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@DelParkRacing
in no way condones the mistreatment of animals & has immediately suspended the asst starter involved in an incident before the 5th race today. The incident has been referred to the DTRC, which will investigate & hold a special hearing on Saturday morning.
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@MattHalter3
announcing the post parade for fourth race
@DelParkRacing
on Autism Awareness Day.
@MegHalterEsq
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Throwback Thursday! Program page from Spectacular Bid comeback race
@DelParkRacing
on Aug 26, 1979. Was first race back after losing bid for Triple Crown glory in Belmont Stks & injuring himself. The Bid set track record for 1 1/16m which stood for nearly three decades.
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For 6th time in 7 years, Carol Cedeno won the leading jockey title
@DelParkRacing
. The Delaware resident has been the leader every season since 2014 accept in 2017. She equaled record for most titles set by Mike McCarthy from 1996-2000 & 2002. She is nearing her 1000th career win
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Today
@DelParkRacing
had moment of silence for HOF trainer Jonathan Sheppard. He won over 40 stakes,
@DelParkRacing
over a 5 decade span dating to 1971. He notched his 3,000th winner
@DelParkRacing
in 2012. 2 notable
@DelParkRacing
campaigners were Forever Together & Wustenchef
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Congratulations to jockey Andres Chavez on first career victory. The win came aboard Anonymously in the fourth race
@DelParkRacing
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Acting upon recommendation of Chief Vet of Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission,
@DelParkRacing
has cancelled the live racing card scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday June 30, due to excessive heat. Live racing is scheduled to resume on Thursday July 1.
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RIP JJ Graci! He was the ultimate pro as paddock & replay show host
@DelParkRacing
for last 2 years. Never missed a day, never missed a race & he taught an old & longtime handicapper a few new things. Going to be missed. Godspeed JJ.
📸
@MaryLyons302
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Congratulations to the two-time defending leading jockey Jaime Rodriguez on career win 2,000. Milestone win came aboard the
@jnessracing
trained Strugar in the 4th race
@DelParkRacing
.
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There it is
@JockeysGuild
! Career win 1,000 for jockey
#XavierPerez
! Milestone score came aboard In the Loop trained by John Robb in the sixth race
@DelParkRacing
today! Congrats!
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Throwback Thursday
@DelParkRacing
. Ogden Phipps’ Busanda, the dam of the great Buckpasser, winning the 1951 Del Cap (named New Castle at time) - the first run at mile and quarter.
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Our thoughts are with jockeys from today's spill
@DelParkRacing
. Two jockeys being treated at Christiana. Horse okay, all walked off track.
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@DelParkRacing
is beautiful place where big names race! The big name today is
@MattHalter3
, Prez of Cedeno Fan Club. Help us celebrate this awesome day for Autism Awareness. Matt will be interviewed
@StantonSalter
before 2nd & do post parade for 4th.
@MegHalterEsq
@MattHalter3
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Throwback Tuesday. Ogden Phipps’ Buckpasser the winner of 1966 Leonard Richards
@DelParkRacing
.
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Good morning from
@DelParkRacing
! First horses on track bright and early for first day of training. Live racing season starts on May 25!
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Congratulations
@AlexCintron14
on career win 1,000. Milestone win came aboard Lorden’s Love trained by former
@DelParkRacing
leading trainer Scott Lake in 4th race.
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John E. Mooney, Executive Director of Racing
@DelParkRacing
, announced he will be retiring today. The long-time executive expects to step down from his post effective this Sunday. A ceremony to honor his contributions will be held on Owners Day Sat. Oct. 1. Photo
@MaryLyons302
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Four days from DelCap Day and we are already getting memorable and picturesque moments
@DelParkRacing
. Wow! What a sunrise in Stanton. - DE! Photograph taken by Rocky Donovan with support from the rest of the track crew.
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@DelParkRacing
@PDJFund
jockeys bringing color of racing to kids
@AIDHC
Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children.
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@MattHalter3
announcing the post parade for the fourth race today
@DelParkRacing
on Autism Awareness Day .
@MegHalterEsq
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Jockey Jeremy Rose aboard Our Sweet Pea takes 2022 opener
@DelParkRacing
and goes into winner’s circle for first time since November of 2019 and first time at
@DelParkRacing
October of 2019. 🥳 🎉 👏
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Bonus throwback in honor of Delaware Handicap week. Cover Daily Racing Form
@drfbets
@DRF_DanIllman
@DRFHegarty
@DRFLivingston
from July 16 2011 of arguably the best Del Cap ever run
@DelParkRacing
.
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Throwback Tuesday
@DelParkRacing
. Five time HOY Kelso after winning Diamond State Cap
@DelParkRacing
in 1965.
