PTHA Charities COVID Relief Fund
The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (PTHA) endeavors to help any Backstretch employee facing difficulties due to the onset of COVID-19. Thanks to a generous donation from Glenn Bennett and Chuck Zacney of Cash is King LLC and LC Racing, LLC,
In Memory of Laurence “Tex” Welch
On Wednesday November 18, 2020 Laurence H. (TEX) Welch Jr. of Bensalem, Pennsylvania passed away at the age of 59. Laurence was born on February 21, 1961, in Washington, DC, and grew up in Landover, Maryland. As a young man Laurence was
Chaplain’s Corner
A Message from Chaplain Rick Bunker1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its
PENNSYLVANIA THOROUGHBRED TRACKS AWARDED 348 PROGRAMS FOR 2020
Posted: Nov. 18, 2020 Three Thoroughbred tracks have been approved for a total of 348 racing dates for 2021, down from the 434 requested for 2020. The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission approved the submissions at its Nov. 17 meeting. With 472 programs
Lupe Preciado Achieves 2,000th Win
Photo by Barbara Weidl BY Dick Jerardi Guadalupe Preciado’s first win as a trainer came at Philadelphia Park on June 4, 1989, with a first-time starter named Broadway Bouncer. His 2,000th win came at Parx Racing on Nov. 16, 2020, with a
Severe Storms Cancel Training Monday 11/30 at Parx
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/pa/bensalem-township/KPABENSA47?utm_source=HomeCard&utm_content=Forecast&cm_ven=HomeCardForecasthttps://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/severe-storms-to-roar-to-life-across-south-mid-atlantic/857709
In Memory of Successful Owner, Breeder Carlo DeThomasi
Carlo DeThomasi The Owner of C and R Horse Farm raced most recently with Juan Serey at Parx Racing with a string of ten, and had horses with long-time friend and Trainer Cal Lynch. His farm in Milmay, NJ stood great
Frontside @ Parx
Weekly Highlightswith Dani Gibson 11/25/2020 PTHA Trophy Race - Maiden Special Weight at Parx Racing, 1 mile 70 yards for 2 year olds, $40,000 purse was won by a promising 2 yr. old bay colt, Capo Kane by Street Sense. Ridden
A Lifetime With Horses
https://youtu.be/kxanRg9igCE A Lifetime of Horsesby Dick JerardiBobbi Anne Hawthorne has been a licensed trainer for three decades. She has been around horses essentially forever. “My mother trained horses as well,’’ she explained in the shedrow of her immaculate Parx barn. “We did