Delaware Park’s 54 year-old record for one mile on the main track fell on Saturday when Stormin Monarcho zipped the distance in 1:34.85.
Claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic was moderate during Preakness week, and Patricia Farro took the Midlantic Claiming 7 lead, in our Claimbox report.
With gaming increasing around the region, Delaware Park, one of the first racinos, faces challenges as it opens its 2014 season.
Trainer Juan Vazquez won the Delaware Park training title in 2010 and 2011. He hopes to get back to that level this year.
He might have fewer horses than in some past years, but trainer Jamie Ness still has big hopes for the Delaware Park meet.
Trainer Larry Jones has returned home from the hospital following a training accident Saturday.
Trainer Larry Jones was injured in a training accident this morning, Fox Hill Farm has said.
The Grade 1 Delaware Handicap will take place on July 12, highlighting the 77th season of live racing at Delaware Park.
Delaware Park has stayed in-house for its new racing secretary, naming Jed Doro to the position.
Delaware Park will race 81 days in 2014, from mid-May to mid-October, with its biggest race, the Grade 1 Delaware Handicap, in July.
