Author: Doug McCoy

Determination drives apprentice Mario Rodriguez

Posted by Doug McCoy | Jul 25, 2015 | DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Mario Rodriguez — a 28-year-old apprentice at Delaware — traveled thousands of miles to find work to help his family. Still learning, he’s now doing so.

For Sheer Drama, routine’s the name of the game

Posted by Doug McCoy | Jul 17, 2015 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

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.

Cal Lynch’s kingdom for a horseshoe

Posted by Doug McCoy | Jul 10, 2015 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Racing, Top Stories |

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.

Alex Cintron and the fine art of injury recovery

Posted by Doug McCoy | Jul 4, 2015 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

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.

Porter Racing Stable’s family affair

Posted by Doug McCoy | Jun 26, 2015 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

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.