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Happy opening day
@DelParkRacing
. There is a horse that loves you
@DelParkRacing
! The horse that loves you today is Lusty in the fifth race.
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Throwback Tuesday! Diagram of track courses
@DelParkRacing
from 1956. Picture during construction of track 1935-36.
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That’s a wrap for the 2020 live race season
@DelParkRacing
. We did it.
@DelParkRacing
wants thank everyone for a great and memorable meet. Congrats to
@jnessracing
, Carol Cedeno and Jagger Inc. And thank you to the fans, horsemen, employees, state officials and commission.
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Happy Opening Day of live racing
@DelParkRacing
! You know there is Horse that Loves You
@DelParkRacing
. The horse that loves you today is Turning Point trainer by
@GrahamMotion
. She is in the seventh race.
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Horses have been training on main track for nearly a week now
@DelParkRacing
in preparation for live race season opening on May 26. Racing on Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (June 24 thru Sept 30).
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Mama G’s Wish, trained by John Robb and ridden by Carol Cedeno, winner of the Delaware Certified Lewes Stakes
@DelParkRacing
today.
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Big big shout out to the DelCap champ Idiomatic and connections
@JuddmonteFarms
@flothejock
&
@bradcoxracing
on victory in the Personal Ensign
@TheNYRA
. DelCap room
@DelParkRacing
erupted when you were clear. Nobody who saw Del Cap in person is surprised with victory. 👏 👏
IDIOMATIC, by
@HillnDaleFarm
stallion Curlin, gets her first Grade 1 win in the Personal Ensign Stakes under
@flothejock
for
@bradcoxracing
!
#Saratoga
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Absolutely gorgeous morning for training
@DelParkRacing
with Opening Day of 85th live racing season only 15 days away. May 25 thru Nov. 5 - racing Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & select Friday (visit website for exact days) - daily first race post 12:30p unless noted otherwise.
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Congratulations to connections
@GrahamMotion
of Sopran Basilia on Robert G. Dick Mem victory
@DelParkRacing
. First victory stateside!
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You know things are getting ready to be exciting when
@Stidhamracing
is in the house! Opening day for live racing Wednesday May 26.
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Throwback Tuesday
@DelParkRacing
! Cicada was one of two Hall of Famers to win the Blue Hen Stakes (‘61)!which will be run tomorrow. The other
@nmrhof
was Xtra Heat (2000). Pic was from 1962 before ran second in ‘62 DelCap. Willie Shoemaker up.
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Congratulations to jockey Andy Hernandez on first career victory in race two today
@DelParkRacing
!
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Due to the HISA air quality guidelines and acting upon the recommendation of the commission veterinarians, the live racing cards scheduled for today & tomorrow
@DelParkRacing
have been cancelled.
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They're coming back!
@DelParkRacing
stable area opens today and is receiving horses in preparation for the opening of 86th season of live racing on May 24. Pic of one of all-time
@DelParkRacing
greats, the "Bid" from public afternoon canter in 1980.
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Race 4
@DelParkRacing
declared no contest. Jockey Ronald Ordonez fell from mount on clubhouse turn and was still on ground while field was turning into stretch. Outriders slowed field down has cautionary measure.
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Apprentice
@AshleyCastrenze
at it again
@DelParkRacing
. In winner's circle after winning 1st career turf race.
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Pretty cool scene from
@DelParkRacing
paddock this morning. But, I will like the way it looks on May 25th much better!
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Happy closing day to live racing
@DelParkRacing
! We had a pretty nice season and it would not have been possible without awesome horsemen, jockeys but most of all the fans! So thank you. Thank you 😊 for a fun filled and exciting season. We are looking forward to 2022!
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Jockey Jaime Rodriguez guiding his fifth winner on the card to the winner’s circle
@DelParkRacing
. Rodriguez scored aboard five his nine mounts with three coming aboard
@jnessracing
today. After two days, Rodriguez leads standings with six wins from 17 mounts.
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Happy Oaks Day! Look at the group!
@DelParkRacing
legend & 6 time leading jockey Michael McCarthy with family celebrating career win 2,000 after guiding Mystery Wood to win on June 23, 1998. McCarthy retired in 2002 with 2,907 wins.
@trevormmccarthy
Photo
@MaryLyons302
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The old racetrack is beginning to bloom again. Horses beginning to arrive & increasing activity on the training track. Main track scheduled to open for training Apr 10 & live racing season
@DelParkRacing
set to get underway on May 24!
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Heads up on simulcast on broadcast
@DelParkRacing
today. Paddock host
@StantonSalter
will be interviewing
@HodsdonDanielle
, former steeplechase jockey who rode graded stakes winners for trainer Jonathan Sheppard, in the
@DelParkRacing
paddock before the third race.
