By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—SEPTEMBER 1, 2025—In front of a packed grandstand at The Downs at Albuquerque, King Of The Tide delivered a powerful late surge to capture the $3,000,000 All American Quarter Horse Futurity (G1) on Monday afternoon.

Covering the 440 yards in 21.217 seconds over a fast track, the sorrel gelding earned a 97 speed index and edged out heavy favorite Political Twist by a neck under an 8 mph crosswind.

The Wood family continued its remarkable legacy in the All American Futurity (G1) as S. “Trey” Wood became the third generation to train a winner of Quarter Horse racing’s richest race.

Trey’s grandfather, Leo Wood, captured the Futurity in 1979 ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–SEPTEMBER 1, 2025–La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC homebreds trained by Xavier Rodriguez swept the exacta, with Fdd Dreams turning back stablemate Ariatt, to capture the Grade 1 $1,080,788 All American Quarter Horse Derby at the Downs at Albuquerque on Monday.

Breaking fourth from the gates under Luis Martinez—fresh off his victory in the Oaks—Fdd Dreams gained the lead at the final stretch and stopped the clock in 21.204 seconds. The 440 yards effort earned a 97 speed ...



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By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—SEPTEMBER 1, 2025—In a commanding late effort, Karmalites surged past her rivals to win the $702,907 Grade 1 All American Quarter Horse Oaks on Sunday at The Downs at Albuquerque, completing the 440 yards in 21.091 seconds with a 99 speed index over a fast track into a 10-mph headwind.

The victory rewarded owner Fabian Muniz Porras with the winner’s purse of $295,221 and delivered trainer Jorge Sanchez Jr. and jockey Luis Martinez one of the biggest victories of their careers.

Breaking alertly from post nine, Karmalites, a 3-year-old sorrel filly by The Marfa Lights out of Cartel Karma, by Corona Cartel, vied for the early lead before inching away in the final yards to ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–SEPTEMBER 1, 2025–Effortless Favorite added another major trophy to his resume on Monday afternoon, scoring his second career stakes victory in the $200,000 All American Juvenile Stakes at the Downs at Albuquerque.

Breaking on top, the bay gelding never relinquished command, holding off the late charge of Jc Speeding in a photo finish by a nose. Under jockey Francisco Ramirez, Jr., he completed the 440-yard race in 21.269 seconds, earning a 95 speed index. The minor upset ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–SEPTEMBER 1, 2025–Dream Fulfilled returned to the winner’s circle for the first time since his maiden score as a juvenile, powering home to capture the $100,000 All American ...



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ELKO, NV—SEPTEMBER 1, 2025—Cartels Speedo surged late to capture the $55,000 Elko Intermountain Futurity on Monday afternoon at the Elko County Fair, covering 350 yards in 17.556 seconds and earning a 103 speed index.

Under a well-timed ride by Oscar Villa and trained by Jere Brinkerhoff, the two-year-old ...



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ELKO, NV—SEPTEMBER 1, 2025—M E Flying Cowgirl turned in a powerful performance to capture the $27,000 Elko Quarter Horse Derby on Monday at the Elko County Fair, covering the 400 yards on a fast track in 19.942 seconds and earning a 96 speed index.

Under jockey Eric Ayala, the three-year-old sorrel filly broke ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

BLACKFOOT, ID–SEPTEMBER 1, 2025–Edward Jamison’s homebred stable enjoyed a banner afternoon Monday at Blackfoot Downs as his two fillies swept the top spots in the $10,000 Idaho Bred Quarter Horse Derby (not black type).

Both trained by Glen Jamison and sired by Daguerre, Sheknowsshepunky and Sheknowsshesmokn finished one-two in the 350-yard feature. Sheknowsshepunky is out of Punky Red by Red (TB) and Sheknowsshesmokn is out of Smokn Mirrors by Jumpn.

It was Sheknowsshepunky who prevailed ...



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ELKO, NV—SEPTEMBER 1, 2025—Veteran speedster Pappajeto showed his class once again on Monday afternoon, breaking sharply and never looking back to capture the $7,000 Zoom Zoom Zoom Stakes (not black tyope) at the Elko County Fair.

Ridden by Oscar Cervantes, the 9-year-old bay gelding covered the 100-yard dash in a swift 6.442 seconds against a light 2-mph headwind on a fast track, earning a 98 speed index and the winner’s share of the purse, $4,020.

Bred in Utah by his owners, David K. and Linda Burt, Pappajeto is by Pappasito and out of ...



