10, with the casino and racetrack beginning by setting up the barns. She added the hotel and casino is still closed even with the racetrack opening.ĭuring the special session, Zia Park’s amended plan for the season will begin on Sept. “Live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing will begin on October 5th and will continue through December 23rd, for a total of 36 racing dates.” “The New Mexico Racing Commission has agreed to amend Zia Park’s fall racing schedule for 2020,” said Jennifer Woffindale, director of marketing, via email. At a special meeting held by the New Mexico Racing Commission on Tuesday, the executive commissioners agreed to the amended racing schedule at Zia Park Racetrack & Casino. The 50 day racing schedule at Ruidoso Down is coming to an end with the final day of racing set for Monday.īut fans will not be saying goodbye to the season just yet. With the COVID-19 restrictions to hotels, casinos, and horse racing in New Mexico, the only races for fans to enjoy have been at Ruidoso Downs.