Ruidoso Downs Racecourse

RUIDOSO DOWNS RACECOURSE

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The Ruidoso Downs racecourse is based at Ruidoso Downs in the state of New Mexico and has been the home of quarter horses and thoroughbreds since the 30th May 1947. Although thoroughbred racing was popular here, it was better known as the quarter horse capital of the states. Indeed, it hosts the richest quarter horse race in America, the All American Quarter Horse Futurity which was launched in 1959, as well as the All American Derby. Its early history stems from a devastating flood on the outskirts of the village of Ruidoso Downs which covered large fields with silt and gravel, enabling the locals to hold unofficial races in 1940, while a rodeo grandstand transferred from Capitan was erected on the site in 1945. However, it was not until Eugene Heskey, an Arizona entrepreneur, bought the track in 1953 that it came to prominence, hosting its first meeting on 28th May 1953. Today the 7 furlong oval track has a 200 metre home straight and separate 500 metre chute.
Local Patrons	Eugene Heskey
Principal Races	All American Quarter Horse Futurity, All American Derby
All American Quarter Horse Futurity winners since its inception in 1959 1959 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Galobar 1960 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Tonto Bars Hank 1961 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Pokey Bar 1962 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Hustling Man 1963 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Goetta 1964 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Decketta 1965 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Savannah Junior 1966 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Go Dick Go 1967 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Laico Bird 1968 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Three Ohs 1969 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Easy Jet 1970 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Rocket Wrangler 1971 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Mr Kid Charge 1972 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Possumjet 1973 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Timeto Thinkrich 1974 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Easy Date 1975 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Bugs Alive in 75 1976 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Real Wind 1977 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Hot Idea 1978 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Moon Lark 1979 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Pie in the Sky 1980 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Higheasternjet 1981 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Special Effort 1982 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Mr Master Bug 1983 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by On A High 1984 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Eastex 1985 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Mr Trucka Jet 1986 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Ronas Ryon 1987 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Elans Special 1988 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Merganser 1989 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Strawberry Silk 1990 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Refrigerator 1991 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Royal Quick Dash 1992 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Dash Thru Traffic 1993 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by A Classic Dash 1994 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Noblesse Six 1995 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Winalota Cash 1996 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Streakin Flyer 1997 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Corona Cash 1998 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Falling in Love Again 1999 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by A Delightful Dasher 2000 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Eyesa Special 2001 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Ausual Suspect 2002 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by AB What a Runner 2003 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by By By JJ 2004 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by DM Shicago 2005 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Teller Cartel 2006 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by No Secrets Here 2007 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Heartswideopen 2008 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Stolis Winner 2009 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Running Brook Gal 2010 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Mr Piloto 2011 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Ochoa 2012 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by One Dashing Eagle 2013 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Handsome Jack Flash 2014 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by JM Miracle 2015 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Jess Good Candy 2016 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Imperial Eagle 2017 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Fly Baby Fly 2018 The All American Quarter Horse Futurity was won by Apocalyptical Jess
Course today	The racecourse continues to operate very successfully.
If you have photos, postcards, racecards. badges, newspaper cuttings or book references about the old course, or can provide a photo of how the ground on which the old racecourse stood looks today, then email johnwslusar@gmail.com

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774 former courses

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140 former courses

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235 former courses

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