Delaware Horse Racing
While not typically thought of as a hotbed for horse racing, the state of Delaware is home to notable thoroughbred and harness racing venues as well as significant major stakes racing action. Delaware Park, located in Wilmington, has been in operation since 1937, and hosts turf and dirt racing from May-October. Additionally, Dover Downs and Harrington Raceway host harness racing in addition to casino gaming at each facility.
Delaware Race Tracks
Delaware Park
With its annual late-spring to mid-fall racing season, Delaware Park is packaged with casino and sports betting within its 777 Delaware Park Blvd location in Wilmington. Major races include the Grade 1 $750,000 Delaware Park Handicap for fillies and mares and the Grade 2 Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes.
Dover Downs
Located with the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino facility, Dover Downs has been home to elite harness racing since the 1960’s and hosts an annual meeting from November-April with year-long simulcast wagering available.
Harrington Raceway
Also packaged with casino gaming at its facility, Harrington Raceway holds harness racing Monday-Thursday throughout its live meet beginning on April 25 and concluding June 30. Harrington has been home to top-class harness racing since 1946 and distributes nightly purses averaging approximately $135,000.
Bet Delaware Horse Racing Online!
When you can't get out to see live racing in Delaware, you can still bet the races through a quality online racebook.
* REMINDER! - you must be of legal age in your state or province to legally wager on thoroughbred or harness horse racing. Please bet responsibly!
