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Jess Rueben James Breaks Maiden in NM Breeders' Stakes

Larry Gamez rode Jess Rueben James to a neck victory in the $65,000 New Mexico Breeders' Stakes (RG3) for state-bred 3-year-old Quarter Horses at SunRay Park on Sunday.

Filly by Hard Hitting Is Fastest New Mexico Breeders' Futurity Qualifier

AJ Hardwood, a homebred filly by the TR Dasher stallion Hard Hitting racing for John and Anna Romero, is the fastest qualifier for the May 26, $150,000-est. New Mexico Breeders' Futurity (RG3) at SunRay Park.

Incoho Tes Scores Upset Victory in Four Corners Senora

Sent to post at odds of nearly 13-1, Incoho Tes sprinted to her first career stakes win in Sunday's 400-yard, $65,000 Four Corners Senora Stakes (RG3) for New Mexico-bred distaffers at SunRay Park.

Former Claimer Groushy Apadana Wins Jack Cole Handicap

A one-time $5,000 claimer, Groushy Apadana scored his second career stakes victory in the 1-mile, $65,000 Jack Cole Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at SunRay Park on Saturday.

Devon's Spirit Rallies to Win Foutz Distaff

A well-timed ride by Duane “Lefty” Sterling helped Devon's Spirit win Saturday's 6 1/2-furlong, $65,000 Russell and Helen Foutz Distaff Handicap (R) for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares at SunRay Park.

Sandys Jesse is Prompt Favorite in Sunburst Stakes

A sharp break from post 8 helped favorite Sandys Jesse score her second stakes victory in Saturday's $85,000 Sunburst Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park.

Lady Genius Scores Wire-to-Wire Victory in Fillies Division of Copper Top Futurity

Carlos Madeira rode Lady Genius to a wire-to-wire, 8 3/4-length win in the $88,389 Copper Top Futurity (R) (fillies division) at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Dandy Don Who Wins Colts and Geldings Division of Copper Top Futurity

Sent to post as the 5-2 second choice, Dandy Don Who responded with a three-quarter length win in the 4 1/2-furlong, $95,126 Copper Top Futurity (R) (colts and geldings division) at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Moonifisant Breaks Stakes Record in New Mexican Spring Futurity

Fastest qualifier Moonifisant overcame a less-than-perfect start to win the 300-yard, $231,348 New Mexican Spring Futurity (RG2) for state-bred 2-year-olds at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Kia Won Breaks Maiden in New Mexico Spring Fling

L. Salvador Martinez rode Kia Won to the colt's first victory in Saturday's $50,000 New Mexico Spring Fling Stakes (R) for state-bred 2-year-olds at Sunland Park.

Champion PJ Chick In Black Wins West Texas Derby

PJ Chick In Black, a registered New Mexico-bred filly by Desirio and last year's AQHA champion 2-year-old filly, sprinted to her third graded stakes victory in Saturday's $203,148 West Texas Derby (G3) at Sunland Park.

Govenor Charlie Breaks Track Record in Sunland Derby

Govenor Charlie, a homebred colt by Midnight Lute racing for Mike Pegram, earned his first stakes victory in the 1 1/8-mile, $800,000 Sunland Derby (G3), one of seven stakes run at Sunland Park Racetrack on Sunday.

Field Set for Colts and Geldings Division of Copper Top Futurity

Weeping Aly, a homebred gelding by the Horse Chestnut (SAf) stallion Weeping Willow owned and trained by Hermenegildo “Papis” Aldavaz, led at every call to win the second of two Copper Top Futurity (colts and geldings division) trials at Sunland Park on Tuesday.

First-Time Starters Lady Genius, Prides Cousin Make Fillies Division of Copper Top Futurity

A pair of fillies making their first starts, Lady Genius and Prides Cousin, won Copper Top Futurity (fillies division) trials at Sunland Park on Tuesday.

Attitude E Racer Scores in NMSU Handicap

Attitude E Racer collected his fourth career stakes victory in Sunday's $85,000 New Mexico State University Handicap (R) for state-bred Thoroughbreds at Sunland Park.

Sixes Royal Colt is Fastest NM Spring Futurity Qualifier

Moonifisant, a colt by Sixes Royal and half brother to 2009 AQHA champion aged stallion First Moonflash, is the fastest qualifier for the April 7, $231,306 New Mexican Spring Futurity (RG2) at Sunland Park.

Bet On Ballou Extends Streak in Mesilla Valley Speed Handicap

Bet On Ballou extended his win streak to three in Sunday's 350-yard, $85,000 Mesilla Valley Speed Handicap for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Lester's Echo Wins Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap

Breaking sharply from post 3, Lester's Echo led at every call en route to a three-quarter victory in Saturday's $85,000 Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap (R) for New Mexico-bred Thoroughbreds at Sunland Park.

NM-Bred PJ Chick In Black is Fastest West Texas Derby Qualifier

PJ Chick In Black, a registered New Mexico-bred filly by Desirio and last year's AQHA champion 2-year-old filly, is the fastest qualifier to this year's 400-yard, $65,000-added West Texas Derby (G3) at Sunland Park.

New Mexico Breds Make Red Cell Sunland Distance Challenge Final

A pair of registered New Mexico breds, KC Royal Flush and I Know Bedarina, will race in the 870-yard, $50,000-added Red Cell Sunland Park Distance Challenge (G3) at Sunland Park on March 31.

Longshot Sandys Jesse Scores Upset Victory in NMHBA Stakes

A sharp break from post 9 helped longshot Sandys Jesse earn her first stakes win in the $85,000 New Mexico Horse Breeders' Association Stakes (RG2) for state-bred 3-year-olds at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Hennesey Smash Wins Peppers Pride Handicap

Making her first start at the 1-mile distance, Barbara M. Coleman's Hennesey Smash scored a wire-to-wire, 1 1/4-length victory in Saturday's $85,000 Peppers Pride Handicap (R) for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares at Sunland Park.

NM-Breds First Corona Call, Rabbit Revival Make West Texas Maturity Final

A pair of registered New Mexico-bred geldings – First Corona Call and Rabbit Revival – made this year's 400-yard, $95,400 West Texas Maturity (G2) final at Sunland Park.

Devons Ca Ching Extends Win Streak in Pepsi Cola Stakes

Ken Tohill rode Devons Ca Ching to a half-length victory in the 6-furlong, $85,000 Pepsi Cola Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Tyger Teras Scores Upset Victory in La Senora Stakes

Making her first start against stakes company, Jim Nation's Tyger Teras rallied to win Saturday's $85,000 La Senora Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park.

Slew By You Extends Win Streak in Shue Fly Stakes

Ridden by Ramon Sanchez for the first time in a race, Slew By You extended her win streak to three in Saturday's $252,796 Shue Fly Stakes (RG2) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old Quarter Horses at Sunland Park.

On Down The Road is Prompt Favorite in Dominguez Memorial

Sent to post as the 2-1 favorite, On Down The Road responded with a three-quarter length victory in Sunday's $85,000 Albert Dominguez Memorial Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Storms Surprise Scores Upset Victory in Red Hedeman Mile Stakes

Making his first start in two months, Storms Surprise rallied to win the $85,000 Red Hedeman Mile Stakes (R) for 2-year-old New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park on Saturday.

New Mexico-Bred Hennesey Smash Scores in Bold Ego Handicap

Hennesey Smash, the lone New Mexico-bred in the eight-horse field, scored a three-quarter length victory in Saturday's $50,000 Bold Ego Handicap for fillies and mares at Sunland Park.

Back Seat Roll Extends Win Streak in Enchantress Stakes

Sent to post as the 1-2 choice, Back Seat Roll responded with a 3 1/2-length victory in Sunday's $85,000 Enchantress Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at Sunland Park.

Little Bit Southern Wins Lou Wooten and Sydney Valentini Handicap

Edilberto Estrada's Little Bit Southern scored her third career stakes victory in Sunday's 400-yard, $85,000 Lou Wooten & Sydney Valentini Handicap (RG2) for New Mexico-bred distaffers at Sunland Park.

Rollickin Red Wins Challenger Six Handicap

Rollickin Red led at every call en route to a 3 1/4-length victory in the $85,000 Challenger Six Handicap (R) for New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Ketel Won Gelding is Fastest Shue Fly Qualifier

An Absolut Diamond, a homebred gelding by Ketel Won racing for Sandy Farris, Marc Jungers, and Lisa McMinn, won the last of five Shue Fly Stakes (RG2) trials at Sunland Park on Friday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the January 5 final.

Rose's Desert is Prompt Favorite in NM Racing Commission Handicap

Sent to post as the 3-10 choice, Rose's Desert rallied to win Sunday's 6-furlong, $85,000 New Mexico State Racing Commission Handicap (R) for state-bred distaffers at Sunland Park.

Nuggets Please Springs Upset Victory in Johnie L. Jamison Handicap

Derek Bell rode longshot Nuggets Please to a come-from-behind win in the 6 1/2-furlong, $85,000 Johnie L. Jamison Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

First Blazin Love Wins Jess Burner Memorial Handicap

Breaking sharply from post 4, First Blazin Love sprinted to a wire-to-wire, three-quarter length win in Saturday's $85,000 Jess Burner Memorial Handicap (RG1) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Longshot Jenson's Miracle Scores in Eddy County Stakes

Jenson's Miracle, a homebred gelding racing for Lucky Six Inc., outran his odds to win Sunday's $125,480 New Mexico Eddy County Stakes (R) for state-bred 2-year-olds at Zia Park.

Call Me A Blazn Chic Wins NM Fillies and Mares Championship

Sent to post as the 13-10 favorite, Call Me A Blazn Chic responded with a wire-to-wire, neck victory in Saturday's $149,960 New Mexico Fillies & Mares Championship (RG1) at Zia Park.

Stel Gone Corona Wins NM Quarter Horse Breeders' Championship

Making his first start at the 440-yard distance, Veronica Ramirez's Stel Gone Corona scored his second career stakes victory in Sunday's $50,000 New Mexico Quarter Horse Breeders' Championship (RG3), the closing-day feature race at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Trainer Joel Marr Has Big Day at New Mexico Cup

Trainer Joel Marr won three races during Sunday's $1.9-million New Mexico Cup program for state-bred Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses at Zia Park.

Indication NM Beats Open Company in Governor's Cup Stakes

Indication NM, a New Mexico-bred gelding by Attila's Storm, scored his first stakes victory in Sunday's $55,090 Governor's Cup Stakes for 2-year-olds at Zia Park.

Cute N Famous, Fysta Post Fastest Trial Times for New Mexico Cup Derby

Cute N Famous and Fysta finished in a dead heat for the win in the last of three 440-yard New Mexico Cup Derby (RG3) trials at Zia Park on Sunday.

ES Dove is Fastest New Mexico Cup Futurity Qualifier

ES Dove, a homebred gelding by Jesse James Jr racing for Shirley Burelsmith, on Saturday won the last of seven New Mexico Cup Futurity (RG2) trials and posted the fastest qualifying time for the $140,000-added final at Zia Park on October 28.

Longshot Sapello Cantador Scores First Stakes Win in UNM Handicap

Given a perfectly timed ride by jockey John Rochabrun, longshot Sapello Cantador rallied to win Sunday's 1-mile, $50,000 University of New Mexico Handicap (R) for state-bred Thoroughbreds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Longshots Dominate Sunday's Thoroughbred Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque

Storms Surprise and Dandy Devona R F outran their long odds to win Sunday's Thoroughbred stakes for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Zenon's Star Extends Win Streak in NM State Fair Breeders' Stakes

Lester Wright's Zenon's Star extended his win streak to three with a 2 1/4-length victory in the $50,000 New Mexico State Fair Breeders' Stakes (R) for state-bred 3-year-old Thoroughbreds, one of three stakes contested at The Downs at Albuquerque on Saturday.

One-Time Claimer Groushy Apadana Wins E.T. Springer Stakes

Five Star Racing LLC's Groushy Apadana, a $5,000 claimer as recently as April 17, scored his first stakes victory in Sunday's 7-furlong, $50,000 E.T. Springer Stakes (R) for New Mexico-breds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

My Big Chief is Fastest Qualifier to NM State Fair Breeders' Derby

My Big Chief, a gelding by Get Down Perry owned and trained by Gerardo Cano, won the second of two New Mexico State Fair Breeders' Derby (RG3) trials at The Downs at Albuquerque on Sunday.

