TQHA Sires’ Cup
2026 TQHA Sires’ Cup Futurity- RG2 • 350 Yards
$75,000-added
will be run at Retama Park
Trials Date: August 7, 2026 • Final Date: August 22, 2026
For 2-Year-Olds Sired by Eligible Stallions
2026 TQHA Sires’ Cup Derby • 400 Yards
$50,000-added
will be run at Retama Park
Trials Date: August 8, 2026 • Final Date: August 22, 2026
For 3-Year-Olds Sired by Eligible Stallions
The Sires’ Cup Futurity and Derby are open to all Quarter Horse foals sired by Stallions whose donated breeding season sold through the TQHA Stallion Service Auction.
2026 Sires' Cup Nomination Form - Coming in March
2026 Eligible Stallions List - Coming in March –
Contact Scott Sherwood at TQHA if you have any questions – (512) 458-5202 or ssherwood@tqha.com
| Payment Schedule | Nomination Amount | Late Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | $350 | – |
| May 15, 2026 | $350 | $1,000 |
| June 15, 2026 | $350 | $2,000 |
| At Time Of Entry | $500*** | $5,000 – Contact TQHA for information on At Time Of Entry Late Nomination. |
| TOTAL | $1,550 | |
***Paid at Retama Park via Texas Horsemen’s Bookkeeper or at Texas Horsemen’s Partnership Office (512-467-9799)
Owner(s) must be a current member of the Texas Quarter Horse Association as the owners are stated on the horse’s AQHA papers, including partnerships, at time of nomination and at time of race events. Enclose $30 Individual or $40 Joint membership with payment if necessary.

