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). […]
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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. […]
Slow Down Andy tops eight in Sunland Derby
Following a sixth in the Risen Star (G2), Slow Down Andy will try to rebound in Sunday’s $500,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3). The 1 1/8-mile race awards 85 points to the top four finishers (50-20-10-5) […]
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 […]
Top Weekly Brisnet Speed Ratings for Stakes March 19 – 25
By My Standards, winner of the Louisiana Derby (G2) on March 23, earned the highest BRIS Speed rating in a stakes for last week. The bay colt was awarded the only triple-digit number when given […]
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 […]
Wicked Indeed installed as 9-5 favorite in Mine That Bird Derby
No qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby will be offered but Sunday’s $100,000 Mine That Bird Derby at Sunland Park remains an interesting affair for three-year-olds. Wicked Indeed has been installed as the 9-5 morning […]