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Racehorses, slot machines and election campaigns

Racehorses, slot machines and election campaigns

Politicians, businessmen and cartel operatives have all benefited from the hundreds of millions of dollars New Mexico’s horse racing industry…

September 12, 2024

Opening weekend features big efforts at Albuquerque Downs

Opening weekend features big efforts at Albuquerque Downs

Storm in the Valle posts upset in Petticoat, RC Corona King rallies for win

September 8, 2024

Hezgothelook Z wins All American to sweep Triple Crown

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

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

Hezgothelook Z one race from capturing elusive Triple Crown

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

August 29, 2024

Former jockey Kenneth Roller shares stories of life and career in book

Former jockey Kenneth Roller shares stories of life and career in book

61-year-old Texas native rode across southwestern U.S. for over 25 years

August 25, 2024

Karmalites notches second stakes victory at Albuquerque Downs

Karmalites notches second stakes victory at Albuquerque Downs

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

August 19, 2024

Fields set for All American Derby, Oaks after time trials

Fields set for All American Derby, Oaks after time trials

Horse trainers Toby Keeton and Heath Taylor will hold strong hands in rich races

August 11, 2024

Hezgothelook Z remains on track for historic Triple Crown

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

All American Trials headline weekend at Albuquerque Downs

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

Dashing Tres earns narrow score in Grade 1 Rainbow Derby

Dashing Tres earns narrow score in Grade 1 Rainbow Derby

New Mexico racing scene shifts to Albuquerque Downs ahead of schedule

Remainder of Ruidoso racing season moves to Albuquerque

Remainder of Ruidoso racing season moves to Albuquerque

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

Floodwaters once again halt horse racing at Ruidoso Downs

Floodwaters once again halt horse racing at Ruidoso Downs

Entire Sunday program canceled after storms ravage racing facility

Hezgothelook Z romps in $1 million Rainbow Futurity

Hezgothelook Z romps in $1 million Rainbow Futurity

Oklahoma-bred 2-year-old has won first two legs of elusive QH Triple Crown

Champion quarter horse Dark NME headed to Rainbow Derby

Champion quarter horse Dark NME headed to Rainbow Derby

Racing is back to near normal schedule at Ruidoso Downs after flood damage

Horsemen, track officials hope to resume regular schedule at Ruidoso Downs

Horsemen, track officials hope to resume regular schedule at Ruidoso Downs

Floodwaters damaged the track, canceling multiple live racing events

Flood, fire damage continues to halt racing at Ruidoso Downs

Flood, fire damage continues to halt racing at Ruidoso Downs

Monday program canceled after severe flooding hampered cleanup efforts

Futurity trials halted due to flooding at Ruidoso Downs

Futurity trials halted due to flooding at Ruidoso Downs

Racing canceled on Sunday after floodwaters crossed onto track surface

Horse racing set to resume at Ruidoso Downs

Horse racing set to resume at Ruidoso Downs

Pair of wildfires decimated much of surrounding community

Harken scores upset victory in Mountain Top Futurity

Harken scores upset victory in Mountain Top Futurity

Post time favorite Mendel finishes off the board in one of state’s top QH races

Hezgothelook Z sharp winner of $1 million Ruidoso Futurity

Hezgothelook Z sharp winner of $1 million Ruidoso Futurity

Trainer Toby Keeton saddles third Ruidoso Futurity winner of his career

Ruidoso Futurity kicks off quarter horse Triple Crown series

Ruidoso Futurity kicks off quarter horse Triple Crown series

Trainer Toby Keeton seeks a sweep of weekend’s biggest races

Corrina Corrina impressive on closing day at SunRay Park

Corrina Corrina impressive on closing day at SunRay Park

Champion mare approaching $1 million in earnings after win on closing day

Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown bid

Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown bid

BALTIMORE (AP) — D. Wayne Lukas worked his way to Seize the Grey after his horse won the Preakness Stakes…