Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino offers live horse racing Friday through Sunday starting Memorial Day weekend and running through Labor Day. Known as the home of the World's Richest Quarter Horse Race, the All-American Futurity, Ruidoso Downs races thoroughbreds and quarter horses all summer long. While general admission is free, pricing of reserved seating may vary on seat location and area of the race track. There are many excellent seats with up close views of the action. Additionally, Ruidoso Downs hosts several major stakes events, concerts and festivals throughout the year. 

In addition to horse racing action during the summer, Billy the Kid Casino offers gaming year round with slot machines, video poker, Blackjack and Keno. Simulcast racing from tracks around the country run in Billy's Simulcast area. And don't miss the live entertainment and great food specials in The Cantina at Billy the Kid Casino.