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Early conditions for the opening day of live racing
@DelParkRacing
are fast main track & the John E. Mooney turf course is firm. First race post 12:30p. Note two pick 5s this season. Early starts in first & late starts in 4th.
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Eight days until opening of live racing
@DelParkRacing
on Wednesday May 25. Expecting all of the top riders from 2021 including Jaime Rodriguez, Carol Cedeno,
@jockeydcenteno
&
@A_Suarez_jockey
. Top trainers
@jnessracing
, Cathal Lynch, Juan Arriagada,
@GaryContessa
will be back.
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Good luck to our fellow Delaware resident
@KendrickCarmou1
from
@DelParkRacing
in
@KentuckyDerby
aboard Bourbonic!
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Happy Opening Day of live racing
@DelParkRacing
!
@DelParkRacing
is the beautiful place where the big names race!
The big name today is three-time defending leading jockey Carol Cedeno. She has mounts in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, & 10.
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Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈🍾 to jockey Jaime Rodriguez and
@CoachWeilbacher
, in notching first
@DelParkRacing
riding title! Last year, his first season
@DelParkRacing
, he finished fourth in standings. Good work!
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Got It with jockey Feargal Lynch, owned by A and J Racing Stable and trained by David Dotolo, the winner of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame trophy race
@DelParkRacing
.
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Mademoiselle Coco (half to Havre de Grace) trainer Larry Jones- jockey Gabe Saez, wins tough maiden
@DelParkRacing
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Acting upon recommendation of DTRC vet,
@DelParkRacing
has cancelled live racing scheduled for tomorrow, Aug 12 due to excessive heat forecast. Live card for today August 11, has also been cancelled. Live racing scheduled to resume Saturday, August 14.
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Throwback Thursday!
@trevormmccarthy
dad Mike. Family should be proud. Mike is only recipient John Brady Delaware Athlete of the Year award by Delaware Sportwriters & Broadcasters Association. 6 time leading
@DelParkRacing
jock Mike McCarthy accepting from Chuck Durante in ‘97.
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Acting upon recommendation of Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (DTRC) veterinarians,
@DelParkRacing
has cancelled the live racing card for tomorrow due to forecasted excessive heat. Entire live racing card has been rescheduled for Friday, August 4. First race post 12:30p.
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Throwback Tuesday
@DelParkRacing
. Fred Hooper’s
@nmrhof
Susan’s Girl winning her second Delaware Handicap in 1975.
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Happy Delaware Handicap Day! As of 7:30a, we are on the turf for race 6 the Robert G Dick Mem. We are off the turf for race 4 and race 8. Track conditions are still to be determined.
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@DelParkRacing
has announced a 77-day meet for the upcoming 84th season of live racing after receiving approval from the DTRC today.
The live racing season will open on Wed. May 26th and conclude on Sat. Oct. 16. Live racing days during week will be announced at later date.
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Throwback Thursday Remembering Afleet Alex Day & jockey Jeremy Rose. Year before Alex broke maiden
@DelParkRacing
& followed with ALW score before winning the Sanford & Hopeful at Saratoga (
@TheNYRA
). Next year was 3YO champ with wins in
@PreaknessStakes
&
@BelmontStakes
.
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Things coming together at the old racetrack. Grove tents are up and new signage went up today in spot so almost everybody will be reminded that
@DelParkRacing
is Always in Play!
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Reminder live racing card
@DelParkRacing
for today Wednesday August 11 has been cancelled due to the excessive heat. Status of live racing card tomorrow, Thursday August 12 will be determined later this morning.
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Taking entries today for Opening Day of live racing season
@DelParkRacing
on Wednesday June 17.
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Throwback Thursday! Program page from 1967 Blue Hen Stakes for 2YO fillies
@DelParkRacing
won by Obeah. She would go onto to win DelCap in ‘69 & ‘70 and eventually be the dam of the great Go For Wand.
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@DelParkRacing
@PDJFund
@dtha_bessie
Delaware Park jockeys with patient
@AIDHC
after air hockey competition.
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Mark your calendars! Days of week for 2021
@DelParkRacing
live racing are official. They are Saturday, Monday & Wednesday. Thursday will be added from June 24th through September 30th. Opening day for 77-day meet is Wednesday, May 26 and will close on Saturday, October 16.
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@dtha_bessie
@paulickreport
@DRFDunleavy
@BradMyersTNJ
@BloodHorse
@SeanGreeneWDEL
2020 live dates revised
@DelParkRacing
. Opening day is June 17. Closing day Oct 17. Racing Mon., Wed., & Sat. Thursday added July 16 thru Oct. 1. Total 65 days. DelCap still July 11 & Oaks July 4
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Every day stable area
@DelParkRacing
gets a little more active. Opening day for 84th live racing season is May 26!
