SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Sunland Park is hosting the 21st running of the $500,000 Sunland Derby, which awards points to the top finishers, giving them an opportunity to earn a spot in the Kentucky Derby.
There was a post position draw at 11 a.m. hosted by handicapper Tom Dawson and included appearances from Sunland Park’s director of racing Dustin Dix and paddock show host Julie Farr.
The Sunland Derby increased their award by $100,000 from last year’s running of $400,000…