Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing
Do you want to put a little money down on your entertainment? At Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino you can experience the thrill of the world's fastest quarter horses racing every weekend during the summer. If you are visiting during the off-season, Billy's Race Book, located in Billy's Sports Bar and Grill, offers a comfortable and FUN atmosphere where you can enjoy great food, great drinks, and the best in horse racing from all over the United States. Summer live horse racing Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day; Simulcast racing year-round.
Website: RaceRuidoso.com
Hours: Racing Season: Friday - Sunday, post time at 1 pm.
Offseason: Billy's Racing Book opens daily at 10 am.
Experience the ultimate evening of tequila tastings, specialty margaritas, and delicious food alongside live entertainment by Stoney Larue! Tickets are on sale on April 4th at RaceRuidoso.com. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night! Learn more at RaceRuidoso.com
Which two-year-old becomes an overnight sensation by winning the first leg of quarter horse racing’s triple crown? Watch and wager online for the $850,000 Ruidoso Derby and $1 million Ruidoso Futurity. The weekend also includes the Ruidoso Invitational Stakes and Ruidoso Juvenile Stakes races.
Spend some quality time with Dad and experience the thrill of race day together at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22, 2024, as Ruidoso Downs Race Track hosts an evening of indulgence featuring bourbon samples, specialty mixed drinks, and savory BBQ delights! The excitement doesn't stop there – get ready to groove to live performances by William Clark Green and Cory Morrow, promising a night filled with unforgettable entertainment. Tickets on sale ApriL 4, 2024, at raceruidoso.com.
Save the date for Saturday, July 6, 2024, when Ruidoso Downs Race Track invites you to indulge in an evening of Beer & Spirit Flights, along with specialty brews and delectable food offerings! And that's not all – enjoy a live performances featuring Wade Bowen, along with Drew Kennedy and Josh Grider. Tickets on sale April 4, 2024, at raceruidoso.com.
Rainbow Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track features three days of races highlighting some of the fastest 2-year-old and 3-year-old Quarter Horses in the industry, including the $750,000 Rainbow Derby, $350,000 Rainbow Oaks and $10,000 Rainbow Invitational Stakes on July 13, 2024, and the $1 million Rainbow Futurity on July 14. Ticket and race information at RaceRuidoso.com
Zia Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track features a great line-up of trials and stakes races all weekend that celebrates New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds, including the $175,000 Zia Derby on July 20 and the $375,000 Zia Futurity on July 21, 2024. Ticket and race information at RaceRuidoso.com
Join in the excitement at Ruidoso Downs Race Track on Saturday, July 20, 2024, for an evening of live entertainment featuring THE DELK BAND! This talented group will treat audiences to a dynamic performance, showcasing their diverse musical repertoire and infectious energy. Tickets go on sale April 4, 2024. For more details and ticket information, visit raceruidoso.com.
The All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs has a purse of $3 million and is the richest race for a two-year-old of any breed in North America.
Ruidoso Downs Race Track opens its summer meet on Memorial Day Weekend with the top two-and-three-year-old quarter horses in the world competing in the Ruidoso Futurity/Derby Trials and the $45K John Andreini Memorial Stakes. Book your tickets today!