By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OPELOUSAS, LA—NOVEMBER 21, 2025—Ninety-four 2-year-old American Quarter Horses lined up in eleven trial heats Friday evening at Evangeline Downs, all chasing a berth in the $305,000-est., The Grade 2 EVD Futurity is scheduled to run on December 20.

When the dust settled over the 400-yard distance, A Maverick, Jp Roman Train, and Feenom emerged as the three fastest qualifiers from a deep and competitive group of juveniles.

The ten swiftest overall will advance to the lucrative final next month.

A Maverick delivered the performance of the night in the eighth trial, stopping the timer in 19.958, the only effort to crack the 20-second ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

PHOENIX, AZ—NOVEMBER 17, 2025—Wicked Cowgirl Smart delivered a sharp and determined performance to capture the $27,800 Wayne Brasher Memorial Stakes at Turf Paradise on Monday afternoon.

Contesting the 300-yard sprint for 3-year-olds and up, the filly broke alertly under jockey Kevin Carbajal. She held her advantage throughout to win in 15.229 seconds, earning a 110 speed index over a fast track with no wind recorded. The victory was worth $16,402 to her connections.

Wicked Cowgirl Smart, a multiple stakes winning 4-year-old bay filly by leading sire Flying Cowboy 123 out of Df I Aint Jo Wagon, by Pyc Paint Your Wagon, was bred in Arizona by J Lazy ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–NOVEMBER 16, 2025–With the pressure of this being the final opportunity to earn a return trip to the 2025 Grade 1 Champion of Champions, Jeriko and Empressum both brought their "A" game to their Z. Wayne Griffin Directors Trials on Sunday at Los Alamitos, as the two superstars left cleanly while racing side-by-side, picked up speed right away, hooked up at the midway point and flew in the final 100 yards to clinch the last two available berths to the prestigious Champion of Champions.

A total of 15 top Quarter Horses competed in the trials at 400 yards hoping to grab a Champion of Champions spot. It was never going to be an easy task, as the list of hopefuls also included Grade 1 winners Shakers No Secret, London Toby, Cattail Cove and Heavens Uncle plus All American Derby runner-up ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO—NOVEMBER 16, 2025—Ronda Rowsey proved once again she is one of Colorado’s top juvenile sprinters as she captured Sunday’s $62,575 Mile High Futurity at Arapahoe Park, powering through a 10 mph headwind to win the 400-yard final in 20.043, earning a 93 speed index.

Breaking sharply under jockey Mauro Rodriguez, the brown filly held gamely to the wire and added $25,030 to her earnings for owner-breeder George L. Seward.

The daughter of Favorite Cartel, out of the Apollitical Jess mare Ms Jess Knockout, is trained by Fernando Manriquez and also won the Cherry Creek Futurity in October. She was a $50,000 repurchase at the 2024 ...

 By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO—NOVEMBER 16, 2025—Sheza Fearless Eagle continued her impressive winning streak Sunday with a decisive victory in the $55,520 Mile High Derby at Arapahoe Park, covering 400 yards in 19.792 for a 100 speed index while racing into a 10-mph headwind.

The sorrel filly broke sharply ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch.com

MEXICO CITY, MEX–NOVEMBER 16, 2025–Br Misil delivered a strong and measured performance to take the $15,500 Cesar Pedrero Anaya Classic on Sunday at Hipódromo de las Américas by daylight.

With Arturo Vega Moreno in the irons, the post-time favorite broke sharply and settled into ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO–NOVEMBER 16, 2025–Presido Pete kept his stakes roll alive on Sunday afternoon, powering home to win the $15,660 Rocky Mountain Championship at Arapahoe Park.

Ridden by Fernando ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—NOVEMBER 15, 2025—Holy Guacamolee delivered a commanding performance Saturday night to win the $910,508 Texas Classic Futurity-G1 at Lone Star Park, completing the 400-yard final in 19.545 seconds into a light 3 mph headwind over a fast track, earning a 97 speed index.