Field Set for Dessie and Fern Sawyer Futurity

S. Diana Bringhurst's La Luz is one of 12 New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies who qualified to this year's 6-furlong, $50,000-added Dessie & Fern Sawyer Futurity (R) at the Downs at Albuquerque.

Stakes-Placed Key To The Venture, Storms Surprise Make George Maloof Futurity Final

The stakes-placed geldings Key To The Venture and Storms Surprise are among the 12 New Mexico-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings who will race in the September 23, $50,000-added George Maloof Futurity (R) at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Smafricate Breaks Maiden in State Fair Senorita Futurity Trials

Smafricate, a gray daughter of the Runaway Winner stallion Streakaway Cash, won the second of three New Mexico State Fair Senorita Futurity (RG3) trials at The Downs at Albuquerque on Friday and is the fastest qualifier to the September 22 final.

Rabbits Rainbow Gelding is Fastest Senor Futurity Qualifier

Balderinas Surprise, a homebred gelding by Rabbits Rainbow racing for Rogers Farms, is the fastest qualifier to the September 22, $50,000-added New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity (RG3) for state-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings at The Downs at Albuquerque.

NM-Bred Gonna Cha Cha Wins All American Juvenile

Cody Wainscott rode Gonna Cha Cha to a neck victory in Monday's 440-yard, $84,000 All American Juvenile Stakes (R) at Ruidoso Downs.

Miracle Snow Breaks Stakes Record in Lineage Quarter Horse Championship

Miracle Snow, a homebred 8-year-old gelding by Dean Miracle racing for Melvin and Mary Neugebauer of Manzanola, Colorado, broke the stakes record in Sunday's $50,000 Lineage Quarter Horse Championship (RG3), one of 11 races run on the Lineage Day program for New Mexico-bred Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses at The Downs at Albuquerque.

NM-Bred PJ Chick In Black is Fastest All American Futurity Qualifier

PJ Chick In Black kept her perfect record intact following her 5 3/4-length victory in Thursday's All American Futurity (G1) trials at Ruidoso Downs.

Trainer Todd Fincher, Jockey Casey Lambert Have Big Zia Festival Days

Trainer Todd Fincher saddled the winners of four races, three of whom were ridden by jockey Casey Lambert, during Sunday's 11-race Zia Festival program at Ruidoso Downs.

Heza Perfect Storm Breaks Maiden in By By JJ Stakes

Heza Perfect Storm, a homebred gelding by Attila's Storm (TB) racing for David E. Barrett, broke his maiden in Saturday's 400-yard, $20,000 By By JJ Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

Stakes Winners Thermal, Kiss My Hennessy Make Rio Grande Senor Futurity Final

Stakes winners Thermal and Kiss My Hennessy are among the 10 finalists to the July 29, $172,026 Rio Grande Senor Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings at Ruidoso Downs.

K.B.'s Princess, Lakehouse Fun Top Senorita Futurity Qualifiers

K.B.'s Princess and Lakehouse Fun, the respective winner and runner-up of the June 16 C.O. “Ken” Kendrick Memorial Stakes (R) at SunRay Park, lead the list of qualifiers to this year's $159,744 Rio Grande Senorita Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at Ruidoso Downs.

Caliente Colt Is Fastest Zia Derby Qualifier

Caliente Colt won the last of four Zia Derby (RG3) trials at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the $140,142 final on July 29.

Junior June Bug Posts Fastest Zia Futurity Qualifying Time

Richard K. McGehee's Junior June Bug is the fastest qualifier to the July 29 Zia Futurity (RG1) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

New Mexico-Bred CD Riggins Makes Rainbow Derby Final

CD Riggins, a registered New Mexico-bred sorrel colt by Desirio, is the 10th-fastest qualifier for the July 21 Rainbow Derby (G1) at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.

Rollickin Red Extends Streak in NM Horsemen's Association Handicap

Rollickin Red extended his winning streak to five with his wire-to-wire victory in the 870-yard, $75,000 New Mexico Horsemen's Association Handicap (R) at SunRay Park on Sunday.

Gotloveifyouwantit Wins Duke Smith Stakes

A sharp break from post 3 helped Gotloveifyouwantit score her first career stakes win in Saturday's $75,000 Tommy “Duke” Smith Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old fillies at SunRay Park.

Thermal Rallies to Win Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity

Rallying on the rail under jockey Duane Sterling, Thermal won the $134,957 Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity (R) for New Mexico-breds at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday.

Attila's Parting Breaks Maiden in Totah Stakes

A good break from post 5 helped Attila's Parting score his first career victory in Tuesday's $75,000 Totah Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings.

Junior June Bug Wins Mountain Top QH Futurity

Carlos Madeira rode Junior June Bug to the colt's first stakes victory in Saturday's 350-yard, $296,456 Mountain Top Quarter Horse Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

First-Time Starter K B's Princess Wins Kendrick Memorial

Making her career debut, Gary L. Balzano's K B's Princess scored a two-length win in Saturday's $75,000 C.O. “Ken” Kendrick Memorial Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at SunRay Park.

One-Time Claimer Klassic Strawfly Scores in Jimmy Drake

Klassic Strawfly, a $12,500 claimer during his 3-year-old season, scored his first career stakes victory in Sunday's $75,000 Jimmy Drake Stakes (RG3) for New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses at SunRay Park.

Kiss My Hennessy Makes Final of Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity

Kiss My Hennessy, a stakes-winning gelding by Roll Hennessy Roll racing for Scott Bryant and Joe Dee Brooks, is one of 10 finalists in this year's 5 furlong, $134,657 Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

NM-Bred PJ Chick In Black Wins Grade 1 Ruidoso Futurity

Fourth-fastest qualifier PJ Chick In Black, the lone registered New Mexico-bred in the field, scored her second career stakes victory in Saturday's $600,000 Ruidoso Futurity (G1) at Ruidoso Downs.

Fastest Qualifier Rex Hill Scores in New Mexico Breeders' Futurity

Rex Hill, a sorrel gelding by Jesse James Jr racing for brothers David Hinkins and Ross Hinkins, parlayed a sharp break from post 3 into his second stakes victory in Sunday's $167,700 New Mexico Breeders' Futurity (RG3) at SunRay Park.

Brookstone Bay Filly is Fastest Mountain Top Futurity Finalist

Brookstones Chick, a sorrel daughter of Brookstone Bay owned by Don and Lane Reynolds, is the fastest qualifier for the June 16, $296,432 Mountain Top Quarter Horse Futurity (R) at Ruidoso Downs.

Zenon's Star Scores Upset Victory in Dine Stakes

Zenon's Star, a gray or roan gelding racing for Lester Wright, earned his first stakes win in Sunday's $75,000 Dine Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old colts and geldings at SunRay Park.

Dashkova Rallies to Win Aztec Oaks

Jose Rivera Jr. rode Dashkova to a come-from-behind victory in Saturday's $75,000 Aztec Oaks Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old fillies at SunRay Park.

New Mexico-Bred PJ Chick In Black Makes Ruidoso Futurity Final

PJ Chick In Black, a New Mexico-bred filly by Desirio racing for Fredda Draper and Denny Bowen, is one of 10 finalists in this year's Grade 1, $600,000 Ruidoso Futurity at Ruidoso Downs.

Fury Of The Storm Wins New Mexico Breeders' Stakes

Esgar Ramirez rode Fury Of The Storm to a neck victory in Sunday's 400-yard, $75,000 New Mexico Breeders' Stakes (RG3) for state-bred 3-year-olds at SunRay Park.

Rex Hill is Fastest New Mexico Breeders' Futurity Qualifier

Rex Hill, a sorrel colt by Jesse James Jr racing for brothers David Hinkins and Ross Hinkins, is the fastest qualifier to this year's $75,000-added New Mexico Breeders' Futurity (RG3) final at SunRay Park.

Favorite Little Bit Southern Wins Four Corners Senora Stakes

A sharp break from her rail post helped Little Bit Southern score a neck victory in Sunday's $85,000 Four Corners Senora Stakes (RG3) for New Mexico-bred distaffers at SunRay Park.

Our Choice Extends Win Streak in Jack Cole

Stable HMA's Our Choice ran his winning streak to five with a two-length score in Saturday's 1-mile, $110,000 Jack Cole Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at SunRay Park.

I Am Lesters Gal Wins Foutz Distaff

Laying just off of the pace set by favorite Shemoves, Rita Danley's I Am Lesters Gal scored her second career stakes victory in Saturday's $85,000 Russell and Hellen Foutz Distaff Handicap (R) for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares at SunRay Park.

Hennessy Road is Prompt Favorite in Fillies Division of Copper Top Futurity

Casey Lambert rode Hennessy Road to a 3 1/2-length win in Saturday's 4 1/2-furlong, $100,958 Copper Top Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at Sunland Park.

Kiss My Hennessy Scores in Colts and Geldings Division of Copper Top Futurity

A $19,000 buy at last year's New Mexico-Bred Yearling Sale, Kiss My Hennessy paid early dividends with a half-length victory in the colts and geldings' division of the Copper Top Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Karolina Breaks Maiden in Sunburst Stakes

Karolina, a homebred filly by Desirio racing for Elmer L. Criswell and Fredda Draper, broke her maiden in Saturday's $110,000 Sunburst Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park.

PJ Chick In Black Wins Spring Futurity

PJ Chick In Black remained undefeated following her victory in the 300-yard, $251,359 New Mexican Spring Futurity (RG2) at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Rex Hill Breaks Maiden in New Mexican Spring Fling

Rex Hill, a sorrel colt by Jesse James Jr racing for brothers David Hinkins and Ross Hinkins, outran his 8-1 odds to win Saturday's $50,500 New Mexican Spring Fling Stakes (R) for state-bred 2-year-olds at Sunland Park.

Daddy Nose Best Rallies to Win Sunland Derby

Daddy Nose Best came from off the pace to win Sunday's Grade 3, $800,000 Sunland Derby in front of a crowd of 18,384 at Sunland Park.

Indication N M Tops List of Copper Top Futurity (Colts & Geldings Division) Qualifiers

Indication N M remained undefeated following his half-length victory in the first of three Copper Top Futurity (R) (colts and geldings division) trials at Sunland Park on Tuesday.

Field Set for Fillies Division of Copper Top Futurity

Hennessy Road, a homebred daughter of Roll Hennessy Roll racing for W. Davis and Lisa Moore, is one of 10 finalists in this the fillies division of this year's $75,000-added Copper Top Futurity (R) for New Mexico-breds.

Longshot Daddy O. Survives Inquiry, Scores Upset Victory in NM State University 'Cap

Sent to post at odds of 11-1, Pierre and Leslie Amestoy's Daddy O. rallied to win Sunday's $110,000 New Mexico State University Handicap (R) at Sunland Park.

Dash Ta Fame Colt is Fastest Spring Futurity Qualifier

Paul Blanchard's Conn Creek, a sorrel colt by Dash Ta Fame, is the fastest qualifier for this year's $251,333 New Mexican Spring Futurity (RG2) at Sunland Park.

Here Kittykittykitty is Prompt Favorite in Mesilla Valley Speed 'Cap

A sharp break from post 10 helped Here Kittykittykitty score his fourth career stakes win in Sunday's Mesilla Valley Speed Handicap (RG3) for New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses at Sunland Park. ...

Our Choice Rallies to Win Mt. Cristo Rey

Our Choice was a prompt even-money favorite in Saturday's $110,000 Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

NM-Bred First Corona Call Scores in Grade 2 West Texas Maturity

Fifth-fastest qualifier First Corona Call, a homebred 5-year-old gelding racing for Richard R. Shearer of Portales, New Mexico, scored another victory against open company in Saturday's $99,826 West Texas Maturity (G2) at Sunland Park.

Isn't He Clever Wins Borderland Derby

Isn't He Clever, a gelding by Smarty Jones racing for J. Kirk and Judy Robson, scored a decisive victory in Saturday's $150,000 Borderland Derby at Sunland Park.

Fury Of The Storm Wins NMHBA Stakes

Fury Of The Storm earned his first career stakes victory in Sunday's $110,000 New Mexico Horse Breeders' Association Quarter Horse Stakes (RG2) for state-bred sophomores at Sunland Park.

Iplaytricks Scores Upset Victory in Sydney Valentini Handicap

Ken Tohill rode Iplaytricks to a three-quarter length victory in Saturday's 1-mile, $110,000 Sydney Valentini Handicap (R) for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares at Sunland Park.

