Experience the thrill of championship Quarter Horse racing at Ruidoso Futurity & Derby Weekend, happening Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This prestigious event marks the start of the Quarter Horse Triple Crown series, featuring the nation’s fastest two-year-old and three-year-old Quarter Horses competing for over $2 million in prize money.

Saturday, June 7 – Derby Day

• Ruidoso QH Derby Finals G1 – The top three-year-old Quarter Horses will sprint 400 yards for an estimated $850,000 purse in this Grade 1 stakes race.

• Ruidoso QH Invitational Stakes – Another group of elite three-year-olds will battle over 400 yards for a guaranteed $100,000 purse, showcasing rising stars in the sport.

Sunday, June 8 – Futurity Day

• Ruidoso QH Futurity Finals G1 – The weekend’s highlight race, featuring two-year-old Quarter Horses racing 350 yards for a guaranteed $1,000,000 purse—one of the richest purses in Quarter Horse racing.

• Ruidoso QH Juvenile Stakes – Promising two-year-olds will compete over 350 yards for a guaranteed $100,000 purse, setting the stage for future champions.

Join us at Ruidoso Downs Race Track for this high-stakes racing weekend, featuring elite competition, heart-pounding finishes, and a chance to witness future legends in the making!

📅 Full 2025 Stakes Schedule: https://www.raceruidoso.com/info/all-american-ruidoso-downs-2025-stakes-schedule