Horse racing tracks inNew Mexico

The Land of Enchantment

New Mexico has 4 horse racing tracks in this directory. The oldest is The Downs Racetrack & Casino, opened in 1938.

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Thoroughbred tracks4

  1. ThoroughbredSunRay Park & Casino — San Juan County Commissioners Handicap (Farmington)SiteMapThoroughbred and quarter horse
  2. ThoroughbredSunland Park Racetrack & Casino — Sunland Park Derby (Sunland Park)opened 1959SiteMapThoroughbred and quarter horse
  3. ThoroughbredThe Downs Racetrack & Casino — Downs at Albuquerque Fall QH Championship (QH G1) (Albuquerque)opened 1938SiteMapThoroughbred and quarter horse
  4. ThoroughbredZia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack — Zia Park Derby (Hobbs)opened 2005SiteMapThoroughbred and quarter horse

Closed tracks in New Mexico2

Racetracks that no longer hold live racing. Been to one? Add it to your count.

  1. La Mesa ParkRaton, New Mexico
    ThoroughbredQuarter horse1946–1992The first horse racing track in New Mexico when it opened.
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  2. The Downs at Santa FeSanta Fe, New MexicoToday: Demolished 2025; redevelopment by Pojoaque Pueblo
    ThoroughbredQuarter horse1971–1997Triple Crown near-miss Real Quiet raced here.
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New Mexico racetrack questions

How many horse racing tracks are in New Mexico?

New Mexico has 4 horse racing tracks in this directory.

What is the oldest racetrack in New Mexico?

The Downs Racetrack & Casino in Albuquerque opened in 1938.

How do I find the closest horse racing track to me?

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