The bay ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–NOVEMBER 15, 2025–Cowboys Gun Z delivered a reminder of his class and toughness on Saturday night at Lone Star Park, shrugging off an early stumble and powering home to win the $120,000 Refrigerator Championship Stakes-G1.

The 4-year-old gelding stopped the clock in 21.301 seconds for 440 yards into a 5 mph headwind, earning a 99 speed index and banking $66,000 for West Texas Racing Partners.

Breaking from the far outside, Cowboys Gun Z lost his footing for a stride, but Francisco Calderon quickly gathered him up. Once he ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—NOVEMBER 15, 2025—Just Dulce proved unyielding in a dramatic finish to capture the $281,505 Texas Classic Derby (G1) on Saturday night at Lone Star Park, covering the 440 yards in 21.296 seconds, earning a 99 speed index, and battling into a 6 mph headwind on a fast track.

The sorrel colt secured the winner’s share of $125,270 for the Just Dulce Partnership. He completed a Lone Star Park derby double after winning the Grade 2 Dash For Cash Derby on October 4.

Just Dulce, a 3-year-old sorrel colt by Jess Good Candy out of Prissy Sin Tacha, by Tempting Dash, broke sharply under jockey Christian Ramos and held gamely to the ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–NOVEMBER 15–Karmalites showed once again that she thrives when the pressure is highest. The three-year-old filly delivered her second major stakes victory of the season with a gritty neck win in the $247,588 Purina Feeds Texas Classic Oaks on Saturday at Lone Star Park.

Ridden by Luis Martinez, Karmalites covered the 400 yards in 19.445 seconds while posting a 101 speed index. The victory returned $11.20 at 9-2 odds and added $110,177 to her bankroll.

Karmalites, a $12,000 Heritage Place ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—NOVEMBER 15, 2025—Diamond Cowgirl 123 produced a determined late burst to capture the $47,921 Texas Classic Juvenile Stakes on Saturday night at Lone Star Park, winning the 400-yard event for 2-year-olds who competed in the Texas Classic Futurity trials but did not qualify for the Grade 1 final.

Running over a fast track and fighting through a 7 mph headwind, the sorrel filly stopped the timer in 19.693 seconds, earning a 94 speed index.

Bred in Texas by Mercy Hinklins Horse Farm LLC, Diamond Cowgirl 123 is a daughter of leading sire Flying Cowboy 123 out of Tres Seis Diamond, by Tres Seis. ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—NOVEMBER 14, 2025—Doubled-registered Vp Dash For Texas proved strongest late to capture the $30,000 Ochoa Stakes on Friday night at Lone Star Park, taking the 350-yard dash for Accredited Texas-bred 2-year-olds in 17.501 seconds with a 98 speed index.

Running over a fast track while facing a light 2 mph headwind, the bay gelding surged forward after being bumped at the break, edging clear to earn the winner’s share of $18,300.

Bred by Victor Md. Villarreal, the son of Pyc Prize Time out of Gw Money Dash, by Dr Beduino, is owned by Victor R. Villarreal, trained by Zackery Rios, and was ridden by Nestor Duran.

Third in the John Deere Sam Houston Juvenile(G3) earlier this year, Vp Dash For Texas has won two ...

by @Turfeeunapolis

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL–NOVEMBER 13, 2025–The 2025 season at Brazil’s premier Quarter Horse racetrack, the Jockey Club de Sorocaba, continues at full speed. Last Saturday, November 8, marked the beginning of the battle for the GP Taça de Ouro title, which brought together 19 horses aged three and older, competing over 350 yards (320 meters), for a purse of R$60,000 (US$11,380).

The trials were divided into five heats, where only the winners stamped their ticket to the final of the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—NOVEMBER 11, 2025— Amarillis, a sorrel filly by leading sire Favorite Cartel out of Astranomical by Dominyun, scored the biggest victory of her young career on Tuesday afternoon, taking the restricted Grade 3, $512,269 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship at Will Rogers Downs.

Ridden by Cody Smith and trained by Stacey Capps, Amarillis broke alertly, bumped slightly, and took command midway to hold clear to the wire, stopping the clock in 20.092 seconds for 400 yards with a speed index of 89. The win came over a fast track under clear skies with a 20-mph crosswind.

