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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino

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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino is a thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack in Sunland Park, New Mexico. It opened in 1959, making it 67 years old in 2026.

Its signature races are the Sunland Park Derby (G3), Sunland Park Oaks and Sunland Park Handicap.

Hall of Fame jockeys Jerry Bailey and Cash Asmussen began their careers at Sunland Park.

Track facts

Location
Sunland Park, New Mexico
Racing
Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse
Surfaces
Dirt
Opened
1959
Racing season
December/January–April
Operator
Strategic Gaming Management

Signature races at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs december/January–April. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows the Franklin Mountains in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino

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Tracks near Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino10

  1. 1ThoroughbredZia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack — Zia Park Derby (Hobbs, New Mexico)208 mi
  2. 2ThoroughbredThe Downs Racetrack & Casino — Downs at Albuquerque Fall QH Championship (QH G1) (Albuquerque, New Mexico)226 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredTurf Paradise — Turf Paradise Derby (Phoenix, Arizona)346 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredSunRay Park & Casino — San Juan County Commissioners Handicap (Farmington, New Mexico)352 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredBally's Arapahoe Park — Gold Rush Futurity (Aurora, Colorado)550 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredLone Star Park — Steve Sexton Mile (Grand Prairie, Texas)563 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredRemington Park — Oklahoma Derby (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)582 mi
  8. 8ThoroughbredDel Mar — Pacific Classic (Del Mar, California)629 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredSam Houston Race Park — Houston Ladies Classic (Houston, Texas)667 mi
  10. 10ThoroughbredLos Alamitos Race Course — Los Alamitos Futurity (Cypress, California)681 mi

Questions about Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino

Where is Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino?

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino is in Sunland Park, New Mexico.

What kind of racing is at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino?

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino hosts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Live racing runs december/January–April.

When did Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino open?

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino opened in 1959.

What is the biggest race at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino?

The signature race at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino is the Sunland Park Derby (G3).

What other racetracks are near Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino?

The closest is Zia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack in Hobbs, New Mexico, about 208 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.