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.
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Name
Year
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Ruby Bleu
2024
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Chub Wagon
2023
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Vequist
2022
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Spun to Run
2021
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Pure Sensation
2021
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Cathryn Sophia
2021
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Jaywalk
2019
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Imperial Hint
2019
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Discreet Lover
2019
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Page McKenney
2018
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Banjo Picker
2016
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Mr. Nickerson
2015
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Jostle
2015
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Ben's Cat
2015
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Whistle Pig
2014
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Roamin Rachel
2014
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Broad Brush
2014
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Win Man
2013
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Fire Plug
2013
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Cagey Exuberance
2013
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Gallant Bob
2012
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Devil's Honor
2012
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Cheating Arthur
2012
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Smarty Jones
2011
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My Juliet
2011
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Dainty Dotsie
2011
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Name
Year
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Roberto Rosado
2022
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Josiah Hampshire
2021
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Jorge Tejeira
2016
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Frankie Pennington
2016
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Kendrick Carmouche
2015
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Victor Molina
2014
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Jose Luis Flores
2013
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Matthew J. Vigliotti
2012
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John "Jake" Nied, Jr.
2012
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Jeffrey S. Lloyd
2012
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Rick Wilson
2011
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Stewart Elliot
2011
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Anthony Black
2011
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Name
Year
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Jack Lamar
2024
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Richard Romano
2024
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Joe Wilson
2023
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Senator Robert M. Tomlinson
2022
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Robert Bork
2022
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Roberto Velez
2021
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Vince Reed
2021
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Nicholas Saponara
2019
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Dr. James Penny, V.M.D.
2019
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Edward G. Rendell
2018
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Russell B. Jones, Jr.
2018
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Dr. Patricia M. Hogan, VMD
2018
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Dick Jerardi
2017
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Connie Youmans
2016
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Jack Servis
2015
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Anthony D. Ricci
2015
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John Pelino
2015
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Bruce Casella
2014
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Michael Ballezzi, Esq.
2014
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Salvatore DeBunda
2013
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Lawrence R. Riviello
2012
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William Hogwood
2012
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Keith Jones
2011
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Craig "Donnelly" Harris
2011
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Robert Green
2011
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Name
Year
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Suzanne Jenkins
2022
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Robert "Butch" Reid
2021
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Patricia Farro
2021
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Eugene Euster
2021
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Alfredo Velazquez
2019
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Richard Vega
2018
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Ronald Glorioso
2016
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Kathleen DeMasi
2016
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Edward Lehman
2015
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Philip Aristone
2014
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Mark J. Reid
2013
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Guadalupe Preciado
2013
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Martin L. Fallon
2012
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Walter C. Reese
2012
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Dennis "Goose" Heimer
2012
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John C. Servis
2011
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Scott A. Lake
2011
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Robert W. Camac
2011
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Name
Year
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Jack G. Mondel
2023
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Salvatore M. DeBunda
2017
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Plumstead Stables
2015
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Joseph E. Asbell
2015
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Jack Armstrong
2014
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Dr. Steven Appel, DDS
2014
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Keystone Stables, David & Emma Reynolds
2012
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Indian Mills Stock Farm, Roland Aristone
2012
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Someday Farm, Roy & Pat Chapman
2011
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Stanley I. Joselson
2011
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Augustin Stable, George Strawbridge
2011
