WELCOME TO SUNLAND PARK RACETRACK

Rich in history, Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino recently completed its greatest season since being founded in 1959.

Powered by over 700 slot machines, Sunland Park racing offers a daily average purse distribution of $250,000. That figure was around $35,000 in the early 1990's.

Sunland Park races are simulcast in approximately 800 simulcast locations throughout North America. Nearly $54 million was wagered on the Sunland product last season, up over 32% from the previous season. Business continues to surge, bolstered by full fields and increased racing quality.

A new wagering record was set on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 when $1,701,961 was bet on a 12-race Sunland Park card.

Throughout much of the 1960's and 1970's, Sunland Park Racetrack was a gateway to the East and West for top racing talent. Stakes stars like Winsham Lad, Fast Gas, Prince Astro, Nevada Phil and Bold Liz sharpened their skills in the early days at Sunland Park.

The 1980 Riley Allison Futurity winner Bold Ego went on to post a close second to Pleasant Colony in the 1981 Preakness Stakes. The 1985 Riley Allison Futurity reached national prominence with an all-time high record purse of nearly $340,000.

Nationally riding stars Jerry Bailey, Pat Valenzuela, Cash Asmussen and Mike Smith all began their careers at Sunland Park.

Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker was born in nearby Fabens, Texas. "The Shoe" made a series of appearances at Sunland Park during his career.

Super star trainers Bob Baffert and D. Wayne Lukas each won Quarter Horse stakes races at Sunland Park at the beginning of their careers.