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Chomping at the Bit: The Quarter Horses are Back at Ajax Downs Wednesday

AJAX, ONT–MAY 5, 2025– The long winter break is over, and the fastest breed of equine, the Quarter Horses, are back for another exciting racing season at Ajax Downs this Wednesday, May 7. The first of 25 race dates begins with a seven-race card and a first race post time of 1:45 p.m. (EDT).

Throughout the season, racing fans can enjoy top class Quarter Horse racing as well as special event Sundays once a month during the summer beginning with a Father's Day celebration on June 15.

In addition to other event days such as Craft Beer day and Family Fun Day, Ajax will host its first Twilight Racing Day on July 2 featuring a 4:15 first race post time.

The popular Battle of the Breeds races, pitting Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in a 'hook race (around a turn) .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Jamies Sin Tacha 2200$356,082
Flying Joy 1 4210$220,134
Shaken Goin On 3300$212,500
Shakers No Secret 2110$188,750
Last Eagle V 2110$180,997

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Miguel A. Vargas 3300$364,047
Leobersi Perez 29764$281,602
Alepony, LLC 23663$269,515
Tungsten Racing Partnership 38682$261,425
Edward C. Allred 87121718$238,100

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 180322221$1,373,917
Bobby D Cox 222282130$551,301
Monty McNair 26921$550,229
Steve D Burns Dvm 215302634$512,641
Reliance Ranches Llc 7618116$405,756

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
James J. Gonzales III 9621238$898,877
Jason L. Olmstead 143141513$733,855
Marc E. Jungers 123192011$549,792
S. Trey Wood 102151212$521,301
Wesley T. Giles 10671522$469,224

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Christian Ramos 198332723$991,227
Christian Cardenas 116231215$884,147
Juan Pulido 126402010$827,191
Luis Martinez 153242916$813,068
Bryan Candanosa 130152021$641,843

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Hockrodd, Cowboy Reason Mv, Cattail Coast Earn First Wins

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–MAY 5, 2025–Eddie Willis’ Hockrodd, who was third to the undefeated filly Beuteeful in a trial to the Grade 2 Robert Adair Kindergarten Futurity, enjoyed a winning return in his second career start on Sunday at Los Alamitos.

Hockrodd was one of here juvenile winners on Sunday with the others being the first-time starter Cowboy Reason MV and Cattail Coast, who was making his second career start. Bred by Shane and Avery Bradney, Hockrodd is a Kiss My Hocks colt out of the family of 1996 G1 Remington Park Futurity winner Send Me .. Read More

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Had To Be Fabulous, Looks To Stand Out In The QROOI Open Derby Trials

by Louanne Wainscott, StallioneSearch.com

AJAX, ON—MAY 7, 2025—Fifteen horses will enter the QROOI Open Derby Trials scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. Two trials will be conducted to identify the ten fastest competitors for a distance of 300 yards.

The standout entry, Had To Be Fabulous, is the morning line favorite in race three of the final trial. Last year, she showed remarkable talent by winning two futurities, including the QROOI Bonus Futurity and the Alex Picov Memorial Futurity. In 2024, she was named the Can .. Read More


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Stablemates Full Moon Desire and Aidens Favorite Clock Top Times To John Deere Juvenile Challenge

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch.com

HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 26, 2025–Sixty-four juveniles participated in seven trials for the Sam Houston John Deere Juvenile Challenge on Saturday, competing for one of ten spots in the $121,082 Grade 3 finals scheduled for May 17. Full Moon Desire emerged victorious in her maiden debut during the second trial of the evening, achieving the fastest qualifying time.

Piloted by Victor Urieta Jr., Full Moon Desire had a quick start, taking the lead at the first call and crossing the finish li .. Read More





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