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Careless Jewel Sparkles Again in Cotillion

Careless Jewel Sparkles Again in Cotillion

Donver Stable's Careless Jewel won just as a 3-10 favorite is supposed to, as the talented filly led every step of the way in a no-doubt-about-it 3 1/2-length victory in the $750,000 Fitz Dixon Cotillion (gr. II) Oct. 3 at Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack. Saturday, October 03, 2009

Smart and Fancy Seeks Another Turf Amazon Win

Park Avenue Racing Stable's Smart and Fancy was installed as the tepid 3-1 morning-line favorite in what looks to be a hotly-contested renewal of the $200,000 Turf Amazon Handicap Sept. 26 at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack. Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Gone Astray Leaves 'em Behind in Pa. Derby

Gone Astray Leaves 'em Behind in Pa. Derby

Phipps Stable's homebred Gone Astray wrapped up his first graded stakes victory in a big way, as he drew off in the stretch to score in the $1-million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) by 9 1/4 lengths Sept. 7 at Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack. Monday, September 07, 2009
Soul Warrior Favored in Pennsylvania Derby

Soul Warrior Favored in Pennsylvania Derby

Nine 3-year-olds will face off in the $1-million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) Sept. 7 at Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack, led by Zayat Stables' Soul Warrior, the 3-1 morning line favorite. Saturday, September 05, 2009

Philly Park Suspends Leading Rider Lynch

Fergal Lynch, currently the leading rider at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack, has been suspended for one year, Pennsylvania Racing Commission spokesperson Justin Fleming confirmed July 21. Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Alcomo Earns BC Berth With Greenwood Cup Win

Alcomo Earns BC Berth With Greenwood Cup Win

Alcomo, a multiple stakes winner in his native Brazil, finally showed his winning U.S. form when he took over off the final turn and drew away for a 1 3/4-length score in the $200,000 Greenwood Cup July 18 at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack. Saturday, July 18, 2009
Eldaafer, Nite Light Meet Again in Greenwood

Eldaafer, Nite Light Meet Again in Greenwood

Eldaafer and Nite Light, separated by only a nose in last month's Brooklyn Handicap (gr. II), will meet again July 18, this time with a Breeders' Cup berth on the line. The older horses will square off in the $250,000 Greenwood Cup at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack. Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Inside Track: Turning Things Around

Inside Track: Turning Things Around

Barbara Luna discovered that even greater than her love of campaigning runners was the passion that came from helping retired racehorses have a second chance. Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Flores Notches 4,000th Win

Jockey Jose Luis Flores won his 4,000th race May 30 when he guided Abulletforfrank to victory in the third race at Philadelphia Park. Sunday, May 31, 2009

Flores Notches 4,000th Win

Jockey Jose Luis Flores won his 4,000th race May 30 when he guided Abulletforfrank to victory in the third race at Philadelphia Park. Sunday, May 31, 2009

My Juliet: Indian Way Sets Philly Track Mark

Odds-on choice Indian Way set a track record for six furlongs at Philadelphia Park while leading all the way for jockey David Cohen in the $250,000 My Juliet Stakes on May 23. Saturday, May 23, 2009

Racinos Defied 2008's Declining Gaming Trend

Even though overall United States casino revenues dropped for the first time this decade, domestic racinos registered double-digit percentage growth in 2008, according to a report issued May 18 by the American Gaming Association. Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Churchill Signal May Be Limited Again

Churchill Signal May Be Limited Again

Wagering on the Churchill Downs spring meet may again be restricted to customers of certain betting outlets, although negotiations appear to be ongoing to include some that are on the outside looking in. Thursday, April 23, 2009

Philly Phonebet Faces TrackNet Cut-Off

Customers of Philadelphia Park's advance deposit wagering system may not have access to Pimlico Race Course signals when the Maryland track opens its live meet April 18 as the result of an ongoing dispute with TrackNet Media Group, the head of the content company has confirmed. Thursday, April 16, 2009
Philly Park  Faces TrackNet Deadline

Philly Park Faces TrackNet Deadline

Philadelphia Park has been asked to cease handling account wagers on racing affiliated with TrackNet Media Group unless the Pennsylvania track signs a new licensing agreement with the content group. Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Seattle Smooth Upends Proud Spell in Pa.

