Conventional wisdom tells us post position really matters, and that Delaware and Monmouth are two tracks where it really pays to be inside. Right? Well…
It took jockey Alex Cintron a few years to learn his craft. Now, the sky’s the limit for the man looking to defend his Delaware Park leading rider title.
Claiming activity was relatively sluggish, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Journeyman rider Daniel Centeno posted the 2,000th victory of his career Sunday when he piloted Forest Rim to a win at Parx Racing.
Higher level races will see a purse reduction at Delaware Park as the track adjusts for reduced funding from its under-pressure casino.
Claiming activity dropped 20 percent last week, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Recent positive drug tests against widely respected trainers have Delaware horsemen worried about new medication policies and the state’s new testing lab.
Delaware’s horsemen are increasingly frustrated by hold-ups in finalizing drug tests and releasing purse moneys, with some purses held up almost two months.
Claiming activity was strong, topping 75 claims in the region for the third time in four weeks, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Delaware’s racing community — the track, horsemen’s association, and jockeys association — will raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.