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Three Stars because it was a nice family event. We enjoyed watching the races from the table in the smokehouse area. We paid $120 for a table not covered. If we were to do it again I would definitely get covered, as it was very hot. Service in this area was non existent. We had to walk to the bar to order everything we wanted. I asked about food and she said she would send someone over to take our order. About the 15 minutes later someone arrived to take our food order. The only time I saw the server was to take order, drop food, and bring the check (which I had to go find her to ask for) I was overcharged for two double mixed drinks. I showed her on the menu where it had the prices listed for a double. She called the manager. I waited probably another 15 plus minutes and no manager showed. She ended up giving me the difference in cash and said the manager would reimburse her. I did assure that she was for certain going to get reimbursed, as I didn’t want her to personally give me money out of her pocket. She said she would. Overall we enjoyed the day and experience.
Kati A. FontenotKati A. Fontenot
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My family has been going to Ruidoso Downs for years. We are New Mexico horse breeders and racers. Ruidoso Downs is a favorite track of ours. The facilities are aging but it is still a thrill to head to the races. The horse facilities are very nice, the barns are well maintained and the barn staff is good. At the track the management and staff are top notch. The valets go above and beyond to get you parked and take very good care of your vehicle. In the stands there are many seating options to enjoy the days races. Be sure to get a program to be informed about the races and the horses. Up in the turf club and the Jockey's club meal options are wide and good. There is no shortage of food here. The wait staff again are top notch and go above and beyond to take care of you. I really love Ruidoso Downs and highly recommend a visit. The open Memorial Day and the meet ends Labor Day with the $3million All American Futurity. See you in the winners circle!
Dustin SouthwayDustin Southway
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So this trackjackets! abvertising and on their website that they offered Simulcasting and had a Derby Day watch party as well as a Derby Day 50$ free play on the slots to the adjoining casino if you pick the Derby winner, yet they DO NOT ALLOW SIMULCASTING BETTING ON THE KENTUCKY DERBY!!! The "security guard" informed me of this when I asked where to buy a program (they didn't sell). He said in a very condescending tone that New Mexico and Kentucky are in a "track war" whatever that means. Anyway, when I said it should be stipulated on the advertisement and website because most reasonable people would assume that Simulcasting would be available on the biggest race day of the year he responded with, "well most people who live here know it's been that way for years". Well, not for visitors jackass! Hopefully when live racing starts there it will be a little better experience.
J.P. QuinnJ.P. Quinn
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What a sad experience at the races today. We bought tickets online quite easily, but when we got to the track, no one had set the tables properly. 3 races in we were really starting to enjoy the tempo when a woman came by with a phone in her hand. She claimed our tickets were wrong and we had to follow her to the office to straighten it out. After “straightening it out” and missing a couple races, she goes back down and tells a child to vacate his family’s table because their tickets are also incorrect and we are to occupy his table. The child says, let me ask my folks, and the girl screams, “I’ll call security and have you removed.” We left. I tried to report it, but there were other problems that prevented the “head man, Ron” from handling this awful employee. Thank heaven for David the security man who refused to allow the woman employee to be abusive to a child.
mindy johnsonmindy johnson
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First time visiting this place and I was impressed. The General Admission parking and the Casino parking are free. I visited to see a free concert. Little Joe y la Familia was SO good. The concert was held in a big white tent that is closer to the casino parking lot. All the employees were helpful and kind. There are port-a-potties outside the tent. They offer food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages there. They had chairs and tables (first come first serve) and a dance floor. The parking is very hectic, but there are sufficient amount of spaces, you just have to walk a bit. There are bathrooms inside the casino, too, that is directly across the tent. I definitely recommend the concert events.
Vanessa QuintanaVanessa Quintana
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The service was pitiful this past June 1 weekend. They advertised three dollar hotdogs, see photo attached. When I asked the lady about three dollar hotdog she said oh that’s only on Fridays. I said the ad does not say that. She didn’t care. We drove from Texas to Ruidoso Downs. The girls working at the Cantina said you can get food at the beer garden, which is where we were seated. You cannot get food at the beer garden. Out of all the betting windows there was more than half that were closed so they definitely have a shortage of people taking your bets.
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26225 US-70, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
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(575) 378-4431
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raceruidoso.com
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Ruidoso Downs is a horse racing track in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. The track hosts both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, notably the All American Futurity, the richest race in Quarter Horse racing.
attractions: Billy the Kid Casino, Ruidoso Jockey Club Inc, Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, restaurants: Los Agaves ruidoso downs, Pops Funnel Cakes, Anejo Cantina
