WILMINGTON — On the final day of the 2026 Delaware Park meet, the track’s traditional autumn stakes produced decisive finishes on a wet surface, with Quint’s Brew nipping Boardwalk Jack in the $100,000 Wilmington Stakes and Maida drawing clear in the $200,000 Endine.
Quint’s Brew rallies to win Wilmington
Quint’s Brew, a 5-year-old gelding by Mosler, rallied from well back to surge outside in the stretch and win the six-furlong Wilmington Stakes by a neck. Ridden by Forest Boyce for trainer Edward T. Allard, the favorite completed the distance on a sloppy track in 1:11.82 after opening fractions of 22.40 and 46.15 seconds.
The victory pushed Quint’s Brew’s record at Delaware Park to 2-for-2. His career numbers through Saturday stood at 16 starts: 9 wins, 5 seconds, 1 third, with career earnings of $731,740. He is owned by Paul Berube, Karen Linnell and Heather Hunter and was bred by Paul W. Berube, Karen Linnell & Spinnaker Hill Farm.
Maida overcomes early bump to take Endine
In the day’s feature for fillies and mares, Maida — a 4-year-old by Improbable — overcame a bump at the break and a wide trip to score a two-length victory in the Endine. Running six furlongs on the sloppy surface in 1:11.76 after fractions of 22.64 and 46.23, Maida made a sustained move five wide around the turn and took command past the eighth pole.
Owned and campaigned to date with success at sprint distances, Maida improved to 2-for-2 at Delaware Park and is 5-for-6 at six furlongs. Mystic Lake finished second, one length behind, while Icona Mama rallied strongly to finish third after a wide trip.
How the races broke down
Both races produced fast late fractions on a tiring surface, and several closers capitalized on the sloppy footing to gain ground around the turn. Scorching, the second choice in the Wilmington, led into the stretch but faded to fifth as Quint’s Brew and others closed well.
| Race | Winner (age/sex) | Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Stakes (6f) | Quint's Brew (5g) | 1:11.82 | neck |
| Endine Stakes (6f) | Maida (4f) | 1:11.76 | 2 lengths |
Implications and local context
Delaware Park’s closing day traditionally draws local owners and trainers seeking late-season black-type opportunities. The performances of Quint’s Brew and Maida reinforce each horse’s affinity for sprint distances and for the Wilmington oval. For owners and trainers campaigning in the Mid-Atlantic region, success at Delaware Park can boost year-end credentials and breeding value, particularly for stakes winners running well on off tracks.
- Track condition: Sloppy for both stakes.
- Wilmington opening fractions: 22.40, 46.15.
- Endine opening fractions: 22.64, 46.23.
Quint’s Brew’s closing speed produced a narrow but decisive victory, while Maida’s ability to overcome early trouble and still draw clear highlighted the mare’s consistency at sprint distances. Both winners leave Delaware Park with enhanced résumés as the regional circuit winds down for the season.
What comes next
Delaware Park’s meet closure signals a shift for many local connections toward winter racing venues or off-season training plans. Owners of successful sprinters often consider late fall and winter targets at tracks with preserved sprint opportunities or plan for stakes placement next spring. For fans, the performances provide fresh narratives to follow when the 2027 campaign resumes.
Results from the pair of stakes will be reflected in regional earnings and stakes statistics, and trainers and owners will weigh whether to keep their sprinters in training for winter spots or to freshen them for next year’s stakes schedule.
This recap is based on official race results reported from Delaware Park on closing day of the 2026 meet.
