Delaware
Delaware Commission names new stewards
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission announced the appointment of a new state steward and a new safety steward for the 2019 season.
Tom Creel named Delaware Park racing secretary
Parx assistant racing secretary Tom Creel will take over as racing secretary at Delaware Park.
Delaware Park to race 85 days in 2019
Delaware Park will have a slightly longer meet in 2019 than it has in recent years.
Stories that mattered in ’18: The rise of sports betting
Legalized in mid-year, sports betting was by the end of 2018 having significant impacts on the gambling landscape throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
How is sports betting going at Delaware Park?
While early returns on from horsemen and racetrack execs at Delaware Park are positive, sports wagering’s long-term impacts on racing itself are unclear and some horseplayers are fretful.
For Jaywalk, Glorious Empire, Breeders’ Cup bids began with Delaware wins
A pair of runners in this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup – Jaywalk and Glorious Empire – jumpstarted their seasons with summer wins at Delaware Park.
Delaware Park: 7 moments that mattered
With the Delaware Park meet in the books, our correspondent looks back and finds the moments that mattered most.
Handle jumps at Delaware Park
Despite despite declines in turf racing and field size – both due in large part to a rainy season – Delaware Park saw wagering handle increase 17 percent in the just-completed 2018 season.
Delaware Park 2018 horses to watch: October 20
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Delaware: End of meet showcase to provide homes for retiring runners
Delaware Park’s annual End of Meet Showcase is designed to find new homes and careers for retiring Thoroughbreds, Arabians, and ponies and will take place October 21.
Unbridled Juan pulls upset in Delp Memorial
Unbridled Juan, second to Dr Blarney last out, turned the tables on that runner to upset the Delp Memorial Stakes at Delaware Park Wednesday.
Delaware Park Racing Notebook 2018: Vol. 20
Our weekly Delaware Park Racing Notebook includes a clocker’s report, horses to watch, track bias tendencies, and who’s hot among jocks and trainers.
Delaware Park 2018 horses to watch: Delp Memorial Stakes
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Delaware: Regally bred Alfresco sharp on debut
Alfresco – by Tapit out of Hall of Famer Ashado – was bred to be a star and took the first step towards that today at Delaware, winning at first asking.
Patience the key for bug rider Reylu Gutierrez
Apprentice jock Reylu Gutierrez is a college grad, which means he has options — and that, he said, helps give him the patience that is the hallmark of his riding style.
Delaware Park 2018 horses to watch: October 15
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Delaware Park 2018 horses to watch: October 13
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Delaware Park 2018 horses to watch: October 10
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Bishop’s Pond calls the tune in Winter Melody
Scratches left Bishop’s Pond the lone speed in Wednesday’s Winter Melody Stakes at Delaware Park, and she did the rest, cruising to a four-length win.
Delaware Park Racing Notebook 2018: Vol. 19
Our weekly Delaware Park Racing Notebook includes a clocker’s report, horses to watch, track bias tendencies, and who’s hot among jocks and trainers.
