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AMARILLO, TX–AUGUST 31, 2025–Each year, the American Quarter Horse Association recognizes people within the racing industry who serve to make it a better place.

The 2024 award winners include AQHA Past President Johnny Trotter and Rick Baugh together earning the John Andreini Special Recognition Award; Laura Joiner earning the Mildred N. Vessels Special Achievement Award; and G.R. Carter Jr. earning the Gordon Crone Special Achievement Award. 

Ruidoso Downs has been the stage for many of the greatest ...

VINTON, LA–AUGUST 31, 2025–StallioneeSearch.com presents video coverage of one of Louisiana’s premier futurities with a recap of the 2025 LQHBA Sale Futurity (RG1), held Saturday night at Delta Downs.

Rf Fast Dash N Blood, already a standout in 2025 with victories in both the Laddie Futurity (RG2) and the Lee Berwick Memorial Futurity (RG1) at Delta Downs, entered the Sale Futurity final as the 4/5 morning-line favorite. The gelded son of Apollitical Blood was purchased for $80,000 at the 2024 LQHBA Yearling Sale.

With Jorge Garcia aboard, the bay gelding showed his class once again, stopping the clock in 17.388 seconds for the 350-yard dash over a wet-fast surface, earning a 102 speed index.

Trained by Miguel Castillo for Jaime Cardenas, the ...

RUIDOSO, NM–AUGUST 31, 2025–StallioneSearch.com continues its webcast coverage of the All American Weekend from Ruidoso Downs with a full recap of the top sellers from the second and final session of the 2025 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale.

In this episode, StallioneSearch spotlights the top three-selling yearlings from Saturday night’s session—all three commanding prices of more than $650,000. Notably, all four of the overall sale toppers emerged from the second session in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Gross receipts from the August ...

ALTOONA, IA–AUGUST 30, 2025–Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel in collaboration with Iowa HBPA, Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association and Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission have agreed to move the start times on three days next weekend due to anticipated number of Quarter Horse trials to be held all three days.

For Saturday, September 6, first post will now be 4:30 PM CT, for Sunday, September 7, first post will now be 2:30 PM CT and on Monday, September 8, first post will ...

RUIDOSO, NM—AUGUST 30, 2025—StallioneSearch.com continues its webcast coverage of the All American Weekend from Ruidoso Downs, featuring a recap of the top sellers from the opening session of the 2025 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale.

In this episode, StallioneSearch highlights the top three-selling yearlings from the first session, where 38 yearlings surpassed the six-figure mark, including three that brought more than $300,000.

All American Ruidoso Horse Sales, LLC reported gross receipts of $11,333,400 for 178 ...

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AMARILLO, TX–AUGUST 29, 2025– It’s a family tradition: like her dam and granddam before her, Asscher captured a champion title as a 3-year-old filly. However, she expanded the legacy even further by also being named the 2024 World Champion Racing American Quarter Horse.

Asscher races for Lance Bland and Jimmy Barton of San Angelo, Texas, and in her sophomore year won six of 10 starts while earning $440,224. She was also named the champion 3-year-old. Her achievements include victories in the Los ...

EDMOND, OK–AUGUST 29, 2025–The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association is excited to announce the creation of the Will Rogers Oaks, a brand-new race for three-year-old fillies, set to debut at Will Rogers Downs in October 2026.

This new race comes in response to the great success of the Black Gold Fillies Futurity, which has quickly become a fall tradition for two-year-olds. The Will Rogers Oaks will give horsemen an additional stakes opportunity for their fillies before the end of their three-year-old season.

Although, the oaks is not tied to ...

LEXINGTON, KY–AUGUST 29, 2025–According to edited press releases from The HORSE and the EDCC, Quarter Horses in Iowa and Wyoming have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

On Aug. 22, a 3-year-old Quarter Horse colt in Polk County, Iowa, tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The horse, who is unvaccinated, developed clinical signs on Aug. 16, including ataxia, facial nerve paralysis, fever, and lethargy. He is now ...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–AUGUST 28, 2025–StallioneSearch continues its comprehensive coverage of the 2025 All American weekend at The Downs at Albuquerque with the release of the All American Edition of the QH Racing Talk Podcast. This marks episode 40 of the series and features several key figures heading into the Labor Day classic events.

