Category: Features

For trainer Lynn Ashby a season of challenge, success

by Frank Vespe | Sep 23, 2021 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features | 0 |

Trainer Lynn Ashby is 6-for-10 with 2-year-olds in 2021 and has a big shot to win the First State Dash. It’s been quite the tonic in a year of challenges.

BackTracks: Zoffany’s work of art

by Jennifer Kelly | Sep 16, 2021 | Breaking, Features, Preakness weekend, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

In today’s BackTracks, the well-traveled New Jersey-bred Zoffany took on the best turf horses of his time – and often prevailed.

Matt Halter “a breath of fresh air in this sport”

by Frank Vespe | Sep 14, 2021 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features | 0 |

Matt Halter, 20 and autistic, is Delaware Park’s top supporter, Carol Cedeno’s biggest fan – and a breath of fresh air in a sport that needs it.

Delaware: Kelsey Danner on the upswing

by Frank Vespe | Sep 3, 2021 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features | 0 |

Trainer Kelsey Danner has made the most of her first time at Delaware Park, winning six races and unveiling a couple promising two-year-olds.

Angel Suarez hitting stride at Delaware Park

by Mike Valiante | Aug 20, 2021 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Top Stories | 0 |

Jockey Angel Suarez missed five months because of injury this year, but in recent weeks he’s been finding his best stride at Delaware Park.

Scott Peck, Nearing 90, Still Going Strong

by Jim Hague | Aug 13, 2021 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features | 1 |

Scott Peck, Nearing 90, Still Going Strong D. Scott Peck at Delaware Park on 8/7/21. Photo:...

Nocashrefunds Seeks Stakes Success

by Ted Black | Aug 12, 2021 | Breaking, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

Ted Black has the scoop on an up-and-coming runner at Charles Town.

BackTracks: Lady Maryland, tapestry in grey

by Jennifer Kelly | Aug 9, 2021 | Breaking, Features, Preakness weekend, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

In our latest BackTracks, the rousing tale of Lady Maryland.

Chris Feifarek hoping for “heroic” future for Beren

by Teresa Genaro | Aug 5, 2021 | Breaking, Features, PA Breeding, Pennsylvania, Top Stories | 1 |

Pennsylvania-bred Beren is named for a hero of fantasy literature, and co-owner-breeder Chris Feifarek hopes his horse can be a hero of a different sort.

Joy and tears as Caravel sets sail

by Teresa Genaro | Jul 27, 2021 | Breaking, Features, PA Breeding, Pennsylvania | 0 |

Pennsylvania-bred Caravel won the G3 Caress at Saratoga. in a bittersweet last start for breeder-owner-trainer Lizzie Merryman.

“Accidental trainer” Sean McDermott gets first win

by Press Release | Jul 26, 2021 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing | 0 |

Jump jockey Sean McDermott, now what he calls an “accidental trainer,” got his first career training win July 23 at Pimlico.

Bell Gable hoping Maryland Brando a contender

by Teresa Genaro | Jul 23, 2021 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features | 0 |

Maryland Brando was a flashy first-out winner at Delaware Park for Gary Contessa and Bell Gable Stable. Will he, like his namesake, hope to be a contender?