[1] The facility opened on June 26, 1937, and today is the only thoroughbred horse racing track in the state of Delaware.
The track is now home to many horses who routinely ship to and win at the major circuits in New York, Florida and Kentucky.
Michael Matz, Barbaro's trainer, won the silver medal in the equestrian events at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jones also trained the ill-fated Eight Belles, who also broke her maiden at Delaware before going on to finish second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby prior to her untimely death post-race.
[6] Wagering on live and simulcast horse races is offered at the Sports Book at Delaware Park.
Betting was only allowed on Parlay Cards featuring multiple teams, rather than individual games, along with championship futures.
[14] Delaware Park is home to an 18-hole, par 72 golf course called White Clay Creek Country Club.