Ruidoso Downs to move 2026 horse racing meet to Albuquerque. Devastating floods have affected the track the past two years.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second year in a row, the Albuquerque Downs is hosting the most lucrative quarter horse race in the country. After devastating flooding in Ruidoso this summer, the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second consecutive year, the All America Futurity is being held in Albuquerque due to flooding that forced the races out of the Ruidoso Downs racetrack. “You know, ...

The trials for the All American Futurity, All American Derby and All American Oaks will take place at the Downs of Albuquerque. The All American Futurity trials will be Monday, Aug. 4, and Tuesday, ...

The richest quarter horse race in the world is relocating to Albuquerque for the second straight year. The $3 million All American Futurity, plus its corresponding Derby and Oaks races, will be at ...

RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico - Ruidoso Downs Race Track will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at Albuquerque Downs on Labor Day again this year, track owner Johnny Trotter announced ...

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - The second day of qualifying trials for the All American Futurity is here. This year's trials were moved to the Downs of Albuquerque after severe floods damaged the Ruidoso ...

Political Twist was ridden by Luis Martinez to his fifth straight start while qualifying for the All American Futurity during trials, Aug. 4, at The Downs of Albuquerque. Provided by Coady Media Staff ...

Once was tough enough, but for the second consecutive year, Ruidoso Downs general manager Rick Baugh has had to pack up the season and head to Albuquerque. He’s hoping this is not a trend. Labor Day’s ...

King Of The Tide, with jockey Ricky Ramirez on board, narrowly defeats Political Twist at the finish line in the All American Futurity, Sept. 1, at Albuquerque Downs. Shawn Coady | Coady Media Todd ...