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
PSHRC Notices
The Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission has established a new fee schedule for licensing. Please see the linked PDF for full details.
PA Derby Bonus Looks to Attract Triple Crown Winners
Over the past half-decade, the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G2) has grown into a premiere fall event for some of the best three-year-olds in the country. Beginning with future multiple Grade 1 winner and stakes record-holder To Honor and Serve
Bob Donaldson Wins American Pharoah Halter
Congratulations to Bob Donaldson of Donaldson Farms, who was the lucky winner of American Pharoah's stud halter, courtesy of ! On Saturday, September 24th, 2016, Turning for Home volunteer Linda Schiavo pulled his raffle ticket out of nearly 400