Crawford New Delta Downs Racing Secretary

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel announced that Matt Crawford has been hired as the track's racing secretary for both the Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred meets, effective immediately. 

Crawford, a 57-year-old native of Texas, most recently served as director of racing and racing secretary at Hialeah Park, which conducts Quarter Horse racing, in South Florida. His resume also includes working as an assistant racing secretary at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Louisiana Downs, and Lone Star Park.

This will be the first time he has served as racing secretary on the Thoroughbred side. Earlier in his career he worked with both Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds as a trainer and an assistant trainer.

"We are very happy to have Matt on our team here at Delta Downs," said Chris Warren, director of racing at Delta Downs and Evangeline Downs, in a statement. "His prior work in the racing industry along with his ability to communicate effectively with the horsemen will be a valuable asset to this racetrack as we continue to grow into the future."

Crawford's work at Delta Downs has already begun as he prepares for the track's Quarter Horse season which begins April 22.