Four Stakes on Saturday Card at Parx
While racing fans gather, ponder their picks and await the 141st Kentucky Derby, they’ll have an opportunity Saturday to enjoy a terrific live program at Parx, a program that includes four stakes. Joining two long running PA Bred stakes,
Parx Derby Goes to Bluegrass Singer
The first ever running of the $75,000 Parx Derby went to Crossed Sabres Farm’s Bluegrass Singer. The three year-old gelded son of Bluegrass Cat got a beautiful trip under jockey Tammi Piermarini, stalking long shot pace setter Mr. Discreet
Parx Racing Policy Regarding Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Beginning on June 1st, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy devices will no longer be allowed on the grounds of Parx Racing. This policy was formulated after consultation with the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, the Jockeys Guild and equine veterinarians from both the
New Racing Dates for 2015-16 & Creation of New Fall Festival
Parx Racing® and the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (PTHA) announce the creation of a new, annual $20 Million Parx Racing® Fall Festival that will commence on Saturday, August 29, 2015, and continue through October 20, 2015. By doubling purse
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
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.