Ruidoso Downs increases purses 10 percent

Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico has increased overnight purses – with the exception of trials – by 10 percent. The increase is retroactive to the start of the meet. The boost is due in part to play at the track’s casino, which had a makeover in advance of the start of the meet May 25.

“The opening weekend exceeded our expectations, and our goal is carry that momentum through the summer,” Jeff True, president of Ruidoso, said in a press release. “The purse boost should attract a couple more entries to each race, which is important since field size is critical to our success.”

Ruidoso races through Sept. 3, with part of its meet overlapping with fellow New Mexico tracks SunRay Park and The Downs at Albuquerque.