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Sunland Park Today
By the People, for the People
Sunland Park Racetrack Wraps Up 2026 Horse Racing Meet
Key performances and highlights from the final weekend of the season.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:16am
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The explosive energy of the Sunland Park horse racing season finale is captured in a dynamic expressionist painting.Sunland Park TodayThe 2026 horse racing meet at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino in New Mexico concluded over the weekend with several stakes races for both quarter horses and thoroughbreds. Highlights included a win by Avery Place in the Mine That Bird Derby, with the horse's trainer Dick Evans praising the animal's continued improvement.
Why it matters
Sunland Park is a major horse racing destination in the Southwest, drawing fans and bettors from across the region. The conclusion of the annual meet marks the end of another successful season for the racetrack and casino complex.
The details
The final weekend of racing at Sunland Park featured several high-profile stakes events. In the Mine That Bird Derby, the horse Avery Place, trained by El Paso's Dick Evans, emerged victorious. Evans commented on Avery Place's progress, saying "Avery Place is really improving."
- The 2026 Sunland Park horse racing meet wrapped up on Saturday and Sunday, April 4-5, 2026.
The players
Avery Place
A horse that won the Mine That Bird Derby at the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino meet.
Dick Evans
The trainer of Avery Place, based in El Paso, Texas.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
A major horse racing venue and casino complex located in Sunland Park, New Mexico.
What they’re saying
“Avery Place is really improving.”
— Dick Evans, Trainer
The takeaway
The conclusion of the Sunland Park racing season marks another successful year for the racetrack and casino, which continues to be a popular destination for horse racing fans and bettors across the Southwest region.
