Parx Racetrack in Bensalem,PA,features live-thoroughbred racing year-round. Pennsylvania Derby Day is held in late September,featuring the Gr Derby & Cotillion.
It's been over 70,000 races for Keith Jones and his career as a track announcer. Wednesday, Keith calls his last race and heads off to a well deserved retirement with wife Kelly. We wish you a Happy & Healthy Retirement! Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.Gambler
Welcome, Chris Griffin to Parx Racing! He has been named as the new voice of
@Parx
Racing! Chris says, "I am very excited to move to the East Coast and become the full-time announcer at Parx.” Let’s all welcome Chris to the Parx Racing family!
Uncle Heavy comes out of his Parx Racing stall to greet media ahead of his Gr 1 Preakness race this Saturday at Pimlico with top jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. riding
@iradortiz
@PimlicoRC
@PA_PHBA
We talk with jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. after a dominant win with Dontlookbackatall in the $100,000 Power By Far Stakes for PA Breds at Parx Racing for trainer Christophe Clement, owners West Point TBs, Scarlet Oak Racing LLC & et all
@iradortiz
@clementstable
@westpointtbred
Gunite (KY) has arrived
@parxracing
for trainer Steve Asmussen. The Parx Dirt Mile goes as the 10th race on Saturday’s
@betPARX
PA Derby card. First post 11:35am.
@PTHA17
CONGRATULATIONS ON CAREER WIN 6,000 Scott Lake! The Parx-based trainer became only the sixth trainer in history to hit the 6,000 win mark with I'm The Talent this afternoon in the 5th race at Parx Racing.
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Magic Tap has arrived
@parxracing
for Saturday’s
@betPARX
G1 $1,000,000 Pennsylvania Derby for trainer, Steve Asmussen.
@Tyler_Gaff
has the mount, 5-1 on the M/L.
Happy 2023
@betPARX
Pennsylvania Derby Day! Gates open at 10:00am. Traditional PA Derby Hat giveaway away while supplies last! Our very own
@JennyBentley
grabbed the first one. See you today, 14 races, first-post 11:35am.
@PTHA17
The
@PTHA17
is having a holiday party for the horsemen and women
@parxracing
on Dec. 13. Santa’s helper AKA
@Inthegrandstand
and the PTHA team was out this morning handing out invitations! RSVP at the PTHA Office.
April 29, 2020
3:15pm
Governor Tom Wolf was just asked if horse racing will be allowed to reopen next week without spectators in attendance.
The Governor said that option is under consideration but he did not commit to a yes/no answer. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.Gambler
Jockey Tyler Conner teams up with trainer Erin McClellan & owner Thomas Coulter for a win at Parx Racing with 4 year old filly On the Shortlist in the $41,000 PA Bred Allowance race going 1 mile on the turf - 6/18/24
@tyler_conner519
Let's Go Racing's Bruce Casella caught up with Trainer Tyler Servis for his thoughts on the current shut-down and getting back to racing! Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Jockey Jorge Ruiz takes us thru his trip on Trevesso to win the $100,000 Crowd Pleaser for PA Bred 3 yr olds going 1 mile & 16th on the turf in Monday’s 10th race at Parx Racing for trainer Cathal Lynch & owner Runnymoore Racing LLC
We have a brand new radio show!
Join Bruce Casella & Dick Jerardi along with guests: Sal DeBunda, Gov. Ed Rendell, Top Trainers Butch Reid, Kate Demasi Smarty Jones Trainer John Servis & winning owner John Fanelli!
