PARX Hall of Fame

In October 19th, 2024, the Parx Racing Hall of Fame was honored to welcome three new members. Parx Racing Director of TRC/TRNI Richard Romano was awarded the Hall of Fame Special Achievement. Keystone track announcer Jack Lamar was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the same category and champion Pennsylvania-bred gelding Ruby Bleu was welcomed as the newest Hall of Fame horse.

In 2011, the PTHA and Parx Racing joined forces to create a Hall of Fame for outstanding horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, and those recognized for their special achievements in the racetrack’s history. On September 22, 2012, the official Hall of Fame opened on the third floor of the Parx Racing grandstand, in the hallway to the Steakhouse.

Immediately noticeable as guests enter the hallway is a nearly life-size sepia wall covering of Champion Smarty Jones with exercise rider Pete Van Trump aboard, and trainer John Servis alongside on his pony. A look straight ahead, and a glass-enclosed sculpture of a standing Smarty Jones commemorates the PA-bred colt who put Pennsylvania on the map as a leader in both the racing and breeding industry, and who was a 2011 inductee into the Hall of Fame, along with his owners and breeders Pat and Roy Chapman, trainer John Servis, and jockey Stewart Elliott. Especially popular is a wall of drawings by Peb, the well-known caricaturist of Thoroughbred racing horses and people.

The warm, dark wood paneling on either side of the hall is in contrast to the bright colors of the leading owners’ silks on one side, and on the other, photos of the inductees above burnished plaques bearing their names and achievements.

Although the induction ceremonies are held once a year, the memories can be enjoyed every day up in the Hall of Fame.

  • Name

    Year

  • Ruby Bleu

    2024

  • Chub Wagon

    2023

  • Vequist

    2022

  • Spun to Run

    2021

  • Pure Sensation

    2021

  • Cathryn Sophia

    2021

  • Jaywalk

    2019

  • Imperial Hint

    2019

  • Discreet Lover

    2019

  • Page McKenney

    2018

  • Banjo Picker

    2016

  • Mr. Nickerson

    2015

  • Jostle

    2015

  • Ben's Cat

    2015

  • Whistle Pig

    2014

  • Roamin Rachel

    2014

  • Broad Brush

    2014

  • Win Man

    2013

  • Fire Plug

    2013

  • Cagey Exuberance

    2013

  • Gallant Bob

    2012

  • Devil's Honor

    2012

  • Cheating Arthur

    2012

  • Smarty Jones

    2011

  • My Juliet

    2011

  • Dainty Dotsie

    2011

  • Name

    Year

  • Roberto Rosado

    2022

  • Josiah Hampshire

    2021

  • Jorge Tejeira

    2016

  • Frankie Pennington

    2016

  • Kendrick Carmouche

    2015

  • Victor Molina

    2014

  • Jose Luis Flores

    2013

  • Matthew J. Vigliotti

    2012

  • John "Jake" Nied, Jr.

    2012

  • Jeffrey S. Lloyd

    2012

  • Rick Wilson

    2011

  • Stewart Elliot

    2011

  • Anthony Black

    2011

  • Name

    Year

  • Jack Lamar

    2024

  • Richard Romano

    2024

  • Joe Wilson

    2023

  • Senator Robert M. Tomlinson

    2022

  • Robert Bork

    2022

  • Roberto Velez

    2021

  • Vince Reed

    2021

  • Nicholas Saponara

    2019

  • Dr. James Penny, V.M.D.

    2019

  • Edward G. Rendell

    2018

  • Russell B. Jones, Jr.

    2018

  • Dr. Patricia M. Hogan, VMD

    2018

  • Dick Jerardi

    2017

  • Connie Youmans

    2016

  • Jack Servis

    2015

  • Anthony D. Ricci

    2015

  • John Pelino

    2015

  • Bruce Casella

    2014

  • Michael Ballezzi, Esq.

    2014

  • Salvatore DeBunda

    2013

  • Lawrence R. Riviello

    2012

  • William Hogwood

    2012

  • Keith Jones

    2011

  • Craig "Donnelly" Harris

    2011

  • Robert Green

    2011

  • Name

    Year

  • Suzanne Jenkins

    2022

  • Robert "Butch" Reid

    2021

  • Patricia Farro

    2021

  • Eugene Euster

    2021

  • Alfredo Velazquez

    2019

  • Richard Vega

    2018

  • Ronald Glorioso

    2016

  • Kathleen DeMasi

    2016

  • Edward Lehman

    2015

  • Philip Aristone

    2014

  • Mark J. Reid

    2013

  • Guadalupe Preciado

    2013

  • Martin L. Fallon

    2012

  • Walter C. Reese

    2012

  • Dennis "Goose" Heimer

    2012

  • John C. Servis

    2011

  • Scott A. Lake

    2011

  • Robert W. Camac

    2011

  • Name

    Year

  • Jack G. Mondel

    2023

  • Salvatore M. DeBunda

    2017

  • Plumstead Stables

    2015

  • Joseph E. Asbell

    2015

  • Jack Armstrong

    2014

  • Dr. Steven Appel, DDS

    2014

  • Keystone Stables, David & Emma Reynolds

    2012

  • Indian Mills Stock Farm, Roland Aristone

    2012

  • Someday Farm, Roy & Pat Chapman

    2011

  • Stanley I. Joselson

    2011

  • Augustin Stable, George Strawbridge

    2011

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