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Experience one of the biggest racing weekends of the 2025 season at Ruidoso Downs Race Track with the Zia Weekend on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20! This two-day event showcases New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses, featuring high-stakes races with a combined purse of over $700,000.

The fun kicks off Saturday, July 19, with the Zia QH Derby Finals NMB RG2, where three-year-old Quarter Horses compete over 400 yards for an estimated $175,000 purse ($30,000 from NMHBA). Also on Saturday, the Zia Stakes QH RG2 brings three-year-olds and up together in a 400-yard battle for a guaranteed $50,000 purse ($25,000 NMHBA + $25,000 Purse Account).

On Sunday, July 20, the Zia QH Futurity Finals NMB RG1 takes center stage, featuring two-year-olds racing 400 yards for an estimated $375,000 purse ($30,000 NMHBA). The day also includes the Zia 870 Championship NMB, a thrilling 870-yard race for three-year-olds and up, offering a guaranteed $50,000 purse ($25,000 NMHBA + $25,000 Purse Account). Rounding out the weekend is the Zia QH Juvenile NMB, where two-year-olds sprint 400 yards for a guaranteed $50,000 purse ($25,000 Purse Account).

Celebrate New Mexico’s finest Quarter Horses at Ruidoso Downs Race Track during this spectacular Zia Weekend—where history, speed, and competition come together in the ultimate showcase of racing talent.

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