#Parxracing
Trainer Butch Reid sends several horses to Pimlico for Preakness Stakes wknd including Uncle Heavy to run in Gr 1 Preakness. 1st Carmelina, Disco Ebo, Jeanne Marie & Uncle Heavy
Top jockey Kendrick Carmouche talks about the team effort with his win with Prince Colton in Wednesday’s 6th race at Parx Racing for trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado & owner Top Notch Racing going 1 mile - 5/29/24
@KendrickCarmou1
Top Jockey Arnaldo Bocachica moves his tack to Parx Racing & gets a win in Tuesday’s 8th race riding Shadow Box for trainer Jorge Diaz & owner James Aguilar-Juarez going 6 furlongs - 7/9/24
@jockeyAboca
PTHA Executive Director Jeff Matty was out today promoting all of tomorrow’s exciting events at
@parxracing
! Video courtesy of
@phl17
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“The greatest horse I ever loved, the greatest I ever rode.” That’s how legendary Parx based jockey Tony Black described My Juliet after learning the National Museum of Racing named the filly to their 2019 Hall of Fame induction class today.
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REMINDER: Next weekend is our annual PA Derby! On Saturday, September 25th the top names in horse racing will be competing for number one! Who will out be betting on? Don't miss out! 🙌
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Dani Gibson is out on the tracks today for
#raceday
🏇 with her
#PickOfTheDay
predictions! Tune in at 12:55 to see if she picked correctly.
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Smarty Jones reuniting with owner, Pat Chapman, at the Smarty Jones Open House at Equistar Training & Breeding in Annville, PA, this past weekend. Congratulations to this remarkable athlete on his 1,500 win as a Sire!
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Parx Racing Race Term of the Day: Front runner – We often see this term used in political races. It originated at the track as some horses perform better when they are running out in front of others, so they are “front runners.”
Curlins Cruzin won Tuesday’s 8th race with ease at Parx Racing for trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. & owner In To Win Racing LLC with jockey Fernando Jara riding the 3 yr old Florida bred colt to his maiden victory - 6/25/24
@SaffieJosephJr
Who else is excited for Parx Madness, beginning Monday, March 7th? Our very own
@DanielleGibso15
is checking in and explaining the exciting stakes and handicaps. Don't miss all the action!
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The PTHA is honoring Veterans at Parx Racing all day!
Talkradio 1210 talk hosts, Chris Stigall and Rich Zeoli with winning horse Sacrificing It All and winning jockey, Silvestre Gonzalez meet up in the famous Horseshoe Shaped Parx Winner’s Circle.
Not only is Keith Jones the 3rd longest tenured announcer in the country, but he’s also called approximately 60,000 races! 👏 Learn more about him—and watch his Behind the Binocular segments—here:
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Trainer Jamie Ness won this week’s PTHA Trophy race with Amani’s Tiger in Wednesday’s 3rd race at Parx Racing with jockey Mychel Sanchez riding for owners Jagger Inc & Longball Stables LLC going 1 mile - 5/8/24
@SanchezMychel
We are ONE week away from PA Day at the Races! Tune in next Monday and Tuesday for over $1 million in purses. See below for Monday.
Tune in for First Post at 12:55 PM.
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While we’re all focused on March Madness let’s also remember the impact EVERY racehorse has on the PA economy! Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.Gambler.
#ParxMadness
#ParxRacing
Monday blues? Not when you have Dani's "Pick Of The Day" to look forward to! Tune in at 12:55 to see if she picked correctly!
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Pat Chapman is almost as famous as her superstar Thoroughbred Smarty Jones. Here are her thoughts on the possible end of Racing in PA and the thousands of good Ag related jobs that will go with it. Gambling Problem?Call 1-800-Gambler
@PennHorseRacing
@PTHA17
@parxcasino
Have you heard? The PA Derby is only 2 DAYS AWAY! We'll have the absolute TOP names in racing competing on Saturday, September 25th! Don't miss out on this huge day!
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On today's
#MeetTheTrainors
, we featuring Marya Montoya! Having known horses her entire life says her advice to young aspiring trainers would be to start at a farm with young horses. 🐎 Thankful to have you part of the training team, Marya!
