Author: Doug McCoy

Admirals War Chest “fit and happy” for Classic defense

Posted by Doug McCoy | Oct 22, 2016 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing |

A year ago, Admirals War Chest lost five straight, won an allowance, then took the Maryland Million Classic. So far, he’s followed the first two steps again this year.

Putting a bow on Delaware Park’s 2016 meet

Posted by Doug McCoy | Oct 17, 2016 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Racing, Top Stories |

Delaware Park concluded its 2016 meet Saturday, and there were plenty of good performances — and other surprises — during the stand.

At Delaware Park, taking a “try harder” approach

Posted by Doug McCoy | Oct 8, 2016 | Breaking, Business, DE Business, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Delaware Park racing director John Mooney spent much of last winter scouring tracks for horsemen to come to Delaware. Those efforts seem to be bearing fruit.

Family – and wins – drive Erick Rodriguez

Posted by Doug McCoy | Oct 1, 2016 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Jockey Erick Rodriguez shifted his tack to Delaware Park this year — not to find more wins but to be closer to his children. Being tied for fifth among riders doesn’t hurt, either.