By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—JUNE 20, 2025—A strong field of juveniles, headlined by the brilliant RF Fast Dash N Blood, will line up for the restricted Grade 1 $597,622 Lee Berwick Futurity final at Delta Downs, set to run at 350 yards for accredited Louisiana-bred 2-year-olds.

The final is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, following 12 trial races contested tonight, June 20, at Delta Downs.

Setting the fastest qualifying time of 17.463, RF Fast Dash N Blood dominated his heat in Race 3 by a commanding 3-1/4 lengths under jockey Jorge Javier Garcia.

Trained by Miguel A. Castillo for owner Jaime Cardenas, the bay gelding was never challenged, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY-JUNE 20–Veteran mare Cayenneoverthemoon proved she's still at the top of her game with a razor-close win in the $27,500 Wyoming Bred Classic Stakes at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing Friday afternoon.

The 400-yard event for 3-year-olds and up came down to a photo finish, with the six-year-old mare getting the nod by a head over a game ...

SHELBYVILLE, IN–JUNE 19, 2025—Jolie Laide reserved her best stride for the final as she took home the title of the $132,080 Horseshoe Indianapolis QHRAI Derby final today (June 19) to score her first stakes victory.

Ridden by Eduardo Diaz, the Oklahoma-bred filly covered the 400-yard dash amongst a competitive field in a time of :19.689. It was the richest purse offered in the 16-year history of the stakes.

Jolie Laide came into the final as the fourth fastest qualifier, scoring a victory in her ...

By David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–JUNE 19, 2025–Gold Gun Z led a standout group of qualifiers during trials for the $154,230 Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Derby (RG3), posting the fastest time of the evening on Thursday.

The 400-yard final for accredited Louisiana-bred 3-year-old colts and geldings will be contested on ...

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VINTON, LA–JUNE 18, 2025–Owner Rogelio Marquez, Jr and trainer Jeremy Derozin teamed to win all three trials for the $134,755 Delta Downs Louisiana Bred Oak on Wednesday evening, while also grabbing the top three qualifying spots.

San Lorenzo Luna posted the fastest qualifying time, covering 400 yards in 19.838, a 96 speed index into a 5 mph crosswind, while dominating her heat by 3 3/4 lengths under jockey Randy Edison Jr.

Owned and bred by Marquez, Jr., ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—JUNE 16, 2025—Restricted Grade 1-placed Ima Bigg Flash posted the fastest qualifying time during a seven-trial session held today (June 16), at Prairie Meadows for the $208,650 Prairie Meadows Gold Futurity final, which is scheduled for July 6.

The two-year-old gray gelding stopped the clock in 18.179 seconds, into a five mph headwind for 350 yards, winning the seventh and final trial by a half-length over Relentless Country under jockey Ali Rivera.

Trained by John A. Stinebaugh for LS Racing, Inc., Ima Bigg Flash is a 2024 Heritage Place Yearling Sale graduate purchased for $47,000. He was bred in Oklahoma by the Flashing My Pjs Partnership and is by multiple stakes sire Big Daddy ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–JUNE 15, 2025–EG High Desert Farms became only the second owner to win the prestigious Grade 1 Ed Burke Million Futurity three times after homebred Jess Im Worth It powered his way to a ¾ length victory from post number one in the $1,040,000 event on Sunday at Los Alamitos.

Ridden by Ricardo Ramirez and trained by Jesus Nunez, Jess Im Worth It was eighth at the start of the 350-yard Ed Burke, but began to make up ground right away, moving up to fifth place at the midway point and then to second with about 100 yards left in the race.

From that point on, the sorrel colt by second year sire A Mere Felix dominated the Ed Burke, as he ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–JUNE 15, 2025–In a blanket finish that came down to a photo at the wire, Dyna Mo Chimes emerged victorious in the $50,000 Mountain Top New Mexico Bred QH Juvenile Stakes, edging out You Just Got Mooned by a head in the 350-yard dash at Ruidoso Downs.

