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.
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 Park horses to watch: September 18
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
For Delaware Park’s Mooney, racing’s in his blood
His grandfather a Kentucky Derby winner, his father a Canadian racing Hall of Famer, Delaware Park’s John Mooney carries on that legacy today.
Delaware Park horses to watch: September 16
In which we point out a couple of horses we’ll be keeping an eye on at Delaware Park today…
Delaware Park takes Saturday races off the turf
In the wake of yesterday’s five-horse spill at Delaware Park, the track will take Saturday’s races off the turf and move its portable rail outward.
Jockeys Carrasco, Ferrer injured in five-horse spill
Jockeys Victor Carrasco and Jose Ferrer suffered serious injuries in a five-horse spill Thursday at Delaware Park; the horses involved were okay.
Delaware Park jockeys visit children’s hospital
Delaware Park jockeys brought the racing world alive for patients at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children September 12.
Midweek Movie: Meet Rich Glazier
Delaware Park paddock announcer Rich Glazier is known for his low-key delivery, quirky sense of humor — and ability to get a wager in no matter the odds against it.
HandleTrak: Mid-Atlantic handle skids
Mid-Atlantic handle dipped sharply this weekend, according to our HandleTrak report, though bridge jumpers once again visited Charles Town.
Delaware to celebrate Ramon Dominguez day
Owners’ Day at Delaware Park will take on added significance this year, as it will also be Ramon Dominguez day, in honor of the retired star rider.
LookBack: McManigell and More
In our weekly LookBack, we circle back on some recent top stories to see what happened next, plus some other news and notes.
Claimbox report: Horses changing hands, August 14-20
The number of horses claimed in the mid-Atlantic region rose, while the gross and average values fell, according to our new Claimbox report.
Delaware Park reschedules canceled day
Delaware Park will race through October 9, the extra day added to compensate for last week’s weather-related lost day.
Midweek Movie: “This horse is special”
The connection between horses and humans makes the racing world go ’round, and today’s Midweek Movie explores that connection, between an exercise rider and a first-time starter.
HandleTrak: Mid-Atlantic handle inches up
Mid-Atlantic handle rose slightly this past weekend, according to our HandleTrak report, though bridgejumpers accounted for part of the increase.
Kristina McManigell injured in Delaware spill
Rider Kristina McManigell was injured in a spill at Delaware today. The horse was uninjured, and the race was declared no contest.
