Watch brightly clad jockeys and their mighty steeds fly around the track at The Downs Racetrack and Casino. Which horse do you think will be first past the post?

If you like the word "free" as much as most travelers, you'll be pleased to know this horse racing venue is precisely that. The Downs Racetrack and Casino is located in Albuquerque. To keep your sightseeing schedule full while you're in the area, also stop by Old Town Plaza, ABQ BioPark Zoo and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

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