SUNLAND PARK, NM—DECEMBER 29, 2017—Today (December 29), Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino management were informed that a single horse on the grounds had spiked a temperature.

As a precaution, the horse was removed from the grounds and located in an isolated environment. The barn from which the horse came is now under isolation and any horses from the barn will not be allowed to train nor will they be allowed to have contact with other horses.

Any individuals who have association with this barn also will be restricted to the barn in question. All other horses on the grounds will be allowed to continue their normal training and racing regimen. Any trainers who have questions about the health of their horses are encouraged to contact their local veterinarian.

Live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred horse racing continues this weekend at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino including more than $850,000 in stakes money is up for grabs this weekend.

Live Racing Continues

The holiday weekend continues to showcase top in class horses. Up for grabs this weekend is over $850,000 in stakes money.

Saturday, December 30
Post Time: 12:30pm

• 18th Running of the La Senora Stakes—$85,000 Guaranteed – 6 Furlongs
• 18th Running of the Lou Wooten – Sydney Valentini Handicap-RG2—$85,000 Guaranteed – 400 Yards

Sunday, December 31
Post Time: 12:30pm

• The Championship at Sunland Park-G1—$350,000 Guaranteed – 440 Yards
• Sunland Park Juvenile Championship$200,000 Guaranteed – 400 Yards
• Bold Ego Handicap—$65,000 Guaranteed – 5 ½ Furlongs
• 4 Rivers/John Deere Stakes—$85,000 Guaranteed – 6 Furlongs