Marking Canyon scores narrow win in Land of Enchantment Stakes ALBUQUERQUE — Leroy A. and Maureen S. Fincher’s Marking Canyon continues to have a strong 2026 campaign, proving best after a […]
Zia Quarter Horse Derby Trials Recap
Luxurie narrowly sets fastest time in Zia Quarter Horse Derby trials ALBUQUERQUE — Rodolfo Valles-trained Luxurie (pictured) defeated Cq Coyame Jessy by a nose in the second of five trials […]
Zia QH Futurity Trials Recap
Acrylic tops finalists for Zia QH Futurity ALBUQUERQUE — Clinton Crawford trainee Acrylic (pictured) posted the fastest time during Friday’s trial heats at Albuquerque Downs for the $365,139 Zia Quarter […]
Land of Enchantment Stakes Preview
Wide open field of older thoroughbreds lead Land of Enchantment Stakes ALBUQUERQUE — A field of eight older statebred thoroughbreds will face off in a wide open edition of Sunday’s […]
Zia Quarter Horse Derby Trials Preview
Zia Derby trials kick off Saturday program at Albuquerque Downs ALBUQUERQUE – A total of 45 horses will take part in trials for the $175,000 Zia Quarter Horse Derby on Saturday […]
Zia Quarter Horse Futurity Trials Preview
Zia Quarter Horse Futurity trials on tap Friday at Albuquerque Downs ALBUQUERQUE — A total of 103 horses are scheduled to take part Friday afternoon in trials for the $375,000 […]
Sierra Starlet Stakes
Equity Search tops 1-2 finish for Fincher in Sierra Starlet Stakes ALBUQUERQUE – Trainer Todd Fincher saddled the top two finishers in Sunday’s $75,000 Sierra Starlet Stakes at Albuquerque Downs, with […]
Vista Distaff Stakes
JM Famous Wynn pulls clear late in Vista Distaff Stakes ALBUQUERQUE — JM Famous Wynn recorded the second stakes win of her career Saturday, pulling clear in the final yards […]
Sierra Starlet Stakes Preview
Three-year-old fillies headline $75,000 Sierra Starlet Stakes ALBUQUERQUE — Bob Matney looks to strengthen his position among New Mexico’s leading thoroughbred owners when he sends Bye Bye Vicki to the starting […]
Vista Distaff Quarter Horse Stakes Preview
Full field set to take part in Vista Distaff Quarter Horse Stakes ALBUQUERQUE – A field of 11 were entered for Saturday night’s $75,000 Vista Distaff Quarter Horse Stakes, the featured […]