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Global Gaming Solutions officials today announced the completion of the acquisition of the Quarter Horse Racing All-American Triple Crown Series, the Super Select Sale, and the All American Hall of Fame from Ruidoso Downs owners Johnny and Jana Trotter.

Nomination forms are now available for the 2027 Sam Houston Futurity (G2), Sam Houston Derby (G3) and Sam Houston Oaks, with initial payments of $150 per horse due December 15, 2026.

The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission (OHRC) is pleased to announce a transition from traditional paper fingerprint cards to electronic fingerprinting through IdentoGO.

Just as it has done each year since its inaugural running in 1972, the historic Grade 1 Champion of Champions will bring together one of the best Quarter Horse racing lineups of the year. The field for the 2026 edition will be headed by KJ Desparado, the breed’s richest runner with earnings of $3,617,850; the sensational GF Shes Sinful, a 3-year-old filly who has twice defeated male counterparts this year; and a pair of red-hot Grade 1 winners at Los Alamitos in the form of Norco and Political Twist. A total of 10 superstars will grace the starting gate at the Cypress track on Saturday, December 12, in a race that promises to have many Quarter Horse racing experts voicing that this is indeed the race of the year.

When the 24th season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing comes to a close Friday, November 13, it will also mark the end of a stellar career for Director of Racing Chris Polzin. The LaGrange Park, Ill. native is retiring after six years at the helm of the racing office at Horseshoe Indianapolis, marking a career that spans more than 45 years in the racing industry.

Lone Star Park is offering horsemen a special rate on its all-inclusive Penthouse Suite Package for closing weekend, providing an opportunity to enjoy the races with family, friends and fellow horsemen.

StallioneSearch.com presents episode 87 of the QH Racing Talk-Weekly podcast with retired trainer John L. Cooper, whose career includes a victory in the 1979 Champion of Champions (G1) and numerous other Grade 1 wins. The Idaho native reflects on his years training in California and the legendary runners he conditioned.

David Campos, the primary owner of Campos Family Ventures, has made all the right moves in Indiana. Since forming his racing operation, he has now won three straight Leading Quarter Horse Owner titles, setting a new record for most purse money earned in one season by a Quarter Horse owner.

The second-half contest of the season-long Los Al 123 Sunsets & Stars Challenge kicks off this Saturday night and will continue through the end of the meet on Sunday, December 20. Fans can join the second half of the contest for free by signing up at www.losal123.com. The second-half contest will feature up to $4,000 in total prize money.

Eduardo Diaz has literally grown up at the track, and racing fans have watched him bloom into a very successful Quarter Horse jockey. With only two races left on closing day Friday, November 13, the young Diaz takes home his second straight Leading Quarter Horse Jockey title for the 24th season of racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

It’s been another banner year for Trainer Tim Eggleston. He led nearly every step of the way, pulling away to a comfortable margin in the standings midway through the season to claim his second consecutive Leading Quarter Horse Trainer title.

State Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, filed a proposed constitutional amendment Monday that would give Texas voters another opportunity to decide whether the state should authorize casino gambling and sports wagering.

The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation and Lip Chip LLC will present “A Night at the Races” on Saturday, November 21, combining the Texas Classic finals at Lone Star Park with an evening dedicated to helping members of the horse racing community.

StallioneSearch concluded its webcast coverage of the 2026 Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale with a video recap of Saturday’s third and final session, featuring highlights of the day’s three highest sellers.

StallioneSearch continues its webcast coverage of the 49th annual Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale with a video recap of Friday's second day of selling in Oklahoma City, featuring highlights of the session's three highest sellers.

StallioneSearch launches its webcast coverage of the 2026 Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale with a video recap of Thursday’s opening session, featuring highlights of the day’s three highest sellers.

StallioneSearch.com presents Episode 86 of the QH Racing Talk–Weekly podcast, featuring longtime horseman Caesar Dominguez as he reflects on his training career and shares his firsthand account of working with AQHA Hall of Fame runner Mr Jet Moore, winner of the inaugural Champion of Champions (G1) in 1972.

The Professional Racetrack Groom Course is returning in 2027 through a long-standing partnership between Horse Racing Alberta and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology’s Industry Training & Continuing Education (ITCE) division, reopening a pathway to employment for people looking to build careers in Alberta’s horse racing industry.

Horsemen are reminded that nominations for two upcoming Quarter Horse stakes at Lone Star Park, including the Grade 1 Refrigerator Championship and the Ochoa Stakes, will close Friday, November 6. Both races will be contested during the track's final weekend of the 2026 Quarter Horse racing season.