Campos Family Ventures wins second straight Leading Quarter Horse Owner honors at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Fresh off a record setting year in 2024, Campos Family Ventures once again topped the standings in the Quarter Horse Owner ranks in 2025.

The award was presented during the final program of the year Thursday at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Campos Family Ventures established a new record for most wins in one season at 17 last season along with most purse earnings of $515,681, the first Quarter Horse owner to ever surpass the half million-dollar mark in purse earnings for one season.

This year, they were close behind that record setting year, earning 13 wins worth $428,257 in purses. The 2025 title is their third title in the past four seasons.

“Having back-to-back titles is very nice,” said David Campos through translation from trainer Claudio Barraza. “We are very proud to earn this award.”

The highlight for the season for Campos Family Ventures was the win by CV Denali in the $107,690 Gordon Mobley Futurity Final. Other top horses for the year included Zoomin Feature, Paradise Beach, and Beach Burner.

The organization purchased a training center outside of Connersville, Indiana, about five years ago and have both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in training at their facility. They are also investing into the breeding end of the business in Indiana.

“The Campos family is pretty easy to work with,” noted Barraza, who trains all of their Quarter Horses. “They trust us to make decisions with the horses. I am very grateful for this opportunity to train for them.”

Rachel McLaughlin, racing broadcast production manager, made the winner’s circle presentation to David Campos and Barraza. Ironically, it followed their win with CVB Dynamic in one of the Quarter Horse races on closing night to end the meet on a winning note.

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