Albuquerque Downs hosts All American Futurity as Ruidoso rebuilds

All American Futurity returns to Albuquerque Downs for second year in a row

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second year in a row, the Albuquerque Downs is hosting the most lucrative quarter horse race in the country. After devastating flooding in Ruidoso this summer, the All American Futurity is once again in the Duke City on Monday.  The All-American Futurity marks the finale of the quarter horse triple crown. The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack president says that although it's bittersweet to host the event instead of …

Albuquerque Downs hosts All American Futurity as Ruidoso rebuilds

The All American Futurity, a prestigious horse race, is being held in Albuquerque for the second year due to flooding in Ruidoso.

Political Twist brings perfect record to All American Futurity

Morning-line favorite Political Twist brings a 5-for-5 record to the Downs at Albuquerque for the 67th running of the Grade 1, $3 million All American Futurity. The world’s richest quarter-horse race will be run Monday despite storm clouds that brought flooding and a drug controversy. Ten 2-year-olds have been entered in the 440-yard race, which usually is run at Ruidoso Downs. Floods forced the event to be moved south for the second year in a r…