Courtesy La Gone Funeral Chapel
Ruidoso Race Horse Hall Of Fame Member Michael Mitchell Loses Cancer Battle

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–SEPTEMBER 17, 2024–It is with a heavy heart that we want to share the sad news that Mike "Mitch" Mitchell has lost his battle with cancer. Mitch never met a stranger, and he always made everyone feel like they had known him all of their lives.

Michael Thomas "Mitch" Mitchell was born in Pipestone, Minnesota, on February 8, 1953, to Merrill "Shorty" Mitchell and Hilda (Heitman) Mitchell.

In November 1959, the Mitchell family moved to Canning, South Dakota, where Mitch's life was centered around the horses, ranching, and the r .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Hezgothelook Z 7600$2,358,300
Dashing Tres 7601$882,785
Joose Boxx 7510$561,728
Up to Party 5500$534,300
Kj Bad Moon Rising 5221$501,693

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Triple One Ranch LLC 211031$2,503,835
Valeriano Racing Stables LLC 471987$1,688,667
Dunn Ranch 102321815$1,552,696
Rogelio Marquez, Jr. 110301914$1,416,969
La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC 119241418$1,065,910

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 450796555$2,920,087
Tommy Dinwiddie 12610$2,369,072
Bobby D Cox 7351049887$2,083,784
Steve D Burns Dvm 581707769$2,035,698
Edward C Allred 434717266$1,335,337

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Toby Keeton 3481197642$6,916,389
Juan Diaz, Jr. 3151066131$3,979,490
M. Heath Taylor 405816954$3,128,929
Monty Arrossa 206483924$2,109,728
Wesley T. Giles 309525034$2,095,021

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Bryan Candanosa 318823438$5,041,474
Francisco Calderon 398787158$3,175,325
Christian Ramos 476607062$2,483,508
Luis Martinez 417724666$2,183,543
James A. Flores 337365641$2,103,851

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
© Coady Media
Jess A Flyin Train Steam Rolls To Top Spot In Sterlie Bertram Memorial Trials At Horseshoe Indianapo

SHELBYVILLE, IN–SEPTEMBER 18, 2024–In a unique twist during three trials for the Sterlie Bertram Memorial Wednesday, three trainers claimed the top six spots heading to the $142,600 final set for Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Jess a Flyin Train led the pack down the track with a best time of :19.973 heading to the Bertram Memorial Final.

Making his third start for trainer Claudio Barraza, Jess A Flyin Train began from post eight with Edgar Diaz at the controls. The duo made their presence known early in the lineup on the outside as Tin Knocker and Martin Munoz held a short advantage from the center of the track.

Midway through the 400-yard dash, Jess A Flyin Train took off, rallyin .. Read More

Latest Video Features






© Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Forty-Three Sophomores Entered in New Mexico State Fair Derby Trials

BY MICHAEL CUSORTELLI

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–SEPTEMBER 18, 2024–
Miss Hi Tide, a Grade 1-placed daughter of Woodbridge racing for Uno Menos, heads a list of 43 stated 3-year-old Quarter Horses entered in Saturday’s 400-yard New Mexico State Fair Derby (RG3) trials at Albuquerque Downs.

The 10 fastest qualifiers from the five 400-yard heats will meet in the $250,000-added final on October 13.

Miss Hi Tide will be shortening .. Read More


© Coady Media
Regional Bank of America Racing Challenge Tripleheader Set for Thursday at Horseshoe Indianapolis

BY MICHAEL CUSORTELLI

SHELBYVILLE, IN--SEPTEMBER 17, 2024--Three Bank of America Challenge Championship berths will be decided Thursday at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Ten 2-year-olds, led by fastest qualifier Arbitro, are entered back in Thursday’s 350-yard, $46,376 John Deere Indianapolis Juvenile Challenge. A bay Ivory James colt trained by Claudio Barraza for owner Campos Family Ventures, Arbitro is coming off of a one-len .. Read More





Stallion Print Ads

Farm Directory