RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–JULY 17, 2026– The district two bridge manager for the New Mexico Department of Transportation has recommended Ruidoso Downs Racetrack close the entrance of the facility due to a faulty culvert that was originally damaged by floodwaters last year, according to Ruidoso Downs General Manager Rick Baugh.

“We requested that the New Mexico Department of Transportation inspect the condition of the culvert located at the entrance,” Baugh said. “The results of the investigation have confirmed our decision to ...



DALLAS, TX–JULY 16, 2026–David Keiter, a longtime Horse racing steward and one of the industry's most knowledgeable authorities, joins Episode 70 of QH Racing Talk–Weekly for an in-depth conversation about his distinguished career and the evolution of Quarter Horse racing.

David Keiter has spent decades in the sport, earning the respect of horsemen, officials, and fans throughout the Quarter Horse industry. Known by many as a walking encyclopedia of the sport, Keiter has witnessed generations of great horses, legendary trainers, jockeys, and owners while helping uphold the integrity of Quarter Horse racing. His extensive ...


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By Orlando Gutierrez

CYPRESS, LA–JULY 16, 2026– Building on its new, enhanced weekend simulcast, Los Alamitos Race Course has expanded its live coverage to feature a complete, real-time broadcast stream on the track’s YouTube channel, @losalqh.

The transition to YouTube is already a major hit with racing fans.

The live stream ...




SELMA, TX—JULY 16, 2026—Retama Park announced this afternoon that they have decided to canceled their live Quarter Horse racing program scheduled for Thursday evening due to weather.

Track officials said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution for the safety of the horses and jockeys.Although racing has been canceled, the Camel, Ostrich & Zebra Meet & Greet will still take place as scheduled.

The event is free to ...



By Chelsea Hackbarth, The Paulick Report

PAULICK REPORT–JULY 16, 2026–A newly obtained U.S. Department of Agriculture epidemiological report concludes that investigators believe a clandestine injectable performance-enhancing substance referred to as "Robinson’s juice" likely served as both the vehicle that spread a 2024 outbreak of equine infectious anemia (EIA) and the source of the novel beta agonist ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SAN ANTONIO, TX–JULY 16, 2026–The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) will once again provide on-site Member Services during the 2026 TQHA Yearling Sale, offering horsemen, breeders, and owners the opportunity to take care of a wide range of AQHA business while attending one of the Southwest's premier Quarter Horse ...



AMARILLO, TX–JULY 15, 2026–The women who shape the American Quarter Horse industry do so in countless ways, through leadership, service and a steadfast commitment to the lives of people and horses they touch every day.

Now is your opportunity to recognize these remarkable women.

Starting today, we're accepting nominations for the 2026 class of Wrangler Women of Influence. If you know a woman who would be an outstanding candidate and whose dedication to the Quarter Horse ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–JULY 15, 2026–Horsemen with eligible juveniles and sophomores are reminded that first sustaining payments for the prestigious Dash For Cash Futurity (G2) and Dash For Cash Derby (G2) are due today (Wednesday, July 15) at Lone Star Park.

The first sustaining payment is $400 for horses that have already been nominated. Owners also have the opportunity to nominate new horses at this time by paying the applicable late nomination ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX–JULY 14, 2026—Camels, ostriches and zebras return to Retama Park July 16-18 for three days of live racing, family entertainment and one of the track's most popular annual attractions.

The three-day event combines live Quarter Horse racing with exhibition races featuring the exotic animals, along with meet-and-greet opportunities, live music and family-friendly ...



By Greg Thompson, StallioneSearch.com

DALLAS, TX–JULY 14, 2026Four Quarter Horse jockeys have been named finalists for the 2026 Sam Thompson Memorial Jockey Award, with one rider set to receive the honor this fall.

Jesus Ayala, Francisco Calderon, James Flores, and Ramiro Garcia were selected by the award's nominations committee. The winner will be chosen by previous recipients of the award, with the final ...



By Martha Claussen

VINTON, LOUISIANA-JULY 13, 2026–The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) awarded five $2,000 scholarships to further the education of Louisiana students on Saturday, July 11, at Delta Downs.

The drawings took place on Louisiana Showcase Night, saluting accredited Louisiana-bred Quarter Horses in nine quality stakes, culminating with a thrilling victory by KJ Meduzza in the $602,705 Lee Berwick ...



