Delaware Park News & Notes
Cape Henlopen rescheduled to be run on June 14
on Delaware Derby & Oaks card
Wilmington, Del., May 29, 2025 – Due to the significant rainfall in the region this week and the forecasted precipitation, the $200,000 Cape Henlopen, a mile and a half turf race, has been rescheduled from this Saturday and will be run as a supporting feature on the Delaware Derby & Oaks card on Saturday, June 14.
The remaining seven races on the live racing card this Saturday will be run as scheduled including the six furlong $100,000 Rehoboth Stakes.
The beach towel and carabiner sunblock set giveaway, while supplies are last, is on schedule. The $10,000 guaranteed middle Pick 5 pool has been cancelled. First race post time is 12:35 p.m.
The new nomination closing date for the Cape Henlopen is Wednesday, June 4 and the new race draw date for the race is Tuesday, June 10.
2025 LIVE RACING DATES – Racing will be conducted on a Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday weekly format for most of the meet through October 11. Live racing will be conducted on Friday on the following dates: May 30, June 6, June 13, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 2, August 1, August 8 and August 15. Live racing is not scheduled on Wednesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 24. Daily first race post time is set for 12:35 p.m.
Delaware Derby & Oaks Day is on June 14, Reggae in the Park is slated for June 22, Live Exotic Animal Races will be on July 4, NHC Handicapping Contest will be on July 5 and DelCap weekend is set for September 27th & 28th.
