The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission has named a new associate steward and a new safety steward for 2018.
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 will race 81 days in 2018, with the meet opening May 30 and extending to October 20.
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, a veteran of decades in the racing industry, is the new track superintendent at Delaware Park.
The Delaware Park end of meet showcase, taking place Sunday, will help retiring Thoroughbreds, Arabians, and ponies find new homes and careers.
Handle at Delaware Park rose nearly two percent during 2017 versus the prior year even though starters per race declined slightly.
From a champ’s final victory to early successes for newcomers, here are eight stories from Delaware Park that mattered this season.
The Delaware Park riding and training titles remain up for grabs as the track reaches closing day of its 80th season.
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
