Wild On Ice upsets Sunland Park Derby; Flying Connection wins Sunland Park Oaks
The Road to the Kentucky Derby took an unexpected twist when Wild On Ice sprung a 35-1 upset in the Sunland Park Derby (G3). […]
Sunland Park Oaks
Henry Q braces for California challengers in Sunland Park Derby
Trainer Todd Fincher will wield a capable home team against challengers from Southern California on Sunday in both the $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) and $300,000 Sunland Park Oaks. The 1 1/8-mile Derby and 1 […]
Slow Down Andy battles back in Sunland Derby; Cleopatras Charge upsets Sunland Park Oaks
An intense speed duel and a dramatic stretch drive were the key storylines in Sunday’s thrilling renewal of the Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park. […]
Sunland Derby, Oaks canceled as racetracks’ coronavirus measures intensify
In response to a request from New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the entire Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino facility will be shuttered for three weeks, effective Monday at 1 a.m. (MT), in an effort […]
Cutting Humor holds Anothertwistafate in Sunland Park Derby; Chasing Yesterday prevails in Sunland Park Oaks
Starlight Racing’s Cutting Humor earned 50 points toward a starting berth in the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs following a gutsy neck victory Sunday in the $800,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) under […]
Mucho Gusto’s one to beat in Sunland Derby; Chasing Yesterday favored in Bellafina-less Oaks
Bob Baffert’s raiding party was surprisingly shut out at Oaklawn Park last Saturday, but compensation may await in the form of a Sunland Derby (G3)/Oaks double. The Hall of Fame trainer dispatches the favorites in […]
Hustle Up leads all the way in Mine That Bird Derby
Making his first start outside of New Mexico-bred company, Hustle Up led throughout in Sunday’s $100,000 Mine That Bird Derby to become the leading local contender for the March 24 Sunland Derby (G3). The gelded […]
Blamed installed as 4-5 favorite in Sunland Park Oaks
Only five sophomore fillies were entered for Sunday’s $200,000 Sunland Park Oaks, a race that is part of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. The 1 1/16-mile Sunland Park contest is worth 50-20-10-5 points to […]
Reride topples Runaway Ghost in Mine That Bird Derby
Louisiana shipper Reride upstaged 2-5 local favorite Runaway Ghost in Sunday’s $100,000 Mine That Bird Derby at Sunland Park. The top two utterly dominated this final prep for the March 25 Sunland Derby (G3), where […]
Ghalia remains unbeaten with Sunland Park Oaks triumph
Sumaya U.S. Stable’s Ghalia moved her record to a perfect three-for-three on Sunday when rallying to catch Kell Paso in the shadow of the $200,000 Sunland Park Oaks wire under jockey Jose Ortiz. The bay […]