Elate takes 2018 Delaware Handicap

The field in the Kent Stakes comes out of the starting chute on the turf Saturday at Delaware Park.

Golden Brown (6) emerges from the pack to win the Kent Stakes Saturday at Delaware Park.

Jairo Rendon holds on as Golden Brown wins the Kent Stakes.

Jairo Rendon is congratulated by trainer Patrick McBurney after winning with Golden Brown in the Kent Stakes Saturday at Delaware Park.

John Velazquez appears relaxed as he gets set to guide Unbridled Mo in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap Saturday at Delaware Park.

Jose Bracho gets settled on Fuhriously Kissed before the $750,000 Delaware Handicap Saturday at Delaware Park.

Proper Discretion with Agustin Bracho riding sets the early pace on the front stretch in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap Saturday at Delaware Park.

Elate (right), with jockey Jose Ortiz, gets some breathing room in the final strides to win the $750,000 Delaware Handicap Saturday at Delaware Park.

Elate, with jockey Jose Ortiz, wins the $750,000 Delaware Handicap Saturday at Delaware Park.

Elate, with jockey Jose Ortiz, finishes three and 1/4 lengths in the lead in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap Saturday at Delaware Park.

Jockey Jose Ortiz pumps his fist after winning with Elate in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap Saturday at Delaware Park.

Jockey Jose Ortiz pumps his fist after winning with Elate in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap Saturday at Delaware Park.

Jockey Jose Ortiz looks to the heavens after winning with Elate in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap Saturday at Delaware Park.