Archives for: April 2010
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Spot Plays for Monday
First race, Mr. Meso is making his first of the year, but the 10-year-old likes the track sporting a record of four wins from six outings over the oval.
Seventh race, Holyfield is making his second career start after sharp effort in debut from top ba… more »
Spot Plays and Notes for Opening Day
Even though I have not picked a Kentucky Derby winner since 1979 (Spectacular Bid, in my father’s Kentucky Derby party pool), this year I decided to throw my hat into the ring. My top selection for the 2010 Kentucky Derby is Mission Impazible. I like… more »
Categories: Racing, Racing News & Notes, Handicapping, Maiden Watch
04/29/10 12:17:02 pm, 
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04/29/10 12:17:02 pm, Leave a comment » Handicap Tournament Schedule
Prize money worth approximately $40,000 and trips to Las Vegas are up for grabs at Delaware Park’s Major Handicap Tournament on Saturday, June 12. The June 12 tournament highlights the handicapping contest schedule at Delaware Park this year.… more »
73rd Live Racing Season Set to Start Saturday
The 73rd season of live thoroughbred racing at Delaware Park is set to open this Saturday, May 1. Post time for the first race is 1:15 p.m. and the first 5,000 fans entering the park after 11 a.m. will receive a Delaware Park cap.
Opening Day… more »
HOPS Entertainment Schedule - 04/30 & 05/01
by Jeff Zarge 
Friday, April 30 - DJ Dance Party *11:00pm to 1:00am
Saturday, May 01 – Seven Stone (Classic Rock n Roll)
*Bands will be performing between the hours of 9:00 pm - 1:00 am unless otherwise noted. more »
Categories: Other Tags: bands, bar, deejay, dj, entertainment, hops, stage
04/25/10 11:16:00 am, Leave a comment »
04/25/10 11:16:00 am, Leave a comment » Hollywood Nights - A Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
by Jeff Zarge
Hollywood Nights
A Tribute to Bob Seger
and the Silver Bullet Band
Friday, May 7th & Saturday, May 8th
8:00pm & 10:00pm shows both nights at HOPS Bar.
*All seats are reserved.
Please see a host to reserve a seat or call 302-994-2521.… more »
Moquett Returns for Second Season
After posting a solid record at the recently concluded Oaklawn Park meeting, trainer Ron Moquett will be returning for his second full season at Delaware Park. The 39-year-old native of Fort Smith, Arkansas, will have approximately 40 horses in Stanton… more »
Jones Returning with a Twist
Cindy and Larry Jones will return for their fifth year of thoroughbred racing at Delaware Park, but with a slight twist of roles - Cindy as the head trainer and Larry as the assistant.
Since the end of the Delaware Park meet in 2009, Cindy and… more »
Hobby moving to Delaware Park
Steve Hobby, a perennial top conditioner in the Midwest, will be among the dozen or so new outfits planning to spend the next six months at Delaware Park. Opening Day for the 73rd season of live racing is set for Saturday, May 1. The 116-day meeting… more »
Categories: Racing, Stakes, Racing News & Notes, Handicapping
04/20/10 12:53:09 pm, Leave a comment »
04/20/10 12:53:09 pm, Leave a comment » Autrey will return to defend trainer title
Cody Autrey, Delaware Park’s leading trainer in 2009, will return to the Wilmington oval to defend his title during the racetrack’s upcoming 73rd racing season. The 116-day meeting is set to start on Saturday, May 1.
Last year, after a full sea… more »
HOPS Entertainment Schedule - 04/23 & 04/24
by Jeff Zarge
Friday, April 23 - Bobby Kit & Greg (R&B, Pop)
Saturday, April 24 – Crossroads (Pop, Classic Rock)
*Bands will be performing between the hours of 9:00 pm - 1:00 am unless otherwise noted. more »
Categories: Other Tags: bands, bar, entertainment, hops, stage
04/18/10 10:42:00 am, Leave a comment »
04/18/10 10:42:00 am, Leave a comment » Excitement builds as we move closer to Opening Day
I start getting excited right around this time every year. Opening Day is about two weeks away and the 73rd season of live racing at Delaware Park has the potential to be one of the most exciting even though the Stanton-oval is faced with increased com… more »
Sellers will continue comeback effort at Delaware Park
Nationally prominent jockey Shane Sellers will be continuing his comeback from retirement as the 73rd season of live racing at Delaware Park kicks off on Saturday, May 1. The 116-day meeting will feature live racing on Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesdays and W… more »
Leading Jockey David Cohen returning to DelPark in 2010
David Cohen is set to defend his leading jockey title as the 73rd season of live racing at Delaware Park kicks off on Saturday, May 1. The 116-day meeting will feature live racing on Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with Thursday live cards… more »
HOPS Entertainment Schedule - 04/16 & 04/17
by Jeff Zarge
Friday, April 16 - DJ Dance Party
Saturday, April 17 – DJ Dance Party
*Bands will be performing between the hours of 9:00 pm - 1:00 am unless otherwise noted. more »
Categories: Other Tags: dance, deejay, dj, entertainment, hops, music, party
04/11/10 01:05:00 pm, Leave a comment »
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