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Industry News
Eric Halstrom Accepts Post at Louisiana Downs
The longtime racing executive will be the track's new vice president of operations
AQHA Tabs Albuquerque Downs to Host 2019 Challenge Championships
The tenative date for the major event is set for October 26, 2019
Bank of America Racing Challenge Updates
Challenge celebrates 25 years, announces 2019 Challenge Championship location.
McIntosh, Heitzmann Promoted by Caesars Entertainment
McIntosh will serve as general manager at Hoosier Park in Indiana.
Historical Racing Initiative Qualifies for Idaho Ballot
Idahoans will be able to vote on the question in November.
PDJF Scores Big in Fundraisers at Canterbury Park, Ruidoso Downs
A total of $335,000 was raised for the Permanently Distabled Jockeys Fund at the two tracks.
Ruidoso Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Held Thursday
A select class, including the late owner/breeder Carl Pevehouse, was honored.
Opening-Weekend Handle Increases Significantly at Albuquerque Downs
The track records a 37-percent increase over 2017.
Purina is Sponsor of Ruidoso Trainer of the Week Award
The winning trainer will receive 250 pounds of Purina feed from July 7-August 25.
Celebration of Life for Tom "Mongoose" McEwen Set for July 14
The longtime breeder of racing Quarter Horses died on June 10.
Racing News
Field Set for July 28, $203,000 Governor's Cup Derby
Ditto Head is the fastest qualifier from trials held Sunday at Los Alamitos.
Parsons Rocket Tops Governor's Cup Futurity Qualifiers
Trainer Chris O'Dell qualifies five to the July 28 final at Los Alamitos.
Thecartelofmiracle Leads The Way in Retama Park Derby Trials
The Tough And Good gelding is the fastest qualifier to the $150,000-est. final on July 28.
First Moonflash Gelding Tops Zia Futurity Qualifiers
CD Mamas Boy posts the fastest qualifying time to the July 29, $490,611 final at Ruidoso Downs.
Frankie James is Fastest Qualifier to Zia Derby
The Jesse James Jr gelding was a longshot winner of the last of five trials on Saturday.
Field Set for July 29, $52,000-est. AQHA Albuquerque Distance Challenge
Zoomin Racer sets the fastest qualifying time on Friday.
Special Royal Corona Gelding Tops TQHA Sale Futurity Qualifiers
Coronas On The Coast set the fastest qualifying time from 11 trials at Retama Park.
Fly N Tell Tops Speedhorse Futurity Qualifiers
The Coronado Cartel filly leads the way into the July 28, $85,000-added final.
Champion Zoomin For Spuds Wins Vessels Maturity
The homebred gelding lands a spot in this year's Champion of Champions.
Sixes Crystal Tops Grade 1 Rainbow Derby Qualifiers
The $27,000 yearling purchase shines at Ruidoso Downs on Sunday.
Jess Doin Time Upsets Mystic Lake Northlands Futurity
The homebred Apollitical Jess filly wins by three-quarters of a length at Canterbury Park.
Featuring Fast Jess Wins $268,655 Delta Downs Derby
The gelding extends his win streak to three on Saturday.
Duck Dash N Go Wins Grade 3, $20,000 Independence Day Handicap
The Coronas Fast Dash mare takes Los Alamitos' Saturday feature.
Suze Returns Dominates in Day 2 of Rainbow Futurity Trials
The High Rate Of Return filly scores a convincing win on Saturday.
Lethal Lil Tops First Day of Rainbow Futurity Trials
The Corona Cartel filly leads the way on Friday.
Field Set for John Deere Sandy Downs Juvenile Challenge
Rob That Wagon sets the fastest qualifying time.
Love To Reason BR Wins Sandy Downs Distaff Challenge
The 5-year-old mare extends her win streak on Wednesday.
Patriotic Games Wins $362,675 Firecracker Futurity
The First Down Dash colt gets his first stakes victory on Wednesday.
Challenge
Field Set for July 29, $52,000-est. AQHA Albuquerque Distance Challenge
Zoomin Racer sets the fastest qualifying time on Friday.
AQHA Tabs Albuquerque Downs to Host 2019 Challenge Championships
The tenative date for the major event is set for October 26, 2019
Bank of America Racing Challenge Updates
Challenge celebrates 25 years, announces 2019 Challenge Championship location.
AQHA Albuquerque Distance Challenge Trials Set for Friday
The eight fastest qualifiers will meet in the $52,000-est. final on July 29.
Field Set for John Deere Sandy Downs Juvenile Challenge
Rob That Wagon sets the fastest qualifying time.
Love To Reason BR Wins Sandy Downs Distaff Challenge
The 5-year-old mare extends her win streak on Wednesday.
Horse-For-Course Kowboy Jim Wins Bank of America Canterbury Challenge
The homebred gelding earns his sixth win and second stakes victory at Canterbury Park.
Corona Springs Wins Boehringer Ingelheim Canterbury Distaff Challenge
The Corona Cartel mare earns her first stakes victory.
Mi Amor Secreto Wins Adequan Ruidoso Derby Challenge
The chestnut son of The Louisiana Cartel was a prompt favorite on Saturday.
Breeding and Sales
Havanah Goodtime Named Dam of Distinction
Havanah Goodtime becomes the 54th and youngest-ever Dam of Distinction.