The 2-year-old brown filly ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—June 15, 2025—Luxurie delivered a commanding front-running performance to win the $346,008 Mountain Top New Mexico Bred Quarter Horse Futurity (RG2) at Ruidoso Downs, edging out King Of The Tide and fastest qualifier Jingle Wood in a dramatic 350-yard dash for state-bred juveniles.

The bay gelding stopped the clock in 17.598 seconds over a fast track, earning a 91 speed index with a 5 mph tailwind.

Trained by James Gonzales III and piloted to victory by jockey Christian Cardenas, Luxurie surged out of the gate from post six and never looked back, fending off multiple challengers to win by a head.

Bred in New Mexico by MJ Farms, the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AJAX, ONT—JUNE 15, 2025—In one of the tightest finishes of the season at Ajax Downs, Spy For The Senate surged late to claim victory by a nose in the $21,956 (US) Norman Picov Maturity, a 300-yard sprint for older Quarter Horses contested under sunny skies and fast conditions.

The 9-year-old bay stallion by Louisiana Senator, out of Corona Spy by Corona Cartel, stopped the clock in 15.639 seconds, earning a speed index of 89 despite a crosswind measuring 7 mph.

Ridden expertly by Alfredo Amador, Spy For The Senate was bred in Oklahoma by Mary L. Hainline and is owned by Milena Kwiecien. He is trained by Jason Pascoe. A veteran campaigner, he was a $6,000 repurchase at the 2017 Heritage Place ...

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GILLETTE, WY—JUNE 15, 2025—In a thrilling dash down the 110-yard straightaway, Bee A Freight Train surged from the gate and never looked back, holding on to win the $18,000 Bragging Rights Overnight Stakes at Energy ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–JUNE 15, 2025– Only four horses lined up for the Javier Rosique Palavicini Classic on Sunday at the Hipodromo de las Americas, but what the field lacked in size, it made up for in quality. Each entrant brought strong credentials into the 300-yard sprint for a purse of $14,000, and CCB ...

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JEROME, ID—JUNE 15, 2025—In a thrilling finish under sunny skies at the Jerome County Fair, Cosmic Marfa surged to victory in the $15,000 Five Livestock Company / Rod Mills Memorial Derby, edging out his rivals in a tight contest over 350 yards. ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

BELCOURT, ND–JUNE 15, 2025–KGS Wish (APHA) keeps her 2025 campaign perfect with a victory in the Mixed Breed Open 550 Stakes (not black type) at Chippewa Downs Sunday,

KGS Wish covered the 550 yards in 29.541 seconds under jockey Dakota Wood. Breaking sharply from post four under Dakota Wood, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

JEROME, ID–JUNE 15, 2025–Jerome County Fair’s Sunday card featured six stakes races, including four non black-type contests that set the stage ...

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ALTOONA, IA–JUNE 15, 2025—A field of talented Iowa-bred two-year-olds took to the track at Prairie Meadows on Sunday afternoon for the trials to the $97,300 Hawkeye Futurity, and it was Chew Bac Cah who stole the spotlight ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRANTS PASS, OR—JUNE 15, 2025—Jess F Y I surged to the top of the qualifiers in Sunday's $84,000 Firecracker Futurity trials at Grants Pass, posting the fastest time of the day while dominating his heat with a commanding performance. Sunday's trials races paid a purse of $4,000.00 ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

BELCOURT, ND–JUNE 15, 2025–Eight horses earned spots in the Rusty Wilson Memorial Futurity finals after two trial races were held Sunday at Chippewa Downs. The 300-yard event, restricted to Accredited North Dakota Bred 2-year-olds, will run back on June 29 for a $12,000-added purse.

All five ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–In a tightly contested finish under the lights at Sam Houston Race Park, Britts Special Candy surged late to capture the Grade 2 $700,000 Sam Houston Futurity, securing the biggest win of her career.

The Oklahoma-bred filly clocked 17.585 seconds for the 350-yard dash, registering a speed index of 98 over a fast track against a headwind of 5 mph.

