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Juarez, Matilda’s Mark roll to stirring win in Lincoln Stakes

Jockey Alfredo Juarez, Jr. guides Matilda's Mark to a 2-length win in the $75,000 Lincoln Stakes, Sunday, August 16, 2026…

August 17, 2026

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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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Preakness shifting back to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, to be run on a Sunday

FILE – Taj Mahal and other horses compete during the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes horse race, May 16,…

August 5, 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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Speed Merchant returns with a romp in Road Runner Stakes

New Mexico-bred remains perfect after four starts at Albuquerque Downs

July 27, 2026

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Hestan records massive upset in Zia Quarter Horse Futurity

Jockey Jose Enriquez and Hestan prove best in an upset score over runner-up Baby Daddy Cartel in the Zia Quarter…

July 19, 2026

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Baby Daddy Cartel looks to extend win streak in rich Zia Futurity at Albuquerque Downs

Acrylic, shown here winning the fifth trial heat for the Zia Futurity under jockey Jacob Enriquez on Friday, July 3,…

July 16, 2026

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El Huracano V edges clear to win $1 million Rainbow Futurity

Jockey Francisco Calderon rides El Huracano V (9) to victory in the Grade 1 Rainbow Futurity, Sunday, July 12, 2026…

July 13, 2026

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Political Twist dominates in Grade 1 Rainbow Derby

Toby Sis becomes quarter horse racing’s latest millionaire with romp in Oaks

July 11, 2026

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Rainbow Derby, worth more than $750,000, headlines strong weekend at Albuquerque Downs

Jockey Francisco Calderon guides Raymond Valerio-trained Jarvis V to victory in the seventh trial for the Rainbow Derby, held Saturday,…

July 9, 2026

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Zia Futurity trials top Friday program at Albuquerque Downs

Baby Daddy Cartel (10) and jockey Noe Garcia, Jr. rally on the outside and is up in time at the…

July 2, 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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Trials field set for $1 million Rainbow Futurity

Jockey Ramiro Garcia guides Ask Her To Fly to a clear victory and the fastest qualifying time of the day…

June 25, 2026

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Equity Search races past competition in Sierra Starlet

Trainer Todd Fincher saddled both winner and runnerup in Sunday feature

June 21, 2026

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Jm Famous Wynn pulls clear late in Vista Distaff Stakes

Jockey Luis Martinez guides Jm Famous Wynn to victory in the $75,000 Vista Distaff Quarter Horse Stakes, Saturday at Albuquerque…

June 20, 2026

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Field set for Saturday’s Vista Distaff Quarter Horse Stakes

Sunday’s featured Sierra Starlet Stakes headlined by state-bred thoroughbreds

June 18, 2026

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Baby Daddy Cartel rallies to victory in Mountain Top Futurity

Baby Daddy Cartel (10) and jockey Noe Garcia, Jr. rally on the outside and is up in time at the…

June 13, 2026

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Statebred quarter horses take center stage in pair of stakes races at Albuquerque Downs

Mountain Top Futurity and Mountain Top Derby headline rich racing weekend

June 11, 2026

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Highly Lethal V breaks course record in Ruidoso Futurity romp

2-year-old shatters course record, racing 350 yards in time of 16.88 seconds

June 7, 2026

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Golden Tempo wins 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning Kentucky Derby

Jockey Jose Ortiz celebrates as he crosses the finish line aboard Golden Tempo (9) to win the 158th running of…

June 6, 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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Shafer earns role as fastest qualifier for Mountain Top Futurity at Albuquerque Downs

Trainer James J Gonzales III will have four starters in $310,303 dash June 14, Pour Me A Drinkk earns fastest…

June 1, 2026