Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird is returning to the Sunland Derby, but not as a competitor.
The New Mexico-based race horse that has inspired the new movie "50 to 1" is appearing at the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino before the race.
The movie's cast and crew is there at 10 a.m. inside the casino's Signature Showroom.
The filmmakers and actors have been on a cross-country tour to promote the movie, which premiered in Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Mine That Bird pulled one of the greatest upsets in Kentucky Derby history in 2009 despite 50-to-1 odds. Before winning, the horse placed fourth in the Sunland Derby that year.
The Sunland Derby scheduled start is 5:40 p.m.
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