Ridden expertly by Nestor Duran, the bay filly dueled from early on, digging in to hold off rivals in the final strides. Trained by Patrick Clemons and owned by Jose Antonio Cano, Britts Special Candy was bred in Oklahoma by H & E Ranch Inc.

The victory awarded the daughter of ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–Piloted by jockey Noe Villatoro, Dr Pepper 123 captured his first career stakes victory on Saturday in the $275,200 Sam Houston Derby-G3 at Sam Houston Race Park.

The 3-year-old gelding, overlooked at 6-1 odds, clocked a swift 19.885 seconds for 400 yards, earning a 103 ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–The venerable 9-year-old gelding The Grand Legend once again proved his marathon prowess with a dominant score in the $50,000 Governors' Cup Marathon Stakes (G3) on Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park.

Under a ...

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RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–JUNE 14, 2025–Alamos, a sorrel gelding by leading New Mexico sire Eye Am King out of Anakena by Woodbridge, surged late under jockey Mauro Salcedo to capture Saturday’s $201,725 Mountain Top New Mexico Bred Quarter Horse Derby at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino.

The three-year-old, bred in New Mexico by MJ Farms and purchased for $185,000 at the 2023 Ruidoso New Mexico-Bred Yearling Sale is trained by Tony Sedillo for owner Tungsten Racing Partnership.

Alamos stopped the clock in 17.458 seconds for the 350-yard test over a fast track, earning a speed index of 95 in the effort. Battling a ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY–JUNE 14, 2025–On Saturday afternoon, at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing, Imaginacion surged to a career-defining victory in the $124,100 Energy Downs Maturity, a 400-yard stakes event for Quarter Horses aged three and up.

Imaginacion clocked a swift 19.775-second victory while running into a six mph headwind. The four-year-old gelding posted a 106 speed index over a fast track, earning the winner’s share of $62,050. His winning effort paid $8.80 on 3-1 odds.

The son of Hes Relentless crossed the finish line 3/4-lengths ahead of post-time favorite Just a Flyin Cowgirl, ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JUNE 14, 2025—In a powerful closing rally down the lane, Real Runaway Rime (22-1) surged from mid-pack to score a convincing victory in Saturday’s $94,516 Ruidoso Maiden Stakes (not black type) at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino.

The 3-year-old gray gelding stopped the clock in 17.497 seconds over a fast 350-yard strip, earning a 94 speed index against a crosswind of 7 mph.

Bred in New Mexico by Carlos Paez and Israel Bordier, Real Runaway Rime is a son of Rime Chimes out of the Jesse James Jr mare Runaway Leonarda. He is owned by Israel and Enrique Bordier, trained by Ismael Villalobos, and ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–Tempting Dash-sired Gainz delivered a powerful performance on Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park, charging to a decisive win in the $77,525 Sam Houston Juvenile Stakes for two-year-olds who did not qualify for the Sam Houston ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025– Ladys Gotta Jet kept her seasonal record perfect with a determined effort in the $54,750 Miss Sam Houston Stakes at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday night.

The 4-year-old sorrel filly, ridden by Ali Rivera, surged to the lead ...

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HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–There’s no question anymore—Onthrocks is the undisputed king of 550-yard stakes racing. After finishing a close third in the 2024 running of the Sam Houston 550 Stakes, the black gelding returned to redeem himself, winning the 2025 renewal of the $54,500 race at ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–Sam Houston Race Park played host to a thrilling edition of the $55,000 Sam Houston 250 Stakes on Saturday, as Darrell L. Hooper’s Ima Chili delivered a determined performance to edge out his rivals in a tightly ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–Hollywoode delivered a breakout performance on Saturday night at Sam Houston Race Park. He captured the $54,500 Willie Hickman Memorial Stakes with a gate-to-wire victory that left the betting favorite in his wake.

Ridden by Yaidel Rodriguez, the 4-year-old colt by ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–JUNE 14, 2025–In a heart-pounding finish at Sam Houston Race Park, Master Reigns surged late on the outside to capture the $54,000 ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

EDMONTON, ALB–JUNE 14, 2025– Favored off her fastest qualifying time from the trials, Cervezas Fire, left no doubt about her promise to win in the $31,482 Sale Stakes Futurity at Century Mile on Saturday.

