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All American Futurity

Learn more about the 2011 All American Futurity and Derby.

The 2011 All American Futurity (G1) is racing’s richest race for 2-year-olds, regardless of breed. Run every Labor Day at Ruidoso Downs in the mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, the $2.4 million-est. race will be contested September 5 by 10 2-year-old American Quarter Horses. The estimated $1.2 million for first place would be a record prize in the sport. This year, the $1.2 million-est. All American Derby (G1) for 3-year-olds is September 4.

ALL AMERICAN FUTURITY QUALIFIERS

Big Daddy Cartel
Bills Last
Denver Pass
Jess Cuervo
Jess Send Me
Lethal Volt
Lotta Love For Robyn
Mr Ease 123
Ochoa
Tee Cos

ALL AMERICAN DERBY QUALIFIERS

Cold Cash 123
DM Streakn Thru Fire
Flyin Fish
JLS Mr Bigtime
Llano Teller
Motorcity Madman
One Sweet Jess
Prospect To The Top
Teller No Lies
The Printing Press

NEWS

Ochoa Dominates All American Futurity
Llano Teller Takes All American Derby
Ruidoso Sale Posts Big Gains

Vargas Back in Familiar Race
Jess Send Me's Owner Ready for All American
Thomas Reunites With Lethal Volt
Ruidoso Sale Day 2 Results
Llano Teller Pays Off for Reed Family
Wood has Another All American Triple Threat
All American Riders Changed After Martin Spill
Ruidoso Sale Day 1 Results
Badilla Back as Trainer
Aces in Ruidoso on Labor Day
Lotta Love For Robyn Inspires
All American Futurity Post Positions
All American Derby Post Positions
Bassett Appreciates Lotta Love For Robyn
Flying Fish Lands Young Trainer in All American Derby
Champion JLS Mr Bigtime Returns in All American Derby
Sleepy Gilbreath in Fast Company with All American Qualifiers 
Ochoa Faces Biggest Test in All American Futurity
Cold Cash 123 Stands Tall in All American Derby 
Hubbard All American Theater and Exhibit Open
Cold Cash 123 Sets Fastest Time in All American Derby Trials
Hall of Famers Put Ochoa Atop All American Futurity Qualifiers
Roy Brooks Wins Inaugural Sam Thompson Memorial Jockey Award
Watch All American Trials Free on Q-Racing Video
Post time for 26 All American Futurity Trials on August 18 is at 9 a.m.
Cold Cash 123 Leads the Way in All American Derby Trials on August 19
Ruidoso Select Sale Catalog Available
Field Favored in All American Futurity Wager
All American Hopefuls Work at Ruidoso Downs
Sam Thompson Memorial Award to be Given Sept. 4
Chris Lincoln to Emcee Sam Thompson Memorial Ceremony
Sign up for the Jay Pumphrey Golf Tournament
Special Effort to be Honored Sept. 2 at Ruidoso Sale 

INFORMATION

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ABOUT THE ALL AMERICAN

The 2011 All American Futurity (G1) is racing’s richest race for 2-year-olds, regardless of breed. Run every Labor Day at Ruidoso Downs in the mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, the $2.4 million-est. race will be contested by 10 2-year-old American Quarter Horses.

The 440-yard race will be September 5, and the estimated $1.2 million for first place would be a record prize in the sport. The time trials for the race are August 18.

The All American Futurity was first run in 1959, with a purse of $129,686. It was won by Hugh Huntley’s filly Galobar, who was trained by Newt Keck and ridden by Cliff Lambert. In 1978, the All American became the first horse race in history to offer a million dollar purse and was won by Moon Lark. In 1982, the race’s purse was upped to a $2 million, with $1 million going to winner Mr Master Bug.

The All American Derby was first run in 1974. This year, the $1.2 million-est. All American Derby (G1) is September 4. The trials for the race are August 19.

Q-Racing Video has permanently dropped its subscription fee, granting race fans, horsemen and handicappers unparalleled access to American Quarter Horse racing. Q-Racing Video is a service of AQHA Racing and The Q-Racing Journal. Users have unlimited access to the live simulcast signals of almost every American Quarter Horse racetrack in the United States and Canada. Q-Racing Video also provides unlimited access to race replays, which are available immediately following each race. The archive of past races goes back several years for most tracks.

In 2010, 22-1 longshot Mr Piloto won a blanket finish in the All American Futurity presented by Sentient Jet, taking the lead on the final stride and defeating 2-1 favorite JLS Mr Bigtime by a narrow nose. Dominyun was another nose back in third, and was followed by Make Me Fly in fourth. Less than half a length separated the top four finishers. The All American Derby (G1) was won by Double Down Special, who defeated eventual world champion Apollitical Jess by a neck. Double Down Special went on to be voted the 2010 champion 3-year-old gelding.

Races from Ruidoso Downs, including the All American trials and finals, can be seen for free on Q-Racing Video. For the latest All American news, keep an eye on www.aqharacing.com