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BLACKFOOT, ID—SEPTEMBER 1, 2025—Bw Just A Ruger broke sharply and never looked back, scoring a gate-to-wire victory in Monday’s $6,000 John and Elouise Hamilton Memorial Stakes (not black type) at the Blackfoot Fair.

Ridden by Jesus Flores and trained by Glen Jamison, the 4-year-old bay filly stopped the clock in 15.203 seconds for the 300-yard dash, earning a speed index of 111 on a fast track under clear skies and no wind.

The daughter of Justified, out of Bw Robins Lark by Ettaduino, was bred in Idaho by Thomas Boyd and Betty Weeks and races for owner Maria E. Baltodano.

The victory added ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MX–AUGUST 31, 2025–Princesa Bury added another trophy to her collection with a commanding performance in the $54,000 Mexican Bred Distaff Derby on Sunday at Hipódromo de las Américas. After setting the fastest qualifying time in the trials, the heavy favorite lived up to expectations, cruising to victory in the 350-yard final.

Breaking third from the gates, Princesa Bury quickly surged to the lead at first call and never looked back, stopping the clock in 17.50 ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–AUGUST 31, 2025–Cash Back Hero delivered as the favorite on Sunday afternoon, notching his first career stakes victory in the $51,000 Covered Bridges Stakes (G3) at Prairie ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ONTARIO, CAN–AUGUST 31, 2025–Pretty Runaway defended her title in the $39,330 Ontario Sires Stakes Maturity on Sunday at Ajax Downs, securing back-to-back victories in the prestigious race for older Ontario-sired runners.

With jockey Ismael Mosqueira aboard, the 8-year-old mare stumbled at the break but recovered strongly, stopping the clock in 17.110 seconds for 330 yards with a 91 speed ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–AUGUST 31, 2025–Rtm Hot Milk kept her perfect record intact on Sunday, breaking first from the gates and never relinquishing command for her fourth consecutive win in the $10,000 Idaho ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—AUGUST 30, 2025—In a heart-stopping finish at Delta Downs on Saturday night, Rf Fast Dash N Blood held off a furious late charge from Luziana Man to win the $534,640 LQHBA Sale Futurity (RG1) by a head.

With Jorge Garcia aboard, the bay gelding covered the 350 yards over a wet-fast track in 17.388 seconds, earning a 102 speed index on a calm night with no wind.

Trained by Miguel Castillo and owned by Jaime Cardenas, Rf Fast Dash N Blood proved once again why he is one of Louisiana’s brightest 2-year-old prospects. The son of champion Apollitical Blood, out of the Heza Fast Dash mare Fast Dash N Deb, was bred by Rogers Farm/Tim and Jennie Rogers and purchased for $80,000 at the 2024 ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 30, 2025–A Flare For Politics lit up the toteboard on Saturday with a shocking 45-1 upset in the $230,111 QHRAI Stallion Service Auction Futurity-RG3 at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

A Flare For Politics, overlooked by nearly everyone, broke fifth from the gates under jockey Jorge Torres, who traveled from Prairie Meadows to ride. The son of Flare For Ivory surged late to capture his first career victory, stopping the clock in 17.926 seconds with an 88 speed index.

His unexpected victory rewarded backers with $93.60 to win and added $89,744 to his bankroll for owner Phillip Harrison which boosted his total earnings to $95,844. Bred in Indiana by Walter R. “Dick” Harrison, A Flare For Politics is out of ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 30, 2025–After settling for runner-up honors in his last three outings, Apolitical Wagon finally broke through in a big way with a his first career stakes victory in the $117,286 QHRAI Stallion Service Auction Derby on Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

The tenth-fastest qualifier from the trials dueled throughout and held firm at the wire, scoring by a neck over his rival Jolie Laide and fastest qualifier Zoomin Feature. Under jockey Giovani Vazquez-Gomez, the ...



By Tammy Knox and StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 30, 2025– It was a day of upsets Saturday, August 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis during Quarter Horse Stakes Day. The surprises continued in the day’s final race as Streakindownthebeach stretched out in the 17th running of the $84,000 Bob Woodard Memorial Classic, ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–AUGUST 30, 2025–Tha Duke ended a stakes drought stretching back to 2023 with a powerful late rally to capture the $50,000 Mid City Stakes on Saturday night at Delta ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—AUGUST 30, 2025—Under cloudy skies on a wet fast track at Delta Downs, Marcy Train B surged in the final yards to capture the $50,000 LQHBA Sale Debutante Stakes for accredited Louisiana-bred two-year-old fillies.