Ridden by jockey Ricardo Moreno, the two-year-old filly surged through the sloppy track for ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

EDMONTON, ALB—JUNE 14, 2025—Under overcast skies and over a sloppy Century Mile surface, Miss Fancy Nancy surged in the final yards to win the $15,977(US) CTM Sprint Stakes by a narrow margin over Fired And Flight Club.

The 110-yard dash for ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK–JUNE 14, 2025–On a rainy Saturday night at Fair Meadows Racecourse, Little Sure Shot lived up to her 1.10-to-1 billing with a commanding wire-to-wire performance in the $15,000 Fair Meadows Juvenile Stakes, contested over 350 yards on a ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

TULSA, OK–JUNE 14, 2025–Flying Nova 123 captured her first career stakes win in the $17,500 Golden Driller Stakes on Saturday at Fair Meadows in Tulsa.

With a sharp break from the gate under ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—JUNE 13, 2025—Davsam stamped himself as the one to beat in the upcoming Grade 2 Firecracker Futurity at Delta Downs with a commanding trial victory Friday evening, posting the fastest qualifying time of 17.710 a 92 speed index for 350 yards.

The final, worth $263,305, will be held July 4, with $131,652 going to the winner.

Bred in Oklahoma by Paul Tonderum, Davsam is a 2-year-old colt by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of Little Kool Corona by Corona Cartel. He was a $45,000 purchase from the 2024 Heritage Place Yearling Sale.

Owned by Chance Kiehne and trained by Viviane Hill, ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY—June 13, 2025—Longshot Kcross Cuatro stunned the field with a wire-to-wire upset in the $16,000 Campbell County Hook Overnight Stakes at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing on Friday afternoon.

The 5-year-old gelding broke sharply from the rail and never looked back, covering the 770-yard distance in 40.688 seconds over a fast track into a 12-mph headwind, earning a speed index of 94.

Guided by jockey Victor Dominguez, Kcross Cuatro held firm in the final strides to win by 1½ lengths. The Wyoming-bred son of Rgr Jungle Jock, out of Caseys Six Pick by My Special Bear, was bred by Wagonhammer Ranch and races for BDS ...

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VINTON, LA—JUNE 12, 2025—In a dramatic conclusion to the final of three trials Thursday night at Delta Downs, Famous Flyin Cowgirl and San Lorenzo Trump finished in a dead heat to top the qualifiers for the upcoming $130,100 Firecracker Derby (G3).

The 3-year-old runners each covered the 350-yard distance in 17.606 seconds over a sealed muddy track, recording a 95 speed index and securing the fastest qualifying time for the July 4 final.

Famous Flyin Cowgirl, a Louisiana-bred filly by Flying Cowboy 123, surged late from mid-pack under jockey Ricardo Hernandez Jr. to catch her rival at the wire. She is out of Famous Numbers Fly, a daughter of One Famous ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch SHAKOPEE, MN–JUNE 11, 2025–Holy Dynasty surged in the final strides to win the $29,000 North Star State Futurity on Wednesday night at Canterbury Park.

The 300-yard dash for Minnesota-bred 2-year-old Quarter Horses saw the sorrel gelding take control late to secure the victory by three-quarters of a length in a final time of 16.020 seconds on a fast track.

Bred and owned by Daniel Kjorsvik, Holy Dynasty is a son of four-time world champion sire FDD Dynasty out of the Thoroughbred mare Holy White Socks, by Polished Brass.

The gate crew had their hands full loading Holy Dynasty into the starting gate before the 300-yard North ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

Shakopee, MN–June 11, 2025–L Conejo delivered a determined performance Wednesday night at Canterbury Park to win the $29,000 North Star State Derby in a thrilling close finish.

The 3-year-old Minnesota-bred gelding, trained and owned by Haley Hobbs and ridden by Fernando Fonseca-Soto, surged late to edge out Jjs Sweet and Sassy by a head, stopping the clock at 20.083 seconds, a 95 speed index for the 400-yard dash on a fast track.