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First step toward greatness started today w/ barn area opening
@DelParkRacing
. Live racing opens May 25, DelCap prep Obeah Stakes June 8, DelOaks July 2, DelCap July 9, & 6 stakes from Sept 28-Oct 1 featuring best of best in Delaware racing culminating with Owners Day on Saturday
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Throwback Tuesday
@DelParkRacing
. Quill, the champion older mare trained by Lucien Laurin, winning the Delaware Handicap by 9-lengths in 1960. Royal Native second and Geechee Lou third.
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Good luck to the Delaware Certified Howgreatisnate & connections Imaginary Stables, jock JD Acosta & trainer
@AndySimoff
in Gotham this Saturday. He was 3-for-3
@DelParkRacing
last season including a win in Delaware Certified First St Dash
@dtha_bessie
.
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Congrats to Alexander Crispin on winning Eclipse for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey. Knew kid had bright future with his first win
@DelParkRacing
on DelCap Day July 11. Very proud as you follow in long line of
@DelParkRacing
jocks who have won this honor.
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Throwback Thursday
@DelParkRacing
! The 1957 DelCap the richest race in the world for fillies & mares at time touted in official track program. Race drew a field of 19 including Calumet entry with Hartack & Arcaro riding. Princess Turia, who was dam of Forward Pass, was winner.
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Congratulations to John E. Mooney on a phenomenal career from
@DelParkRacing
. He achieved great things & made the sport better, especially
@DelParkRacing
, and he did it all the right way. Turf course is now the John E. Mooney Turf Course. THANK YOU! Photo by
@MaryLyons302
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In memory of great Jonathan Sheppard one accomplishment I always found amazing, even though I was not old enough to appreciate it, was how he trained Wustenchef to win a major turf stake, Sussex, & major steeplechase, Indian River, only weeks a part in same
@DelParkRacing
meet
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What a ride by apprentice Melissa Iorio aboard Charlotte Webley in second
@DelParkRacing
today to notch her first career winner! Congratulations🎉 🎊!!!!!!!!!!!
@dennis_trusty
@SadandSulk
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Throwback Tuesday
@DelParkRacing
@RAMONandSHARON
bobble head doll paying tribute to his first Del Cap winner in 2003 Anstu Stable’s Irving’s Baby. Also the 1st of a record 4 wins for trainer
@PletcherRacing
. Believe it not, she paid $38! Race photo by Hoodprintsinc
@MaryLyons302
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Main track opened this morning in preparation for live racing season
@DelParkRacing
which gets underway May 24! Fairly active for first day of training on main track.
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Congratulations to jockey
@John_hiraldo
on career win 100. Milestone victory came aboard La Flecha conditioned
@ChelseyMoysey
in 5th race
@DelParkRacing
today.
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Throwback back Thursday
@DelParkRacing
! 1954 Wilmington Sprint Handicap at beginning turn on far turn. Pet Bully with Willie Hartack win race. Previous champs who won race include Tea Maker, Royal Governor & Polynesian.
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He was retired to Mrs. Allaire duPont’s farm in Chesapeake City, MD, a hop skip & jump from
@DelParkRacing
, where he lived until his passing in 1983. As a very young fan, my Dad took me to the farm, unannounced, & we were welcomed. I got to touch one of the greatest of all time.
When Kelso retired in 1966, he left the racetrack as the sport’s all-time leader in earnings, and he did it without the benefit of running in the
@KentuckyDerby
,
@PreaknessStakes
or
@BelmontStakes
.
Take a look back on a 'one of a kind' horse, Kelso.
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Early conditions
@DelParkRacing
Saturday Oct 14. Off the turf and main track will be determined closer to first race post time of 12:30p
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Racing and training has been cancelled
@DelParkRacing
today Wednesday August 5. Racing is scheduled to resume tomorrow Thursday August 6. First race post time 1:15p and Pick 5, which starts in 3rd race, carryover of $24,472.
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Phenomenal Friday! Spectacular Bid entering track before track record smashing performance
@DelParkRacing
& Ply the Sea (
#5
) with another
@DelParkRacing
legend aboard -
@MarioPino1961
. Ply the Sea briefly had the lead in race.
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Opening Day of live racing
@DelParkRacing
!!!!! Early conditions for Wednesday June 17 are fast main track & firm turf course. First race post time 1:15p.
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Throwback Wednesday! The first racebook
@DelParkRacing
on old second floor grandstand circa 1996.
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Castro and his crew “glad to be back home”
@DelParkRacing
! Opening Day May 26. Live racing Saturday, Monday & Wednesday. Add Thursday June 24 thru Sept 30. Closing day Oct. 16.
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Throwback Thursday! First floor clubhouse trackside
@DelParkRacing
probably about 20 years ago.
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