Delaware Handicap Headlines 81-Day Meet
The $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I) is the highlight of the 2015 stakes schedule at Delaware Park this season, the biggest of five graded events on the calendar at the Wilmington track.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Winter Melody S | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| June 3 | Our Mims S | $50,000g | 3yo, f | 8.32f | |
| June 10 | Justakiss S | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T | |
| June 20 | Obeah S | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | |
| June 20 | Stanton S | $50,000g | 3yo, | 8.5f T |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| July 11 | Dashing Beauty S | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| July 11 | Delaware Oaks | $300,000g | 3yo, f | 8.5f | |
| July 11 | Robert G. Dick Memorial S | $200,000g | 3&up, f/m | 11f T | |
| July 11 | Cape Henlopen S | $50,000g | 3&up, | 12f T | |
| July 18 | Carl Hanford Memorial S | $50,000g | 3&up, | 8.32f | |
| July 18 | Delaware H | $750,000g | 3&up, f/m | 10f | |
| July 18 | Kent S | $200,000g | 3yo, | 9f T | |
| July 18 | Hockessin S | $50,000g | 4&up, | 6f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| September 12 | DTHA Governor's Day S R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 8.32f | |
| September 12 | First State Dash R | $75,000g | 2yo, | 5.5f | |
| September 12 | George Rosenberger Memorial S R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T | |
| September 12 | New Castle S R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| September 12 | Small Wonder S R | $75,000g | 2yo, f | 5.5f | |
| September 12 | Tax Free Shopping Distaff R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f |
Delaware Park's 81-Day Schedule Approved
Delaware Park will offer 81 days of live racing this year from May 16 through Oct. 17. The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission approved the schedule Jan. 14.
Handle Down at Challenged Delaware Park Meet
Delaware Park officials reported a decline in pari-mutuel handle for the 2014 racing season that ended Oct. 22 but said they will continue to explore ways to strengthen the product in a gambling-congested Mid-Atlantic region.
East Coast-Based Trainer Furr Dead at 66
Trainer Danny Furr died Aug. 31 at his home in Aiken, S.C., after a long battle with cancer. He was 66.
Vazquez's 90-Day Ban for Fighting Upheld
A 90-day suspension of leading Delaware Park trainer Juan Vazquez for his role in a fight earlier this year was upheld Oct. 8 in an unanimous decision by the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission.
The Week in Photos for 9/23/2014
Parx, Delaware Park, Churchill, Australia, Belmont, Charles Town, Woodbine & More. view slideshow
Divine Oath Needs Kent to Get Back on Track
Let's Go Stable's Divine Oath looks to get back on track Sept. 20 in the $150,000 Kent Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Delaware Park, coming off a sixth-place finish in the Aug. 16 Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) at Arlington International.
Cinco Charlie, Galiana Romp at Delaware Park
Grade III winner Cinco Charlie and local standout Galiana won two of the four Delaware Certified stakes on Owner's Day at Delaware Park Sept. 13.
Six Stakes Make Rich Card at Delaware Park
The 22nd Owners' Day Sept. 13 features a 12-race card worth more than $582,000.
Apprentice Ritvo Moves Tack to Mid-Atlantic
Apprentice jockey Michael Ritvo, the leading bug rider at Gulfstream Park, plans to ride at Laurel Park, Delaware Park, Parx Racing, and Penn National during the fall and winter months.
First Winner for Sire Concord Point
Sizzling Quatorze, a first-out winner by 7 3/4 lengths at Delaware Park, is the first reported for first-crop sire Concord Point.
Delaware Park Cancels July 28 Racing Program
A Sunday night storm that impacted Delaware Park has led the track to cancel its Monday, July 28, live racing card.
Delaware Park Cancels Live Card Wednesday
Delaware Park announced live racing card for Wednesday, July 30, has been canceled due to insufficient entries.
Delaware, Horsemen Hope to Pay Late Purses
The Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and Delaware Park are working to ensure horsemen are promptly paid purse money in light of delays in the receipt of results of equine drug tests.
Delaware, Lab Work to Improve Test Turnaround
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is working with LGS laboratory in Lexington, Ky., to facilitate quicker turnaround for equine drug test results.
Belle Gallantey Steals Delaware Handicap
Belle Gallantey, a $35,000 claim just seven months ago, lulled rivals to sleep on the front end and then carried on to upset the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I) July 12 at Delaware Park.
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Analysis
TimeformUS Weekend stakes analysis of the G1 Delaware Handicap and G2 Bowling Green Handicap. read blog
'Princess' Looks Tough in Delaware Handicap
Princess of Sylmar looks tough to beat in the Delaware Handicap (gr. I), but Belle Gallantey could be a contender for the exotics. read blog
Delaware Park, Horsemen Extend Contract
Delaware Park and the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association signed a one-year extension to their current agreement, which was scheduled to run through 2015.
Princess of Sylmar Seeks Del 'Cap Rebound
Second by a head to Close Hatches last time out in the June 7 Ogden Phipps Stakes (gr. I), multiple grade I winner Princess of Sylmar seeks a rebound July 12 in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I) at Delaware Park.
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