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Ruidoso Downs Race Season at Downs of Albuquerque Opens May 22

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–MARCH 6, 2026– Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will open the 2026 race meet on Friday, May 22 at the Downs of Albuquerque featuring trials for the $1 million Ruidoso Futurity for two-year-old quarter horses. The 49-day race meet will feature both thoroughbred and quarter horse racing to be held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day, Sept. 7.

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Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Toastin Heros 1100$157,000
Traxion 2200$94,809
Jet Black Eagles 2110$89,884
Doodah Cartel 2200$89,450
Rc Corona King 1010$70,000

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Gene Cox 4100$157,210
Javier M. Chavez 19712$131,943
Alex J. Torres-Casas 478115$120,024
Tungsten Racing Partnership 8210$102,159
Abraham Escobedo 4210$96,889

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 72131312$451,894
Steve D Burns Dvm 7017914$271,432
Bobby D Cox 43834$196,298
Gene Cox 4100$157,210
Mike G Parker 6111$91,944

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Clinton Crawford 36951$299,148
Tony E. Sedillo 32725$247,525
Wesley T. Giles 48386$219,658
Matthew M. Fales 4613128$183,735
Jose Ignacio DeHerrera 33834$183,004

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Christian Ramos 60966$357,431
Jacob Enriquez 6811102$334,569
Jesse Lee Levario 6311610$308,397
Oscar Andrade, Jr. 10012611$284,182
Jorge Nieto-Saenz 541175$230,265

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys

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AQHA Challenge Race Payments Begin for 2026 Season

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AMARILLO, TX–JANUARY 12, 2026– Payments for the 2026 AQHA Racing Challenge program begin January 15, and the American Quarter Horse Association is reminding owners and trainers to closely track upcoming nomination and sustaining deadlines as the Challenge season approaches.

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