Covering the 350-yard distance in 17.840 seconds with a speed index of ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—AUGUST 30, 2025—Ttt La Kas surged to a hard-fought victory in the $56,000 Lakeview Dash Stakes on Saturday at Delta Downs, holding off a determined field to score by a head in a dramatic finish.

Covering the 250-yard distance over a wet-fast track, the 4-year-old bay filly stopped ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–AUGUST 30, 2025–A stunning 51-1 upset unfolded Saturday night at Delta Downs when Mr Pot Scraper broke his maiden in the $50,000 LQHBA Sale Juvenile Stakes.

Mr Pot Scraper, who trailed ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA—AUGUST 30, 2025—San Juana Montano’s Jes Winnin Cartel delivered a gate-to-wire victory in Saturday’s running of the $56,000 Audubon Stakes at Delta Downs, defeating a field of Accredited Louisiana-Bred three-year-olds and up fillies and mares.

Covering the 330-yard distance over a wet-fast track, the 5-year-old brown mare stopped the timer in 16.718 seconds while earning a 95-speed index under jockey Rene Hernandez. No ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–AUGUST 30, 2025–Dropping Dimes went straight to the front and never looked back to earn the first stakes victory of his career in Saturday’s $50,000 Treme Derby Stakes at Delta ...



By Tammy Knox and StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 30, 2025–It was no secret who had the best speed Saturday, August 30 in the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana (QHRAI) Stallion Service Auction (SSA) Futurity Juvenile as TW No Beach Secrets rode the wave to the wire for the win. The race was for starters in the QHRAI SSA Futurity Trials who did not qualify for the $230,111 Restricted Grade 3 final, set later in the card.

Diego Villamil Bocanegra broke from the gate aboard TW No Beach Secrets in the center of ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 30, 2025–Escondido Gold scored his first career stakes win on Saturday with a determined effort in the $30,500 QHRAI Stallion Service Auction Derby Invitational Stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Ridden by Diego Villamil Bocanegra, the Escondido Gold rallied after a troubled start to prevail by a nose at the wire, stopping the timer in :20.270 seconds with an 85 speed index. The victory was worth $16,775, pushing his earnings to $121,707 with six wins from 13 ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ROCK SPRINGS, WY–AUGUST 30, 2025–Piloted by Jesus Virgen, Rayshas Pink Cartel turned the tables at Sweetwater Downs on Saturday afternoon, capturing her first career stakes victory in the $17,000 ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

EDMONTON, ALB–AUGUST 30, 2025–The field for the Canada Cup QH Futurity [RG3] has been set following two trials held on Saturday at Century Mile. The top ten qualifiers will return for the $64,650 ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–AUGUST 29, 2025–Fastest qualifier Shes Ec To Tempt proved best again Friday night, surging late to capture the $185,865 Big Easy Futurity at Delta Downs.

Shes Ec To Tempt stopped the clock in 17.738 seconds for 350 yards under jockey Victor Urieta Jr., earning a 91 speed index and the winner’s share of $92,933. The 350-yard effort paid $5.40 to win.

Owned and bred in Texas ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–AUGUST 29, 2025– Rogue Candy scored his first stakes victory with a minor upset in the $33,300 Desaix Stakes at Delta Downs on Friday evening, holding off Gold Hearted Eagle and Ms Apollitical Tres.

Rogue Candy stopped the clock in 17.785 seconds for 350 yards, earning a 90 speed index under jockey Humberto Vital, who notched his third win of the night. Sent off at 7/1, Rogue Candy returned $16.00 to win and banked the $21,000 winner’s share of the purse.

Breaking from ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–AUGUST 29, 2025–Favored to win, One Fast Cajun stamped his class again on Friday night at Delta Downs, drawing clear by three lengths to win the $35,000 Faubourg St John Stakes at 870 yards ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 28, 2025–The $34,000 Julie Veltman Overnight Stakes came down to a photo finish on Thursday between Cigaronthebeach and Eye The Cartel. It was Cigaronthebeach who won the nod for her first career stakes victory, scoring in a 14-1 upset over the 5-2 favorite Eye The ...



SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 27, 2025—Full Boogie was in full gear in the final strides of the second running of the $34,000 Escondido Beach Overnight Stakes Wednesday, August 27, taking home the title at ...




By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN—AUGUST 25, 2025—Two trials were contested Monday afternoon at Horseshoe Indianapolis to determine the field for the $62,960 Leader Of The Class Sale Futurity, and Lead Me To The Beach posted the fastest qualifying time of the day, securing her spot in the September 11 final.

