Delaware
Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 28, 2024
Racing returns to Delaware Park, and we return with Delaware Park picks and analysis for the track’s 87th racing season.
Delaware Park moves up Aug. 28 post time
With the area under a heat advisory for Wednesday, August 28, Delaware Park will advance its post times by one hour.
Belmont winner Mo Donegal sidelined with injury
Belmont Stakes winner Mo Donegal will miss 60 days with bone bruising sustained during his victory in the final leg of the Triple Crown.
Delaware Oaks day stakes picks
Our handicappers pick the Delaware Oaks and three other stakes on the second-biggest day of the year at Delaware Park.
Delaware Park picks and horses to watch: July 2
We’ve got Delaware Park picks and horses to watch for this afternoon’s racing program.
Delaware Park horses to watch: June 28, 2018
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Delaware Park Racing Notebook 2018: Vol. 4
Our weekly Delaware Park Racing Notebook includes a clocker’s report, horses to watch, track bias tendencies, and who’s hot among jocks and trainers.
Delaware Park horses to watch: June 27, 2018
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Delaware: Controversy brews in wake of decision on assistant starter
The Delaware Racing Commission decision not to impose further penalties on an assistant starter has angered some, including PETA — but cheered others, including some riders.
Delaware: No action against assistant starter
An assistant starter who video showed striking a fractious horse several times will receive no further discipline, the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission stewards have ruled.
Delaware Park horses to watch: June 25, 2018
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
To Alex Cintron, “leading rider” is about more than numbers
It took jockey Alex Cintron a few years to learn his craft. Now, the sky’s the limit for the man looking to defend his Delaware Park leading rider title.
Treasury Department will consider NTRA tax proposal
The Treasury Department will consider a proposal, spearheaded by the NTRA, to clarify tax regulations in a way that would benefit horseplayers.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming leaders for week ending August 5
Claiming activity was relatively sluggish, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
NTRA will hold federal legislative forum in Saratoga
The NTRA will hold a federal legislative forum for “industry stakeholders and other interested parties” in Saratoga this Thursday.
Daniel Centeno earns career win number 2,000
Journeyman rider Daniel Centeno posted the 2,000th victory of his career Sunday when he piloted Forest Rim to a win at Parx Racing.
Delaware Park will reduce some overnight purses
Higher level races will see a purse reduction at Delaware Park as the track adjusts for reduced funding from its under-pressure casino.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming leaders for week ending July 22
Claiming activity dropped 20 percent last week, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Delaware horsemen concerned by positive drug tests
Recent positive drug tests against widely respected trainers have Delaware horsemen worried about new medication policies and the state’s new testing lab.
Delaware horsemen troubled by slow pace of drug tests
Delaware’s horsemen are increasingly frustrated by hold-ups in finalizing drug tests and releasing purse moneys, with some purses held up almost two months.
