Highlights from a historic All American weekend at the race track

Bryan Candanosa is lifted into the air after winning the All-American Futurity race with his horse Hezgothelook Z Downs at Albuquerque on Monday, Sep 2

Hezgothelook Z, foreground, with Bryan Candanosa aboard, passes Kj Bad Moon Rising and jockey Christian Ramos in winning the All American Futurity on Sept. 2 at the Downs at Albuquerque. A months-long investigation turned up a banned medication in a dozen racehorses, including Hezgothelook Z.

Jockey Bryan Candanosa and his partner, Shianne Andrew, share a kiss after Andrew accepted his marriage proposal.

Hezgothelook Z gets hosed down by staff after winning the All American Futurity on Sept. 2 at the Downs at Albuquerque. A months-long investigation turned up a banned medication in a dozen racehorses, including Hezgothelook Z.

Bryan Candanosa lifts his trophy in the air after winning the All-American Futurity race with his horse Hezgothelook Z The Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

Attendees bring out their phones to capture the All-American Futurity race at The Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

Bryan Candanosa and Hezgothelook Z start to slow down after crossing the finish line and winning the All-American Futurity race at The Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

Alejandro Medellin sits with his home Sidewinder Slick after the thoroughbred Allowance race at The Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

Bryan Candanosa and his horse Dashing Tres (6) win the All-American Quarter Horse Derby Stakes at The Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

Attendees pack the stands for the All-American Futurity race at The Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

Especially Goodcandy and Jocky Ricky Rameriez (4) win the All-American Quarter Horse Oaks Stakes at the Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

Bryan Candanosa and his horse Dashing Tres (6) walk back after winning the All-American Quarter Horse Derby Stakes at The Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

Jockey Christian Ramos walks on tithe track with his horse Kj Bad Moon Rising before the All-American Futurity at the Downs at Albuquerque on Monday, Sep 2

Jockey Bryan Candanosa and his partner Shianne Andrew slide on Andrew’s engagement ring together after she accepted his marriage proposal at The Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

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Published September 2, 2024 - 7:31 p.m. Modified September 3, 2024 - 12:56 p.m.

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