The 2-year-old daughter of Escondido Beach, out of the Leader Of The Class mare Sheza Classy Leader, covered the 350 yards in 17.816 to win the second trial by a length and a half over Winr Takes All.

Owned by Mark Michel, Tim Pequignot, and Casey Pequignot, Vanessa Fay Wilcox bred the filly in Indiana. She is trained by Claudio Barraza and was ridden to victory by Edgar Diaz.

Lead Me To The Beach went through the 2024 QHRAI Speed Sale ring, ...



LOS ALAMITOS, CA–AUGUST 24, 2025–Ed McNelis' Scoops Dynasty became the eighth horse to win the Grade 1 Go Man Go Handicap more than once following his upset victory at 17-1 over six-time AQHA champion Empressum in the 400-yard race on Sunday at Los Alamitos.

Scoops Dynasty and Empressum have dominated the last four runnings of the Go Man Go with Empressum winning in 2022 and 2024 and Scoops Dynasty posting victories in 2023 and 2025.

A half-length winner over Empresum in 2023, Scoops Dynasty scored a hard-fought nose victory in the 2025 running over that same rival. With two victories over Empressum in this race, Scoops Dynasty joins Apollitical Pence as the only horses to have beaten the 2022 AQHA World Champion more than ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MX–AUGUST 24, 2025–The Hipódromo de las Américas in Mexico City hosted its biggest Quarter Horse weekend of the season, beginning on Thursday with the Subasta Selecta Yearling Sale and culminating on Sunday night with a full card of stakes races.

The program featured eight stakes races for the Mexico Breeders Cup, the Subasta Selecta Futurity Consolation and closed with the much-anticipated Subasta Selecta ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX—AUGUST 24, 2025—Spott, a brown gelding by This Is An Eagle out of Sams First Girl by Truley First Class, scored a thrilling victory in Sunday’s $182,600 Gillespie County Fair Futurity at Gillespie County Fairground.

Under champion jockey Francisco Calderon, Spott overcame a bump at the start and unleashed a powerful late surge to win by a neck, stopping the clock in 17.721 seconds for 350 yards and earning a 92 speed index. The race was contested on a fast track under cloudy skies with temperatures near 90 degrees and a crosswind of 5 mph.

Owned by Catarino Terrazas and Jesus Verduzco and trained by ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX—AUGUST 24, 2025—Beaux Tye surged powerfully in the final strides to capture the $130,400 Gillespie County Fair Derby on Sunday afternoon at Gillespie County Fairground, defeating a competitive field of three-year-old Quarter Horses at 350 yards.

Ridden by champion jockey Francisco Calderon and trained by Carlos Camarena, the brown gelding stopped the timer in 17.565 seconds on a fast track with a crosswind of 5 mph, earning an impressive 97 speed index.

The win awarded the son of leading sire Favorite Cartel, out of Fast N Fancy by Pyc Paint Your Wagon, a winner’s check of $46,640 for owners Triple Five. Bred in Texas by Bobby D. Cox, Beaux Tye demonstrated a strong closing kick after tracking the early pace, drawing ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX—AUGUST 24, 2025—Apollitical Ike delivered a commanding performance to capture the $40,250 Hill Country Classic Stakes on Sunday at Gillespie County Fairground, covering the 400-yard distance in 19.563 seconds while earning a 98 speed index.

Ridden confidently by jockey H. Hernandez, the graded stakes-winning gelding broke sharply, quickly secured the lead, and powered home to win by one and one-quarter lengths on a fast track despite a five-mph crosswind. The victory earned owner Edgar A. Moreno the winner’s share of the purse, valued at $24,150, and marked another stakes success for trainer Victor Oviedo.

Bred in Texas by Mike and Leslie Turner, Apollitical Ike is a four-year-old gelding by champion Apollitical ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX–AUGUST 24, 2025–Magic Apollitical earned the first stakes win of her career after a photo finish victory in the $35,000 Gillespie County Fair Oaks Stakes on Sunday afternoon at Gillespie County Fairgrounds. 

The 3-year-old daughter of ...



LOS ALAMITOS, CA–AUGUST 24, 2025–Ed Allred's Toby Sis remained undefeated thanks to a dominant victory, while Parsons Ranch's The Lady Is A Vamp showed her promise once again as the two remarkable fillies topped the trials to the Grade 2, $260,000 PCQHRA Breeders Futurity on Sunday at Los Alamitos.

