The Mine That Bird Derby (formerly the Borderland Derby) is an American

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held at

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in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Named originally for the location of the track, which sits on the border of

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and

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, the race is a prep for the Sunland Derby (formerly the WinStar Derby), which is on the road to the Kentucky Derby. The Mine That Bird Derby is for three-year-olds and is run at the distance of 1-1/16 mi.

Winners of the Mine That Bird / Borderland Derby

References

Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Media Guide 2015-2016 edition
{{Reflist Ungraded stakes races in the United States Horse races in New Mexico Flat horse races for three-year-olds Triple Crown Prep Races Sports in New Mexico 2001 establishments in New Mexico Recurring sporting events established in 2001 Sports competitions in New Mexico