Archives for: August 2010
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Jamie Ness ships ten horses to Delaware Park
The third leading trainer in North America by wins, Jamie Ness has shipped ten horses to Delaware Park. This year, Ness has a national record of 194 winners, 134 seconds, and 83 thirds from 663 starters through August 31st. The 35-year-old native of H… more »
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I’m Steppin’ It Up seeks second career victory on Saturday
After posting a very impressive maiden score in his most recent outing, Roman Hill Farm’s I’m Steppin’ It Up will be seeking his second career victory at Delaware Park this Saturday. The 2-year-old son of Congrats will be facing five rivals in a one mi… more »
Rocket Defense looks tough in Saturday feature
Daybreak Stables’ Rocket Defense looks like the one to beat in the feature race Saturday. The 4year-old daughter Peace Rules tops a field of six in a six furlong $42,000 allowance/optional claiming $50,000 event. The Virginia-bred conditioned by Dove… more »
DelCap winner Life at Ten takes aim at Rachel Alexandra at the Spa
Candy DeBartolo’s Life At Ten, the recent winner of the Grade II Delaware Handicap, will take aim the reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra in the mile and a quarter $300,000 Grade I Personal Ensign at Saratoga this Sunday. Life At Ten will be pu… more »
Delaware Park introduces on-track exacta pool bonuses
Beginning September 4, Delaware Park will feature on-track exacta pool bonuses on the Delaware Park live races through the conclusion of the meet on Breeders’ Cup Day November 6.
The take-out for on-track exacta players of Delaware Park races will be… more »
The final Plush Horse Giveaway this Saturday
The final of four plush horse giveaways will occur this Saturday. This week’s feature plush horse is Buddy Backstretch. The giveaway is for the first 2,000 patrons and will only be available while supplies last. The giveaway begins at 11:00 am and wi… more »
Pistols At Dawn tops feature this Saturday
The lightly raced Pistols at Dawn tops the feature race Saturday. The six furlong $39,000 allowance for 3-year-olds and upward has attracted a field of eight.
Pistols At Dawn has had two career starts. In his debut, the 3-year-old son of Grand Slam… more »
Workin for Hops pointing for Sept. 25 Kent Stakes
Estrorace’s Workin For Hops, recently third in the mile and a quarter $400,000 Grade I Secretariat Stakes at Arlington Park on August 21, is being pointed toward the $250,0000 Kent Stakes (include $50,000 Breeders’ Cup fund) at Delaware Park on Septembe… more »
Delaware Park based A Little Warm morning-line fav for Travers
Edward P. Evan’s A Little Warm is the 7-to-2 morning line favorite for the 141st $1 million Grade I Travers Stakes at a mile and a quarters at Saratoga this Saturday.
In his most recent outing, the 3-year-old of Stormin Fever won the mile and an ei… more »
Ready Set takes Eight Thirty; Nicanor finishes sixth
Lael Stable’s Ready Set scored an upset victory against his entry-mate, Nicanor, in the $50,700 Eight Thirty Stakes at Delaware Park today.
With Brian Joseph Hernandez aboard, Ready Set chased the early pacesetter Hugo, who set fractions of :4… more »
Lentenor finishes third in come back race
After being away for more than four months since finishing fourth in the Grade I Florida Derby, Lael Stable’s Lentenor, a full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, returned to racing with third-place finish in a $36,000 at Delaware Park today.… more »
Last Thursday live racing card this week
Delaware Park has live racing on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 26. Beginning in September, the daily schedule will be Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Daily first race post time is 1:15 p.m. more »
The other brother, Nicanor tops Eight Thirty Stakes tomorrow
Lael Stable's Nicanor, also a full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, will be seeking his first career stake victory when he faces eleven rivals in the $50,000 Eight Thirty Overnight Stakes at Delaware Park tomorrow. The eighth race feature… more »
Lentenor entered in Delaware Park turf race on Tuesday
Lael Stable’s Lentenor, a full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, has been entered at Delaware Park on Tuesday. He will face eleven rivals in a $36,000 allowance going seven and a half furlongs on the grass. The race has been carded as the… more »
Live racing schedule change coming soon
Delaware Park has live racing on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 26. Beginning in September, the daily schedule will be Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Daily first race post time is 1:15 p.m. more »
Spot Plays Monday, August 16
First Race – Stay Hip drops monetarily and has solid connections.
Second Race – Cool Joe Brown lands in for tag after facing Starter Company. Son of Indian Charlie is conditioned by leading trainer Juan Vasquez and Saez gets the call.
Third Race… more »
Spot Plays for Thursday, August 12
First Race – Repute continues to drop monetarily and has landed at spot in which he should excel. The son of Sky Mesa is being sent out by the dangerous Kentucky outfit of Robert O’Connor.
Second Race – Graziano has the stuff to knockout this field.… more »
Spot Plays Tuesday, August 10
First Race – Lights Out Lidge is a first-timer being sent out by the Tim Ritchey with Rosie Napravnik aboard. The son of Afleet Alex posted a swift work on July 31 and could win at first call. But, Double Threat will be a tough foe as trainer Anthony… more »
Spot Plays Monday, August 9
First Race – Private Sale drops monetarily for the red hot trainer Juan Vasquez.
Third Race – Pics Good Boy showed improvement in most recent while dropping in against maiden claiming foes. He comes right back in same spot and is a formidable presen… more »
Spot Plays for Saturday, August 7
Second Race – My Risenstar drops in against claiming foes after pretty good effort at Philadelphia Park. Trainer Brad Cox has been hot all meet and Ocampo gets the call.
Fourth Race – Elizabeth Grace stretches out after posting pretty good effort in… more »
Spot Plays for Thursday, August 5
First Race – Sagaredgo is making her Delaware Park debut but she is a speedy sort who should be able to control the pace from gate-to-wire.
Fourth Race – Camp Temptation has posted two sharp efforts as the beaten favorite in both. Daughter of Forest… more »