Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino announces purse increases, more races
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino is increasing purse money and expanding its daily race schedule due to strong casino performance.Summary
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino will increase purse money and expand its daily race schedule starting March 6th, offering a minimum of 10 races per day through April 5th. This decision is driven by stronger-than-expected casino revenue and available funds. The track operates four days a week, featuring Quarter Horse races on Fridays and Saturdays, and Thoroughbred races on Sundays and Mondays. Several prestigious stakes races will benefit from these increases, including the New Mexico Breeders’ Oaks and Derby (increased to $175,000), the Casa Ford Sunland Stakes (increased to $250,000), the Mine That Bird Derby (increased to $175,000), the NM State University Stakes (increased to $100,000), and the NM Spring Fling & West Texas Juvenile (Consolations) (increased to $100,000).
(Source：El Paso Times)