The top trainers recently have included Jamie Ness, Arnaud Delacour, Anthony Pecoraro, Hugh McMahon and Jorge Navarro. Keep an eye out for horses ridden by any of these, although superstar jockey Jose Ortiz has an impeccable record when visiting here too. Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and Afleet Alex who very nearly landed the Triple Crown both won their first starts at this track.Īt the latest meet, the top jockeys around Delaware Park in terms of overall prize money earned, winning rides or percentage of placed rides were: It features a strong stakes schedule with millions of dollars offered up in prize money every year.ĭelaware Park Racecourse has become famous for future superstars making their debuts and/or gaining their first wins here before going on to Grade I glory. Racing at Delaware Park generally takes place from May to October.
It is its proximity to such a major city that means its live meets are always very well supported, despite good competition from many other tracks on the eastern seaboard. The track sits near the town of Wilmington, around 30 miles from Philadelphia. As well as the thoroughbred race tracks, the facility also houses a fully-fledged casino and a golf course.
Delaware Park Racecourse is a hugely popular racing, gambling and sports facility.