NM-Bred First Corona Call Makes West Texas Maturity Final

First Corona Call, a homebred 5-year-old Southern Corona gelding racing for Richard R. Shearer of Portales, made the final of this year's West Texas Maturity (G2) at Sunland Park.

Favored That's Who Scores in Pepsi Cola Stakes

That's Who was a prompt 13-10 favorite in Saturday's $110,000 Pepsi Cola Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds at Sunland Park.

Garretsghostlygirl Wins La Senora Stakes

Garretsghostlygirl, a filly by Ghostly Moves campaigned by MJ Racing, led at every call en route to a 3 3/4-length victory in Saturday's 6-furlong La Senora Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred sophomore fillies at Sunland Park.

First Blazin Love Scores Upset Victory in Shue Fly

Ninth-fastest qualifier First Blazin Love outran his 9-1 odds to win Saturday's $286,364 Shue Fly Stakes (RG2) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds at Sunland Park.

Desert Hennessy Extends Win Streak in Dominguez Memorial

Desert Hennessy, a newly turned 4-year-old Desert God gelding racing for Cleber J. Massey, scored his third consecutive victory in Sunday's $110,000 Albert Dominguez Memorial Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Favorite Cold Cash 123 Wins Championship at Sunland Park

Cold Cash 123, a homebred 3-year-old gelding racing for T-Bill Stables Inc., put the finishing touches on an outstanding season with a one-length win in Saturday's Grade 1, $350,000 Championship at Sunland Park.

That's Who is Prompt Favorite in Red Hedeman Mile

Sent to post as the 7-5 choice, That's Who scored a three-quarter length victory in Saturday's $110,000 Red Hedeman Mile Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Sunland Park.

Whisper's Sister Rallies to Win Enchantress Stakes

Whisper's Sister outran her 19-1 odds to win the 1-mile, $110,000 Enchantress Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Little Bit Southern Wins Lou Wooten Handicap

Oscar Rincon rode Little Bit Southern to a 1 1/4-length win in Sunday's 400-yard, $110,000 Lou Wooten Handicap (RG1) for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares at Sunland Park.

KC Royal Flush Scores Upset Victory in Challenger Six

KC Royal Flush, a homebred 4-year-old Sixes Royal gelding racing for Kathryn Maynard and Carla Feerer, rallied to win Saturday's $110,000 Challenger Six Handicap (R) for New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds at Sunland Park.

Call Me A Blazn Chic is Fastest Shue Fly Qualifier

Call Me A Blazn Chic, a daughter of Chicks A Blazin racing for J & M Racing and Farm, won the sixth of seven Shue Fly Stakes (RG1) trials at Sunland Park on Friday, and the filly is the fastest qualifier to the $296,332 final on January 7.

Longshot Desert Hennessy Scores in Johnie L. Jamison Handicap

Carlos Madeira rode Desert Hennessy to a one-length win in the $110,000 Johnie L. Jamison Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Favored Rose's Desert Rallies To Win NM Racing Commission Handicap

Joe Peacock's Rose's Desert unleashed a strong stretch run to win Sunday's 6-furlong, $110,000 New Mexico State Racing Commission Handicap (R) for state-bred fillies and mares at Sunland Park.

Here Kittykittykitty Scores in Jess Burner

A sharp break from post 10 helped Here Kittykittykitty earn a hard-fought wire-to-wire victory in Saturday's $110,000 Jess Burner Memorial Handicap (RG1) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

E Bar Way Rallies to Win New Mexico Eddy County Stakes

E Bar Way unleashed a strong stretch rally under jockey Duane Sterling to win the $129,860 New Mexico Eddy County Stakes (R) for state-bred 2-year-olds at Zia Park on Sunday.

Snow Regard Pulls Big Upset in NM Quarter Horse Filly & Mare Championship

Snow Regard, the biggest longshot in the field of eight, scored her second career stakes victory in Saturday's New Mexico Quarter Horse Filly and Mare Championship (RG2) for state-bred distaffers at Zia Park.

A First Caller Wins NM Breeders' Quarter Horse Championship

Richard R. Shearer's A First Caller, a homebred 6-year-old gelding by Calligrapher, sprinted to a half-length victory in the 440-yard, $50,000 New Mexico Breeders' Quarter Horse Championship (RG3), as The Downs at Albuquerque ended its 54-day meet on Sunday.

Trainers Fincher, Marr Enjoy Big New Mexico Cup Days

Trainers Todd Fincher and Joel Marr each saddled the winners of three Thoroughbred races during Sunday's 11-race New Mexico Cup Day program at Zia Park.

Quatro Menudos Posts Fastest New Mexico Cup Derby Qualifying Time

Quatro Menudos was a prompt 1-2 favorite in the first of three New Mexico Cup Derby (RG2) trials at Zia Park on Sunday.

Call A Fast Corona is Fastest New Mexico Cup Futurity Qualifier

Call A Fast Corona, a homebred Southern Corona gelding racing for Richard Shearer, won the first of seven trials on Saturday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the October 30 New Mexico Cup Futurity (RG2) at Zia Park.

Rosa's Catena Scores in UNM Handicap

A $12,500 claim back in July, Rosa's Catena paid big dividends with a wire-to-wire victory in Sunday's 1-mile University of New Mexico Handicap (R) for state-breds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Roll Bloomers Roll Rallies to Win Dessie & Fern Sawyer Futurity

Patiently ridden by Don Frazier, Roll Bloomers Roll rallied to win Sunday's $68,864 Dessie & Fern Sawyer Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Honshu City Breaks Maiden in George Maloof Futurity

Racing for Suzanne Byrd, who also trains the dark bay or brown colt by Fusaichi Zenon (JPN), Honshu City covered his three-quarter mile trip in 1:11.29 under jockey Don Frazier. His margin of victory was a neck from 5-2 favorite Boy Ego.

Fastest Qualifier Visible Injun is Best in NM State Fair Breeders' Derby

Fastest qualifier Visible Injun, a homebred colt by Invisible Injun racing for Verona Vaughn of Edgewood, New Mexico, sprinted to a wire-to-wire victory in Sunday's $66,507 New Mexico State Fair Breeders' Derby (RG3) for state-bred 3-year-olds.

Longshot Jess Dungarees Breaks Stakes Record in Senor Futurity

Breaking sharply from post 5, Jess Dungarees outran his 21-1 odds to win Saturday's $91,275 New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity (RG3) for state-bred colts and geldings at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Favorite Sparklin Royal Wins Senorita Futurity

Sparklin Royal, a homebred Sixes Royal filly owned by Gary C. Kloppenburg, was a prompt 19-10 favorite in Saturday's New Mexico State Fair Senorita Futurity (RG3) for state-bred fillies at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Jenna's Miracle Goes Wire-To-Wire in NM State Fair Breeders' Stakes

Rogers Farms' Jenna's Miracle led at every call en route to a neck victory in Saturday's $50,000 New Mexico State Fair Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes (R) for 3-year-olds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

NM-Bred Stela Wins La Mariposa Stakes

Stela, a New Mexico-bred daughter of Stel Corona owned and trained by Mario Montoya, led at every call en route to a three-quarter length win in Sunday's $30,000 La Mariposa Stakes for fillies and mares at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Contessa Del Norte Scores Upset Win in Albuquerque's Fair Queen

Contessa Del Norte, the lone New Mexico-bred in the field of six 3-year-old fillies, scored an upset victory in Saturday's Fair Queen Handicap at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Our Choice Rallies to Win E.T. Springer Stakes

Alfredo Juarez Jr. rode Our Choice to a three-quarter length victory in Saturday's 7-furlong, $50,000 E. T. Springer Stakes (R) for New Mexico-breds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Sandia Sonata, Roll Bloomers Roll Make Dessie and Fern Sawyer Futurity Field

Sandia Sonata, a bay daughter of Sandia Slew racing for Dan Delaney of Las Cruces, was a prompt 11-10 favorite in the second of two Dessie and Fern Sawyer Futurity (R) trials at The Downs at Albuquerque on Saturday.

Field Set for George Maloof Futurity

Oak Barrel is one of 12 New Mexico-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings who will meet in the 6-furlong, $40,000-added George Maloof Futurity (R) at The Downs at Albuquerque on September 25.

Visible Injun Posts Fastest NM Breeders' Derby Trial Time

Verona Vaughn's Visible Injun is the fastest qualifier to the September 25, $50,000-added New Mexico State Fair Breeders' Derby (RG3) at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Fysta Posts Fastest NM State Fair Senorita Futurity Qualifying Time

Fysta, a gray daughter of Gonna Ro Sham Bo racing for David Hinkins and Ross Hinkins, broke her maiden in the first of three New Mexico State Fair Senorita Futurity (RG3) trials at The Downs at Albuquerque on Friday, and the filly is the fastest qualifier to the $50,000-added final on September 24.

Osbaldo is Fastest NM State Fair Senor Futurity Qualifier

Osbaldo remained undefeated following his one-length victory in the third of four New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity (RG3) trials at The Downs at Albuquerque on Friday.

Fastest Qualifier Ochoa Takes 53rd All American Futurity

A sharp break from post 9 helped fastest qualifier Ochoa win Monday's 440-yard, $2.4-million All American Futurity (G1) at Ruidoso Downs.

Llano Teller Breaks Stakes Record in All American Derby

Ramon Sanchez rode sixth-fastest qualifier Llano Teller to a half-length victory in Sunday's $1,317,015 All American Derby (G1), witnessed by a crowd of 14,643 at Ruidoso Downs.

Jockey Esgar Ramirez Rides Three Winners on Lineage Day Program

Esgar Ramirez rode the winners of three races during Saturday's Lineage Day racing program for New Mexico-breds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Cold Cash 123 Runs Win Streak to Three in All American Derby Trials

T Bill Stables Inc.'s Cold Cash 123 on Friday won the sixth of nine All American Derby (G1) trials at Ruidoso Downs, posting the fastest qualifying time to the September 4 final.

Ochoa is Fastest All American Futurity Qualifier

Ochoa won the 14th of 26 All American Futurity (G1) trials at Ruidoso Downs on Thursday, posting the fastest qualifying time for the stakes-record $2.4-million final on Labor Day.

NM-Bred Filly Iplaytricks Wins Aspen Cup Stakes

Iplaytricks, a New Mexico-bred daughter of Desert God racing for Joe Allen and Michael Stinson, sprinted to a 1 1/2-length victory in Saturday's $40,000 Aspen Cup Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Ruidoso Downs.

Favorite PK Bay Wins Gwendolyn Eaves Stakes

Jockey G.R. Carter Jr. rode PK Bay to a one-length victory in Monday's $20,000 Gwendolyn Eaves Overnight Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

Trainer Fincher, Jockey Ochoa Have Big Days at Zia Festival

Trainer Todd Fincher and jockey Juan Ochoa won three races on Sunday, as Ruidoso Downs Racetrack presented the Zia Festival races for New Mexico-breds.

Field Set for Rio Grande Senor Futurity

Making his career debut, Who Left Who scored a wire-to-wire victory in the first of three trials on Sunday and is one of 10 qualifiers to the July 31 Rio Grande Senor Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings at Ruidoso Downs.

Stakes Winner Roll Bloomers Roll Makes Final of Rio Grande Senorita Futurity

Rita J. Danley's Roll Bloomers Roll, a homebred daughter of the Hennessy stallion Roll Hennessy Roll, is one of 10 New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies who will race in the July 31 Rio Grande Senorita Futurity (R) at Ruidoso Downs.

Viva La Moon Posts Fastest Zia Derby Trial Time

Winning the first of three Zia Derby (RG2) trials at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday, Viva La Moon recorded the fastest qualifying time for the $121,219 final for New Mexico-breds on July 31.

Stel Corona Colt is Fastest Zia Futurity Qualifier

Erasmus B Dragon, a homebred Stel Corona colt owned and trained by Paul Jones, on Friday posted the fastest qualifying time for the July 31 Zia Futurity (RG1) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

BRT Opulence Successfully Defends NM Horsemen's Association Handicap

BRT Opulence came off of an eight-month layoff to win the 870-yard, $85,000 New Mexico Horsemen's Association Handicap (R) at SunRay Park on Sunday.

Miss Chicks Vision is Wire-to-Wire Winner of SunRay Firecracker Stakes

Breaking sharply from post 10, Miss Chicks Vision led at every call en route to a three-quarter length victory in Saturday's $85,000 Firecracker Quarter Horse Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old fillies at SunRay Park.

