Apprentice Kevin Gomez works hard and wants to get better. That’s a combination serving him well right now.
Trainer Gerry Bennett may be 71 years old, but he’s going full speed with 50 horses ready to roll at Delaware Park,, which opens today.
Ken Wilson will take over his duties as Delaware Park track superintendent just in time for the new season.
Jamie Ness, three-time leading trainer at Delaware Park, is looking forward to returning to the oval this year, albeit with a different look.
Pennsylvania-bred, Delaware-certified Tisdale — with plenty of Maryland in his background too — is a three-year-old with a bright future.
For the first time this year, Delaware Park’s main track opened for training today.
The first horses arrived at Delaware Park March 1 to begin training for the 2016 meeting, which starts May 21.
The barn area for Delaware Park’s 2016 meeting will open March 1, with stall applications due February 10, the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association announced.
The second chance auction sponsored by the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (DTHA) features no-reserve pricing and benefits the group’s PAC.
Delaware Park’s 81-day 2016 live racing meet will feature the Grade 3 Delaware Oaks on July 9 and Grade 1 Delaware Handicap on July 16.
