Delaware
Mid-Atlantic tracks announce cancellations
With the remnants of Hurricane Debby bearing down on the region, several Mid-Atlantic tracks have announced cancellations and delays in scheduled cards.
Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 8, 2024
Racing returns to Delaware Park, and we return with Delaware Park picks and analysis for the track’s 87th racing season.
Equine fatalities declined in 2022
The incidence of equine fatalities nationally declined to its lowest level ever, according to new data released from the Equine Injury Database.
Off the Pace: Chatting with the old-timers
In a new Off the Pace, Mike Valiante catches up with some of the veteran handicappers and old-timers who frequent Delaware Park.
Delaware Park to race 85 days in ’23
Delaware Park will race 85 days in 2023, about the same as last year, under a schedule approved Jan. 17 by the state Racing Commission.
Delaware: Joyrunner heads White Clay Creek
The undefeated Joyrunner will try to carry her speed two turns for the first time in the 2021 renewal of the White Clay Creek Stakes at Delaware Park.
Trainer Andy Simoff horsing around with names
What’s in a horse name? For Delaware Park-based trainer Andy Simoff, a chance to have a little fun and give folks in the industry a smile.
Delaware Park Handicappers’ Notebook 2021 Vol. 18
Our Delaware Park Handicappers’ Notebook — featuring races and horses to watch, track bias info, jock/trainer of the week, and more – returns for 2021.
Delaware Park Handicappers’ Notebook 2021 Vol. 17
Our Delaware Park Handicappers’ Notebook — featuring races and horses to watch, track bias info, jock/trainer of the week, and more – returns for 2021.
“A lot of hard work” makes Owners’ Day thrive
Trainer Scott Peck’s first-ever stakes win as the trainer of record underlined what makes Delaware Park Owners’ Day thrive: a lot of hard work.
Delaware: Murph, No Sabe Nada score
In a pair of juvenile stakes on Delaware Park’s Owners’ Day, Murph scored a mild upset in the Small Wonder, as did No Sabe Nada in the First State Dash.
MJC to allow horses from Delaware Park starting July 14
Beginning July 14, Laurel Park will accept entries and returns from Delaware Park.
Jaywalk looks to get back on track in Delaware Oaks
Juvenile filly champion Jaywalk hasn’t quite found the range as a sophomore. Saturday’s G3 Delaware Oaks offers a prime opportunity to get back on track.
Delaware Park Handicappers’ Notebook 2019 Vol. 8
With the Delaware Park meet underway, our correspondent returns with horses to watch, bet-backs, tips and more.
Delaware Park 2019 horses to watch: July 3
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Jock Raul Mena enjoying breakthrough year — at last
Eight years after suffering a near-fatal accident, and after more years of scrambling, jockey Raul Mena is having a breakthrough 2019.
Delaware Park cancels July 4 card
Delaware Park has been forced to cancel its Thursday, July 4 card because of lack of entries.
Delaware Park 2019 horses to watch: July 1
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Delaware state vet outlines steps taken to prevent spread of strangles
The Delaware state vet issued a weekend memo outlining the steps being taken to ensure a horse who tested positive for strangles does not infect others.
Delaware Park cancels last two Saturday races
A severe thunderstorm has led to the cancellation of the last two races on Delaware Park’s Saturday card.
