Huge Victory for Small Local Breeders
Congratulations to the connections of Knicks Go on winning the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic in an absurdly blistering time! The 5-year-old Maryland-bred colt by Paynter posted the fastest winning time in the Classic since Raven’s Pass in 2008. The Breeders’ Cup, which
TERF Partners With Horsemen-U to Promote Continuing Education
By: Andy Belfiore The Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation (TERF) announced today that it will partner with the new Horsemen U website to promote continuing education for Thoroughbred trainers and assistant trainers. TERF will provide a grant of $4,000 to the Horsemen U project, which
Neurological Conditions in Racehorses (HorsemenU Course)
The topic of this webinar is "Neurological Conditions in Racehorses." Making the presentation is Dr. Barrie Grant, a board certified surgical veterinarian specializing in equine wobblers and cervical stabilization. Dr. Grant will discuss topics including EPM, West Nile Virus, and
2021 Leading Pennsylvania Sires
As we gear up for the 2022 breeding season, it's time to start to think about stallions for our mares. Let's take a look at leading Pennsylvania sires of 2021! The number 1 is Wicked Strong, 2021 FEE:$3,500 Live Foal
2021 Horsemen’s Awards
ATTENTION ALL PRESS, OFFICIALS, OWNERS AND TRAINERS: ** Nomination sheets can be found in the PTHA office and Tack Shop! ** Please submit your suggestions for the 2021 Horsemen’s Awards NOMINEES either at the PTHA office or e-mail ** Nominations
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
By Rev. Dr. Rick Bunker, Chaplain Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude ofthanksgiving – Colossians 4:2 Have you heard about the guy who was grateful for having been bitten by a great whiteshark? I know it sounds
NEW OWNERSHIP GROUP FOR DELAWARE PARK APPEARS BEFORE COMMISSION
By: Tom LaMarra Officials with the two entities that are in the process of purchasing Casino at Delaware Park for an undisclosed price told state regulators Nov. 17 they intend to maintain the tradition of live racing and perhaps make some
Obituary of James Gerasimos Moussouris
James G. Moussouris, aged 88, of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. "Jimmy the Greek" was born in Kefalonia, Greece, on May 9, 1933 and came to the United States
2021 Chaplain’s Children’s Christmas Party!
The Chaplains Annual Christmas party returns to the people of the backstretch!Make sure to sign-up your child for a Christmas gift at the Backstretch Rec-Hall before the DECEMBER 7TH Deadline! Also get the chance to win some amazing door prizes!
FIVE STAKES RACES ADDED TO YEAR-END CARDS AT PARX RACING
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Bensalem, PA – Parx Racing will close out 2021 with a pair of loaded cards featuring five $100,000 stakes races over the course of two days, December 28-29. The added year-end stakes races will offer