ALBUQUERQUE, NM–JULY 12, 2026–StallioneSearch.com wraps up its weekend webcast coverage of the 2026 Rainbow Futurity (G1), Rainbow Derby (G1), and Rainbow Oaks (G1) which is the second leg of the Quarter Horse Triple Crown Series on Saturday night at the Downs at Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

In this episode, StallioneSearch was on hand at the Downs at Albuquerque to capture the running of the $1 million Rainbow Futurity (G1), which resulted in El Huracano V delivering a winning performance to capture the prestigious ...



ALBUQUERQUE, NM–JULY 12, 2026–StallioneSearch.com continues the webcast coverage of the 2026 Rainbow Futurity (G1), Derby (G1), and Oaks (G1) for the second leg of the Quarter Horse Triple Crown Series on Saturday night at the Downs At Albuquerque.

In this episode, StallioneSearch was on hand to capture footage and highlights from the running of the 2026 Rainbow Oaks (G1). Going to post as the fastest qualifier and winner of the 2025 Los Alamitos Two Million, Toby Sis was poised for redemption in the 440-yard Grade 1 event after a ...



By StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–JULY 11, 2026–StallioneSearch.com presents webcast coverage of the 2026 Rainbow Futurity (G1), Rainbow Derby (G1), and Rainbow Oaks (G1), the second leg of the Quarter Horse Triple Crown Series, held Saturday night at The Downs at Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

In this episode, StallioneSearch.com was on hand to capture footage and highlights from the running of the 2026 Rainbow Derby (G1). Entering the race as the reigning AQHA Champion 2-Year-Old, Political Twist, a son of ...



VINTON, LA–JULY 12, 2026– StallioneSearch.com has released its webcast coverage of the 2026 Delta Downs Louisiana-Bred Derby (RG1) from Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana.

Valiant Heart Z entered the 400-yard restricted Grade 1 Derby seeking his fourth consecutive victory. The Luis Armando Castellanos-owned gelding was coming off a win in the LQHBA Louisiana Million Invitational Stakes before qualifying for the Derby ...



By StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JULY 11, 2026–StallioneSearch.com releases its webcast coverage of the 2026 Lee Berwick Memorial Futurity (RG1) from Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana.

StallioneSearch.com was on hand for KJ Meduzza's victory in the $602,705 Lee Berwick Futurity (RG1) for Louisiana-bred 2-year-olds competing at 350 yards. The son of leading third-crop sire KJ Mucho Macho Man surged to the wire under jockey Nestor Duran to score a nose victory. Bred in Louisiana by Ruse Ranch LLC and owned by J.A. Racing LLC, ...



By Orlando Gutierrez

CYPRESS, CA–JULY 12, 2026–Gillary Alfaro’s Bonnie, a 1 ½-year-old female doxie from Farmersville in Tulare County, ran so fast that she nearly lost her racing vest on the way to finishing first in the 29th running of the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals Championship race on Saturday night at Los Alamitos.

Bonnie and her family traveled nearly four hours from Central California to compete in the Wiener Nationals, but the trip was well worth it. ...



By Greg Thompson, StallioneSearch.com

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–JULY 11, 2026–StallioneSearch.com begins its webcast coverage of the 2026 Rainbow Futurity, Derby and Oaks(G1) weekend, with the preview episode of the upcoming Grade 1 $1,000,000 Rainbow Futurity to be contested on Sunday, July 12, 2024.

In this episode, StallioneSearch discusses with both trainer Jason Olmstead and JJ Gonzales about the two fastest qualifiers from the ...



Courtesy AQHA

AMARILLO, TX–JULY 11, 2026—The American Quarter Horse Foundation is awarding seven grants for equine research projects. These grants are awarded in alignment with research priority areas established by the AQHF Equine Research Committee and informed by feedback from a recent AQHA member survey on research priorities.

As one of the nation's top four private funders of equine research, the American Quarter Horse Foundation plays a vital role in advancing scientific discovery. Since 1960, ...



North Platte Reprint

OGALLALA, NE–JULY 11, 2026—Quarter Horse racing returns to Lake Mac Racetrack this weekend as the track hosts its second season of live racing on Friday and Saturday.

The two-day event will feature eight races, with four races scheduled each day beginning at 3 p.m. Mountain Time. More than $170,000 in total purse money will ...