By @Turfeeunapolis

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL–DECEMBER 7, 2025–The third leg of Brazil's triple crown series, the GP Consagração, took place on Saturday at the Jockey Club of Sorocaba, featuring three contenders who had each won their respective Trials on November 22. The fastest qualifier, Miss Apolitical Jess, was favored to win the 440-yard race that offered a total purse of R$135,000 (approximately US$24,816).

The race was decided quickly, even though Miss Apollitical Jess did not take the lead immediately, ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

PHOENIX, AZ—DECEMBER 4, 2025—Three trials for the $75,000-est. AQRA Futurity was contested yesterday at Turf Paradise, producing a competitive group of 2-year-olds who secured berths in the December 26 final at 350 yards.

The 10 fastest Arizona-bred juveniles advanced, led by Alitlelesstalk, who posted the quickest time of the afternoon.

Alitlelesstalk, a gelded son of second-crop sire Tell Cartel out of Jess One Looke by Jesse James Jr, delivered a gritty performance in the second trial, engaging in a head-to-head battle before digging in to win by a nose in 17.886, the fastest qualifying clocking of the ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–NOVEMBER 30, 2025–Fast Man Moonflash prevailed with a powerful late charge to win the $16,250 Jesús “Nuchi” Jiménez Sánchez Classic on Sunday at the Hipódromo de las Américas.

The Oklahoma-bred colt captured the 300-yard feature stakes race in 15.48 seconds, earning an 81 speed index. He crossed the wire half a length in front of Dulce Sensacion after launching a determined rally from last place, breaking his maiden in the ...

By Orlando Gutierrez

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–NOVEMBER 30, 2025–Abel Flores and James Sills' brilliant homebred filly Shaken Goin On continued her sophomore campaign at Los Alamitos after posting the fastest qualifying time to the Grade 2 Southern California Derby here on Sunday night.

Already a three-time stakes winner at the Orange County oval this year, Shaken Goin On scored her fifth win in six starts here following a ¾ length win over Grade 1 winner Favorite Jesshawk in the first of two ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–NOVEMBER 30, 2025–Thirty-three juveniles lined up across four trials on Sunday, all chasing one of ten coveted spots in the $150,000 Mexican Breeders Futurity. Kc Shes Cartel delivered the day’s strongest performance, winning the opening trial and posting the fastest 400-yard qualifying time for the December 21 finale.

After breaking last from the gates, Kc Shes Cartel immediately regrouped under Arturo Vega Moreno, surging past rivals and drawing clear by two full ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OPELOUSAS, LA—NOVEMBER 29, 2025—A pair of trials for the $125,000-est. LQHBA Breeders’ Derby (RG3) was contested this evening at Evangeline Downs, where a field of accredited Louisiana-bred 3-year-olds lined up at 350 yards seeking one of ten spots in the December 20 final.

Multiple stakes winner Gold Gun Z posted the fastest time of the day, one of three standout performances that headlined the trial action. The Derby final, run at 350 yards, will carry an estimated purse of $125,000 for Louisiana-bred sophomores.

Gold Gun Z delivered a determined effort in the opening heat, dueling throughout to hold off grade 1 ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

PHOENIX, AZ—NOVEMBER 29, 2025—Making his second career start, London Bridge posted the fastest qualifying time during five trials held Saturday at Turf Paradise for the $95,000 AQRA Turf Paradise Open Quarter Horse Futurity, stopping the timer in 19.862 for 400 yards to lead a field of 10 juveniles into the December 22 final.

The trials were contested over a fast track with two-year-olds vying for spots in the lucrative futurity finale.

Bred in California by Steve D. Burns, DVM, London Bridge is a gray gelding by first-crop sire Mental Error out of No Arizona, a daughter of Foose.

Owned by Lionel Zapata and trained by Andres Gonzalez, he broke ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OPELOUSAS, LA—NOVEMBER 28, 2025—A strong group of Accredited Louisiana-bred 2-year-olds took the spotlight Friday at Evangeline Downs, where eleven trials were run at 400 yards for the $1,000,000 LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity (RG1).

The ten fastest qualifiers from the afternoon’s program advance to the lucrative final set for Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Opelousas racetrack.

The fastest time of the day came in the fourth ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOBBS, NM—NOVEMBER 23, 2025—Pour Me A Drinkk delivered a strong closing kick to capture the restricted Grade 2 New Mexico Classic Futurity at Zia Park on Sunday afternoon, drawing clear late to win the $313,943 event for New Mexico-bred juveniles.

Breaking sharply under champion jockey James Flores and running into an 8 mph crosswind, the brown gelding completed the 350-yard distance in 17.238, earning a 99 speed index.

Bred, owned, and trained by Fred Danley, the son of champion Prospect To The Top out of First Cowgirl Flash by First Moonflash surged to the front in midrace and held firm to secure the winner’s share of $153,832 in the ...

