Delaware Park
Like most horse racing venues located in one of the thirteen original colonies, Delaware Park has a history that traces to colonial times. Back in those days horse racing events were often an attraction at county fairs and informal betting was exchanged between gentlemen.
Delaware Track Layout
Twenty years after Delaware Park Racetrack first opened its doors, a $2.8 million dollar expansion was initiated. The new renovation at Delaware Park included doubling the seating capacity at Delaware Park, introducing closed circuit televisions and installing the facility's first winner's circle in view of the grandstand.
Track History & Quick Facts
A brief closure during World War Two temporarily interrupted the action at Delaware Park. However, it reopened before the war's end to sold-out events that saw more than 288,000 people enjoy horse racing action. Horse racing was a main event in the culture and it still is to this very day.
Every July, The Delaware Handicap features fillies and mares that are ages three and up. The Delaware Handicap is a one and one-quarter mile race and carries a purse of $1,000,000. In 2005, horse racing fans were treating to a powerful horserace when Island Sand rushed across the finish line to capture the $1,000,000 purse. Island Sand won the race by 3 and ¾ lengths.
Delaware Park Betting Odds
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