There was something about Rick Porter that drew people to him.

Fans would come out to Delaware Park to watch a race simply because they knew Porter had a horse running in it.

And it was an impressive record to be following, too.

The Wilmington native saw great success as a thoroughbred owner, campaigning 20 graded stakes horses and multiple champions, including Havre de Grace, Songbird, Omaha Beach and Eight Belles.

One of his most recent victories was at the Delaware Handicap in 2017, one of the state’s biggest races of the year, with Songbird and trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Others in the industry respected his deep knowledge of horses and admired his expertise in the business.

John Mooney, executive director of racing at Delaware Park, said…

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