| Opened | October 9, 1959 |
| Last Race Date | Still in Operation |
| Racing Type | Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred |
| Abbreviation | Sun |
| Purse Value Index | 33 |
| Signature Race | Sunland Derby (GIII) |
- 10/09/1959 Velran, Angel Valenzuala take first winners photo.
- 11/02/1991 A new handle record is set when $1,252,008 is bet.
- 03/28/1993 7,715 fans turn out to set track record.
- 02/02/1999 First casino in New Mexico opens at Sunland Park.
- 05/02/2009 Mine That Bird is upset Kentucky Derby winner after 21 hour trip from Sunland Park.