Owners Appreciation Day Highlighted by Stormy Lord Repeat in President’s Cup
The PTHA's Owners Appreciation Day was marked by perfect Indian summer weather, a crowd of nearly 500 enthusiastic owners in attendance at the annual luncheon, and 12-race card of increased purses headed by Stormy Lord's repeat victory in the $250,000
Handsome Mike Scores at 14-1 in PA Derby, Cotillion Winner Miss Aurelia Remains Undefeated
Saturday afternoon at Parx provided a "daily double" of breathtaking finishes, as undefeated Miss Aurelia battled head to head to score over Questing in the $1 million G1 Cotillion, and 19-1 Handsome Mike, with just a maiden win to his
Turning For Home Sponsors Hunter Classic at All Thoroughbred Show
Turning For Home presented the winner's blanket to Briana Gonzalez and her 20-year-old Thoroughbred, Front Page News, in the featured $1,500 Hunter classic on Sunday, October 21 at the Fall For Horses Show. Also making headlines were Turning For Home
PTHA Hosts THA Meeting; Medication and Racehorse Welfare Main Topics
The PTHA hosted a quarterly Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association in Philadelphia meeting at the Hotel Palomar on November 15 and 16. Medication and racehorse health and safety topped the agenda, with most of the second day devoted to reviewing the New York Task
Santa Claus Makes Early Appearance at Parx’ Children’s Party
Santa Claus played to a full house on Saturday, December 15, at the Annual Chaplain's Children's Christmas Party in the Parx Backstretch Rec Hall. Families with children of all ages attended to take part in the crafts, face painting, music,