Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing: Experience the Thrill of the Track

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack hosts both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, notably the All American Futurity, the richest race in Quarter Horse racing.

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack hosts summer Quarter Horse racing, notably the All American Futurity, the richest race in Quarter Horse racing.

Fast-Paced Quarter Horse Racing & Year-Round Excitement

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino is home to the legendary All American Futurity, the richest race in Quarter Horse racing. Feel the adrenaline as the world’s fastest quarter horses thunder down the track every weekend during the summer racing season.

Looking for excitement beyond live racing? Visit The Racebook, open year-round, where you can enjoy simulcast races from top tracks across the U.S. in a fun and comfortable atmosphere with great food and drinks.

🎟️ Live Racing Season: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day

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

Website: RaceRuidoso.com

Race Days: Racing Season: There will be 46 days of racing beginning Friday, May 23, 2025, and running through Monday, September 1. Racing will be held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Racing will be held on two Mondays, Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Offseason: The Racebook is open daily.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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All-American Comeback BBQ with Pat Green LIVE at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May 3
All-American Comeback BBQ with Pat Green LIVE at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Join the All-American Comeback BBQ at Ruidoso Downs Race Track Event Center on May 3, 2025, for a full day of BBQ, bourbon, and live music! Featuring 30 KCBS BBQ teams competing for $25,000, performances by Brian Mars, Erick Willis, and Pat Green, bourbon tastings, shopping, and a Kentucky Derby viewing, this is a can’t-miss event! Tickets: $34.05 - $134.44. Pat Green live at 7 PM!

OPENING WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May 23
OPENING WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Experience the thrill of live horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, home to the World’s Richest Quarter Horse Race, the All-American Futurity. Ruidoso Downs Race Track opens its summer meet on Memorial Day Weekend. Learn more at RaceRuidoso.com

Ruidoso QH Futurity Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May 23
Ruidoso QH Futurity Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Kick off the 2025 racing season at Ruidoso Downs with the Ruidoso QH Futurity Trials! This opening-day event features two-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a $10,000 purse. As the first race of a 46-day season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy thrilling Friday-Sunday races, plus special Memorial Day and Labor Day events. Don’t miss world-class Quarter Horse action!

Ruidoso QH Derby Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May 25
Ruidoso QH Derby Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Catch the Ruidoso QH Derby Trials on Sunday, May 25, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This thrilling race features three-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 400 yards for a $10,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races, plus special events on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Experience world-class Quarter Horse racing at its finest!

John Andreini Memorial Stakes QH at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May 26
John Andreini Memorial Stakes QH at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Celebrate Memorial Day at Ruidoso Downs Race Track with the John Andreini Memorial Stakes QH on Monday, May 26! This prestigious race features three-year-old and up Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a $45,000 purse. Part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience elite Quarter Horse racing at its finest!

Mountain Top NMB QH Futurity Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May 30
Mountain Top NMB QH Futurity Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Catch the Mountain Top NMB QH Futurity Trials on Friday, May 30, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This thrilling event showcases two-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a $10,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience top-tier Quarter Horse racing at one of the Southwest’s premier tracks!

Mountain Top NMB QH Derby Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May 31
Mountain Top NMB QH Derby Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Don’t miss the Mountain Top NMB QH Derby Trials on Saturday, May 31, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This high-stakes race features three-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a $10,000 purse. Part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience the speed and skill of elite Quarter Horse racing in Ruidoso!

Jess Burner Stakes NMB QH at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jun 1
Jess Burner Stakes NMB QH at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Catch the Jess Burner Stakes NMB QH on Sunday, June 1, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This prestigious race features four-year-old and up Quarter Horses sprinting 400 yards for an estimated $50,000 purse ($25,000 NMHBA + $25,000 Purse Account). As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Don’t miss this world-class Quarter Horse competition!

Ruidoso Maiden Stakes QH Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jun 1
Ruidoso Maiden Stakes QH Trials at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Don’t miss the Ruidoso Maiden Stakes QH Trials on Sunday, June 1, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This exciting race features three, four, and five-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a $10,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience top-tier Quarter Horse racing in the heart of Ruidoso!

RUIDOSO FUTURITY and DERBY WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jun 7
RUIDOSO FUTURITY and DERBY WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Experience Ruidoso Futurity & Derby Weekend on June 7-8 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, featuring over $2 million in purse money. The Ruidoso QH Derby Finals G1 ($850,000) and Invitational Stakes ($100,000) showcase top three-year-olds on Saturday, while Sunday’s Futurity G1 ($1,000,000) and Juvenile Stakes ($100,000) highlight elite two-year-olds. Don’t miss this premier racing event!

Ruidoso Maiden Stakes QH at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jun 14
Ruidoso Maiden Stakes QH at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Don’t miss the Ruidoso Maiden Stakes QH on Saturday, June 14, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This event features three, four, and five-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for an estimated $100,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Witness emerging Quarter Horse talent in this thrilling stakes race!

Mountain Top NMB QH Derby Finals at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jun 14
Mountain Top NMB QH Derby Finals at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Experience the Mountain Top NMB QH Derby Finals on Saturday, June 14, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This exciting race features three-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for an estimated $150,000 purse ($15,000 NMHBA). As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Witness elite Quarter Horse competition in Ruidoso!

Mountain Top NMB QH Futurity Finals RG2 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jun 15
Mountain Top NMB QH Futurity Finals RG2 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Don’t miss the Mountain Top NMB QH Futurity Finals RG2 on Sunday, June 15, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This Grade 2 futurity features two-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for an estimated $350,000 purse ($15,000 NMHBA). As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience top-tier Quarter Horse racing in Ruidoso!

Mountain Top NMB QH Juvenile Stakes Finals at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jun 15
Mountain Top NMB QH Juvenile Stakes Finals at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Don’t miss the Mountain Top NMB QH Juvenile Stakes Finals on Sunday, June 15, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This thrilling race features two-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a guaranteed $50,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Witness emerging Quarter Horse talent compete in Ruidoso!

Vista Distaff Stakes NMB QH F&M at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jun 21
Vista Distaff Stakes NMB QH F&M at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Don’t miss the Vista Distaff Stakes NMB QH F&M on Saturday, June 21, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This exciting race showcases fillies and mares (three years old and up) sprinting 350 yards for a guaranteed $50,000 purse ($25,000 NMHBA + $25,000 Purse Account). As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events.

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