Bred in Oklahoma by M.C. Stucks, Amarillis earned $204,907 for owner Dusty Rose Ranch LLC, boosting her ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—NOVEMBER 11, 2025—Ivory Macho Man delivered a determined effort to capture the Grade 3 $366,030 Black Gold Futurity Championship for two-year-old colts and geldings on Tuesday afternoon at Will Rogers Downs, his second graded futurity win this year.

Under jockey Bryan Candanosa, the sorrel gelding surged to the front early and held off a hard-charging Effortless Favorite by a nose in a thrilling finish. He completed the 400-yard dash in 19.852 seconds, earning a 95 speed index over a fast track with clear 65-degree weather and a stiff 20-mph crosswind.

Bred and owned by Rito Sosa of Oklahoma, Ivory Macho Man is a son of second-crop sire Kj Mucho Macho Man out of the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—NOVEMBER 11, 2025—Flying Nova 123 delivered a commanding performance to capture the $80,704 OQHRA Mystery Derby at Will Rogers Downs on Tuesday afternoon.

The three-year-old Oklahoma-bred filly broke alertly under jockey Roman Cruz and drew clear through the stretch to win by three-quarters of a length, stopping the timer in 17.696 seconds for 350 yards over a fast track with a 20 mph crosswind and earning a speed index of 90.

The daughter of leading sire Flying Cowboy 123, out of Sr Shegone by Mighty B Valiant, was bred and is owned by Rick and Connie Dickson of Oklahoma and is trained by Jesus Ruiz.

The victory, worth $32,782, adds to an already impressive record for ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—NOVEMBER 11, 2025—Multiple stakes winner Cuz Eyema Cowboy Baby proved his class and determination on Tuesday afternoon at Will Rogers Downs, rallying late to win the $43,603 Speedhorse Paint and Appaloosa Futurity Championship at 400 yards for 2-year-old Paints and Appaloosas.

Under jockey Roman Cruz, the sorrel gelding surged past early leader Marvelous Marv to score by a neck in 20.161 seconds, earning a speed index of 88 with a 20-mph crosswind on a fast track.

The Oklahoma-bred son of leading Quarter Horse sire Flying Cowboy 123 from the mare Cuz Eyema Livewire, by Crm Livewire, is trained by Jesus Ruben Ruiz for owners and breeders Gary and Charity Hensley. ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–NOVEMBER 9, 2025–Sent off at odds of 57-1, Ed Allred's Norco scored the biggest upset of the season when the son of leading sire Favorite Cartel defeated a stacked field of stars in California's richest derby, the Grade 1, $926,200 Los Alamitos Super Derby on Sunday night.

Norco's victory wasn't the biggest upset just because it came in a stakes race. His win payout of $116.20 was the highest in any race of any breed contested during the nighttime meet at the Orange County oval in 2025.

Norco's victory came against a field headed by the reigning PCQHRA ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—NOVEMBER 9, 2025—Vesper Martini fought off a determined bid from Captain Fancy to capture Sunday’s $15,776 Don Drake Memorial Stakes at Will Rogers Downs, a 350-yard event for three-year-old and older Paints and Appaloosas.

With Roman Cruz in the irons, the bay filly by Painted Turnpike out of Martinis N Bikinis, by Red Storm Cat, broke sharply, engaged early, and held firm to prevail by a neck.

Trained by Dee Keener for owner 918 Bloodstock, the Oklahoma-bred filly stopped the clock in 17.662 seconds, earning a 91 speed index over a fast track with a 20-mph crosswind.

Bred by Kelly J. Garvan and Lloyd Yother, ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—NOVEMBER 8, 2025— Under clear skies and a strong 16-mph tailwind, Set On Cruise surged late to capture the $97,685 Texas Hero Futurity (G1) for 2-year-old Paints and Appaloosas at Lone Star Park.

The bay filly, by leading APHA sire CRM Livewire out of Lindys Sign by Second Painted Sign, stopped the clock in 19.627 seconds with a 95 speed index on a fast track.

