Friday, May 07, 2010
The first condition book for Ruidoso Downs’ 2010 race meet is now available at www.raceruidoso.com.
The first book covers the first 12 days of the meet, May 28-June 13, and it includes a complete stakes schedule. A total of 38 stakes are scheduled during the 60-day season, 23 for Quarter Horses and 15 for Thoroughbreds. Quarter Horse stakes include the $2-million All American Futurity (G1) on closing day, September 6, the $1-million All American Derby (G1) on September 5, the $650,000 Rainbow Futurity (G1) on July 25, and the $700,000 Rainbow Derby (G1) on July 24.
One of the meet’s richest Thoroughbred stakes, the 5-furlong, $200,000 Mountain Top New Mexico-Bred Futurity (R), will be run June 26. The race was formerly contested as the Ruidoso Horse Sale Futurity (R).
Also, Ruidoso Downs will host the Zia Festival on Sunday, August 1. Ten stakes restricted to New Mexico-bred Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses are scheduled for that day.
To access the first condition book, visit www.raceruidoso.com and click on the “Racing” link on the top of the home page. The condition book can be accessed by clicking on the “Condition Book” link on the left side of the Racing page.