Toby Sis, a full sister to the multiple Grade 1 winner London Toby, was the star of the night, as the daughter ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ROCK SPRINGS, WY—AUGUST 24, 2025—Six trials for the $50,000-added Sweetwater Downs Derby were contested Sunday at Sweetwater Downs, where undefeated multiple stakes winner Ojd Jess A Bug posted the fastest qualifying time of the day.

The 10 fastest qualifiers will return for the 400-yard final on Sunday, September 7.

Ojd Jess A Bug, a ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ROCK SPRINGS, WY—AUGUST 24, 2025—Four trials for the $35,000-added Sweetwater Downs Maturity were contested Sunday at Sweetwater Downs, with Jkh Almost A Dynasty and Rlh Fouronthefloor emerging as the two fastest qualifiers for the 400-yard final set for Sunday, September 7, 2025.

The top ten fastest qualifiers from today's trials will return to compete in the lucrative final.

Jkh Almost A Dynasty, a multiple stakes winning filly by stakes sire Jr Dynasty Mountain out of Almost Early by Favorite Cartel, posted the fastest qualifying time of 19.462 seconds in the third of four trials.

Ridden by Gerardo Vera for trainer Calli VanTassell ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

AJAX, ONT—AUGUST 24, 2025—Had To Be Fabulous delivered a powerful late surge to set the fastest qualifying time during Sunday’s Norman Picov Derby trials at Ajax Downs.

The $50,000-added (CAN) final for 3-year-olds, run at 400 yards, is set for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, and will feature the 10 fastest qualifiers from today’s two trials.

Racing in the second trial under ...



LOS ALAMITOS, CA–AUGUST 23, 2025–Lethal Cowboy 123, the  AQHA Racing champion 2-year-old and champion 2-year-old gelding in 2024, improved to five wins in as many career starts at Los Alamitos following his ½ length victory in the $30,000 Sgt Pepper Feature Handicap here on Saturday night.

With the championship-winning team of AQHA champion trainer Marc Jungers and AQHA champion jockey Christian Ramos, Lethal Cowboy 123 lugged out from the outside post number seven in the Sgt Pepper Feature. Still, he had the lead from the start and was never headed in ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX—AUGUST 23, 2025—Fast Flyer 123 delivered a record-setting performance on Saturday, capturing the $35,250 Gillespie County Fair Sprint Classic Stakes at Gillespie County Fairground with a time of 13.011 seconds for 250 yards on a fast track.

Facing a 10-mph crosswind, the three-year-old sorrel colt broke sharply under jockey Victor Urieta Jr. and powered to the lead, holding off a determined late surge from Embers Time to win by a neck and establish a new track record with a speed index of 111.

The previous record of 13.092 seconds was set on August 28, 2021, by Ss Classyjess.

Bred in Oklahoma by Sam W. Green, ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ROCK SPRINGS, WY—AUGUST 22, 2025—A field of 2-year-old prospects took center stage Saturday afternoon at Sweetwater Downs, where 11 trials were contested at 350 yards to determine the finalists for the $225,000-est. Sweetwater Downs Futurity (G2).

The ten fastest qualifiers will return for the championship final on Saturday, September 6, 2025, and it was Wyoming Downs Futurity winner Deja Dulce who led the way with a sharp performance in the sixth trial.

Breaking sharply and holding off a late charge, Deja Dulce stopped the clock in 17.324, a 99 speed index, and the day's fastest qualifying time. Owned by Daisy Carlson and Joe Goggins, the Dulce Sin Tacha gelding is out of La Deja Blue, ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

FREDERICKSBURG, TX–AUGUST 23, 2025–Just an Eagle broke his maiden in style Saturday, springing a 12/1 upset to capture the $30,000 G.C.F.A. Paint & Appaloosa Juvenile at Gillespie County Fair.

Taking the lead at first call, Just An Eagle surged through the 330-yard dash under jockey Raul ...



By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch FREDERICKSBURG, TX—AUGUST 23, 2025—Helladic delivered a determined late run under jockey Victor Urieta, Jr. to capture the $34,000 G.C.F.A. All Breeds 870 Stakes at Gillespie County Fairground on Saturday afternoon.

Covering the 870-yard distance in 47.214 seconds on a fast track, the 5-year-old chestnut gelding earning the winner’s share of $20,400 for owner Robb Nixon.

Trained by Joaquin Garza and bred in Kentucky by Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC, Helladic is by Kantharos (TB) and out of Gal About Town (TB), by City Zip (TB).

Helladic's mixed standings are five wins in 12 starts and earnings of ...