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Meet Trainer, Robert "Butch" Reid Jr, having been introduced to the world of training by his brother, Mark Reid. He then obtained his official training license in 1985 and built a successful training career, including two Breeder's Cup wins!
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Dear Governor Wolf: The third in a series of video letters showing support for preserving The Horsemen's Trust Fund from across the industry and Pennsylvania State Representative Sue Helm
Due to frigid temperatures, racing today, Monday February 8th, has been cancelled. We urge all fans to stay safe. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.Gambler.
#parxracing
Happy
#NationalHorseDay
and
#raceday
! Today's the day that we should think about all the amazing things that horses have done for us, and how they've impacted our history as a country! 🐎
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Trainers Kate DeMasi & Danny Velasquez are helping lead the effort in asking the State to not take away PA Horsemen's Casino Trust Funds! Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
#WeArePARacing
Trainer Juan Carlos Guerrero talks his longtime partnership with owner Ten Strike Racing after a win at Parx Racing with Icy Storm in Wednesday’s opener with jockey Dexter Haddock riding
@Tenstrikeracing
Have you listened to Chris, Dick, and Dani on "Down the Stretch" on Sirius XM channel 85 on Saturdays at 11 AM? Tag a friend who should listen.
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Don’t forget
@parxracing
fans! Today we have one full hour on
@NBCSPhilly
. Watch our signature show Let’s Go Racing followed by On The Rail. All the action starts at 10AM ET.
Who's ready for race day?! Don't think twice! Check out our live stream of all of the races starting at 12:25pm today! 🤗
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Our very own
@JennyBentley
had the chance to catch up with
@parxracing
Director Of Racing, David Osojnak, to talk about tomorrow’s
@betPARX
Pennsylvania Derby Day. Gates open at 10:00am. See you there!
@PTHA17
Which thoroughbred is your
#PickOfTheDay
? 🤔 Drop your picks below and check out who Dani Gibson has! Then, tune in at 12:55 to find out.
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Today we have 8 starter handicaps with purses ranging from $55,000-$65,000. The starter handicaps offer both sprint & route races for 3-year-olds and up, both sexes, which have started for $16,000 or less and $8,000 or less in 2021-2022.
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TGIF! Tomorrow, Chris, Dick, and Dani will be on "Down the Stretch" at 11 AM on Sirius XM channel 85! Don't miss it.
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Wondering how fast the action is at Parx Racing? If you blink you might miss it 😉 Tune in and see for yourself today at 12:55!
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The race to the weekend may have just started, but the good news is there’s live racing at Parx today starting at 12:55!
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Checking the Parx Racing event schedule to make sure races are still on for today. They sure are! We'll see you all at 12:25.
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Trophy presentation to Canisy , jockey Jorge Vargas, Jr. trainer Arnaud Delacour & owner Blue Devil Racing Stable in the $75,000 PTHA Presidents Cup at Parx Racing for for fillies & mares going 1 mile & 1/16th on the turf
@VargasJrJockey
@DelacourStable
Happy
#MemorialDay
! It's going to be a great day to watch beautiful horses race to the finish line today at 12:55! 🐎🏁
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Dear Governor Wolf:
A video letter respectfully asking the Governor to consider the loss of jobs and the economic ramifications of eliminating The Horsemen's Trust. (please 'Like & Retweet' so we can spread the word!)
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Did you know we have a YouTube channel filled with Race Replays, Parx Fanatix, Interviews, and so much more! Subscribe here:
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Face Abarrio gets a confident ride by jockey Jorge Vargas, Jr. to win Monday’s 3rd race at Parx Racing for trainer Rob Atras & owner Top Notch Racing going 6 furlongs - 5/20/24
@VargasJrJockey
Lots of excitement for homebred Takethemoneyhoney who crushed the field in a $50,000 MSW for owner/breeder Kasey K Racing Stable LLC, Final Turn Racing Stables LLC & Michael Day at Parx Racing with jockey Ruben Silvera riding for trainer Mike Moore