By Orlando Gutierrez

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–NOVEMBER 23, 2025–West Texas Racing Partners, LLC's Enforce became the fifth of the famous brothers sired by Favorite Cartel and out of the broodmare Remember Me Rose to qualify to the Grade 1 Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity after posting the fastest qualifying time in Sunday's trials to the rich $1,929,825 final to be held here on Sunday, December 14.

Enforce outdueled LA Racing Stables LLC's Surprise ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOBBS, NM–NOVEMBER 23, 2025–Woody Rocks delivered an upset at 9-1 odds in Sunday’s $234,015 New Mexico Classic Derby-G2 for his second stakes victory of the season. The sorrel gelding prevailed after a determined head-to-head battle with Boot Scoots.

Ridden by Omar Iturralde, Woody Rocks stopped the clock in 19.341 seconds for 400 yards, earning a 93 speed index. His winning effort paid $20.80 on a $2.00 ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOBBS, NM—NOVEMBER 23, 2025—Bigg Picture delivered a commanding performance to capture the restricted Grade 1 $200,000 Namehimastreaker New Mexico Classic Quarter Horse Championship on Sunday afternoon at Zia Park, covering the 440 yards in 21.534 and earning a 96 speed index while battling through a stiff 12-mph crosswind on a fast racing surface.

Breaking sharply and engaging early, the 4-year-old gray gelding edged clear late to win by 1¼ lengths for owner Uno Menos, trainer Wesley Giles, and jockey Noe Garcia, Jr.

Bred in New Mexico by MJ Farms, Bigg Picture is a son of leading New Mexico sire Big Daddy ...

By @Turfeeunapolis

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL–NOVEMBER 23, 2025–In Brazil's premier Quarter Horse race of the weekend, the GP Taca de Ouro, Apollitical Glory added another classic victory for her breeder and owner, the Braga family of Haras Prata.

“Winning this major stakes race with Apollitical Glory was incredible, a day that will never be forgotten by all of us from Haras Prata,” said Eriquinho Braga.

The GP Taça de Ouro held its trials on November 8, where 19 horses were divided into five eliminations. Only the winners of each heat advanced to contend for the title, which was run on Saturday, November 22, at the Jockey Club of Sorocaba.

Despite having ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOBBS, NM–NOVEMBER 23, 2025–Flashtoglory scored a repeat victory for the second consecutive year in the $200,000 New Mexico Classic Fillies and Mares Quarter Horse Championship (RG1) on Sunday at Zia Park.

Christian Ramos guided the mare to a decisive front-running win, drawing clear by a length over Chicka Boom ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

HOBBS, NM—NOVEMBER 23, 2025—Rc Jessa Flashn proved strongest in the long-distance test on Sunday afternoon, taking command early and never relinquishing the lead to win the $150,000 New Mexico Classic 870 Championship (RG3) at Zia Park.

Running into a 10-mph headwind on a fast track, the 5-year-old New Mexico-bred mare completed the 870-yard distance in 45.361, earning a 92 speed index while finishing 1¼ lengths in front.

The daughter of multiple stakes sire A Passion For Flashn, out of Remember Me Jess by Mr Jess Perry, was bred by RC Racing LLC and races for RC Racing, LLC. Trained by Jorge Morales-Flores and ridden by Jesse Levario, Rc Jessa Flashn picked up his first career stakes ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–NOVEMBER 23, 2025–Corona For Dr Jess won the $12,000 Alfonso Patino Martinez Aceves Classic by daylight on Sunday at Hipódromo de las Américas.

Ridden by Arturo Vega ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOBBS, NM–NOVEMBER 23, 2025–The $60,000 New Mexico Classic Quarter Horse Juvenile kicked off a crowded six-stakes program for New Mexico breds on Sunday at Zia Park, and the opener did not disappoint. Triple 7, who was the tenth fastest qualifier in the Juvenile trials, made his determined late ...

By Orlando Gutierrez

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–NOVEMBER 22, 2025–Parsons Family Limited Partnership's Rockin With Energy scored her second graded stakes victory of the year after breaking sharply from post number six, taking control early and cruising home to win the Grade 2, $60,000 Las Damas Handicap on Saturday at Los Alamitos.

Ridden by Henry Reynoso Lopez for trainer Paul Jones, Rockin With Energy added her Las Damas triumph to her hard-fought nose victory in the Grade 1, $100,000 Charger Bar Handicap on January 5. This was the fourth stakes win of her career, as the 4-year-old ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OPELOUSAS, LA—NOVEMBER 22, 2025—Stakes winner Rockin The Train delivered a powerful performance on Saturday at Evangeline Downs, posting the fastest qualifying time from four trials to the $120,000-est. EVD Derby, set for Saturday, December 20.

The 3-year-old American Quarter Horse gelding topped a field of 33 sophomores competing at 400 yards, with the 10 fastest qualifiers advancing to next month’s final.

Rockin The Train, a gelded son of multiple stakes sire Bp Wagon Train out of Rock Solid Jet by Rock Solid Jess, broke sharply in the third trial and never looked back, drawing clear late to win by three-quarters of a length in 19.872, a 93 speed index with a 5 mph tailwind.

Bred and owned by Debra M. Gotovac, the ...

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 ...