Ridden by Bryan Candanosa for owners and breeders Dan and Kaye Jones, and trained by Matt Whitekiller, Set On Cruise vied throughout before edging clear late to win by a neck, earning the winner’s share of $37,120.

Winner of the $20,000 Speedhorse ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–NOVEMBER 8, 2025–What a season it has been for Abel Flores and James Sills' Shaken Goin On at Los Alamitos. The Oklahoma-bred filly by Freighttrain B scored her fourth win in five starts at the Cypress track this year after winning the $30,000 Justanold Love Stakes for sophomore fillies here on Saturday night.

This was Shaken Goin On's third stakes win at Los Alamitos after previously winning the Grade 1, $430,000 Los Alamitos Oaks, the meet's richest race for sophomore fillies, followed by a win over aged mares in the Grade 2, $50,000 Miss Princess Handicap on May 4.

Ridden by Justine Klaiber for trainer Eddie Willis, Shaken Goin On flew from post number two, took a ¾ length lead early on then cruised home to win by ½ length over Gentry Farms' talented Ohana Spirit.

"(Shaken Goin On) can really leave the gate," ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–NOVEMBER 8, 2025–Astronomical 123, a gelding by the outstanding sire Flying Cowboy 123 and out of the five-times stakes winner Singles Cruise, scored his first stakes victory while also giving Jo Rae Burns her first stakes win as a sole owner after taking the $30,000 Town Policy Handicap for 3-year-olds on Saturday at Los Alamitos.

Burns, who is the wife of AQHA champion breeder Dr. Steve Burns, has celebrated many victories in Grade 1 stakes with her husband, and she's also enjoyed success campaigning horses in partnerships.

Along with Lila Kessinger, Burns was the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—NOVEMBER 8, 2025—Omar Acosta’s Chilitos Wagon displayed heart and determination Saturday night at Lone Star Park, holding off late challengers to capture the $20,000 Texas Hero Juvenile for Paints and Appaloosas, two-year-olds that competed in the Texas Hero Futurity Trials but did not qualify for the final.

Ridden by Jorge Alberto Mares Jr., the sorrel gelding broke sharply and maintained a narrow advantage throughout, ultimately prevailing by a nose in the 400-yard dash under clear skies and a crosswind of nine miles per hour.

Chilitos Wagon stopped the clock in 19.868 seconds, earning a speed index of 89. The son of ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—NOVEMBER 8, 2025—Under champion jockey Francisco Calderon, Wire Tap fought off a determined challenge from V Golden Game to win the $15,760 Olympia Joe Stakes on Saturday night at Lone Star Park.

The 400-yard race for Paints and Appaloosas aged three and up was contested over a fast track with a light crosswind of one mile per hour. The bay gelding completed the distance in 19.611 seconds, earning a 96 speed index and the winner’s share of $8,347.

Wire Tap, bred in Oklahoma by Dan or Kaye Jones, is a 4-year-old son of leading Paint sire CRM Livewire out of Lindys Sign by Second Painted Sign. Owned by the Jones and trained by Matt Whitekiller, the gelding broke sharply and dueled throughout, digging in gamely ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—NOVEMBER 2, 2025—Racys Pilot proved best in Sunday’s $24,000 OQHRA Fall Classic at Will Rogers Downs, scoring an impressive wire-to-wire victory in the 400-yard stakes for three-year-olds and up.

With a 10 mph tailwind aiding the field, the five-year-old bay gelding surged clear early under jockey Jaime Mata and held firm through the stretch to win by a half-length in 20.042 seconds, earning a 91 speed index over a fast track.

Bred and owned by Double A Ranch of Oklahoma, Racys Pilot is a son of Paint My Pilot out of She Looks Racy, by First Down Dash. The Rodrigo Covarrubias trainee showed sharp early speed and never ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOBBS, NM—NOVEMBER 2, 2025—Big Allstar, a 3-year-old gelding by leading New Mexico sire Big Daddy Cartel out of Woodys Allstar by Woodbridge, posted the fastest qualifying time from three trials run Sunday at Zia Park for the $150,000-added New Mexico Classic Derby [RG2].

