Asmussen On The Border With Poni Colada

Five three-year-olds will contest Saturday's $100,000 Borderland Derby at Sunland Park. The Steve Asmussen-trained PONI COLADA (Volponi), winner of the Eddy County S. two starts back at Zia Park, has been installed as the 8-5 favorite on the morning line. Other contenders in the 1 1/16-mile race include NO JEPORDY (Storm Boot), who exits a turf maiden special weight score at Santa Anita for Doug O'Neill, and the stakes-placed CAPETOWN ROYAL (Cape Town)