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Ruidoso Downs Race Track

1461 Hwy 70 W, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
505 378 4431
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Horse Tracks, Casinos
Activities: Gambling
Description: Racetrack that is the home to the world's richest quarter-horse race.
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Chandler, Arizona
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Amazing time with my husband. Great atmosphere overlooking great scenary. Won a few bets so drove out of ruidoso a happy camper.

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Dallas, Texas
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Liked the small town feel and the personality of the place. Laid back and just a fun place to go.

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Roswell, New Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

The top quarter horse racing in the country, The All American weekend is a great time every year

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Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

fun for adults... kids may like it to, depending on if they like this kind of thing.

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Georgetown Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

We reserved a table for four at a cost of $60. I was unseasonably hot and it was not air conditioned. Tables are very close together and we were at the end and had to squeeze by people each time we got up to place a bet. The worse thing was that there was no non-smoking section and if we... More

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Keller, TX
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2005
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LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! Nothing better than getting a box seat and spending a cool day at the races!

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2004
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We stayed at the Pine Springs Inn/Best Western right across the street from Ruidoso Downs race track. It was beautiful. The park-like courtyard at the motel was great. It was refresing to stay at a motel and step out of our room and be treated with a gorgeous view from the side of a pine-covered mountan and a beautiful peaceful... More

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