January 2015 PTHA Website Contest
For the month of January, we challenge you to answer trivia questions about the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Parx Racing, and more. There is no fee to enter, and anyone (even fans) may participate! Simply answer the first ten questions
Important Notice for PTHA Member Trainers Regarding Health Care Security Breach
Earlier this month, hackers attacked our health insurance carrier, Anthem, Inc., which is the parent company of Independence Blue Cross. Anthem is one of the largest health insurance companies in the nation, meaning that this cyber attack is a massive
Liability Insurance Required by March 1, 2015
All trainers must have General Liability Insurance by March 1, 2015. Failure to comply will result in loss of entry privileges and you will not be granted access to the grounds of Parx Racing. For more information, please contact one
Beloved Parx Horseman Passes Away
A longtime and beloved member of the Parx community has passed away. More details are forthcoming, and we will share that information as it becomes available. Rest in peace, Darryl Brown. **UPDATE** On Friday, March 13th, there will be a memorial
Stewart Elliott Inducted to Canadian Hall of Fame
Stewart Elliott has been inducted into yet another Hall of Fame - this time the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Parx Racing Hall of Fame in 2011, along with his most famous mount Smarty
2015 PHBA Iroquois Awards Banquet to Be May 30th at Penn National
The 36th annual Iroquois Awards banquet, honoring Pennsylvania's leading thoroughbred breeders of 2014, will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 2015 at the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. Tickets are $50.00 each for the event, which will begin
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
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
Important Paperwork for All Trainers
The PTHA and Lockton Companies are working together to provide PTHA Member Trainers with group coverage for worker's compensation and general liability insurance. In order to create an accurate quote and proper coverage, we need to collect data from ALL