Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino | Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Billy the Kid Casino is a unique mix of old and new. Starting in the 1930s in Mr. Miller's cornfields, racing in the Ruidoso Downs has had a long tradition of firsts and record breaking. It is the only horse track in the United States and Europe that has separate quarter horse straightaway and oval thoroughbred track giving our spectators a unique venue. Nestled in the cool pines of Lincoln County, the track offers world class racing in a down home environment. During the live racing season spectators are treated to 10-13 races most Fridays thru Sundays.

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Very nostalgic. Laid back atmosphere. People are extra friendly.

- Sue Smith – Facebook Review

A beautiful track. We were able to go upstairs to see the champions museum. The staff were very gracious to help us find our way around. I will definitely come back when I get back to Ruidoso.

- Laura Patriquin – Google Review

Great casino, odds of winning are decent, me and my cousin won and the workers were nice.

- Daniel Maldonado – Google Review

Recent News

Ruidoso Downs Barn Area Opening Delayed Until May 1st

With Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement Tuesday that the current orders will remain in place through April 30^th, May 1^st will be the earliest date that horses and horsemen will arrive at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.

All American Ruidoso Downs, LLC, the partnership consisting of Stan Sigman, Johnny Trotter, and Chicho Flores, which operates the track and casino, made this decision based on the Governor’s decision to extend the “stay at home” public health order.

“The May 1^st restart date requires that horsemen will need to find alternative locations for qualifying works in April. Our goal continues to be to prepare for racing at Ruidoso Downs as scheduled on May 22^nd. However, if viral conditions warrant a further delay, we will announce as soon as it is known and will make any race date changes that are warranted for the health, safety, and welfare of all concerned; including the horses,” said Jeff True, General Manager. “As we have said all along, the health and safety of our community and our racing industry has to be the top priority.”
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