Podcast host Greg Thompson of StallioneSearch.com sits down with former World Champion jockey Ricky Ramirez, who will pilot King Of The ...

by Greg Thompson, StallioneSearch.com

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–AUGUST 27, 2025–The field for the 2025 All American Futurity (G1) has experienced its first withdrawal, as Dee Favorite Tacha, trained by Ricardo Armendariz, has been scratched from consideration. The reason for this decision is that the horse underwent surgery to repair a slab fracture in his right knee, which required the insertion of two screws, as reported by the trainer.

Armendariz confirmed the setback for the two-year-old Dulce Sin Tacha gelding, who also qualified for the 2025 Ruidoso Futurity(G1) field.  While at the starting gate for the finals of the $1 million event, Dee Favorite Tacha reared up significantly in the gates and was scratched by the state steward right before the race.

"Dr. Jensen in El Paso performed the surgery on Dee ...

RUIDOSO, NM—AUGUST 27, 2025—StallioneSearch.com embarks on its webcast coverage of the All American Weekend from The Downs At Albuquerque, highlighted by the running of the $3 million All American Futurity(G1), $1,077,461 All American Derby(G1), $700,898 All American Oaks(G1),

On this episode, StallioneSearch grabs an interview with former AQHA World Champion Jockey and 2020 All American Futurity(G1) winning rider Ricky Ramirez about his mount in the field of the 2025 renewal of the All American Futurity(G1), King Of The Tide.

The New Mexico-bred gelding is out of an Ocean Runaway mare named Ms Riptide, and was the fastest-qualifier from the first day of trials for the 2025 All American Futurity(G1) trials on August 4, 2025, at The Downs At ...

NORMAN, OK–AUGUST 27, 205–Leon Hendrix, breeder of AQHA Racing Champion Dark Nme, of Norman, passed away on August 23, 2025. He was 79.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. (CDT) Friday, August 29, 2025, at Goldsby Church. A brief graveside service for the family will follow at Washington Cemetery.

Hendrix was born on March 12, 1946, at his home in Washington, Oklahoma, the 5th of 10 children born to Daniel Birk Hendrix and Flora (Nelson) Hendrix.

Leon was raised in Washington, where he attended school and graduated with the Warrior Class of 1964. Shortly after graduating high school, he made the decision to join the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Leon served four years, both faithfully and honorably.

After his time in the National Guard, Leon moved to Texas to ...

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–AUGUST 26, 2025–All American Ruidoso Horse Sale Company will kick-off its annual Ruidoso Select QH Yearling Sale on Friday at 3:00 p.m. (MDT)

Due to unprecedented flooding in Ruidoso again this year, officials will conduct the two-day in Ruidoso Downs on Friday and Saturday and the All American races will be held on Monday, September 1 at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The annual sale will be held over two sessions at the Ruidoso Downs Sales Pavilion, 100 N. Joe Welch Road, east of the racetrack.

"This should allow horsemen and racing fans to spend Friday and Saturday at the horse sales and return to Albuquerque in time for the major races on Monday," Sale Manager Walt Wiggins said.

Last year's sale grossed over $26.1 million and averaged ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—AUGUST 25, 2025—The stage is set for one of the most prestigious days in Quarter Horse racing, as post positions were drawn today at Ruidoso Downs for the All American Futurity, All American Derby, and All American Oaks. The three Grade 1 events and two invitationals will be run on Monday, September 1, 2025, at The Downs at Albuquerque, with combined purses totaling over $5 million.

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All American Futurity [G1]

Purse: $3,000,000 • Distance: 440 yards • Age: ...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–AUGUST 25, 2025–The New Mexico Horse Breeders’ Association reminds horsemen that the broodmare registration deadline is September 1.

Penalties will ...

By Jennifer Morrison AJAX DOWN– AUGUST 24, 2025–Carrying on a tradition in its 14th year, Ajax Downs hosted another successful Family Fun Day supporting the Ajax Pickering Hospital at the races on Sunday, August 24.

