Author: Doug McCoy

Apprentice Michael Ritvo making a big impression

Posted by Doug McCoy | Oct 21, 2014 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Michael Ritvo has deep family roots in racing. But it took a job with trail horses to push him into the sport, and now the apprentice jock is opening eyes.

Fray Martinez following his dream – and Victor Carrasco’s footsteps

Posted by Doug McCoy | Oct 11, 2014 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Fray Martinez dreamed of being a successful jockey. He’s following that dream now at Delaware Park, just as his close friend Victor Carrasco did last year.

Keen eye keeps Anthony Pecoraro in the game, thriving

Posted by Doug McCoy | Oct 4, 2014 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Trainer Anthony Pecoraro has used his keen eye and horse sense — rather than access to fancy bloodlines — to thrive in racing for 30 years.

After 30 years rider Jose Caraballo still chasing the dream

Posted by Doug McCoy | Sep 27, 2014 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

After three decades — and some bumps in the road — jockey Jose Caraballo is still winning, and still chasing the dream.

Slow-developing Other Cheek ready to take big step

Posted by Doug McCoy | Sep 20, 2014 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features, Racing, Top Stories |

Though a bit slow to develop, Lael Stables’ Other Cheek, in just his fourth career race,will tackle graded company in the G3 Kent at Delaware Park today.