Delaware Business
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: 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.
Delaware Park: 2000th win for O’Connell
Trainer Kathleen O’Connell earned her 2,000th career win one day after Delaware jocks visited a nearby children’s hospital.
Doro: Move to Oaklawn “opportunity of a lifetime”
With racing secretary Jed Doro leaving his position, Delaware Park expects to make do through the end of this season October 20 before hiring a new racing secretary for 2019.
Delaware racing secretary Jed Doro to take role at Oaklawn Park
Delaware Park racing secretary Jed Doro will fill that same role at Oaklawn Park effective September 24.
Delaware Park to have athletic trainer on-site
The addition of an athletic trainer at Delaware Park will enhance the safety and welfare of jockeys during the meet.
Cynthia Smith, Delaware’s second female steward, thriving in new role
One of the new faces around Delaware Park this year is that of Cynthia Smith, the state’s second-ever female steward.
Delaware: Controversy brews in wake of decision on assistant starter
The Delaware Racing Commission decision not to impose further penalties on an assistant starter has angered some, including PETA — but cheered others, including some riders.
Delaware: No action against assistant starter
An assistant starter who video showed striking a fractious horse several times will receive no further discipline, the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission stewards have ruled.
Delaware Park: Sports betting coming soon
The 2018 live racing meet at Delaware Park will be the first conducted with full sports betting legalized, the track expecting to start taking bets in June.
Delaware Park opening weekend to feature Family Fun Day
Live racing returns to Delaware Park May 30, with Family Fun Day slated for June 2, the opening Saturday at the track.
Delaware Commission names two new stewards
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission has named a new associate steward and a new safety steward for 2018.
James Lages named chief steward in Delaware
James A. Lages, a steward for the last two years in Delaware, has been named chief state steward by the state’s Thoroughbred Racing Commission.
Delaware Park sets 2018 dates
Delaware Park will race 81 days in 2018, with the meet opening May 30 and extending to October 20.
Delaware Park: Summertime meeting still requires year-round effort
Even though live racing is still almost five months away, folks at Delaware Park are already hard at work in preparation for the 2018 meet.
Carl Kloentrup named Delaware Park track super
Carl Kloentrup, a veteran of decades in the racing industry, is the new track superintendent at Delaware Park.
Delaware showcase to find retired racers new homes
The Delaware Park end of meet showcase, taking place Sunday, will help retiring Thoroughbreds, Arabians, and ponies find new homes and careers.
Delaware Park shows small handle gain
Handle at Delaware Park rose nearly two percent during 2017 versus the prior year even though starters per race declined slightly.
Delaware Park Owners’ Day celebrates industry’s economic impact
Delaware Park’s 25th annual Owners’ Day was a celebration of racing, sure, but also the industry’s impact on Delaware’s economy.
Delaware Park jockeys visit children’s hospital
Delaware Park jockeys brought the racing world alive for patients at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children September 12.