The accredited New Mexico-bred stopped the timer in 19.152 seconds over 400 yards while facing a 9 mph headwind to earn a 98 speed index and the top qualifying spot for the November 23 final.

Owned by Denis and Julie Schoenhofer and bred by MJ Farms, Big Allstar was ridden to victory by Christian ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–NOVEMBER 2, 2025–It came down to a photo finish on Sunday in the $18,000 Futurity Las Américas at Hipódromo de las Américas as Talk Of The Bar defeated heavy favorite ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–NOVEMBER 1, 2025–Post-time favorite Jess Louisiana Girl held strong in a dramatic finish to win the $50,000 Yellow Rose Of Texas Stakes on Saturday night at Lone Star Park.

The 3-year-old bay filly by leading second-year-sire Chilitos scored her first victory of the season and first career stakes win, holding off Ladys Gotta Jet in a photo finish at the wire.

Under jockey Claudio Aguilar, who registered a running triple on the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—NOVEMBER 1, 2025—Gjr Rooster delivered a commanding performance under jockey Francisco Calderón to capture the $50,000 Lone Star Park Distance Championship Stakes on Saturday evening, covering 870 yards in 45.820 for a 95 speed index.

Contested over a fast track with a light crosswind of 1 mph, the race featured a field of seasoned distance Quarter Horses ages three and up.

The 4-year-old bay gelding by ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOBBS, NM–NOVEMBER 1, 2025–Forty-two state-bred juveniles lined up in five trials Saturday afternoon at Zia Park for the $170,000-added New Mexico Classic Futurity-RG2, with the three fastest qualifiers all coming out of the fourth trial of the evening.

Homebred Pour Me A Drinkk, a 2-year-old gelding by ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO–NOVEMBER 1, 2025–Presido Pete continued his dominant fall campaign with a another stakes win in the $16,500 Leo Beau Dash Stakes on Saturday afternoon at Arapahoe Park.

Under jockey Fernando Fonseca-Soto, the Presido Pete stopped the clock in :19.940 seconds for 400 yards and earned a 96 speed index. The post-time favorite’s win was worth $9,900 to the connections and paid $6.60 on a $2.00 wager.

Trained by Haley Hobbs, Presido Pete broke on top and never looked back, holding steady control to finish three-quarters of a length in front Apolliticalbest Card, who placed second. First Prize Grown ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO—OCTOBER 31, 2025—Three trials featuring a total of sixteen 2-year-olds were contested Friday afternoon at Arapahoe Park to determine the finalists for the $90,000-estimated Mile High Futurity, and all three of the fastest qualifiers emerged from the first heat of the day.

Leading the group was Sunshining, who clocked the fastest time of :19.917 seconds for 400 yards, earning a 97 speed index under jockey Jose Juan Olivo.

The daughter of second-year sire ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AURORA, CO–OCTOBER 31, 2025–Three trials with 18 three-year-olds were held Friday afternoon at Arapahoe Park to determine the finalists for the $80,000-est. Mile High Derby. The winner of each trial landed among the top three qualifiers going into the November 16 finals at 400 yards.

Sheza Fearless Eagle extended her winning streak to three with a dominant effort in the final trial of the evening. Under jockey Mauro Jesus Rodriguez, the sorrel filly stopped the timer in 19.600 seconds, earning a 105 speed index while drawing clear by 3¼ ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—OCTOBER 27, 2025—Grade 1-placed Jess A Good Angel topped the afternoon's trial races for the $366,030 Black Gold Futurity Championship (RG3) on Monday at Will Rogers Downs, stopping the timer in 19.626 seconds over a fast track to secure the top qualifying spot for the November 11 final.

The 400-yard trials featured Oklahoma-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings sired by participating stallions, with the ten fastest times earning berths into the lucrative final. Seven trials were contested, highlighted by standout performances from Jess A Good Angel, Famous N Relentless, and Effortless Favorite.

