AMARILLO, TX—NOVEMBER 14, 2025—The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David "Dave" Dellin as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dellin will start on January 5, 2026.

The selection of Dellin follows an extensive national search to identify a leader who can guide the world’s largest equine breed registry into its next era of service, innovation, and global outreach.

"On behalf of the AQHA Executive Committee, I’m ...

By Darcy Stephens

CLAREMORE, OK—NOVEMBER 14, 2025—Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs wrapped its 2025 Quarter Horses season on Tuesday, closing out another successful chapter that saw an overall increase in wagers and attendance.

The Claremore track saw a total of 276 total races ran from September 8 through November 11.  There were 231 Quarter Horse races, while 45 were made up of mixed (Paint and Appaloosa) horses. The season concluded with more than $4.5 million in wagers, up 8% from 2024 thanks to an increase in on-track handle, reflecting strong attendance.

"We were pleased to see our average field size and total handle grow from last season. Some of the finals were the most competitive highlights of this meet, and we were proud to see so many winners in the circuit who had prepped here at Will Rogers in the weeks prior,” said John Lies, racing secretary, announcer and oddsmaker at ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—NOVEMBER 14, 2025–Deadlines close Saturday, November 15, to nominate horses to the 2026 Heritage Place Futurity, Derby, and Oaks.

As one of the most anticipated points on the Quarter Horse racing calendar, the announcement signals the start of the journey toward three of Oklahoma’s richest racing events.

This year’s program once again features the Grade 1, $1,000,000 Heritage Place Futurity, long regarded as one of the premier 2-year-old races in the sport. Alongside it, the Grade 2, $250,000 Heritage Place Derby and the Grade 2, $300,000 Heritage Place Oaks will anchor the 3-year-old division, offering a lucrative and prestigious path for sophomores returning to Remington ...

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SHELBYVILLE, IN—NOVEMBER 13, 2025—The 2025 Horseshoe Indianapolis Quarter Horse meet wrapped up with familiar names topping the season’s leaderboards across trainers, jockeys, and owners.

A highly competitive campaign produced standout performances in every category, capped by the Horse of the Year, Streakindownthebeach.

Eggleston Secures Training Title

Tim Eggleston dominated the training ranks, finishing as the meet’s Leading Trainer with 51 wins from 291 starters and earnings of $1,545,801. His 18% win rate and 123 top-three finishes underscored a remarkably consistent season. "We could not accomplish all of this without all the people in this winner’s circle," said Eggleston, who was joined by members of his barn along with ...

FORT WORTH, TX–NOVEMBER 13, 2025–Bobby D. Cox’s homebred Jeriko has become an AQHA Supreme Racehorse.

The Supreme Race Horse title is given to a racing American Quarter Horse that during its career earns $500,000 or more, wins two or more open Grade 1 stakes races, and at least 10 races.

Jeriko is a 2020 brown gelding by One Famous Eagle and out of the Shazoom mare Signs Zoomer.

He has won 10 of 20 starts and earned $1,013,172. His Grade 1 wins include the 2023 Los Alamitos Super Derby and the 2024 Robert L. Boniface Los Alamitos Invitational Championship.

Cox is a member of the ...

GAINESVILLE, TX–NOVEMBER 11, 2025–Snow Ranch is offering early booking specials for the month of November to their 2026 stallions in Gainesville, Texas. Mares must be booked and paid in full by November 30, 2025. The roster features six stallions: Aint He Tempting, Eos A Political Win, Bigtime Favorite, Buzzinga, Captain Courage and Lil Kool Wagon.

“These discounts are only available for November,” said Shane Snow. “Spots are going fast, so if you’re planning to breed in 2026, be sure to get in on the deal before the end of the month.”

AINT HE TEMPTING Aint He Tempting and Eos A Political Win are the newest additions to the Snow Ranch lineup, both purchased at this year’s Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale. He will stand his second year at stud in 2026, with his first ...

