Henry Q and Hard to Figure clash in the Sunland Derby
At 0h17, on March 26, 2023 • By SUNLAND PARK
Henry Q and Hard to Figure clash in $600,000 Sunland Derby (Gr. III) as featured attraction on $1.7 million Sunday program.
An attractive field of seven will make their way to the starting gate on Sunday in the 18th running of $600,000 guaranteed, Grade 3 Sunland Derby.
The 1 1/8 mile event, which is part of an extraordinary, 11-race card at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, will be headlined by a pair of local stakes winners as well as several invaders from some of the leading horsemen in the country.
Henry Q, winner of the Mine That Bird Derby here on Fe. 28, as well as Riley Allison Derby winner One In Vermillion, will tangle with several California-based threats including Hard To Figure, Low Expectations and Fort Bragg.
The Sunland Derby (Gr. III) is a major milestone event on the road to the Run for the Roses, coming up on May 6 at Churchill Downs. The race carries with it 50 points to the winner. Horses with the most points based on their results in prep races are automatically qualified to be entered in the Kentucky Derby. Aside from the 50 points to the winner, the second place finisher receives 20 points, the third place finisher 10 points and the fourth place finisher 5 points.
