The Mine That Bird Derby (formerly the Borderland Derby) is an American Thoroughbred horse race held at Sunland Park Racetrack in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Named originally for the location of the track, which sits on the border of New Mexico and Texas, 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 Year Winner Jockey Trainer OwnerBreederDistanceTimePurseMarginWinner Paid2015Where's the MoonEnrique GomezHenry DominguezJ. Kirk and Judy RobisonAlexander Groves Matz, LLC1-1/16 mi.1:42.80$100,0002-1/228.802014ProceedAlfredo Juarez Jr.Joel MarrMichael C. StinsonMichael C. Stinson1-1/16 mi.1:42.47$120,00024.602013Dry SummerCarlos MadeiraJoel MarrSam Britt & Michael HouseRichard Shultz1-1/16 mi.1:45.32$120,0001-1/24.602012Isn't He CleverAlejandro MedellinHenry DominguezJ. Kirk and Judy RobisonMonticule1-1/16 mi.1:43.00$150,0001-3/45.002011Fusa CodeJustin ShepherdSteven AsmussenCathy and Bob ZollarsNorthwest Farms LLC1-1/16 mi.1:45.06$100,0003/416.602010Storming SaintLuis ContrerasHenry DominguezLathrop G. HoffmanHarold J. Plumley1-1/16 mi.1:45.27$100,000Neck5.602009ScorewithcaterMichael BazeDoug O'NeillRobert MasterHall's Family Trust1-1/16 mi.1:43.96$100,000Neck6.602008Poni ColadaAlfredo Juarez Jr.Steven AsmussenBob Zollars & Mark WagnerHopewell Investments, LLC1-1/16 mi.1:47.19$100,00085.402007TakedownGlen MurphySteven AsmussenAckerley Brothers FarmGlory Days Breeding, Inc.1-1/16 mi.1:44.64$100,0001-1/413.202006Indy WildcatMichael BazePaula CapestroBearing Point Ventures & Paula CapestroKathleen Ann Schonefeld1-1/16 mi.1:44.82$100,000Head20.002005Southern AfricaGarrett GomezMichael PuhichAl and Saundra S. KirkwoodHassan Ahamdi & Michael Anderson1-1/16 mi.1:43.18$100,0001-1/47.402004Go Kitty GoMiguel FuentesMac MillarSylvia and Vernon R. HauschildTommy Town Thoroughbreds, LLC1 mi.1:37.87$100,0001-1/1450.402003Mr. DecaturSal Gonazalez Jr.Steven AsmussenHeiligbrodt Racing StableCraig Bandoroff, John Clay & S. D. Brilie L.P1 mi.1:36.23$100,000Neck7.802002PremeditationMichael ClarkWilliam LeachWilliam L. Clifton, Jr.Allen E. Paulson1 mi.1:36.16$ 30,0003-3/45.402001Parting GuestDuane SterlingSteven AsmussenPin Oak StableMike Hinkle & Summerhill Farm1 mi.1:38.60$ 35,0004-3/49.40
References Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Media Guide 2015-2016 edition