By Jeff Maday SHAKOPEE, MN– NOVEMBER 12, 2025–Canterbury Park has submitted a request to the Minnesota Racing Commission for a 51-day Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse season that would run from Saturday, May 23, through Saturday, Sept. 19.

The 2026 racing calendar offers the same number of race days as 2025. Racing would be conducted primarily on Thursdays and Saturdays at 5 p.m. central and Sundays and holidays at 1 p.m. Additional race dates include Monday, May 25, Friday, July 3 and Wednesdays, July 22 and Sept. 16. A nine-day break is also proposed from July 13 to 21. In 2025, Wednesday was the predominant weeknight but Thursday was chosen for the coming season to maximize on-track attendance and group catering opportunities. Canterbury's July 3 program, which historically attracts a crowd of more than 15,000, will begin at 4 p.m. followed by a fireworks ...

OPELOUSAS, LA–NOVEMBER 11, 2025–The 2025 live racing season in Louisiana will wrap on Saturday, December 20 at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas. The evening will include the state’s most accomplished Quarter Horses competing in the richest race in Louisiana, the LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity (RG1). Louisiana students will also have reason to celebrate when the  Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) awards a total of $25,000 in scholarships.

The LQHBA Scholarship Fund continues to be a high priority to LQHBA and its Board of Directors, Since the program’s inception in 2001, over $950,000 has been earmarked for Louisiana students seeking to further their education.

High school ...

SAM HOUSTON–NOVEMBER 10, 2025–Houston Race Park is calling on horsemen, staff, and racing supporters to roll up their sleeves for its annual Stable Clean Up Day, set for Monday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The workday is aimed at putting the final polish on the stable area ahead of the 2026 Live Racing Season, focusing on those last ...

DALLAS, TX–NOVEMBER 9, 2025–StallioneSearch.com is proud to announce the addition of Bailey Ivey as the newest member of our team. Bailey will collaborate as a videographer and co-host for our upcoming weekly podcast, "QH Racing Talk". Additionally, she will help manage our social media content and strategy, aiming to enhance StallioneSearch's digital presence and broaden our storytelling outreach.

In her multifaceted new role, Bailey will contribute to on-site coverage through photography and videography, help craft and manage social media campaigns across ...

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ELGIN, TX–NOVEMBER 7, 2025–The Texas Quarter Horse Association (TQHA) has announced that the next payment for the 2026 Texas Breeders Futurity is due on Monday, November 17, 2025. The payment amount is $500.

According to TQHA Director of Racing Scott Sherwood, the due date was adjusted to November 17 since the 15th falls on a Saturday. All mailed payments must be postmarked on or before November 17 to remain eligible.

Participants who plan to use funds from their Texas Horsemen’s Partnership (THP) account are reminded that if they are using money from their THP Horsemen’s account for a payment, they MUST contact the THP ...

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—NOVEMBER 7, 2025—Heritage Place has announced that the consignment deadline for its 4th Annual Champions of the Future Foal in Utero Online Sale is Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

The popular online event is scheduled to take place December 9–11, 2025, offering breeders and buyers a premier opportunity to secure foals by some of the industry’s top sires.

The "Champions of the Future" sale has quickly become a key fixture on the Heritage Place calendar, showcasing unborn foals that represent some of the most promising bloodlines in American Quarter Horse racing and performance. With its convenient online format, the event attracts consignors and buyers from across the United States and ...

LEXINGTON, KY–NOVEMBER 6, 2025–The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) is proud to announce the appointment of Craig Bandoroff and Ken Freirich to its Board of Directors. Their addition marks another step forward in PDJF's ongoing mission to support jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries.

Craig Bandoroff, founder of Denali Stud in Paris, Kentucky and a former jockey, is a well-respected leader in the Thoroughbred industry. Although he has stepped back from the day-to-day operations of Denali, now handled by his son, Conrad, he continues to serve on the horsemen's advisory board of HISA and is on the Executive Committee of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

"I am very pleased to be asked to serve on the board of the PDJF," said Bandoroff. "It is an organization that means a lot to me for some obvious reasons. These riders gave ...