Delta Downs Kicks Off Thoroughbred Season Oct. 10
Delta Downs will kick off its 2024-25 Thoroughbred season Oct. 10 with post time at 4:50 p.m. CT throughout the season that ends Feb. 22.
Broberg Wins 13th Straight Delta Downs Training Title
The 2023-24 Thoroughbred season at Delta Downs Racetrack wrapped up Feb. 24. Vicente Del Cid finished atop the rider standings; Karl Broberg retained his grip on the leading trainer crown; and End Zone Athletics won another leading owner title.
Honor D Lady Wins Royal Delta in 4-Year-Old Debut
Final Furlong Farm and Madaket Stables' Honor D Lady opened a commanding lead in the stretch and easily hung on to win the $154,000 Royal Delta Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park Feb. 17.
Saffie Saddles Honor D Lady, Four Others in Royal Delta
The $150,000 Royal Delta Stakes (G3) headlines Gulfstream's Feb. 17 race card, the 1 1/16-mile dirt test will have Honor D Lady breaking from slot six for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., who will saddle three others in the race.
Trainer Delany Seriously Injured at Delta Downs
Louisiana-based trainer Sarah Delany is recovering in a Houston, Texas, hospital after being kicked in the neck by a horse Feb. 7 at Delta Downs.
Delta's Louisiana Premier Night to Feature Scholarships
Delta Downs will host the richest program of the year, Louisiana Premier Night, Feb. 3, featuring the best Louisiana breds competing in 10 stakes worth $895,000. In addition, the LTBA will award two scholarships, to college students.