Composer to Stand in New Mexico

Graded stakes-winning sire Composer, previously standing in Kansas, has moved to Mora, N.M., as a result of the relocation of McGuire Thoroughbreds. The move was motivated by the failure to reopen tracks in Kansas.

Medication Rules for Major Racing States

Therapeutic substances for major racing states, including substances, restricted administrative time, thresholds, and route of administration.

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Baffert Seeks to Add to Sunland Oaks Success

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will be seeking to add to his four victories in the Sunland Park Oaks when he sends impressive maiden winner Midnight Lucky in the $200,000 race March 24 at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino.

Hutton Named Director of Racing at Zia Park

Veteran racing official and horseman Fred Hutton has been named director of racing operations at Zia Park in Hobbs, N.M., effective March 24.

Sunland Park Re-Accredited by Safety Alliance

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Feb. 21 that Sunland Park in Sunland Park, N.M., has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

Survey: Texas Losing Horsemen to Other States

A Texas HORSE survey shows 43% of owners, breeders, and trainers intend to reduce their investment in the state's racing in 2013 because of better opportunities in the surrounding states with gaming.

New Mexico Slaughter Facility Bill Rejected

The New Mexico House Feb. 4 rejected a bill that would have authorized the state Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of a slaughter facility to process horse meat for human consumption.

New Mexico Panel OKs Slaughter House Study

A legislative committee in New Mexico has unanimously approved a study to determine the feasibility of locating a slaughter facility in the state for purposes of processing horse meat for human consumption.

Jockey Ry Eikleberry Notches Win No. 1,000

Jockey Ry Eikleberry, 23, a fourth generation horseman, scores his 1,000th career win Nov. 19 at Zia Park in New Mexico.

Indian Firewater to Stand in New Mexico

Indian Firewater, a grade II stakes-winning son of Indian Charlie, will stand his first season in 2013 at Doubletree Farm near Hobbs, New Mexico.

Veteran Rider Ceballos Notches 1,000th Win

Jockey Oscar Ceballos won the seventh race at Albuquerque aboard Golden Chain on Oct. 3 to secure the 1,000th victory of his career.

Two New Track Records Set at Zia Park

Two track records were set at Zia Park in consecutive races Sept. 24, with new marks for the distances of 5 1/2 furlongs and 6 1/2 furlongs.

Zia Park Meet to Start Sept. 8

Zia Park will conduct a 54-day meeting of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse races in Hobbs, N.M., from Sept. 8 to Dec. 4, hosting more than 30 stakes.

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.

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.

Phone Home Sires First Winner

Graded stakes-placed Phone Home sired his first winner when his 2-year-old daughter C L Phone Home won at Ruidoso Downs

Fury Ease First Winner by Exciting Metro

The first winner by New Mexico stallion Exciting Metro scored at Ruidoso Downs July 15.

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.

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.

NM Stallion Devon Lane Dies

Devon Lane, a successful New Mexico stallion, suffered a cardiovascular event May 21 while covering a mare at TNL Farm near Bosque, N.M.

SunRay Park to Begin 2012 Season April 20

SunRay Park Racetrack has announced its Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse stakes schedule for its 42-day meet, which begins April 20.

After the Wire - 3/26/2012

Evan recaps the Sunland Derby and Spiral Stakes from the weekend.

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Silver Wagon Relocates to McCallum View

Dual grade I-winning millionaire and prominent freshmen sire Silver Wagon will stand the 2012 season at Chad and Tracey McCallum's McCallum View Farm near Tularosa, N.M. His fee is $2,500.

Attila's Storm Relocated to A & A Ranch

Attila's Storm has moved from Jim and Marilyn Helzer's JEH Stallion Station-New Mexico Division near Hondo to Fred and Linda Alexander's A & A Ranch near Anthony.

First Winner for Randy's Moon

Randy's Moon sired his first winner when his daughter Moonface captured an allowance race at Zia Park Oct. 10.