Delaware Park, Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Delaware Jockeys’ Association host benefit for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund

Delaware Park, the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (DTHA) and the Delaware Jockeys’ Association are teaming up to support the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) through Family Fun Day. Activities will include pony rides, jockey autographs and a country-style barbecue.

Family Fun Day in conjunction with the benefit for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF)
Saturday, August 22, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Delaware Park’s world famous picnic Grove situated between the saddling enclosure and the clubhouse turn

Event attractions include:

• A bouncy house, super slide, pony rides, face painting and balloon twisters
• Jockey versus children bouncy ball race on the turf course
• Jockey autographs and photograph sessions
• Food will include a country-style barbecue and festival snacks (popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones) in the Grove
• Official membership cards for the Giddy Up & Go Racing Club for children
• All proceeds from activities and items will benefit the PDJF.

“The Delaware Park family has a great appreciation for the jockeys’ continued dedication and contribution,” said John Mooney, Executive Director of Racing at Delaware Park. “These great athletes risk injury for spectators’ enjoyment. The Delaware Park family has always been a proud supporter of the PDJF and we look forward to furthering our efforts to benefit this cause.”

Retired rider Ramon Dominguez, the all-time Delaware Park jockey by wins, will be on the track during Family Fun Day as a special representative of the PDJF.

In 2013, Delaware Park, the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen Association, the Delaware Jockeys’ Health & Welfare Fund, and the Delaware Arabian Alliance donated a combined $20,000 annually for a three-year period as part of the Ramon Dominguez Retirement Celebration.

Live racing is conducted on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Beginning on September 8th, Tuesday will be dropped from the schedule and live racing will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday through closing day October 17th. Daily first race post time is set for 1:15 p.m.