"[L Conejo] has gotten more mature," Fonseca-Soto said. "Last year he was not focused. I ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AJAX DOWNS, ONT, JUNE 11–Two trials were contested Wednesday afternoon at Ajax Downs to determine the fastest qualifiers for the $55,000 Ontario Bred Derby Final, set for July 2, 2025. With a pair of competitive heats showcasing some of Ontario’s top 3-year-olds at 300 yards, Had To Be Fabulous emerged as the standout, continuing her unbeaten 2025 campaign and clocking the fastest time of the day.

Breaking alertly under Ismael Mosqueira, Had To Be Fabulous proved once again why she’s ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JUNE 8, 2025—Political Twist, an undefeated 2-year-old gelding by leading sire Apollitical Jess, captured the Grade 1 $1,000,000 Ruidoso Quarter Horse Futurity on Sunday at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino. Covering the 350 yards in 17.301 seconds with a speed index of 99 into an eight-mile headwind, the New Mexico-bred runner earned $420,000 for the victory.

Owned by La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC and Ray Willis, and trained by Xavier Rodriguez, Political Twist was ridden by Luis Martinez. He was ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GILLETTE, WY—JUNE 8, 2025—Undefeated in nine starts, Ojd Jess A Bug delivered a commanding performance in Sunday’s $170,100 Energy Downs Derby at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing, pulling away from a quality field of three-year-old Quarter Horses to win convincingly by a full length.

The 350-yard event showcased the Idaho-bred gelding’s sharp break and sustained speed as he crossed the wire in 17.176 seconds on a fast track, earning a 112 speed index with a 28 mph tailwind.

Ridden confidently by jockey David Alvarez, Jr., Ojd Jess A Bug broke sharply from post four and quickly took control of the race. He widened his lead steadily through the stretch, never challenged as he extended his stride under strong handling. ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JUNE 8, 2025—A dramatic finish unfolded in Sunday’s $100,000 Ruidoso Quarter Horse Juvenile Stakes at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino, as Cowboy 1 and Its A Good Valentine stormed to a thrilling dead-heat victory, crossing the wire together in 17.768 seconds over 350 yards, into an 11 mph headwind.

Both juveniles raced stride-for-stride, which left racegoers gasping and judges reviewing the photo before the result was made official.

Cowboy 1, a bay gelding by leading 2025 two-year-old sire of money earners Flying Cowboy 123 out of Kylee Joy by First Moonflash, rallied powerfully under jockey Sergio Becerra Jr. from post ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX—JUNE 8, 2025–Two action-packed days of qualifying trials for the $149,120 Garanones Futurity-RG2 unfolded over the weekend at Hipodromo de las Americas, setting the stage for a highly ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX—JUNE 8, 2025– Thirty sophomores competed across four heats on Sunday evening for one of the ten coveted spots in the upcoming $94,172 Subasta Selecta Derby, which will run on Sunday, ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JUNE 7, 2025—Multiple Grade 1 winner Fdd Dreams delivered a performance befitting his lofty reputation on Saturday afternoon at Ruidoso Downs, romping to a decisive 1½-length victory in the Grade 1, $793,066 Ruidoso Quarter Horse Derby.

Under the guidance of jockey Luis Martinez, the bay gelding surged from the inside post to take immediate control and was never challenged, covering the 400-yard distance in 19.605 seconds, a 93 speed index over a fast track.

The win marked another significant milestone for the son of four-time world champion sire FDD Dynasty and Treasured ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM—JUNE 7, 2025—Holy Pete surged to a determined half-length victory in the $100,000 Ruidoso Quarter Horse Invitational Stakes, a 400-yard dash reserved for the ten fastest non-qualifiers from the Ruidoso Derby trials.

Owned by Zane Kiehne and trained by John Stinebaugh, the Texas-bred gelding pushed his career record to (9) 5-2-1 and increased his earnings to $83,360 with the $42,000 winner’s share.

Bred in Texas by ...