Author: Doug McCoy

Trainer Bill Sienkewicz tacks against prevailing winds

Posted by Doug McCoy | Jun 20, 2015 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Suffolk Downs’s closure and the horse shortage have meant trouble for New Englanders like trainer Bill Sienkewicz, who’s fighting on at Delaware Park.

For Kerwin Clark, Larry Jones, loyalty rewarded

Posted by Doug McCoy | Jun 12, 2015 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

In the twilight of his career, jockey Kerwin Clark, 56, is enjoying unprecedented success. Much of that stems from the loyalty of trainer Larry Jones.

Cancer-free, trainer Lynn Ashby sees “so much more” ahead

Posted by Doug McCoy | Jun 6, 2015 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Trainer Lynn Ashby overcame breast cancer in the last year to get back to doing what she loves — working with young horses. Now she sees a bright future.

Turning babies into runners

Posted by Doug McCoy | May 30, 2015 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Getting babies ready to run is something of a trainer sub-specialty. Good exercise riders and patience – plenty of patience – are critical.

Tyler Conner chooses safety – and a bright future

Posted by Doug McCoy | May 23, 2015 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Apprentice Tyler Conner became a jockey because it was safer than his first career – motocross racing. He’s got a bright future in his new line of work.