Jess A Good Angel, a son of champion Jess Good Candy out of Sin Tachas Angel by ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—OCTOBER 27, 2025—Three trials held Monday afternoon at Will Rogers Downs determined the ten fastest qualifiers to the $80,704 OQHRA Mystery Derby, restricted to accredited Oklahoma-bred 3-year-olds.

The finalists will return for the 400-yard final on Monday, November 11, 2025, with the ten fastest from the three heats earning berths into the lucrative event.

Flying Nova 123, a daughter of leading sire Flying Cowboy 123 out of Sr Shegone by Mighty B Valiant, set the top qualifying mark from the opening trial with a clocking of 17.648 seconds, a 91 speed index, under jockey Roman Cruz.

Trained by Jesus Ruiz for breeders and owners Rick and Connie Dickson, the black filly broke alertly, ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–OCTOBER 26, 2025–The incredible racing family produced by the cross of the sire Favorite Cartel and the broodmare Remember Me Rose added another tremendous Grade 1 winner to the list after West Texas Racing Partners, LLC's Enforce led from gate to wire to win the second richest race contested so far in 2025, the Grade 1, $1,170,950 Golden State Million Futurity on Sunday night at Los Alamitos.

With Jesus Rios Ayala up for trainer Chris O'Dell, Enforce led the 400 yard futurity by ¾ lengths right from the start, maintained that lead past the midway point of the race and then kept Grade 1 Ed Burke Million Futurity winner Jess Im Worth It ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–OCTOBER 26, 2025–After finishing third in last year’s edition, Maka Roon returned to Albuquerque Downs with something to prove, and the 5-year-old gray mare delivered. Rallying strong under Jacob Enriquez, she surged in the final yards to win Sunday’s $50,000 Champagne Lane Stakes by a length, stopping the clock in :17.149 for 350 yards.

The daughter of Eye Am King earned her first stakes win of the season and second career stakes victory for owner Christian Olivas and trainer Julian Honesto. Bred in New Mexico by Dirk ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–OCTOBER 26, 2025–Travis and Wendy Saxton's El Dictator dominated the final stages of the $30,000 Ah Sigh Stakes to win the race for juveniles by a nose over Golden State Million trial winner Notoryous on Saturday at Los Alamitos.

With Armando Cervantes up for trainer Ramiro Castillo, El Dictator picked up his first stakes victory while also earning his fourth victory in five starts. The only time the Favorite Cartel gelding out of This Boogie Fires did not finish in the winner's circle was a second-place finish to Mayor Humdinger in the Governor's Cup Futurity on July 26.

Otherwise, the Jaime Gomez-bred runner has scored wins that include the fastest ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–OCTOBER 26, 2025–Princesa Bury delivered another wire-to-wire performance under jockey Alejandro Gómez to win Sunday’s $44,630 Mexican Breeders’ Derby at the Hipódromo de las ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

CLAREMORE, OK—OCTOBER 26, 2025—Hawkeye Futurity winner Chew Bac Cah, a daughter of leading sire Apollitical Jess, posted the fastest qualifying time of the day from eight trials held Sunday for the restricted Grade 3, $512,268 Black Gold Fillies Futurity Championship at Will Rogers Downs.

The 400-yard final for two-year-old fillies sired by participating stallions will be contested on Tuesday, November 11.

Ridden by Ramiro Haro Garcia for trainer Jason L. Olmstead, Chew Bac Cah drew away under confident handling to win the seventh trial by 1-½ lengths, stopping the timer in 19.915 seconds over a muddy, sealed track to record a 94 speed ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025—Rock N the Beach proved best in the richest Quarter Horse futurity ever contested at Horseshoe Indianapolis, capturing the $359,600 Miss Roxie Little Futurity(RG3) for state-bred two-year-olds on Saturday afternoon.

The sorrel gelding by leading Indiana stallion Escondido Beach out of Pyc Fast Girls Rock by Pyc Fast Prize, bred and owned by Jeffrey Sheets of Indiana, broke alertly from the inside post and took control early under jockey Rolando Pina.

