Racing community gathers for relocated horse race [Video]

The All American Futurity is the quarter horse race every breeder, trainer and jockey wants to win, and it is Ruidoso Downs’ signature event.”This is the Kentucky Derby of quarter horse racing,” Rick Baugh, general manager of Ruidoso Downs, said.Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsThousands of New Mexicans and visitors saddled up for the last day of the event on Monday. Horse racing runs in Javier Martinez’s family, and he came to support his brother, who was racing in the event.”It’s fun, and it’s exciting,” Martinez said.Maria Joven and her sister came all the way from Amarillo, Texas, to attend.”The drinking and the culture is the best part,” Joven said. “It’s really beautiful to see all the horses and all the hard work people put into it.”Follow us on social: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeThe event consists of 12 races and was a much-needed pick-me-up …