Scratches eviscerated Delaware Park’s two undercard stakes this afternoon — but two odds-on favorites were upset, providing bettors plenty to celebrate.
Sheer Drama looked like an ordinary horse — until trainer David Fawkes discovered her love of routine. Now she’s the favorite for the G1 Delaware Handicap.
Top runners from trainers Graham Motion and John Servis will aim for the top prize in Saturday’s Grade 1, $750,000 Delaware Handicap — but it won’t be easy.
Trainer Cal Lynch’s Danzatrice lost a shoe during the G1 Acorn, costing herself valuable position. She’s back to try it again in today’s G3 Delaware Oaks.
What’s on tap: two graded stakes at Delaware, another at Parx, and more!
Lovely Maria, winner of the G1 Kentucky Oaks, is even-money on the morning line for Saturday’s G3 Delaware Oaks, where she’ll face seven rivals.
Trainer Graham Motion has won six of the 18 runnings of the G3 Robert Dick Memorial at Delaware. Lady of Gold is one of his two shots to win a seventh.
Returning from injury is as much a part of a jockey’s career as understanding pace. Just ask Alex Cintron, who’s riding well after a horrific fall spill.
Normandy Invasion, fourth in the 2013 Kentucky Derby, finished second today in a Delaware Park allowance in his first start in a year.
Trainer Randy Nunley, his wife Tracy, and mother-in-law Carole are carrying on his late father-in-law John’s business: winning races for Porter Racing.