Ruidoso to Enforce Strict Drug Guidelines
R.D. Hubbard, chairman and majority owner of Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico, announced Sept. 3 that serious drug offenders will be banned from the race track's private property beginning in 2013.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| May 25 | First Lady H | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| May 31 | Free Spirit H | $50,000g | 3&up, | 6f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| June 15 | Norgor Derby | $40,000g | 3yo, | 6f | |
| June 21 | Mountain Top Futurity R | $175,000e | 2yo, | 5f | |
| June 22 | Zenyatta S | $20,000g | 3&up, f/m | 7.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| July 5 | Mark Villa Memorial | $20,000g | 3&up, | 7.5f | |
| July 26 | Rio Grande Senorita Futurity R | $175,000e | 2yo, f | 5.5f | |
| July 26 | Sierra Starlet H R | $50,000g | 3yo, f | 5.5f | |
| July 27 | Land of Enchantment H R | $50,000g | 3&up, | 7.5f | |
| July 27 | Lincoln H R | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| July 27 | Rio Grande Senor Futurity R | $175,000e | 2yo, c/g | 5.5f | |
| July 27 | Road Runner H R | $50,000g | 3yo, c/g | 5.5f | |
| July 27 | Sierra Blanca H R | $50,000g | 3&up, | 5.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| August 9 | Aspen Cup S | $50,000g | 3yo, f | 6f | |
| August 31 | Ruidoso Derby | $50,000g | 3yo, | 8.5f |
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| September 1 | Ruidoso Downs Championship | $60,000g | 3&up, | 8.5f |
Explosively Fast Brings $59,500 at NM Sale
Explosively Fast, a son of Ghostly Moves, brought the top price for a Thoroughbred of $59,500 during the New Mexico-bred Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred yearling sale Aug. 18 at Ruidoso Downs.
Real Dandy's First Winner Scores by 11 3/4
The first winner by graded stakes victor Real Dandy prevailed by 11 3/4 lengths at Ruidoso Downs July 14.
Ruidoso Disputes All American Futurity Charge
Allegations that horses were purposely held at the start of the 2010 All American Futurity won by Mr Piloto are being disputed by Ruidoso Downs management.
Quarter Horse Operation Tied to Drug Cartel
Authorities on June 12 raided a racing stable in New Mexico and a horse ranch in Oklahoma tied to one of Mexico's most powerful and ruthless drug cartels.
New Mexico Approves One-Year Clenbuterol Ban
The New Mexico Racing Commission has suspended the use of clenbuterol for Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, effective April 20.
Fundraiser Set for Injured Jockey Martin
A national fundraiser for seriously injured Quarter Horse jockey Jacky Martin will be held at racetracks across the country Oct. 8, the Jockey's Guild said.
Jockeys' Guild to Honor Two Riders Nov. 5-6
Members of the Jockeys' Guild will honor the late jockey Mark Villa and the seriously injured Michael Martinez during the weekend of Nov. 5-6.
Fund Set Up for Family of Late Jockey Villa
A fund has been established to aid the family of jockey Mark Villa, who was killed in an accident at Zia Park Sept. 25.
New Mexico-bred Yearlings to Sell Aug. 20-21
More than 400 Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse yearlings have been consigned to the New Mexico-Bred yearling sale to be held Aug. 20-21 at the Ruidoso Horse Sale Pavilion in Ruidoso Downs, N.M.
Full Brothers Thrill At Ruidoso
Two full brothers raced nose and nose for 7 1/2 furlongs at Ruidoso July 23, with 3-year-old Ocean Lad defeating 4-year-old Oceanor by a nose in a maiden claiming event.
Ruidoso: State Tax Relief Would Avert Move
Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico has indicated it will stay put if it gets tax relief from the state, but if not it plans to move to Las Cruces, located about 85 miles southwest.
Mine That Bird Back in New Mexico
Mine That Bird has returned to New Mexico, arriving Sept. 2 at Ruidoso Downs ahead of next week's $2-million All American Futurity.
Peppers Pride Scratched From Record Try
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Undefeated Peppers Pride will have to wait for another opportunity to run for the modern-day North American Thoroughbred record for most consecutive victories due to a sloppy track at Ruidoso Downs Aug. 31.
Peppers Pride Set to Go for Record Run
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Peppers Pride's attempt to break the modern mark for consecutive wins by a North American Thoroughbred has been on hold for more than a month, yet her shot at glory may once again be at the mercy of the weather.
Record Run for Peppers Pride Put On Hold
As Ruidoso Downs recovers from an overwhelming deluge July 26-27, plans for undefeated Peppers Pride's assault on the modern-day North American record for consecutive wins have been put on hold.
Drenched Ruidoso Hopes to Hold Festival
Ruidoso Downs is rebounding 24 hours after being pounded by seven inches of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Dolly.
Hurricane Dolly Rains on Peppers' Party
Peppers Pride's assault on the modern North American Thoroughbred record for consecutive victories will have to wait until next weekend after Ruidoso Downs was forced to cancel its July 27 program due to a deluge dropped on the New Mexico track by the remnants of Hurricane Dolly.
Weather Could Alter Peppers Pride Plans
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing, West Region
Undefeated Peppers Pride will be heavily favored when she goes for the modern-day North American Thoroughbred record of 17 consecutive victories in the $55,000 Lincoln Handicap at New Mexico's Ruidoso Downs on July 27. Threatened thunderstorms, though, could keep her in the barn.
Peppers Pride Trying to Make History
July 27 will be a big day for Joe Allen. The Texas resident will celebrate his 62nd birthday, and his homebred mare, Peppers Pride, will try to set a modern North American Thoroughbred racing record by posting her 17th consecutive victory.
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