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Ruidoso Downs Race Track UPDATE

A note from Ruidoso Downs

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–JANUARY 19, 2026– We have been diligently working with local, state, and federal agencies to evaluate ongoing flooding risks at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and determine whether flood mitigation measures could be implemented to prevent a repeat of the significant flooding that occurred in July 2024 and July 2025.

Both these flooding events were catastrophic for the customers, patrons, employees, horsemen, and horses at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Our goal has been to return the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack facilities and operations—if that could be done — with flood mitiga .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mucho Zmoke 1100$22,620
Little Moon Dawg 1100$21,540
Daylan 1100$20,820
Lethal Demon 1100$18,420
La Mora Bombon 1100$18,420

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Javier M. Chavez 4110$25,741
Martin N. Perez 2110$23,720
Crenwelge, Curtis, Laird, Jim and Espinosa, Jose R. 1100$22,620
Enriqueta Mendoza 1100$20,820
Jazmin Gutierrez 1100$18,420

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Steve Berry 2101$25,310
Mrb Racing Llc 4100$22,772
Crenwelge/Laird/Espinosa 1100$22,620
Omar Gutierrez 1100$18,420
Mark And/Or Peggy Brown 2100$18,420

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Martin N. Perez 3210$30,544
Jose Ignacio DeHerrera 6111$27,351
Wesley T. Giles 4101$26,585
Clinton Crawford 3120$25,400
Jorge Luis Sanchez, Jr. 6100$22,900

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Jose Luis Enriquez 15330$45,876
Jorge Nieto-Saenz 12221$42,419
Christian Ramos 5201$41,352
Oscar Andrade, Jr. 14121$34,726
Joseph Belloc, Jr. 3200$28,080

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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JM Famous Wynn Captures First Stakes Win In The Lou Wooten & Sydnery Valentini Stakes (RG2)

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

SUNLAND PARK, NEW MEXICO–JANUARY 17, 2026– JM Famous Wynn delivered a front-running performance Saturday afternoon at Sunland Park, leading throughout to score her first career stakes victory in the $80,000 Lou Wooten and Sydney Valentini Stakes (RG2) for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares.

Ridden by Luis Martinez, JM Famous Wynn broke sharply and quickly established command, holding clear through the 400 yards to win by a length. The sorrel filly stopped the clock in 19.381 seconds, earning a 92 speed index over a fast track. Racing conditions were clear with .. Read More

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Flashtoglory seeks back-to-back scores in $80,000 Wooten and Valentini Stakes on Saturday

By Eric Alwan

SUNLAND PARK, NM–JANUARY 12, 2026– David Meridyth's Flashtoglory will be seeking to defend her title in Saturday's 25th running of the $80,000 Lou Wooten and Sydney Valentini Stakes at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.

The New Mexico-bred mare by Read More


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AQHA Challenge Race Payments Begin for 2026 Season

By StallioneSearch

AMARILLO, TX–JANUARY 12, 2026– Payments for the 2026 AQHA Racing Challenge program begin January 15, and the American Quarter Horse Association is reminding owners and trainers to closely track upcoming nomination and sustaining deadlines as the Challenge season approaches.

For the 2026 Challenge season, AQHA has set a $400 nomination fee and an $800 sustaining fee for each eligible Challenge race. Nomination deadlines vary by event and region, making it critical for participants to review individual race requirements and submit payments on time.Read More





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