All American Futurity

King of the Tide earns spot in gate for All American Derby

Last year’s All American Futurity winner is one of three state-breds to advance to closing weekend of racing at Ruidoso…

August 10, 2026

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Field of 10 finalists set for $3 million All American Futurity

World’s richest quarter horse race will be held on Labor Day as Ruidoso meet draws to an end; Albuquerque Downs…

August 8, 2026

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All American Futurity trials take spotlight at Albuquerque Downs

Jockey Christian Cardenas guides Fall Classic (inside) to victory in the $1,158,940 Heritage Place Futurity at Remington Park in Oklahoma…

August 6, 2026

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Haywire scores strong win in $75,000 Rio Grande Senorita

Debuting Crimson Crusader proves best in Rio Grande Senor Stakes

August 3, 2026

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Field for $1 million Rainbow Futurity set after windy trial weekend at Albuquerque Downs

Cartel Cowgirl 123, ridden by Joseph Belloc, Jr., won the 13th of 15 trials by two lengths to set the…

June 27, 2026

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Ruidoso Futurity headlines rich weekend at Albuquerque Downs

Nine Degrees, shown here with Jose Enriquez aboard, wins the third trial heat for the $1 million Rudioso Quarter Horse…

June 4, 2026

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Futurity trials open live racing season at Albuquerque Downs

More than 240 quarter horses entered in trials for opening leg of Triple Crown

May 21, 2026

Field set for $1.2 million New Mexico State Fair QH Futurity

Trial heats held on Friday highlighted by fastest qualifier Pour Me a Drinkk, Harken races his way to role of…

September 21, 2025

New Mexico State Fair Quarter Horse Futurity trials on tap Friday at Albuquerque Downs

Trainer Wes Giles in search of third straight victory in nation’s richest state-bred race for 2-year-old shortliners, finals to be…

September 17, 2025

King of the Tide prevails in thrilling renewal of All American Futurity at Albuquerque Downs

Winner becomes first New Mexico-bred to score in world’s richest quarter horse in more than a decade, jockey Ramirez has…

September 2, 2025

After 32 trial heats, field set for $3 million All American Futurity

Fields also in place for All American Derby, Oaks to be held on Labor Day

August 6, 2025

Trial heats for $3 million All American Futurity open Monday at Downs at Albuquerque

Racetrack will host quarter horse racing’s richest race for second straight year after floods caused widespread damage yet again to…

August 2, 2025

Albuquerque Downs to once again host All American Futurity

With Ruidoso Downs closed due to flooding, world’s richest QH race will go on

July 11, 2025

Rainbow Futurity, Derby trials top weekend at Ruidoso Downs

32 trials will determine field for $1 million Futurity, second leg of Triple Crown

June 25, 2025

Political Twist looks to stay perfect in Ruidoso Futurity

Trainer Xavier Rodriguez saddles morning line choices in pair of stakes races

June 4, 2025

Ruidoso Downs opens 2025 quarter horse season on Friday

Track has undergone repairs since flood damage closed facility last summer

May 20, 2025

Ruidoso Downs cancels thoroughbred racing for upcoming live season

Reconstruction from last summer’s flooding still a work in progress

February 25, 2025

Hezgothelook Z wins All American to sweep Triple Crown

43-year wait between quarter horse Triple Crown winners comes to an end

September 3, 2024

All American attracted huge crowds at Albuquerque Downs

Change of venue for world’s richest quarter horse race didn’t hurt attendance

September 2, 2024

Hezgothelook Z one race from capturing elusive Triple Crown

Ruidoso, Rainbow Futurity winner drew post position 3 in All American Futurity

August 29, 2024

Karmalites notches second stakes victory at Albuquerque Downs

Winner of Four Corners Futurity rolls to victory in Juvenile Challenge Finals

August 19, 2024

Hezgothelook Z remains on track for historic Triple Crown

10 fastest qualifiers from trial heats will meet in All American on Labor Day

August 11, 2024

All American Trials headline weekend at Albuquerque Downs

More than 260 horses compete in 28 trial races for spot in $3 million Futurity

August 5, 2024

Remainder of Ruidoso racing season moves to Albuquerque

Flooding spilled over into barn area, as well as infield and paddock area

July 22, 2024