OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – May 31, 2026 – Trainer James J. Gonzales III scored his second Remington Park stakes of the night on Saturday, May 30 , this one with B AJ in the $50,000 Jack Brooks Stakes. Earlier in the card, he won Speedhorse Graham Paint & Appaloosa Futurity, the richest race in the world for those breeds.
The Jack Brooks Stakes is for 3-year-old Oklahoma-breds.
B AJ, with jockey Jesus Olivas in the saddle, blew to the front in this 350-yard race for 3-year-old Oklahoma-bred American Quarter Horses and extended that lead to 1-3/4 lengths by the time he hit the wire. This gelded son of Apollitical Jess, out of the Valiant Hero mare Glory Rider, was sent off the wagering favorite at 8-5 odds. He paid $5.40 to win, $3.20 to place and $2.60 to show.
Running time for the winner was :17.511 over a fast track for a speed index of 92. B AJ won $28,500 from the purse for owner Aurelio Juarez of Cleburne, Texas, and improved his record to 9-3-1-0 for lifetime earnings of $68,220. He was bred by the Homer A. Hill Estate and was a $255,000 purchase from the Heritage Place September Yearling Sale of 2024 in Oklahoma City.
Uncle Redheads (9-2 odds), who won the Mr Master Bug Stakes on April 18 at Remington Park, got up for second, another head in front of third-place finisher Coronados 123 (5-2). The rest of the order of finish was Illegal Cowgirl 123 (17-1) fourth, KVN Design (22-1) fifth, Jamies Sin Tacha (9-2) sixth, Ima Bigg Flash (31-1) seventh, Southern Furrtreeous (14-1) eighth, Sheza Goldigger (38-1) ninth and BP Hail Mary (30-1) 10th.
The Jack Brooks Stakes is named after the legendary trainer from Blanchard, Okla. who retired in 2007. Brooks led the Remington Park trainer standings three times in his career, adding that local accomplishment to his eight wins in the All American Futurity, the pinnacle for 2-year-old racing American Quarter Horses. He is a member of multiple racing Hall of Fames and has a life-sized statue in his likeness, presiding over the Remington Park paddock.
This was the first victory in the Jack Brooks Stakes for all the connections of B AJ.
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Remington Park has provided more than $411 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. The 2026 Thoroughbred Season at Remington Park will begin on August 21. Remington Park presents year-round simulcast racing and casino gaming. Guests must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or to enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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B AJ WINS JACK BROOKS STAKES BY OPEN DAYLIGHT
by Richard Linihan
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – May 31, 2026 – Trainer James J. Gonzales III scored his second Remington Park stakes of the night on Saturday, May 30 , this one with B AJ in the $50,000 Jack Brooks Stakes. Earlier in the card, he won Speedhorse Graham Paint & Appaloosa Futurity, the richest race in the world for those breeds.
The Jack Brooks Stakes is for 3-year-old Oklahoma-breds.
B AJ, with jockey Jesus Olivas in the saddle, blew to the front in this 350-yard race for 3-year-old Oklahoma-bred American Quarter Horses and extended that lead to 1-3/4 lengths by the time he hit the wire. This gelded son of Apollitical Jess, out of the Valiant Hero mare Glory Rider, was sent off the wagering favorite at 8-5 odds. He paid $5.40 to win, $3.20 to place and $2.60 to show.
Running time for the winner was :17.511 over a fast track for a speed index of 92. B AJ won $28,500 from the purse for owner Aurelio Juarez of Cleburne, Texas, and improved his record to 9-3-1-0 for lifetime earnings of $68,220. He was bred by the Homer A. Hill Estate and was a $255,000 purchase from the Heritage Place September Yearling Sale of 2024 in Oklahoma City.
Uncle Redheads (9-2 odds), who won the Mr Master Bug Stakes on April 18 at Remington Park, got up for second, another head in front of third-place finisher Coronados 123 (5-2). The rest of the order of finish was Illegal Cowgirl 123 (17-1) fourth, KVN Design (22-1) fifth, Jamies Sin Tacha (9-2) sixth, Ima Bigg Flash (31-1) seventh, Southern Furrtreeous (14-1) eighth, Sheza Goldigger (38-1) ninth and BP Hail Mary (30-1) 10th.
The Jack Brooks Stakes is named after the legendary trainer from Blanchard, Okla. who retired in 2007. Brooks led the Remington Park trainer standings three times in his career, adding that local accomplishment to his eight wins in the All American Futurity, the pinnacle for 2-year-old racing American Quarter Horses. He is a member of multiple racing Hall of Fames and has a life-sized statue in his likeness, presiding over the Remington Park paddock.
This was the first victory in the Jack Brooks Stakes for all the connections of B AJ.
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Remington Park has provided more than $411 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. The 2026 Thoroughbred Season at Remington Park will begin on August 21. Remington Park presents year-round simulcast racing and casino gaming. Guests must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or to enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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🙋**Reminder: Racestock applications for foals in year of birth at $25.00 are due December 31st, and for new Broodmares for year prior to foaling at $35.00 are due December 31st.
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