Veteran trackman Dennis Moore, the track superintendent at Santa Anita Park, has agreed to accept the additional role of Director of Track Maintenance at Del Mar, it has been announced. Moore, 67, with more than 44 years of experience working racetracks around the world, will continue his full-time role at Santa Anita while also assuming his new responsibilities at Del Mar for its summer and fall meetings.
“Having consistency is a key element in safety and that can mean surface and personnel,” said DMTC President and General Manager Joe Harper. “With Dennis Moore on board at Southern California's two major tracks–both featuring the same racing surfaces–we've moved solidly in that direction. We owe Keith Brackpool and his people at Santa Anita a big thank you for their willingness to 'share' Dennis with us, which will go a long way toward enhancing Southern California's racing and training environment.”
He continued, “We're doing everything in our power to ensure the finest, safest and most horse-friendly racing surface we possibly can offer at Del Mar. Dennis knows his business and our horsemen know Dennis and respect the work he does.”
Moore is replacing Del Mar's previous track superintendent, Steven Wood, Jr., a role the latter assumed in 2016. Wood now will be the senior crew member working for Moore at the seaside oval.
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