $378,400, while Dunn Ranch, Agent, held third with 17 horses totaling $300,900.

The Bill Price Complete Dispersal has been a significant contributor to the upper end of the market, accounting for two of Friday's three highest-priced offerings.

Dulce Sin Tacha Leads Sire Averages

Among sires represented by two or more horses sold through Friday, Dulce Sin Tacha led the standings with six offspring averaging $54,500 and generating $327,000.

Tempting Dash ranked second with three sold averaging $52,667, totaling $158,000.

Flying Cowboy 123 followed closely with 12 offspring averaging $52,267. His $627,200 in gross sales was the highest total among the three leading sires.

Take Off Jess Tops Broodmare Sire Standings

Take Off Jess led the broodmare sire standings by average through two sessions, with three horses out of his daughters averaging $90,667 and generating $272,000.

Dash Ta Fame ranked second with four horses averaging $44,625 and totaling $178,500.

FDD Dynasty followed with six horses averaging $42,833, producing gross receipts of $257,000.

Popularity Heads Covering Sire Averages

Among covering sires represented by at least two mares sold, Popularity led the standings with two mares averaging $22,100 and totaling $44,200.

Code West ranked second with two mares averaging $14,000, generating $28,000.

Eye On The Card followed with two mares averaging $12,000 and totaling $24,000.

CLICK HERE for preliminary results through two days, including hip-by-hip results.

Final Session Set for Saturday

The 2026 Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale concludes Saturday, November 7, beginning at 10 a.m. with Session Four, featuring mixed consignments cataloged as Hips 546–843.

The sale catalog is available online, allowing prospective buyers to research individual consignments and prepare for the final day of the three-day auction.

Buyers and consignors can also access the sale-day webcast, online bidding registration, sale results, and updates through the Heritage Place website.

CLICK HERE to view the 2026 Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale catalog.

For additional information, contact Heritage Place at (405) 682-4551 or email info@HeritagePlace.com. The Heritage Place Restaurant & Club will be open daily throughout the sale.

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HERITAGE PLACE FALL MIXED

DateNovember 5–7, 2026CodeHPFMLocation
Oklahoma City, OKCatalog

HERITAGE PLACE CHAMPIONS OF THE FUTURE ONLINE SALE

DateDecember 8–10, 2026CodeHPFIULocation
Oklahoma City, OK

FASTRACK DECEMBER MIXED SALE

DateDecember 13, 2026CodeFTDMSLocation
Gainesville, TX

FASTRACK NEW YEARS FOAL-IN-UTERO AND FROZEN EMBRYO SALE

DateDecember 31, 2026CodeFTFIUFESLocation
Gainesville, TX

HERITAGE PLACE WINTER MIXED SALE

DateJanuary 14–16, 2027CodeHPWMLocation
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HERITAGE PLACE SUMMER MIXED ONLINE SALE

DateJune 1–3, 2027CodeHPSMLocation
Oklahoma City, OK

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM — October 17, 2026

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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CYPRESS, CA — November 6, 2026

Mike Casselman’s Mayor Humdinger and Santos Montemayor and Omar Torres’ SM My Valentine - both impressive stakes winners as juveniles in 2025 - look to continue shining as sophomores when they headline a strong field of nine in Sunday’s $30,000 Town Policy Stakes at 400 yards at Los Alamitos.

Bred and trained by Casselman, Mayor Humdinger enjoyed a four-race win streak last year that included a victory in the Restricted Grade 1 Governor’s Cup Futurity on July 26. He has added two victories from five starts this season, headlined by a win in the Sgt Pepper Feature Handicap and a second-place finish in the Restricted Grade 2 Governor’s Cup Derby. He enters this sophomore feature after stepping up against the track's top older horses in the Grade 1 Robert Boniface Los Alamitos Invitational Championship at the classic quarter-mile distance. Mayor Humdinger finished ninth in that ambitious spot, and a return to age-restricted company should suit him well. Martin Arriaga will ride from the outside post nine.

Trained by Adan Farias with Gerardo Vera in the saddle, SM My Valentine captured the Grade 2 PCQHRA Breeders Futurity last season and placed third in the Los Alamitos Two Million Juvenile Stakes. He has maintained a busy sophomore campaign, making five starts—all against stakes-caliber company. After finishing second to Mayor Humdinger in the Sgt Pepper Feature, SM My Valentine will look to turn the tables on his rival on Sunday.

Warmly, winner of the Jens List Jr. California Breeders Stakes for 3-year-olds, and El Dictator, runner-up in last season's Governor’s Cup Futurity, add further stakes quality to the lineup. Completing the nine-horse field are Hurry Up, Flying Chance, Turnpike Jammer, FDD Perfect Strike, and More It.

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Type
Name
Starts
1st
2nd
3rd
Earnings
Cowboys Flying
7
7
0
0
$2,068,793
Gf Shes Sinful
7
4
2
1
$708,275
Big Ted
8
6
1
1
$665,792
El Huracano V
6
4
1
1
$638,670
Ask Her To Fly
9
3
2
1
$610,475
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