On a perfect, sunny afternoon, families flocked to the track for a day filled with entertainment, activities, treats, giveaways, and fast horses competing in two Trials for the important Norman Picov Derby.

The Picov family presented a cheque to the Ajax Pickering Hospital for $320,000 for proceeds from Family Fun Days.

"Our family has been proud to give back to Ajax for generations, and Family Fun Day is a tradition that brings our community together in support of the hospital here at Ajax Downs," said Barry and Robin Picov. "We're grateful to Emilio (Trotta, General Manager), Kara (Ferguson, Racetrack Administrator), and our ...

ROCK SPRINGS–AUGUST 24, 2025–Wyoming Horse Racing’s (WHR) Sweetwater Downs kicked off its 2025 racing season with a successful and safe opening last weekend, highlighted by the unveiling of a new paddock at a ribbon-cutting which was attended by local public officials and business leaders.

In its 15th year, Sweetwater Downs is offering the highest purses in the track’s history, underscoring continued investment in the horse industry and the local ...

By StallioneSearch ALBUQUERQUE, NM–AUGUST 23, 2025–The 2025 All American Futurity, Derby & Oaks Preview Guide, presented by StallioneSearch is now online, delivering fans, breeders, and horsemen the most complete look at this year’s qualifiers. A go-to reference for All American week at Ruidoso Downs, the Guide returns in 2025 with a fresh presentation designed to make the experience even more engaging.

This year’s edition doesn’t just offer the traditional bios, photos, and three-generation pedigrees on every qualifier—it goes further. Each horse is featured with video content, giving viewers the chance to relive trial races and study performances in detail. The All American Guide offers a more interactive perspective into the horses, connections, and bloodlines, all in one place, aiming for Quarter Horse ...

By StallioneSearch GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–AUGUST 23, 2025—Lone Star Park has issued a reminder to horsemen that all Coggins tests must now be dated within 180 days of entrance into the stable area.

In order to receive a preference date, an up-to-date Coggins must also be kept on file with foal papers in the racing office.

Officials are encouraging participants to plan ahead. The fall meet will begin Friday, September 5, and will continue through Saturday, November 15, featuring 32 live racing ...

PAULS VALLEY, OK–AUGUST 22, 2025 –Cion Jay “CJ” Hubbard, a respected rancher, breeder, and devoted steward of Quarter Horse bloodlines, passed away last week at the age of 89. Born in 1935 in Montana, he was the youngest of four children of Lisle Ross Hubbard and Mary O’Leary.

Hubbard spent his early years on the open ranges of eastern Montana, operating a cattle and horse ranch near Ekalaka before relocating to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to be closer to the heart of the Quarter Horse racing industry.

Throughout his career, ...

By Greg Thompson, StallioneSearch

OGALLALA, NE—AUGUST 19, 2025—Stallionesearch.com provided recap coverage of the inaugural one-day Quarter Horse meet at the brand-new Lake Mac Casino-Resort-Racetrack in Ogallala, Nebraska, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

With competitive fields and strong wagering figures, the debut meet at Lake Mac established itself as a promising new venue for Quarter Horse racing in Nebraska. Horsemen and fans alike praised the state-of-the-art facility and its quick, ...

By Martha Claussen, for StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–AUGUST 17, 2025–It is a dream of a lifetime for any breeder, owner, trainer and jockey to win prestigious All American Futurity(G1) on Labor Day, Each of the ten finalists in the 2025 edition of the championship breathed a sigh of relief as the times were posted in the 32 trials. The story lines for each are truly compelling and Envestor is no exception!

Sale Bargain

The road to the All American Futurity commences way before each horse sets foot on the racetrack, and for many, it begins in the sale ring.

The son of top-ranked first-crop sire Dulce Sin ...

LEXINGTON, KY–AUGUST 20, 2025–The Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 White Horse Award, an honor that recognizes the quiet heroes of horse racing — individuals whose courage, selflessness, and compassion make a lasting impact on both humans and horses.

The White Horse Award shines a ...