Delaware Park Racetrack
Horse Race Track | |
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Delaware Park Racetrack | |
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Location | Stanton, Delaware, United States |
Owned by | Delaware Park LLC |
Year opened | 1937 |
Race type | flat racing
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Website | www.delawarepark.com |
Principal races | |
Delaware Handicap (G2) | |
Delaware Oaks (G3) | |
Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes (G3) |
Delaware Park (also known as DelPark) is an American
Thoroughbred racing
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Race purses have increased in recent years owing to increasing casino revenues. With the United States national average horse racing purse of $20,762[3][4] in 2005, the average 2005 purse for DelPark of $30,650 has helped to attract more talented contenders and more first-time competitors to the venue for the 2005 and 2006 racing seasons. The 2005 average purse for DelPark placed Delaware fifth among states of the United States; the first rank for average purse was held by New York at $41,229 per race.
In recent years, near-Triple Crown winner Afleet Alex and Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, both won their career debuts at Delaware (Barbaro did it on the grass at 7–1), and the sprint champion mare Xtra Heat was based there. The track is now home to many horses who routinely ship to and win at the major circuits in New York, Florida and Kentucky.
Delaware Park was the last mid-Atlantic track to regularly card
Delaware Park entries are drawn well in advance which often results in short fields after several late scratches. It is not uncommon to see four- or even three-horse fields at Delaware in bad weather. Small fields are an issue because
Delaware Park also offers simulcasts of races from other tracks.[6] Wagering on live and simulcast horse races is offered at the Sports Book at Delaware Park.[7]
Graded events
The following Graded events are schedule to be held at Delaware Park in 2024:[8]
Grade II:
Grade III:
Casino
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The Casino at Delaware Park houses close to 2,500 slot machines. As of 2011, about 8,000 people gamble at the casino each day.[9]
Betting on
Golf
Delaware Park is home to an 18-hole, par 72 golf course called White Clay Creek Country Club.[15] The golf course offers various membership options.[16]
Dining
Dining options at Delaware Park include:[17]
- Legends Restaurant
- Picciotti's Pizza and Craft Beer
- Del Cap Room
- At The Rail Wine Bar and Grille
- On A Roll Deli
- Rooney's
- Kelso's Coffee Shop
- New Castle Room
- Sports Book
- The Grove at Delaware Park
- The Terrace
In addition, Delaware Park has facilities to accommodate banquets.[18]
Bars
Bars at Delaware Park include:[17]
- Paddock Pub
- Hops
- Oval Bar
- Wheel Bar
See also
Notes
- ^ "Media Architest Helps Make duPont's Dream Come True at Stanton Site". Chester Times. Chester, PA. June 18, 1937. p. 16. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- ^ "Delaware Park Live Race Season 2014" (PDF). delawarepark.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 4, 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- ^ Dollar ($) amounts in this article are in United States dollars.
- The Jockey Club.
- ^ Vespe, Frank (July 13, 2021). ""End of an era" for Arabian racing at Delaware * The Racing Biz". The Racing Biz. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Simulcast Schedule". Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Wagering". Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ Release, Press (February 21, 2024). "Delaware Park announces 2024 live racing schedule * The Racing Biz". The Racing Biz. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Chris Barrish (April 23, 2011). "Delaware crime: Wave of brazen attacks sounds alarm at casino". News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware: Gannett. DelawareOnline. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Sports Betting". Delaware Park. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- ^ "Sports Betting FAQ". Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ Wittkowski, Donald (January 29, 2010). "Delaware legalizes table games at its casinos". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Table Games". Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Keno". Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Golf". White Clay Creek Country Club. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Membership". White Clay Creek Country Club. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ a b "Delaware Park Dining". Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Delaware Park Banquet". Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
References
- Tresolini, Kevin (May 5, 2006). "Big purses, better horses turn DelPark into galloping success". The News Journal. pp. A1, A9. — News Journal article identifier: wil24658247
External links
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