Attitude E Racer Wins Dine Stakes

Confidently ridden by Carlos Madeira, Attitude E Racer was able to avoid the trouble on the first turn and win the $85,000 Dine Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds at SunRay Park on July 5.

Lesters Secret Scores Third Stakes Victory in Sierra Blanca Handicap

Enrique Gomez rode Lesters Secret to a one-length victory in the $50,000 Sierra Blanca Handicap for New Mexico-breds on the Fourth of July at Ruidoso Downs.

Jenuine Joy Wins Tommy “Duke” Smith Stakes

The lone mare in the field of eight aged New Mexico-bred sprinters, Jenuine Joy sprinted to a neck victory in Sunday's $85,000 Tommy “Duke” Smith Handicap (RG2) at SunRay Park.

My Homey Extends Win Streak in Totah Stakes

My Homey ran his win streak to three following a wire-to-wire, 2 1/4-length victory in Saturday's Totah Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at SunRay Park.

My Homey Is Prompt Favorite in Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity

Sent to post at odds of 3-5, My Homey responded with a neck victory in Sunday's $136,426 Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

Bev's Fast Lane Scores First Stakes Victory in Kendrick Memorial

Ridden for the first time in a race by Casey Lambert, Bev's Fast Lane sprinted to a 1 1/2-length win in the $85,000 C.O. “Ken” Kendrick Memorial Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at SunRay Park on Sunday.

Ghostly Beach Earns First Stakes Win in Aztec Oaks

A one-time $12,500 claimer, Ghostly Beach earned her first stakes win in Monday's Aztec Oaks (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old fillies at SunRay Park.

Fastest Qualifier Sammy James Wins Mountain Top QH Futurity

Ricky Ramirez rode fastest qualifier Sammy James to a wire-to-wire, two-length victory in the $286,609 Mountain Top Quarter Horse Futurity (RG2) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs on Sunday.

Mostly Dust Scores Wire-to-Wire Victory in Norgor Derby

One of two New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds in the seven horse field, Mostly Dust led at every call en route to a half-length victory in Saturday's $40,000 Norgor Thoroughbred Derby at Ruidoso Downs.

Leave N Legal Wins New Mexico Breeders' Stakes

Leave N Legal, a gelding by Illegal Runaway owned and trained by Jaime Aldavaz Jr., sprinted to a half-length victory in Saturday's $85,000 New Mexico Breeders' Stakes (RG2) for state-bred 3-year-olds at SunRay Park.

Stakes Winner I Play Dirty Makes Mountain Top Futurity Final

Joe Dee Brooks' I Play Dirty won the first of three Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity (R) trials at Ruidoso Downs on Friday, and the Roll Hennessy Roll gelding is one of 10 qualifiers to the $136,000 final on June 26.

Osbaldo Remains Undefeated Following NM Breeders' Futurity Score

Hubaldo Solis' Osbaldo, the fastest qualifier and 3-5 favorite, ran his career-opening winning streak to five following his neck victory in Sunday's $176,040 New Mexico Breeders' Futurity (RG3) at SunRay Park.

NM-Bred Colt Chick Town Makes Four Corners Futurity Final

Chick Town, a New Mexico-bred Chicks A Blazin colt racing for Jim and Michele Laird, posted the 10th-fastest qualifying time for this year's $40,000-added Four Corners Futurity in trials held at SunRay Park on Saturday.

Jesse James Jr Colt is Fastest Mountain Top QH Futurity Qualifier

Sammy James, a sorrel colt by the stakes-winning Mr Jess Perry colt Jesse James Jr, won the fifth of eight Mountain Top Futurity (RG2) trials at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday, and he is the fastest qualifier to the $276,000 final for New Mexico-breds on June 19.

Osbaldo is Fastest New Mexico Breeders' Futurity Qualifier

Hubaldo Solis' Osbaldo won the fourth of six New Mexico Breeders' Futurity (RG3) trials on Sunday and is the fastest qualifier for the June 5, $85,000-added final at SunRay Park.

NM-Breds Sacred Stone, KO Calyx RF Make Pfizer Challenge Final at SunRay

A pair of New Mexico-breds, Sacred Stone and KO Calyx RF, have qualified to the May 22 Pfizer SunRay Park Starter Allowance Challenge.

Double Smart Upsets Jack Cole Handicap

Casey Lambert rode longshot Double Smart to a three-length victory in Saturday's $110,000 Jack Cole Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at SunRay Park.

Full Moon Dasher Wins Four Corners Senora Stakes

Bielau Oaks' Full Moon Dasher led at every call en route to a head victory in Sunday's $85,000 Four Corners Senora Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares at SunRay Park.

La Sorpresa is Prompt Choice in Foutz Distaff

Sent to post as the 11-10 favorite, Gallegos Del Norte Racing's La Sorpresa rallied to win Sunday's $85,000 Russell and Helen Foutz Distaff Handicap (R) for state-bred fillies and mares at SunRay Park.

Shivers Me Wins SunRay Inaugural Handicap

Making his first start in more than five months, Shivers Me won the $50,000 Inaugural Handicap on Saturday, as SunRay Park opened its 48-day meet in front of a crowd of 2,750.

It's My Party is Prompt Favorite in KHEY Y-96 Stakes

It's My Party scored his first career stakes victory in the 6-furlong, $50,000 KHEY Y-96 Stakes for 3-year-olds at Sunland Park on Tuesday.

NM-Bred Mary For Money Wins Sunland's Getaway Stakes

One of just two fillies in the field of eight, Robert and Barbara Bauer's Mary For Money scored her first career stakes win in Tuesday's $50,000 Getaway Stakes for 3-year-old Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds at Sunland Park.

Black Hills Returns to New Mexico, Wins Sunland Park Handicap

Black Hills made his return to New Mexico a winning one, as the 7-year-old Judge TC gelding captured the $100,000 Sunland Park Handicap at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Valiant Hero Gelding Breaks World Record in West Texas Futurity

Helped by a tail wind listed at 20 miles-per-hour, seventh-fastest qualifier Valiant War Hero broke the 300-yard world record in Sunday's Grade 1, $253,004 West Texas Futurity at Sunland Park.

Foolin The Chicks Takes West Texas Juvenile

Esgar Ramirez rode longshot Foolin The Chicks to a half-length win in Saturday's 300-yard, $50,000 West Texas Juvenile Stakes at Sunland Park.

Longshot Roll Bloomers Roll Upsets Fillies Division of Copper Top Futurity

Rita Danley's Roll Bloomers Roll, a homebred chestnut daughter of Roll Hennessy Roll, rallied to win Saturday's fillies division of the $75,000-added Copper Top Futurity (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Roll Hennessy Roll Gelding Wins Colts and Geldings Division of Copper Top Futurity

I Play Dirty, a gelding by Roll Hennessy Roll, broke his maiden with a neck victory in the colts and geldings division of the Copper Top Futurity (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Snow Regard Wins Sunburst Stakes

A quick start from post 5 helped Snow Regard score a wire-to-wire, one-length victory in Saturday's $75,000 Sunburst Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred sophomore fillies at Sunland Park.

Rylees Boy Successfully Defends Bank of America NM Challenge Championship

Fastest qualifier Rylees Boy led at every call en route to a 1 1/4-length victory in Sunday's 440-yard, $117,000 Bank of America New Mexico Challenge Championship (G2) at Sunland Park.

Osbaldo Wins New Mexican Spring Futurity

Osbaldo parlayed a quick start from the rail post into a wire-to-wire victory in the $248,491 New Mexican Spring Futurity (RG2) for state-bred 2-year-olds at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Hayley's Halo is Prompt Choice in Czaria Stakes

Sent to post as the 7-10 favorite, Hayley's Halo responded with a convincing 7 1/2-length win in the Saturday's $50,000 Czaria Stakes for fillies and mares at Sunland Park.

Preacher James Breaks Maiden in New Mexico Spring Fling

Dick Harp's Preacher James, a homebred bay gelding by Brookstone Bay, scored his first career victory in Saturday's 300-yard, $75,000 New Mexican Spring Fling Stakes (R) for state-bred 2-year-olds at Sunland Park.

Hez Our Rock Wins NM Distance Challenge

A 28-1 longshot, Jose Angel Esparza's Hez Our Rock rewarded his backers with a 1 1/2-length victory in Sunday's Red Cell New Mexico Distance Challenge (G3) at Sunland Park.

Favorite Prospect To The Top Scores in West Texas Derby

Joel Tavarez's Prospect To The Top, the fifth-fastest qualifier and 2-1 favorite, recorded his second career stakes victory in Saturday's Grade 3, $160,400 West Texas Derby at Sunland Park.

Desirio Filly is Fastest West Texas Futurity Qualifier

RC Black Mamba, a brown filly by the Grade 3-winning Strawfly Special stallion Desirio, won the third of nine West Texas Futurity (G1) trials at Sunland Park on Friday, and she is the fastest qualifier for the $253,004 final on April 17.

Miss Bullette Leads Copper Top Futurity (Fillies Division) Qualifiers

Sent to post as the 7-5 favorite while making her career debut, Miss Bullette won the first of four Copper Top Futurity (R)--fillies division trials at Sunland Park on Tuesday.

My Homey Tops Copper Top Futurity (Colts and Geldings Division) Finalists

My Homey broke his maiden with a six-length victory in the first of three Copper Top Futurity (R)--colts and geldings division trials at Sunland Park on Tuesday.

Twice The Appeal Scores Upset Victory in Sunland Derby

Longshot Twice The Appeal rallied to win Sunday's $800,000 Sunland Derby (G3) in front of a track-record crowd of 18,571 at Sunland Park.

Rylees Boy Tops Bank of America Sunland Challenge Trials

Gerardo Ochoa's Rylees Boy is the fastest qualifier to the April 10, $110,000-added Bank of America Sunland Challenge (G2).

Brookstone Bay Colt Posts Fastest New Mexican Spring Futurity Trial Time

PK Bay, a chestnut colt by Brookstone Bay racing for David Barrett and Sue H. May, is the fastest qualifier to the April 10, $120,000-added New Mexican Spring Futurity (RG1) at Sunland Park.

Spinning Touch Scores 24-1 Upset in NMSU 'Cap

Michael Fuhs' Spinning Touch outran his 24-1 odds to win Sunday's $120,000 New Mexico State University Handicap (R) for state-breds at Sunland Park.

Sheet Burns Tops Red Cell Sunland Distance Challenge Trials

Sheet Burns, a 9-year-old gelding by champion Okey Dokey Dale racing for Maclovio Regalado, won the first of two Red Cell Sunland Distance Challenge (G3) trials on Saturday, posting the fastest qualifying time for the $55,000-added final on April 3.

Bonndaddy's Rallies to Win Mt. Cristo Rey

Ken Tohill rode Bonndaddy's to a come-from-behind 1 1/4-length victory in Saturday's $100,000 Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Cobrita Is Fastest West Texas Derby Finalist

Oscar Salcito Gortarez's Cobrita is the fastest qualifier for the $65,000-added West Texas Derby (G3) at Sunland Park on April 2.

Jenuine Joy Wins Mesilla Valley Speed Handicap

Fredda Draper's Jenuine Joy sprinted to a half-length victory in the 350-yard, $100,000 Mesilla Valley Speed Handicap (RG2) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Winter Camp Scores Upset Victory in Bill Thomas Memorial

Leading at every call, longshot Winter Camp won Saturday's $50,000 Bill Thomas Memorial Handicap at Sunland Park.

A Tincup Cocktail Upsets West Texas Maturity

A Tincup Cocktail outran his 17-1 odds and scored his first stakes victory in Saturday's 400-yard, $98,376 West Texas Maturity (G2) at Sunland Park.

Longshot Golden Springs Wins Island Fashion Stakes

Golden Springs outran her 42-1 odds to win Sunday's one-mile, $50,000 Island Fashion Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park.

Fusa Code Breaks Maiden in Borderland Derby

Fusa Code, a Kentucky-bred gelding by Fusaichi Pegasus racing for Bob and Cathy Zollars of Dallas, broke his maiden in Saturday's $100,000 Borderland Derby at Sunland Park.

Stel Gone Corona Extends Win Streak in NMHBA Stakes

Esgar Ramirez rode Stel Gone Corona to a wire-to-wire, head victory in the $120,000 New Mexico Horse Breeders' Association Stakes (RG2) for state-bred 3-year-olds at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Strike It Quick Tops West Texas Maturity Trials

Strike It Quick won the second of three West Texas Maturity (G2) trials at Sunland Park on Friday, posting the fastest qualifying time for the March 5, $65,000-added final.