"I’m pretty excited," said a speechless Sheets. "I just have to ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025—Tw Streakin Cowboy, a sorrel gelding by leading sire Flying Cowboy 123 out of Wh Imastreakinbeach by Escondido Beach, turned in a dominant performance to win the $320,750 Governors’ Stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Saturday.

Racing 400 yards against a 9-mph crosswind, the Indiana-bred gelding stopped the clock in 19.367 seconds, earning a 108 speed index over a fast track.

Bred and owned by Thomas Wylie of Ohio, Tw Streakin Cowboy was trained by Natasha Perez and ridden by jockey Diego Villamil Bocanegra.

"I just saw something amazing, ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025—In a thrilling finish to the $133,720 QHRAI Derby Final at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Runninagainstdwind surged to victory by a neck over Cowboy On The Fly in the 400-yard event for three-year-olds contested under cloudy skies and a light crosswind of 5 mph.

The sorrel gelding stopped the clock in 19.622 seconds, earning a 102 speed index over a fast track.

Owned by Carlos Ramos and trained by Ricardo Martinez, Runninagainstdwind is a 3-year-old son of second-crop sire Uncle D out of Theslatesclean, by Corona Cocktail, bred in Oklahoma by H & E Ranch Inc. ...

SHELBYVILLE, IN–OCTOBER 25, 2025–Anytime you have two of Indiana’s all-time top Quarter Horses in a race, you know it’s going to be a tough race. Mr Michel defended his title in the 13th running of the $109,600 Indiana Championship, his third straight win in the event.

Starting from post one, Mr Michel and jockey Erik Esqueda got out of the gate well and were vying for the lead in the 440-yard dash. His rival, Tachas Secret, ridden by Fernando Morin, was also in the race from post five and soon after the start, got pinched, causing the mare to take a ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—OCTOBER 25, 2025—Three trials held Saturday evening at Lone Star Park determined the finalists for the prestigious Grade 1, $281,505 Texas Classic Derby.

The 440-yard trials for 3-year-olds were contested over a muddy, sealed track under cloudy skies. Three standout performances led the list of 10 qualifiers for the November 15 final.

KJ Born To Be Wild, a Grade 1-placed gelding by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of KJ Mustang Sally by Valiant Hero, posted the fastest qualifying time of 21.325 seconds while winning the second trial ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX—OCTOBER 25, 2025—Rainbow Of Diamonds delivered a powerful performance Saturday night at Lone Star Park, posting the fastest qualifying time from four trials contested for the $247,588 Purina Feeds Texas Classic Oaks.

The 3-year-old filly stopped the timer in 19.279 seconds for 400 yards over a muddy (sealed) track, leading a field of ten qualifiers who will return for the Oaks final on Saturday, November 15.

Bred in Oklahoma by Danny Joe Miller, Rainbow Of Diamonds is a Grade 2-placed daughter of champion sire Apollitical Blood out of Cc Seis, by Tres Seis. Owned by Valeriano Racing Stables LLC and trained by Victor H. ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025—A sharp late rally carried Absolute Domination to victory in the $30,000 Miss Roxie Little Juvenile Stakes on Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

The Indiana-bred two-year-old gelding covered 400 yards in 19.045 seconds, earning a speed index of 85, over a fast track under cloudy skies and a 7-mph crosswind.

Owned and bred by Ted J. Harpold, the sorrel gelding by multiple stakes sire Dominyun out of Born ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—OCTOBER 25, 2025— In a thrilling finish at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Saturday, Sauce C surged late to win the $30,000 Governors Juvenile Stakes, a 400-yard test for two-year-olds contested over a fast track under cloudy, 49-degree conditions with a seven-mile-per-hour crosswind.

The gray filly by leading second-crop sire Chilitos out of Runaway Trs Seis, by ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, ALBERTA–OCTOBER 25, 2025–Flight Club once again demonstrated why he is the horse to beat in the distance ranks, scoring his third distance stakes victory of the season in the $15,256 CTD Distance #3 Stakes on Saturday afternoon at Century ...