Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund

05/14/2026

This was a great group of students!

05/13/2026

Hosted by the Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund, FFA students from Cape Henlopen, Middletown, Milford, Woodbridge, and the FFA State Officers enjoyed learning about the standardbred industry in Delaware while visiting Harrington Raceway’s harness racing operation on Wednesday.
Thank you to Susan & Ryder Skinner (Skinner Racing) for demonstrating on how to get a horse ready to race and speaking about everything involved in the proper care (and after care) for a horse.
Montrell Teague and Cody Poliseno spoke to the students about their experience in the racing industry covering being an owner, driver, trainer, and breeder before watching them drive in the qualifying races.
After qualifiers, the students got to speak to Assistant General Manager, Matt Sparacino, veterinarian Dr. Jesse Reid, and Presiding Judge Bob Corey about other jobs in the racing industry.

05/11/2026

The $40 payment is due May 15, 2026 for any Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund eligible yearling. If the May 15th payment is missed, a LATE PAYMENT of $350 by March 15, 2027 must be made to stay eligible to the program.

If you use the USPS, please use a service with a tracking number. All payments must be postmarked by April 15, 2026 and mailed to Department of Agriculture at 2320 South DuPont Highway Dover DE 19901.

Credit cards are an acceptable payment through the online portal on the DSBF website at: https://agriculture.delaware.gov/delaware-standardbred-breeders-fund/ and owners can make multiple payments on horses in one transaction.

For more information call (302) 698-4610 or E-mail [email protected] or visit Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund – Delaware Department of Agriculture.

The Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund markets Delaware Bred Horses at major Standardbred sales, supports educational events.

05/08/2026

Hosted by the Delaware Standardbred Breeders' Fund, Sussex Tech High School FFA students with their teacher, Ms. Aten, enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of Harrington Raceway’s harness racing operation on Wednesday.

Thank you to Lakiyah Teachey for bringing DE Sired, No Gel Nikki to demonstrate getting a horse ready to race and speak about everything involved in the proper care for a horse. Then Montrell Teague and Barton Dalious spoke to the students about their experience in the racing industry covering being an owner, driver, trainer, and breeder before watching them drive in the qualifying races.

After qualifiers, the students got to speak to Assistant General Manager, Matt Sparacino, veterinarian Dr. Jesse Reid, and Presiding Judge Bob Corey about other jobs in the racing industry.

05/08/2026

05/06/2026

Congratulations to DE Sired Jett Propelled!

(Roddy's Bags Again - Jett Away)

Breeder, Owner, Trainer - Robert Shahan
Driver - Jason Thompson

HARRINGTON, DE - Bob Shahan's Jett Propelled ($5, Jason Thompson) was a 1:54.3 winner in the featured $22,500 Mares Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway.
Nite Time Deal assumed command of the featured field of mare pacers from post position six and led the field through fractions of 26.4, 55.3 and 1:24.4. Stevie Hanover then made a fierce first-over charge and cleared the pacesetter on the final turn. At the top of the stretch, Jett Propelled fanned three-wide and surged by to hit the wire first for her 6th win of the year. Trained by her owner, it was her 22nd career win as she boosted her lifetime earnings in excess of $485,000, and seasonal earnings to approximately $123,000. Almost Persuaded was second with Stevie Hanover third.
Brandon Givens had 4 wins on the program. Mike Cole and Trae Porter each had a pair of wins.

Quenton Egan Photography

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Hustle Wiggles (DE Sired) on his first career win Monday, May 4th!
(Mr Wiggles - Hustle Hard)
Breeder & Owner - Brenda Teague
Trainer - Clyde Francis
Driver - Ross Wolfenden

Quenton Egan Photography

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Spooky Season (DE Sired) on her first career win Tuesday, April 28th!
(Badlands Hanover - Romanascape)
Breeder, Owner, Trainer, & Driver - David H. Rearic

Quenton Egan Photography

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Kokono (DE Sired) on her first career win Wednesday, April 22nd!
(Dusty Winner- Koala Kat)
Breeder & Owner - Jane Dunavant
Trainer - Carlo Poliseno
Driver - Cody Poliseno

Quenton Egan Photography

04/22/2026

Congratulations to Wiggle Babe (DE Sired) on his first career win Tuesday, April 21st!
(Mr. Wiggles - Aunt Babe)
Breeder, Owner, & Trainer - Ronald Short
Driver - Shane Griffith

Quenton Egan Photography

04/22/2026

Congratulations to K D's Song (DE Sired) on his first career win Monday, April 20th!
(Delmarvalous - Katias Song)
Breeder & Owner - Brenda Teague
Trainer - Clyde Francis
Driver - Montrell Teague

Quenton Egan Photography