La Sorpresa Wins Sydney Valentini Handicap

Gallegos Del Norte Racing's La Sorpresa rallied to win Saturday's one-mile, $100,000 Sydney Valentini Handicap (R) for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares at Sunland Park.

Quiet Again Leads From Start to Finish in Curribot Stakes

Paul B. Thomason's Quiet Again, a homebred 6-year-old gelding by Real Quiet, scored a wire-to-wire, one-length victory in the $50,000 Curribot Stakes at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Hayley's Halo Scores Wire-to-Wire Victory in El Diario Stakes

Leading at every call, Lathrop Hoffman's Hayley's Halo scored a two-length victory in Saturday's $50,000 El Diario Stakes for fillies and mares at Sunland Park.

Wiredfortwotwenty Rallies to Win Budweiser Stakes

Class Racing Stable's Wiredfortwotwenty scored his first career stakes win in Saturday's $50,000 Budweiser Stakes at Sunland Park.

Strike It Quick Wins KOFX Radio Handicap

Freddie Martinez rode Strike It Quick to a three-quarter length victory in Saturday's Grade 3, $50,000 KOFX Radio Handicap at Sunland Park.

Odds-On Choice Angel At Home Wins El Paso Times Stakes

Enrique Gomez rode 9-10 favorite Angel At Home to a come-from-behind victory in the $50,000 El Paso Times Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Longshot Beau Wizer Wins Pepsi Cola Stakes

Outrunning his 19-1 odds, Beau Wizer won Saturday's $120,000 Pepsi Cola Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds at Sunland Park.

Favored Shamrock Girl Victorious in La Senora

Shamrock Girl was a prompt 13-10 favorite in Saturday’s $120,000 La Senora Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred sophomore fillies at Sunland Park.

Black Hills Scores Mild Upset in Winsham Lad

Miguel Hernandez rode Black Hills to a half-length victory in Saturday’s $50,000 Winsham Lad Stakes at Sunland Park.

Longshot Desert Gamble Scores in Dominguez Memorial

Desert Gamble, a 16-1 longshot, rallied to win Sunday’s $100,000 Albert Dominguez Memorial Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Fastest Qualifier Quatro Menudos Wins Shue Fly

Quatro Menudos remained undefeated following his one-length victory in the $313,502 Shue Fly Stakes (RG1) for New Mexico-bred newly turned 3-year-olds at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Jannas Pride is Prompt Choice in Red Hedeman Mile

Juan Ochoa rode Jannas Pride to a come-from-behind, 1 ½-length victory in Thursday’s Red Hedeman Mile Stakes for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Sunland Park.

Fastest Qualifier Whathaveigottado Wins Sunland Winter Derby

Tony and Molly Doughtie’s Whathaveigottado, the fastest qualifier, earned his first stakes victory in Wednesday’s 400-yard, $138,471 Sunland Park Winter Derby (G3) at Sunland Park.

City Cool Cruises to Big Riley Allison Futurity Score

City Cool, a City Zip colt racing for Mike McCarty, cruised to a wire-to-wire, 7 ¼-length victory in Tuesday’s Riley Allison Futurity at Sunland Park.

Favorite Facil Catana Posts Wire-To-Wire Victory in Bold Ego ‘Cap

Facil Catana, the 2-1 favorite, led at every call en route to a convincing 5 ¾-length win in Sunday’s $50,000 Bold Ego Handicap for fillies and mares at Sunland Park.

Sixth-Fastest Qualifier Giorgino Scores in Sunland Winter Futurity

Jacky Martin rode sixth-fastest qualifier and 5-2 second choice Giorgino to a half-length win in the Sunland Park Winter Futurity (G2) at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Noconi Extends Win Streak in Sunland QH Championship

Champion Noconi extended his winning streak to four with a neck victory in Sunday’s $350,000 Championship at Sunland Park (G1).

Highspeed Rescue Rallies to Win Enchantress Stakes

Highspeed Rescue overcame a poor start to win Sunday’s one-mile, $120,000 Enchantress Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at Sunland Park.

Jenuine Joy Wins Lou Wooten Handicap

Jenuine Joy, a homebred 4-year-old mare racing for Fredda Draper of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, led at every call en route to a win in the Lou Wooten Handicap (RG2) for state-bred distaffers at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Canadian Mash Scores Upset in Challenger Six

Sent to post at odds of 20-1, Alvaro Castro’s Canadian Mash won Saturday’s 870-yard, $120,000 Challenger Six Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Quatro Menudos is Fastest Shue Fly Finalist

Quatro Menudos, an undefeated 2-year-old gelding by Furyofthewind, won the first of six trials on Friday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the January 2 Shue Fly Stakes (RG2) at Sunland Park.

Cali Baby Extends Win Streak in NM Racing Commission Handicap

Alfredo Juarez Jr. rode Cali Baby to a come-from-behind 1 ½-length victory in Sunday’s $120,000 New Mexico State Racing Commission Handicap (R) for state-bred distaffers at Sunland Park.

Chuchuluco Scores in Johnnie L. Jamison ’Cap

Ridden for the first time in a race by Justin Shepherd, Chuchuluco scored a one-length victory in the $120,000 Johnnie L. Jamison Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park on Sunday.

Ducky Drake Rallies to Win KLAQ Handicap

Ducky Drake came from off of the pace to win the 5 ½-furlong, $50,000 KLAQ Handicap at Sunland Park on Saturday.

One Diamond Kitty is Prompt Choice in Jess Burner

Freddie Martinez rode One Diamond Kitty to victory in Saturday’s $120,000 Jess Burner Memorial Handicap (RG1) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Whathaveigottado Posts Fastest Sunland Winter Derby Trial Time

Whathaveigottado, a gray colt by Shazoom racing for Tony and Molly Doughtie, won the second of four Sunland Park Winter Derby (G2) trials on Saturday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the December 29, $50,000-added final.

BF Sonic Boom is Fastest Sunland Winter Futurity Finalist

BF Sonic Boom posted the fastest Sunland Park Winter Futurity (G2) qualifying time, as the southern New Mexico track opened its 77-day meet before an announced crowd of 3,609 on Friday.

Jannas Pride Extends Win Streak in Eddy County Stakes

Jannas Pride, a Desert God gelding campaigned by Charles W. Hunter and Dale Taylor, pushed his winning streak to three following his convincing victory in Sunday’s $129,845 New Mexico Eddy County Stakes (R) for state-bred 2-year-olds at Zia Park.

Noconi Becomes Millionaire with Victory in Zia QH Championship

Jacky Martin rode AQHA champion Noconi to a three-quarter length victory in Sunday’s 440-yard, $150,000 Zia Park Quarter Horse Championship (G1) at Zia Park.

Imco Spirit (IRE) Scores Come-From-Behind Upset in Zia Distance Championship

Imco Spirit (IRE) outran his 9-1 odds to win the 1 1/8-mile, $218,000 Zia Park Distance Championship Handicap at Zia Park on Sunday.

Stachys is Prompt Choice in Zia Park Derby

Stachys, a Kentucky-bred gelding by Candy Ride (ARG) racing by Al Ulwelling and Bill Ulwelling, rallied to win Saturday’s $150,000 Zia Park Derby at Zia Park.

Cold Cash 123 Scores Upset Victory in Southwest Juvenile Championship

Sent to post at odds of nearly 10-1, Cold Cash 123 responded with a neck victory in Sunday’s $200,000 Southwest Juvenile Championship (G1) at Zia Park.

Hayley’s Halo Extends Win Streak in Zia Park Distaff

Hayley’s Halo, a homebred daughter of Sea Of Secrets racing for Lathrop G. Hoffman, ran her winning streak to three in the 6-furlong, $55,360 Zia Park Distaff Stakes on Saturday.

Blazin N Shakin Wins New Mexico QH Fillies & Mares Championship

Making just her second start of the season, Mike Abraham’s Blazin N Shakin won Saturday’s $150,460 New Mexico Quarter Horse Fillies & Mares Championship at Zia Park.

Tango Blue Gets First Stakes Victory in King Rick Rack

Freddie Martinez rode Tango Blue to a 3 ½-length victory in the Grade 2, $55,000 King Rick Rack Handicap at Zia Park on Sunday.

Posies Woodette Breaks Track Record in New Mexico Breeders’ QH Championship

David Bloomer’s Posies Woodette won Sunday’s $40,000 New Mexico Breeders’ Quarter Horse Championship (RG3), as The Downs at Albuquerque ended its 2010 meet in front of a closing-day crowd of 1,276.

Ducky Drake Wins Lea County Sprint Stakes

Miguel Hernandez rode Ducky Drake to a neck victory in Sunday’s $55,090 Lea County Sprint Stakes at Zia Park.

Champion Noconi Wins Lovington Stakes

Noconi, the AQHA champion 3-year-old gelding two years ago, scored his seventh graded stakes victory in the Grade 2, 400-yard Lovington Stakes at Zia Park on Sunday.

Favored Anywhere Bully Takes O.B. Cockerell Handicap

Cody Jensen rode favorite Anywhere Bully to a neck victory in Sunday’s $30,000 O.B. Cockerell Handicap at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Sunday Sunrise Rallies to Win Veteran Stakes

The well-traveled Sunday Sunrise outran his 7-1 odds to win the $55,000 Veteran Stakes at Zia Park on Saturday.

Streak Of Sixes, Glory Be Mine Among New Mexico Cup Winners

The Quarter Horse Streak Of Sixes and Thoroughbred Glory Be Mine added to their impressive resumes during Sunday’s $1.977-million New Mexico Cup program at Zia Park in Hobbs.

Pulgarcito Wins Governor’s Cup Stakes

Pulgarcito, a bay gelding by the Mr. Prospector stallion Greatness, scored his first stakes victory in Sunday’s $55,000 Governor’s Cup Stakes for 2-year-olds at Zia Park.

Fastation is Prompt Favorite in Permian Basin Stakes

Ken Tohill rode 3-10 choice Fastation to a half-length win in the $55,000 Permian Basin Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Zia Park on Sunday.

Quiet Again Wins Albuquerque’s Budweiser Special Stakes

Quiet Again, a homebred 5-year-old gelding racing for Paul B. Thomason, sprinted to a three-quarter length victory in Sunday’s 6 ½-furlong, $30,000 Budweiser Special Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Here Kittykittykitty Posts Fastest NM Cup Derby Trial Time

Here Kittykittykitty, a graded stakes winning gelding bred and owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer of Roswell, New Mexico, is the fastest qualifier for the October 31, $200,000-est. New Mexico Cup Derby (G2) at Zia Park.

Sheet Burns is Prompt Choice in Herman Jefferson Stakes

Sent to post as the 11-10 favorite, Sheet Burns scored a three-quarter length victory in Saturday’s 870-yard, $55,090 Herman Jefferson Stakes (G3) at Zia Park.

Moro Moon is Fastest New Mexico Cup Futurity Qualifier

Valle Guadiana Corporation’s Moro Moon on Saturday posted the fastest qualifying time for the October 31 New Mexico Cup Futurity (RG2) at Zia Park.

Fastest Qualifier Prospect To The Top Wins Hobbs America Futurity

Jacky Martin rode fastest qualifier and 1-2 favorite Prospect To The Top to a dominating 1 ½-length victory in the Grade 2, 400-yard Hobbs America Futurity before 2,315 fans at Zia Park on Sunday.

Corona For The Lady Scores First Stakes Win in Hobbs America Derby

Carlos Quevado’s Corona For The Lady sprinted to a neck victory in Sunday’s Grade 2, $125,130 Hobbs America Derby at Zia Park.

He’s A Tough Dude Leads from Start to Finish, Wins UNM Handicap

He’s A Tough Dude, a 5-year-old gelding by Tough Men racing for Valle Racing LLC, scored a wire-to-wire victory in Saturday’s University of New Mexico Handicap (R) for state-bred older horses at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Hayley’s Halo Posts Wire-To-Wire Victory in Chaves County Stakes

Hayley’s Halo, a homebred sophomore filly racing for Lathrop G. Hoffman, led at every call en route to a three-quarter length victory in the $60,090 Chaves County Stakes for distaffers at Zia Park on Sunday.

Race For Jake Rallies to Win A.C. Kemp Stakes

Brian Mundell’s Race For Jake rallied through the homestretch to win Sunday’s $30,000 A.C. Kemp Stakes for 2-year-olds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Shesa First Ratify Scores First Stakes Win in Lubbock Stakes

The successful comeback of Jacky Martin continued on track on Saturday, as the veteran jockey rode favorite Shesa First Ratify to a one-length victory in the $55,090 Lubbock Stakes (G2) for distaffers at Zia Park.

