Sunland Park cancels points races for Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press)
Sunland Park Racetrack has been a stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby for horses looking to earn qualifying points for a much-coveted chance at running in the prestigious race. Officials confirmed Monday there will be no Sunland Derby or Sunland Park Oaks as the New Mexico track recovers from an equine herpes outbreak that infected dozens of horses and placed the track along the Texas-New Mexico border on lockdown. Track officials say they hope that will change Wednesday when New Mexico livestock officials are expected to lift the quarantine.