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New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham Reaffirms Solidarity with Ruidoso Amid Recovery

RUIDOSO, NM—AUGUST 7, 2025—In a heartfelt video interview with Tom Dawson, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shined a spotlight on Ruidoso, the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, and Lincoln County—celebrating the community’s resilience in the face of unprecedented adversity.

Just weeks ago, on July 8, Ruidoso was ravaged by a catastrophic flash flood: an intense monsoon downpour—3.5 inches in 90 minutes—forced the Rio Ruidoso to crest at a record 20–20.24 feet, nearly five feet above the previous highwater mark. The deluge swept away homes, triggered more than 85 swift-water rescues, and tragically claimed three lives—two of whom were children—and left dozens of residents displaced and communities reeling.

The disaster was exacerbated by the scars left by the 2024 South Fork and Salt wildfires, whose burned soil layers failed to absorb rai .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Political Twist 5500$609,017
Rf Fast Dash N Blood 6410$476,401
Jess Im Worth It 4300$428,055
Effortless Favorite 5410$371,138
Apollirevenge 3300$363,663

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC 124171614$893,827
Dunn Ranch 95191015$752,888
Jaime Cardenas 401155$700,257
Edward C. Allred 195303738$653,168
EG High Desert Farms LLC 7391415$595,354

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 361585339$2,698,015
Steve D Burns Dvm 533726577$1,634,531
Bobby D Cox 527615568$1,324,910
Rancho El Cabresto Inc 151262021$1,106,350
Edward C Allred 334455754$816,278

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Jason L. Olmstead 440617063$2,012,409
James J. Gonzales III 345466429$1,655,945
Xavier E. Rodriguez 162232320$1,634,643
John A. Stinebaugh 265443338$1,196,603
Patrick L. Clemons 227442831$1,167,516

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Luis Martinez 322485438$1,938,131
Francisco Calderon 284523427$1,846,499
Juan Pulido 248783928$1,790,197
Christian Cardenas 253393132$1,410,040
Christian Ramos 372464344$1,332,789

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Tachas Secret Repeats in $84,680 Horseshoe Indianapolis Classic Stakes

By Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

SHELBYVILLE, IN–AUGUST 7, 2025–Reigning champion Tachas Secret defended her title on Thursday at Horseshoe Indianapolis, capturing the $84,680 Horseshoe Indianapolis Classic Stakes for fillies and mares three years old and up.

The 5-year-old Indiana-bred mare powered through the 400-yard dash in a 19.753 seconds, earning a 97 speed index. The daughter of Habits Secret surged midrace and held strong under jockey Fernando Morin, winning by a ha .. Read More

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Top Contenders Set to Clash in $254,140 LQHBA Sale Futurity Trials Saturday at Delta Downs

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

VINTON, LA–AUGUST 7, 2025–Nine trials will be contested Saturday at Delta Downs to determine the ten fastest qualifiers for the $254,140 LQHBA Sale Futurity (RG1) final set for August 30.

The 350-yard trials are restricted to accredited Louisiana-bred two-year-old Quarter Horses who passed through the 2024 LQHBA Yearling Sale.

First post time is 6:10 p.m. (CDT).

Rf Fast Dash N Blood headlines the evening in Race 6. The Apollitical Blood gelding has won four of six starts and e .. Read More






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