Archives for: August 2011

Live racing at Delaware Park for Monday, August 29 cancelled

by Chris Sobocinski Email

The live racing card for Monday, August 29th, has been cancelled due to the recent hurricane that hit the east coast.  The live racing card has also been cancelled for Tuesday, August 30th.  Live racing is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, August 31st w… more »

Tuesday card cancelled

by Chris Sobocinski Email

The live racing card for Tuesday, August 30th at Delaware Park has been cancelled due to the lack of entries as a result of Hurricane Irene.  A determination for the Monday, August 29th card, will be made after the storm passes and there has been ample… more »

Eve Giselle takes Endine Stakes

by Chris Sobocinski Email

Bean Counter Stables’ Eve Giselle won the $151,050 Grade III Endine Stakes at Delaware Park.    With Javier Santiago aboard, the 4-year-old daughter of Five Star Day posted a length victory and returned $4.40 as the favorite in the field of eight.  S… more »

Bronx City Girl peaking at right time for Endine Stakes

by Chris Sobocinski Email

Farnsworth Stables’ Bronx City Girl has been winless in her last nine outings, but the 4-year-old daughter by Yankee Gentleman could be peaking just at the right time as she tops the $150,000 Grade III Endine Stakes at Delaware Park this Saturday.  The… more »

Delaware Park family saddened with news of Carl Hanford’s passing

by Chris Sobocinski Email

 The Delaware Park family was deeply saddened upon hearing the news of the passing of legendary trainer Carl Hanford on Sunday.  The Hanford family has been a fixture at Delaware Park for decades.   “We are very sad to hear the news about Carl (Hanfor… more »

Carl Hanford, trainer of Kelso, dies at 95

by Chris Sobocinski Email

Carl Hanford, trainer of five-time Horse of the Year (1960-64) Kelso, died peacefully with family and friends by his side at his Delaware home early Sunday morning.  He was 95.   The native of Fairbury, Nebraska started his career in racing as a jock… more »