Rain Postpones Cape Henlopen Stakes Until June 14

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Turf racing at Delaware Park

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.

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