Russian Lane Scores Convincing Win in George Maloof Futurity

J. Martin Bourdieu rode Russian Lane to a convincing 6 1/4-length victory in the 6-furlong, $77,567 George Maloof Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred colts and geldings at The Downs at Albuquerque on Sunday.

Shamrock Girl Wins Dessie and Fern Sawyer Futurity

David Wolochuk’s Shamrock Girl earned her first stakes victory in Sunday’s $67,412 Dessie & Fern Sawyer Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Woody Dungarees Extends Win Streak in NM State Fair QH Breeders’ Derby

Woody Dungarees, a homebred filly racing for Ron and Kay Jenkins’ Holy Bucket LLC, ran her winning streak to five with a head victory in the 400-yard, $55,188 New Mexico State Fair Breeders’ Derby (RG3) at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Shivers Me is Prompt Favorite in NM State Fair Handicap

Sent to post as the 9-5 favorite, Shivers Me held on at the wire to win Sunday’s 1 1/8-mile, $40,000 New Mexico State Fair Handicap at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Primvvera Gets First Stakes Win in Senor Futurity

Second-fastest qualifier Primvvera, a Stel Corona gelding owned and trained by Dominic Duree, sprinted to a half-length victory in Saturday’s $77,476 New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity (RG3) for state-bred colts and geldings at The Downs at Albuquerque.

U R A Fury Lady Breaks Maiden in Senorita Futurity

Ronald Ulibarri’s U R A Fury Lady broke her maiden in the 400-yard, $71,483 New Mexico State Fair Senorita Futurity (RG3) at The Downs at Albuquerque on Saturday.

Spinning Touch Rallies for NM State Fair Breeders’ Stakes Victory

Ridden by Freddy Fong Jr. for the first time in a race, Spinning Touch came from off the pace to win Saturday’s $40,000 New Mexico State Fair Breeders’ Stakes (R) for state-bred sophomores at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Prospect To The Top Breaks Track Record in Hobbs America Futurity Trials

A sharp break from post 9 helped Prospect To The Top post a two-length victory in the last of six Hobbs America Futurity (G3) trials at Zia Park on Saturday.

Corona For You Rallies for La Mariposa Victory

Corona For You, a one-time $20,000 claimer racing for Hugo Barron Sierra and Romaldo Tarango, scored her first stakes victory in Sunday’s 400-yard, $30,000 La Mariposa Handicap (G3) for distaffers at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Strike It Quick Breaks Stakes Record in James Isaac Hobbs

Freddie Martinez rode Strike It Quick to a three-quarter length win in the Grade 2, $55,360 James Isaac Hobbs Stakes at Zia Park on Saturday.

Facil Catana Extends Win Streak in Albuquerque’s Fair Queen

Sent to post as the 3-5 favorite, Facil Catana recorded her third consecutive victory in Saturday’s $30,000 Fair Queen Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at The Downs at Albuquerque.

River Echo Scores Upset Victory in Zia Park’s Premier Cup Handicap

Outrunning his 19-1 odds, River Echo sprinted to a 1 ¾-length win in Sunday’s 6-furlong, $100,000 Premier Cup Handicap at Zia Park, the first stakes race of the track’s 53-day fall meet.

Haitian Hero Wins Harvest Stakes

Haitian Hero, a colt by Petionville racing for Ramon O. Gonzalez and Homero Varela, won Sunday’s $30,000 Harvest Stakes for 3-year-olds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Trainer Fred Danley Qualifies Six Dessie & Fern Sawyer Futurity Finalists

Fred Danley will be a busy man on September 26, as the veteran trainer has qualified six New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies and mares to that day’s $40,000-added Dessie & Fern Sawyer Futurity (R) at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Field of 12 Set for George Maloof Futurity

A field of 12 New Mexico-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings, including two each from the barns of Fred Danley and Gary Cross, will meet in the 6-furlong, $40,000-added George Maloof Futurity (R) on September 26, closing day of the New Mexico State Fair portion of The Downs at Albuquerque meet.

Cali Baby Beats Males to Win E.T. Springer Handicap

Sent to post as the 13-10 choice and the only filly or mare in the field of eight, Cali Baby responded with a 1 ¼-length win in Saturday’s 7-furlong, $40,000 E.T. Springer Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Posies Woodette Tops NM State Fair Breeders’ Derby Finalists

David Bloomer’s Posies Woodette, a homebred daughter of the Dash Ta Fame stallion Woodbridge, outran her 10-1 odds to win the second of two New Mexico State Fair Breeders’ Derby (RG3) trials at The Downs at Albuquerque on Saturday.

RGR Lyon A Tac is Fastest NM State Fair Senor Futurity Qualifier

J. Martin Bourdieu rode RGR Lyon A Tac to a wire-to-wire, three-quarters of a length victory in the second of five New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity (RG3) trials at The Downs at Albuquerque on Friday.

Spice Girl Breaks Maiden in NM State Fair Senorita Futurity Trials

Spice Girl, a homebred bay filly owned and trained by Raymond Carlisle Jr., won the last of four New Mexico State Fair Senorita Futurity (RG3) trials on Friday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the September 25, $40,000-added final at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Van Zant Wins Manuel Lujan Stakes

Harvey Baeza’s Van Zant earned a hard-fought victory in the 350-yard, $30,000 Manuel Lujan Stakes for 3-year-olds at The Downs at Albuquerque on Monday.

Cold Cash 123 Leads Longshot Parade in All American Juvenile

Cold Cash 123, a 13-1 longshot, sprinted to a two-length victory in Monday’s $150,000 All American Juvenile Stakes at Ruidoso Downs.

Quiet Again Rolls to Victory in Ruidoso Championship

Quiet Again was a prompt 4-5 favorite in the $50,000 Ruidoso Thoroughbred Championship at Ruidoso Downs on Monday.

Mr Piloto Pulls Upset Win in 52nd All American Futurity

Tenth-fastest qualifier Mr Piloto outran his 22-1 odds to win Monday’s Grade 1, $1.9-million All American Futurity in front of 21,402 fans at Ruidoso Downs. Saddled by Felipe Quintero for Tremor Enterprises LLC, Mr Piloto covered 440 yards in :21.553 while defeating fastest qualifier and 2-1 favorite JLS Mr Bigtime. The $1-million winner’s share of the purse increased the sorrel colt’s earnings to $1,002,240, making him Quarter Horse racing’s 58th millionaire.

Favorite Double Down Special Takes All American Derby

Second-fastest qualifier Double Down Special earned his third stakes victory of the season in the 440-yard All American Derby (G1) at Ruidoso Downs on Sunday.

Champion Noconi Wins All American Gold Cup

Ridden for the first time by Jacky Martin, Noconi parlayed a sharp break from post 1 into a victory in Sunday’s 440-yard, $40,000 All American Gold Cup (G3) at Ruidoso Downs.

Skip A Smile Rallies to Win Ruidoso Thoroughbred Derby

Rose Mary Chandler’s Skip A Smile closed off of a slow pace to win Saturday’s $40,000 Ruidoso Thoroughbred Derby at Ruidoso Downs.

Sheet Burns Wins 870-Yard Special Hank Stakes

Noe Garcia rode 11-10 favorite Sheet Burns to a neck victory in the 870-yard, $30,000 Special Hank Stakes at The Downs at Albuquerque on Sunday.

Jacque Seis Upsets Merial New Mexico Distaff Challenge

Seventh-fastest qualifier Jacque Seis outran her 10-1 odds to win Sunday’s $38,700 Merial New Mexico Distaff Challenge at Ruidoso Downs.

Kineticat Yankee is Prompt Choice in Free Spirits ‘Cap

Sent to post as the 11-10 favorite, Kineticat Yankee responded with a wire-to-wire, 1 ¼-length victory in Saturday’s $40,000 Free Spirits Handicap at Ruidoso Downs.

Apollitical Jess Posts Fastest All American Derby Trial Time

Rancho el Cabresto Inc.’s Apollitical Jess is the fastest qualifier for the 440-yard All American Derby (G1) at Ruidoso Downs on September 5.

JLS Mr Bigtime Is Fastest All American Futurity Qualifier

JLS Mr Bigtime, a homebred gelding racing for JLS Speedhorse Ranch Inc. of Opelousas, Louisiana, won the 13th of 20 All American Futurity (G1) trials on Thursday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the $2,050,000 final on September 6.

Trainer Fred Danley Wins Three Races, W.L. Mooring Honored on Lineage Day

Trainer Fred Danley saddled the winners of three of the nine $40,000 stakes on the 21st annual Lineage Day card at The Downs at Albuquerque on Sunday. Also, W.L. Mooring, the owner of Double L Farms in Bosque, New Mexico, was honored as the 2010 Lineage Legend during a ceremony after the 10th race.

Longshot Tyee Wins Charles Taylor Derby

Oscar Ceballos rode longshot Tyee to a half-length victory in Sunday’s $30,000 Charles Taylor Derby for 3-year-olds at The Downs at Albuquerque.

Jesstifiably Stoli is Fastest NM Distaff Challenge Qualifier

Jesstifiably Stoli won the first of two Merial New Mexico Distaff Challenge trials on Thursday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the August 29, $22,500-added final at Ruidoso Downs.

A.P. Flatter Rallies to Win Albuquerque’s Chamisa Handicap

A.P. Flatter won Saturday’s 6 ½-furlong, $30,000 Chamisa Handicap for fillies and mares, as The Downs at Albuquerque opened its 59-day meet in front of a crowd of 3,142.

NM-Bred Chicks Gotta Secret Beats Open Company in Mr Jet Moore

Chicks Gotta Secret, a New Mexico-bred stallion by Chicks A Blazin, was a prompt 2-1 favorite in the Grade 3, $30,000 Mr Jet Moore Handicap at Ruidoso Downs on Sunday.

Fast Movin Vic Scores First Stakes Win in NM Juvenile Challenge

Jockey G.R. Carter Jr. rode Fast Movin Vic to a half-length victory in Saturday’s $60,210 John Deere New Mexico Juvenile Challenge (G3) at Ruidoso Downs.

Fullofenergy Makes History on Zia Festival Day

The 10th annual Zia Festival at Ruidoso Downs is in the books. On Sunday, a crowd of 6,800 saw 10 New Mexico-bred stakes – six for Thoroughbreds and four for Quarter Horses – and it witnessed history when Fullofenergy won the $50,000 Land of Enchantment Handicap (R) for the fourth consecutive season.

Champion Gone To The Mountain Holds On For Master Salls Win

Holding off a late charge from longshot Mr. Golden Ruler (TB), reigning champion distance horse Gone To The Mountain scored his seventh career stakes victory in Saturday’s $30,000 Master Salls Handicap at Ruidoso Downs.

Second-Fastest Qualifier Hes Too Icy For Me Wins Rainbow Futurity

Jacky Martin rode second-fastest qualifier Hes Too Icy For Me to a victory in the $625,000 Rainbow Futurity (G1) at Ruidoso Downs on Sunday. The win marked the first stakes victory for Martin since the jockey’s return to riding earlier this month. The 55-year-old rider has won the Rainbow Futurity, which began in 1964, five times, more than any other jockey.

Mark My Dial Filly Wins Rainbow Juvenile Invitational

Miss Dash Ta Dial, a black filly by the Make My Mark stallion Mark My Dial, broke her maiden in Sunday’s 400-yard, $20,000 Rainbow Juvenile Invitational Stakes at Ruidoso Downs.

Swingin Daddyo Wins Richest-Ever Rainbow Derby

A sharp break from post 1 helped Swingin Daddyo score his first stakes victory in Saturday’s Grade 1, $873,441 Rainbow Derby at Ruidoso Downs.

Dominyun Breaks Maiden in John Deere NM Juvenile Challenge Trials

Dominyun, a homebred Mr Jess Perry colt racing for Bobby D. Cox, won the fourth of seven John Deere New Mexico Juvenile Challenge (G3) trials at Ruidoso Downs on Thursday, posting the fastest qualifying time for the August 7 final.

Red Rock Springs Tops Rio Grande Senor Futurity Qualifiers

Red Rock Springs, a stakes-winning colt by Your Eminence owned and trained by Tony Sedillo, tops the list of qualifiers for the August 1 Rio Grande Senor Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

Field Set for Rio Grande Senorita Futurity

A field of 10 New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies, including three homebreds racing for W.T. Stradley and Tom Williams, will meet in the $50,000-added Rio Grande Senorita Futurity (R) at Ruidoso Downs on August 1.

