Tightend Touchdown Upsets as Longshots Rule Parx Dash
Mr. Amore Stable’s Tightend Touchdown sat a perfect stalking trip off front runner Bold Thunder, finally forged ahead with a sixteenth to go and then held off the late charge of longshot Mongolian Saturday to win Saturday’s $200,000 G3 Parx
New Claiming Rules for Parx & Penn National
Effective August 29, 2015 Voiding of Claims 1. In the event a horse dies during a claiming race or is euthanized on the racetrack during a claiming race, any claim made on that horse will be declared void; 2. In the event that a
In Memorium: Trainer Dianne Jeannont
Dianne Jeannont, 64, of Colts Neck, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Dianne was the owner of DJ Racing Stable, and was also a certified thoroughbred horse trainer for over 40 years. She
In Memorium: Ronald Finley
Ronald Finley, 61 of Clifton Heights, PA passed away, Friday, September 18, 2015 at Monmouth Medical Center. Ron was the proprietor of the restaurants for the employees at Parx Casino and Racetrack in Bensalem, PA and Monmouth Park Racetrack in
PTHA Applauds Gov. Wolf’s Decision to Defer Suspension of Racing
The PTHA, as a member of the Pennsylvania Equine Coalition and representative of the horsemen and women who race at PARX, applaud the decision by the Governor to defer the suspension of racing. As the Pennsylvania Equine Coalition and the Wolf
Bird of Trey Flies Home to Win PA Nursery
Two of the best two year-olds in Pennsylvania had already squared off twice before the running of the Commonwealth’s most prestigious race for juveniles, the $100,000 Pennsylvania Nursery Saturday at Parx. In both races, Morning Fire had bested Bird
Safety Requirements for Helmets & Vests
ARCI-008-010(Z)(1): Any person mounted on a horse or stable pony on association grounds must wear a properly secured safety helmet at all times. Additionally, all members of the starting gate crew must adhere to this regulation at all times while
2015 Parx Racing Horsemen’s Awards Nominees
LEADING TRAINER Ramon Preciado LEADING "B" TRAINER Miguel Vera LEADING OWNER Barbara Hopkins LEADING "B" OWNER J.A.G. Racing & Jettany Thoroughbred Corp. LEADING APPRENTICE JOCKEY Michael Ritvo LEADING JOCKEY Frankie Pennington WINNINGEST HORSE After the Bell TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT or GELDING Big Louie D Bird of Trey Morning Fire TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY Cathryn Sophia Disco Rose Eighth Wonder Little Cyclone Lucy N Ethel THREE-YEAR-OLD COLT or
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper Money
IMPORTANT for all horsemen who have accounts with the Horsemen's Bookkeeper! You may have money sitting in your account that will soon be sent to the state. Please contact the Horsemen's Bookkeeper at Parx Racing ASAP; otherwise the money will