Ruidoso Downs moving Triple Crown races to Texas in 2027 - KCBD

The Trotters reached a framework agreement with Global Gaming Solutions to relocate the Triple Crown Series, the All-American Super Select Sale, and the Ruidoso Downs Hall of Fame to the Grand Prairie venue. The series carries serious money: the $1 million Ruidoso Futurity, the $1 million Rainbow Futurity, and the $3 million All-American Futurity make up the three-race slate.

For West Texas horse people, this is a big deal. Quarter horse racing has deep roots across the South Plains, and Ruidoso Downs has long been the summer destination for trainers, owners, and bettors from Lubbock and the surrounding region. Grand Prairie puts the sport on Texas soil, closer to the state's largest population centers, which could shift where money, horses, and attention flow in the industry.

What happens to the Ruidoso Downs facility itself after 2027 has not been announced, leaving an open question about the future of a track that has drawn New Mexico and Texas racing fans for generations.