Down With You Tops Zia Derby Qualifiers

Down With You, a homebred colt by The Down Side racing for R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard, on Friday recorded the fastest qualifying time for August 1, $126,924 Zia Derby (RG2) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

Streak Of Sixes Rolls in Zia Futurity Trials

Peter and Marjorie Gallegos’ Streak Of Sixes on Thursday posted the fastest Zia Futurity (RG1) qualifying time for the $351,963 final on August 1.

A.P. Flatter Rallies to Win Ruidoso’s Fern Sawyer ‘Cap

Mark Villa rode A.P. Flatter to a come-from-behind victory in Saturday’s $40,000 Fern Sawyer Handicap for fillies and mares at Ruidoso Downs.

American Runaway is Fastest Rainbow Futurity Finalist

American Runaway stayed alive for the All American Triple Crown when the Ocean Runaway colt on Thursday posted the fastest qualifying time for the July 25 Rainbow Futurity (G1) at Ruidoso Downs.

BRT Opulence Wins New Mexico Horsemen's Association Handicap

A one-time $5,000 claimer, Martin Orona’s BRT Opulence scored a wire-to-wire, 1 ½-length win in the $75,000 New Mexico Horsemen’s Association Handicap (R) at SunRay Park on Sunday.

Woody Dungarees Earns First Stakes Victory in SunRay Firecracker

A sharp break from post 1 helped Woody Dungarees score a 1 ½-length victory in Sunday’s $75,000 SunRay Park Firecracker Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old fillies at SunRay Park.

Lefty Who Rallies to Win Sierra Blanca Handicap

Isaias Enriquez rode 8-5 favorite Lefty Who to a come-from-behind victory in the $50,000 Sierra Blanca Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Ruidoso Downs on Sunday.

Facil Catana Wins Frontier Trophy Buckles Allowance Stakes

Facil Catana, a Florida-bred filly racing for Lathrop G. Hoffman of Sierra Madre, California, earned her first career stakes win in Sunday’s 6 ½-furlong, $50,000 Frontier Trophy Buckles Allowance Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at SunRay Park.

Sophomore Tizsosexy Posts Mild Upset in San Juan County Commissioners ‘Cap

The only 3-year-old in the field of seven, Rogers Farms’ Tizsosexy led from start to finish to win the $100,000 San Juan County Commissioners Handicap at SunRay Park on Sunday.

Train Rider Blues Rallies to Win Dine Stakes

Train Rider Blues was a prompt 2-1 favorite in Saturday’s 6 ½-furlong, $75,000 Dine Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-olds at SunRay Park.

Verny Stays Unbeaten Following Totah Stakes Win

Willard Burbach’s Verny remained undefeated following his victory in Sunday’s $75,000 Totah Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old colts and geldings at SunRay Park.

All American Connections Combine to Win SunRay's Duke Smith Handicap

James J. Gonzales II and Dennis Means, two horsemen with past ties to Quarter Horse racing's most prestigious race, combined to win Saturday’s Tommy “Duke” Smith Handicap (RG2) for New Mexico-bred aged runners at SunRay Park. Saddled by Gonzales and ridden by Means for owner Victor R. Diaz of Sunland Park, New Mexico, the 4-year-old gelding Salt On The Side outran his 16-1 odds to win the $75,000 stakes by a nose from A First Caller.

Shy Ann Jess is Prompt Choice in Higheasterjet Handicap

Sent to post as the 6-5 favorite, Shy Ann Jess sprinted to a wire-to-wire, one-length victory in the 350-yard Higheasterjet Handicap (G3) at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday.

Fastest Qualifier An Ocean Rocket Wins Adequan New Mexico Derby Challenge

Fastest qualifier An Ocean Rocket sprinted to a nose victory in Friday’s Grade 3, $52,560 Adequan New Mexico Derby Challenge at Ruidoso Downs.

Betternilook Is Prompt Choice in O.G. Fischer Memorial

Sent to post as the 4-5 favorite, Betternilook responded with a one-length win in Saturday’s $50,000 Dr. O.G. Fischer Memorial Handicap for fillies and mares at SunRay Park.

Chocolate Mountain Wins SunRay Marathon

Chocolate Mountain, a homebred 4-year-old Panther Mountain gelding racing for Lewis R. Dillree, picked up his second stakes victory in the 870-yard, $50,000 Marathon Handicap at SunRay Park on Saturday.

Red Rock Springs Leads From Start to Finish in Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity

Rated perfectly by jockey Mark Villa, Red Rock Springs sprinted to a wire-to-wire, half-length victory in Saturday’s $136,221 Mountain Top Thoroughbred Futurity (R) for New Mexico-breds before a crowd of 3,340 at Ruidoso Downs.

Streak Of Sixes Gets Second Stakes Win in Mountain Top Futurity

Streak Of Sixes got back on the winning track in Sunday’s 350-yard Mountain Top Quarter Horse Futurity (RG2) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

Cherry One Wins Ruidoso’s First Lady ‘Cap

Pressing a moderate pace, Cherry One scored a 2 ¼-length victory in the $40,000 First Lady Handicap for fillies and mares at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday.

W R Carver Breaks Maiden in Four Corners Futurity

Second-fastest qualifier W R Carver, a homebred Wave Carver gelding racing for Rose Webb, broke his maiden with a neck victory in Saturday’s 350-yard, $100,800 Four Corners Futurity (G3) at SunRay Park.

Tin Can Kitty Earns First Stakes Win in Kendrick Memorial

Catalino Martinez rode Tin Can Kitty to a one-length win in the $75,000 C.O. “Ken” Kendrick Memorial Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 2-year-old fillies at SunRay Park on Saturday.

Awintersdream Leads From Start to Finish to Win Aztec Oaks

Joe D. Brooks’ Awintersdream earned her second career stakes victory in Saturday’s 6 ½-furlong, $75,000 Aztec Oaks (R) for New Mexico-bred sophomore fillies at SunRay Park.

Ocean Runaway Gelding Posts Fastest NM Derby Challenge Trial Time

An Ocean Rocket, a Texas-bred gelding by champion Ocean Runaway, won the first of three Adequan New Mexico Derby Challenge (G3) trials at Ruidoso Downs on Thursday, posting the fastest qualifying time for the July 2 final.

Fastest Qualifier American Runaway is Prompt Choice in Ruidoso QH Futurity

Sent to post as the 3-5 favorite, fastest qualifier American Runaway responded with an easy 1 ¼-length win in the $500,000 Ruidoso Quarter Horse Futurity (G1) at Ruidoso Downs on Sunday. American Runaway went 350 yards in :17.467 and earned a 94 speed index under jockey Cody Jensen, who rode the gray colt by Ocean Runaway to a 4 ¾-length victory in the sixth of 19 trials on May 28. Paul Jones saddled American Runaway for owners Sammy Martinez, Johnny Martinez, and Bobby D. Cox.

Jess Dellaree Breaks Stakes Record in SunRay’s La Plata Stakes

A sharp break from his rail post helped favorite Jess Dellaree earn a half-length win in Sunday’s 400-yard, $50,000 La Plata Stakes (G3) at SunRay Park. Ridden by Alejandro Medellin for owner Maria G. Gonzalez of Edgewood, New Mexico, and trainer Ramon Gonzalez, Jess Dellaree made his trip in :19.214, breaking by 3/100ths of a second the previous stakes record set last year by Arturo Orozco’s Texas Version.

Zoomin Away Scores Upset Victory in Ruidoso Juvenile Invitational

The longest shot in the field of 10, Gene A. Voss’ Zoomin Away sprinted to a wire-to-wire, 1 ¼-length victory in Sunday’s $20,000 Ruidoso Juvenile Invitational Stakes at Ruidoso Downs. Zoomin Away went 350 yards in :17.749 while recording her first win in three starts. David Pinon rode the gray daughter of Grade 1 winner Azoom for trainer Russell Harris.

Here Kittykittykitty Wins New Mexico Breeders’ Stakes

Here Kittykittykitty, a sorrel gelding by Genuine Strawfly racing for Jay and Mary Lou Standefer, recorded his second career stakes victory in the $75,000 New Mexico Breeders’ Stakes (R) for state-bred 3-year-olds at SunRay Park on Saturday.

Double Down Special Wins Richest-Ever Ruidoso QH Derby

Vanessa Bartoo’s Double Down Special, the fastest qualifier and 9-10 favorite, extended his win streak to four in Saturday’s Grade 1, $569,153 Ruidoso Derby (G1) at Ruidoso Downs. Saddled by John Stinebaugh and ridden by Salvador Martinez, Double Down Special covered 400 yards in :19.642 while defeating 21-1 longshot Swingin Daddyo by a neck.

Longshot Tizsosexy Wins SunRay Park and Casino Handicap

Rogers Farms’ Tizsosexy outran his 15-1 odds to win Sunday’s one-mile, $50,000 SunRay Park and Casino Handicap for 3-year-olds. Trained by Gerald Richards and ridden by Enrique Garcia, Tizsosexy defeated Cheatin A Little by 3 ½ lengths while stopping the timer in 1:36.95. The victory was the bay Tizbud gelding’s second in six starts and first since he was claimed by his current connections for $10,000 at Sunland Park on April 9.

Pick Me Up Scores Wire-To-Wire Victory in Aspen Cup

Mark Villa rode Pick Me Up to a wire-to-wire win in Saturday’s $40,000 Aspen Cup Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at Ruidoso Downs. Prepped by Bart Hone for owner R. Legacy Racing Inc. of Layton, Utah, Pick Me Up covered 6 furlongs in 1:10.39 after setting fractions of :23.47 and :46.27. The filly by Yankee Gentleman’s margin of victory was three lengths from Badgett’s Royal, and she returned a $2.80 win mutuel as the 2-5 favorite.

New Mexico Streaker Is Fastest Mountain Top Futurity Finalist

New Mexico Streaker, an undefeated gelding by Brookstone Bay, posted the fastest qualifying time in Friday’s Mountain Top Futurity (RG2) trials for state-bred 2-year-olds at Ruidoso Downs.

Special Leader Colt Posts Fastest Four Corners Futurity Qualifying Time

The Essentials, a Texas-bred colt by 1991 world champion Special Leader, outran his 8-1 odds to win the last of four Four Corners Futurity (G3) trials at SunRay Park on Thursday. Racing for Fun 4 Racing and prepped by Bennie L. “Chip” Woolley Jr., The Essentials covered 350 yards in :17.409 while recording his first win in three outs and the fastest qualifying time for the $40,000-added Four Corners final on June 19.

La Especial Corona Scores Fourth Stakes Win in Fine Loom

La Especial Corona earned his fourth career stakes win in the 870-yard, $30,000 Fine Loom Handicap, which was contested in front of a Memorial Day holiday crowd of 3,459 at Ruidoso Downs. Breaking sharply from post 3 under jockey Ricardo Jaime, La Especial Corona led at every call and reached the wire a half of a length in front of Loves Bonus (TB) in :45.060. La Especial Corona was saddled by H. Armando Orozco of El Paso, Texas, who campaigns the gray 7-year-old gelding with Saul Garcia.

WR Aces Fame Wins New Mexico Breeders’ Futurity

Rose Webb’s WR Aces Fame picked up her first stakes victory in the $172,100 New Mexico Breeders’ Futurity (RG3) at SunRay Park on Sunday. Prepped by Wes Giles, who gave a leg up to jockey Freddie Martinez, WR Aces Fame covered 350 yards in :17.324 to earn a career-best 95 speed index. The winner’s share of the stakes-record purse increased her earnings to $114,345.

Blue Note Rallies to Win Norgor Derby

Juan Ochoa rode Blue Memo to a come-from-behind victory in Sunday’s 6-furlong, $40,000 Norgor Derby, the first stakes race of Ruidoso Downs’ summer meet. Trained by Weston Martin for owners Brad and Kim Bingham and Ken and Nancy Blewet, Blue Memo stopped the timer in 1:12.13 after closing on fractions of :23.05 and :46.04 set by pacesetter D G Wimbledon. The gelding’s margin of victory was a nose from Train Rider Blues.

Van Zant Wins Animas Stakes

Van Zant, a California-bred colt by Hawkinson owned and trained by Harvey Baeza, sprinted to a wire-to-wire victory in Saturday’s $50,000 Animas Stakes for 3-year-olds at SunRay Park. Covering 400 yards in :19.426 under jockey Esgar Ramirez, Van Zant defeated recorded his first career stakes win. The colt was sent to post as the 9-2 third choice, and his margin of victory was a head from 30-1 longshot Jess Eye.

Double Down Special Runs Win Streak to Three in Ruidoso Derby Trials

Vanessa Bartoo’s Double Down Special increased his win streak to three races with a 1 ¾-length victory in the fourth of six Ruidoso Derby (G1) trials at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday. Prepped by John Stinebaugh, ridden by Salvador Martinez, and sent to post as the 9-10 favorite, Double Down Special went 400 yards in :19.246 while posting the fastest qualifying time.

American Runaway is Fastest Ruidoso Futurity Qualifier

American Runaway, a colt by Ocean Runaway racing for Sammy Martinez and Johnny Martinez, won the sixth of 19 Ruidoso Futurity (G1) trials on Friday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the $500,000 final on June 13. Saddled by Paul Jones and ridden by Cody Jensen, American Runaway went 350 yards on a fast track in :17.138 while recording a 104 speed index and defeating first-time starter Downtown Fantasy by 4 ¾ lengths.

Fullofenergy Scores Fifth Stakes Win in Jack Cole Handicap

Fullofenergy, a 7-year-old Desert God gelding racing for Joe Allen and Michael Stinson, recorded his fifth career stakes victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Jack Cole Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at SunRay Park. Saddled by Joel Marr and ridden by Carlos Madeira, Fullofenergy covered one mile in 1:37.34 while defeating 2009 Jack Cole Handicap winner Some Ghost by a half of a length. The $60,000 winner’s share of the purse boosted Fullofenergy’s earnings to $472,537.

Happy Me Wins Russell and Helen Foutz Handicap

Rated perfectly from post 4 by jockey Ken Tohill, Happy Me scored a wire-to-wire, 3 ¾-length victory in Friday’s $75,000 Russell and Helen Foutz Distaff Handicap (R) at SunRay Park. Happy Me covered 6 ½ furlongs in 1:17.44 after setting fractional splits of :23.05 and :46.61. Fred Danley saddled the homebred 4-year-old filly by Lesters Boy for his wife, owner Rita Danley of Anthony, New Mexico.

Jenuine Joy Keeps Streak Going in Four Corners Senora

Sent to post as the 6-5 favorite, Jenuine Joy ran her win streak to four following a half-length victory in Sunday’s Four Corners Senora Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred fillies and mares at SunRay Park. Sunday’s 10-race program at SunRay went off without a hitch after a jockey’s strike forced cancellation of the track’s scheduled 10-race card on Saturday. According to a report in the Farmington Daily Times, the track planned to run the cancelled program in its entirety on Friday.

New Mexico-Breds Sweep Top Three Places in Sunland’s Getaway Stakes

Riding the gelding for the first time in a race, J. Martin Bourdieu piloted Corona Dream to a three-quarter length win in the 870-yard, $50,000 Getaway Stakes for sophomores at Sunland Park on Tuesday. Corona Dream was prepped by Roberto Sanchez for owner SM Cattle Export Co. of Socorro, Texas, and the gelding covered 870 yards in :45.067 and posted an 88 speed index while making his first start at the distance. The $30,000 winner’s share of the purse pushed his earnings to $55,790.

Haitian Hero Earns First Stakes Victory in KHEY-Y96 Sprint Stakes

A one-time $15,000 claimer, Haitian Hero recorded his first stakes win in Tuesday’s $50,000 KHEY-Y96 Sprint Stakes for 3-year-olds at Sunland Park. Haitian Hero covered 6 furlongs in 1:10.40 while defeating runner-up El Confidential by a neck. Alejandro Medellin rode the Petionville colt for owners Ramon O. Gonzalez and Homero Valera and trainer Andres Gonzalez.

Red Lead Rallies to Win $114,400 Sunland Park Handicap

Jockey J. Martin Bourdieu rode Red Lead to a 2 ¼-length victory in the 1 1/8-mile, $114,400 Sunland Park Handicap on Sunday. In front of a crowd of 5,167 on the final Sunday of Sunland Park’s 2009-10 meet, Red Lead rallied off of fractions of :24.37, :48.49, and 1:11.63 and reached the wire in 1:48.85. Chris Hartman trains the chestnut 4-year-old Red Bullet gelding for owner Frontier Stables LLC of Palestine, Texas.

Longshot No Dice Special Wins Grade 1 West Texas Futurity

Eighth-fastest qualifier No Dice Special outran his 18-1 odds to win Sunday’s $302,339 West Texas Futurity (G1) at Sunland Park. Racing for VWP Jr. Inc. of Holdenville, Oklahoma, No Dice Special defeated second-fastest qualifier and 2-1 favorite First Class Lacy B by a nose while going 300 yards in :14.959. Salvador Martinez rode the bay gelding by Eyesa Special for trainer John Stinebaugh.

Verny Stays Unbeaten After Copper Top Score

A homebred chestnut gelding by Gold Case, Verny dueled down the stretch with favorite Dodson and won Saturday’s $125,162 Copper Top Futurity (R) for New Mexico-bred colts and geldings at Sunland Park. Verny was sent to post at odds of 7-1 and earned $62,581 for his owner, Willard Burbach of Greeley, Colorado. Prepped by Greg Green and ridden by Alfredo Juarez Jr., Verny covered 4 ½ furlongs in :52.01 and posted his second victory in as many starts.

Squall Wilbud Outruns Odds to Win Fillies Division of Copper Top Futurity

A 29-1 longshot, Squall Wilbud came from off the pace to win the fillies division of the 4 ½-furlong Copper Top Futurity (R) at Sunland Park on Saturday. Saddled by Fred Danley for owners W.T. Stradley of Tom Williams, both of Hobbs, New Mexico, Squall Wilbud stopped the timer in :51.60 after closing off of a :21.61 opening quarter-mile fraction set by Tin Can Kitty. Jorge Gonzalez rode the filly to her first career victory.

Sixy Chamisa is Prompt Favorite in Sunburst Stakes

Sent to post at odds of 9-10, Sixy Chamisa led at every call en route to a 1 ¼-length victory in the Sunburst Stakes (R) for New Mexico-bred 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park on Saturday. Sixy Chamisa races for SM Cattle Export Co. of Socorro, Texas, and the Sixes Royal filly covered 350 yards in :17.030 while scoring her second stakes win. Freddie Martinez rode Sixy Chamisa for trainer Roberto Sanchez.

Ocean Runaway Colt Wins West Texas Juvenile

Deepwater B, a colt by Ocean Runaway racing for Bielau Oaks, earned his first victory in Saturday’s $50,500 West Texas Juvenile Stakes (R) at Sunland Park. Saddled by John Stinebaugh and ridden by Esgar Ramirez, Deepwater B went 300 yards in :15.080, and his winning margin was a head from W R Carver. Unashamed, the 3-2 favorite, finished in a dead heat for third with 28-1 longshot Imdancinwiththestars.

Rylees Boy is Prompt Favorite in Bank of America New Mexico Challenge

Rylees Boy broke sharply from post 3 and led at every call en route to a head victory in the 440-yard, $112,410 Bank of America New Mexico Challenge (G1) at Sunland Park on Sunday. Racing for Gerardo Ochoa and trained by Gerardo Ochoa-Pena, Rylees Boy went 440 yards in :20.786 under jockey Joe Ruiz. The victory boosted Rylees Boy’s earnings to $269,443, and it earned the 5-year-old gelding by Heza Motor Scooter a berth in the November 14, $350,000 Bank of America Challenge Championship (G1) at Fair Grounds Racecourse in New Orleans.

Fastest Qualifier Streak Of Sixes Wins New Mexican Spring Futurity

Fastest qualifier and 6-5 favorite Streak Of Sixes remained undefeated following her victory in Sunday’s $283,555 New Mexican Spring Futurity (RG1) at Sunland Park. Racing for Peter and Marjorie Gallegos of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, Streak Of Sixes covered 300 yards in :14.994, and her winning margin was a head from 26-1 longshot Miss Chicks Vision. Cody Jensen rode the sorrel daughter of Sixes Royal for trainer Juan Gonzalez.

Love Me Caliente Breaks Maiden in New Mexican Spring Fling Stakes

Love Me Caliente, a Corona Caliente gelding racing for Jose M. Vigil, earned his first victory in the 300-yard, $75,000 New Mexican Spring Fling Stakes (R) for state-bred 2-year-olds at Sunland Park on Saturday. Prepped by former jockey James J. Gonzales II and ridden by J. Martin Bourdieu, Love Me Caliente went 300 yards in :15.001 while defeating 3-1 choice Favorite Caillie by a head and recording a 96 speed index.

Longshot Apollean Wins Czaria Stakes

Ridden for the first time in a race by Alejandro Medellin, Apollean earned her first stakes victory in Saturday’s $50,000 Czaria Stakes at Sunland Park. Apollean covered 6 furlongs in 1:10.01, and her winning margin was a neck from Came West. Saddled by Alberto Amperan for owner Fernando de la Cruz of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the 4-year-old daughter of Apollo returned a $32.60 win mutuel as the longest shot in the field of eight fillies and mares.

Gone To The Mountain Wins NM Distance Challenge

Clyde Woerner’s Gone To The Mountain made quick work of three opponents on Sunday, as the reigning AQHA champion distance horse won the 870-yard, $53,280 Red Cell New Mexico Distance Challenge (G3) at Sunland Park. The homebred 5-year-old stallion by Panther Mountain was winning the stakes for the second consecutive year, and he returned a $2.10 win mutuel, as $23,870 of the $26,777 bet in the win pool was wagered on him. There was no place or show wagering offered.

Double Down Special Breaks World Record in Grade 3 West Texas Derby

Fourth-fastest qualifier Double Down Special broke sharply from post 6 and sprinted to a one-length victory in Saturday’s 400-yard, $168,685 West Texas Derby (G3) at Sunland Park. Racing for Vanessa Bartoo of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Double Down Special covered 400 yards in :18.613, posting a 107 speed index and breaking by 122/1000ths the world record set by reigning champion aged stallion First Moonflash in the 2008 Championship at Sunland Park (G1).

Grade 3 Sunland Derby Produces Upset Winner -- Endorsement

Endorsement, a Kentucky-bred colt by Distorted Humor racing for Bill and Susan Casner’s WinStar Farm LLC, came from slightly off the pace to win Sunday’s Grade 3, $800,000 Sunland Derby at Sunland Park, New Mexico’s first-ever graded Thoroughbred stakes. The Sunland Derby drew a track-record crowd of 17,564. A total of $2,798,980 was wagered on the 13-race program, including $408,426 on track.

Lesters Secret Holds on for Victory in NM State University Handicap

Lesters Secret led at every call and held on for a head victory in Sunday’s $125,000 New Mexico State University Handicap (R) for state-breds at Sunland Park.

Key's Band Wins Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap for Second Straight Year

Breaking sharply from post 9, Key’s Band sprinted to a neck victory in the 4 ½-furlong, $100,000 Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap (R) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Stoneys Dash Is Fastest Qualifier to West Texas Derby

Stoneys Dash, a gray colt by SC Chiseled In Stone, won the second of six West Texas Derby (G2) trials on Friday and posted the fastest qualifying time for the April 3 final at Sunland Park.

In Famous Caper Wins Mesilla Valley Speed Handicap

In Famous Caper used a sharp break from post 1 to win Sunday’s $100,000 Mesilla Valley Speed Handicap (RG2) for New Mexico-breds at Sunland Park.

Quiet Again Rallies to Win Bill Thomas Memorial

Quiet Again, a 5-year-old gelding by champion and Grade 1 winner Real Quiet, came from off the pace to win Saturday’s 6 ½-furlong, $50,000 Bill Thomas Memorial Stakes at Sunland Park.

Hez Our Rock Scores 39-1 Upset in West Texas Maturity

Ninth-fastest qualifier Hez Our Rock outran his 39-1 odds to win Saturday’s Grade 2, $86,854 West Texas Maturity at Sunland Park. Racing for Jose Angel Esparza of El Paso, Texas, and trained by Salvador Soto, Hez Our Rock went 400 yards in :19.499 under jockey Abdel Torres. The Oklahoma-bred 4-year-old gelding’s margin of victory was a nose from even-money favorite and fastest qualifier Jess Dellaree, and he returned an $80.20 win mutuel.