Seattle Smooth Upends Proud Spell in Pa.

Seattle Smooth, second choice behind Proud Spell, pulled away from the 2-5 favorite in the stretch to win the Sept. 20 Fitz Dixon Cotillion Stakes (gr. II) at Philadelphia Park. She won the $750,000 race by 2 1/2 lengths. Saturday, September 20, 2008
Proud Spell Eyes Big Purse in Cotillion

Proud Spell Eyes Big Purse in Cotillion

On Sept. 20, Proud Spell will shoot for her biggest payday to date, as she takes on six rivals in the $750,000 Fitz Dixon Cotillion (gr. II) at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack. On paper, the 1 1/16-mile dirt event is a significant step down in class for the Proud Citizen filly, who has won four times this season, including the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Alabama Stakes (gr. I). Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Contentious Pennsylvania Derby Draws 14

Contentious Pennsylvania Derby Draws 14

Does money draw a crowd? Look no further than the Sept. 1 Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) for evidence it's true, as a full field of 14 3-year-olds were entered in the $1 million race, the signature event at Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack. Friday, August 29, 2008
Philly Offers Big Purse to Big Brown

Philly Offers Big Purse to Big Brown

An attempt by Philadelphia Park Racetrack & Casino to lure Big Brown to the PTHA President's Cup Sept. 13, is a no go, according to the colt's minority owner, Paul Pompa Jr. Monday, August 18, 2008

Ageless Evening Attire Earns BC Berth

Five years after running in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita, Evening Attire will have a chance to run on America's richest day of racing once again, as the remarkable 10-year-old iron horse romped to a 8 1/4-length victory in the $250,000 Greenwood Cup at Philadelphia Park, in the process breaking a 16-year-old track record and locking up a berth in the newly-created Breeders' Cup Marathon. Saturday, July 19, 2008
Evening Attire Back For More

Evening Attire Back For More

Five years after his last appearance in the Breeders' Cup, wouldn't it be something if ageless iron horse Evening Attire could make a return trip to Santa Anita? That's exactly what the 10-year-old gelding has a chance to do July 19, as he goes to post in the $250,000 Greenwood Cup the first ever Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" event at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack. Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Philly Park Jockeys Get Mount Increase

Philly Park Jockeys Get Mount Increase

In a little over two year's time, Philadelphia Park Jockeys has helped accomplish some pretty remarkable things at the Bensalem racetrack. On June 11 the group's president, Anthony Black, announced yet another approved measure that will benefit riders: A $100 mount fee for jockeys who do not finish in the top three positions. Thursday, June 12, 2008

PTHA Approves Retirement Program

The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horseman's Association unanimously approved the formation of Turning for Home, a Thoroughbred retirement program for trainers and owners at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack. Friday, May 09, 2008
No Simulcasts for Atlantic City

No Simulcasts for Atlantic City

Atlantic City Race Course, which opened April 23 for six days of all-turf racing, will not send out the simulcast signal of its live meet due to a disagreement with the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Vaders Banned Indefinitely From Pa. Park

Jayne Vaders, last year's leading conditioner at Philadelphia Park, lost her appeal April 16 of an indefinite ban from training because of a number of drug positives. Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Claiming Crown Noms Close April 25

Claiming Crown Noms Close April 25

Regular and open nominations for the 10th annual Claiming Crown at Canterbury Park close April 25. Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Area Growth Could Impact Revenue

Area Growth Could Impact Revenue

Wall Street analysts agree Pennsylvania's racetrack casinos have generated higher-than-expected revenue thus far, but growth in the market, both in state and out, could impact those numbers going forward. Thus far, slot machines around the state are producing an average win per machine of $307. There are 11,500 slots, about a quarter of the total that could be operating when all gaming halls are open in the state. Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Philly Park Offers Record Stakes

Philly Park Offers Record Stakes

Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack released a 2008 stakes schedule Feb. 21 that calls for 31 stakes to be run over the track's 12-month calendar, with purses totaling a record $5.475 million. Thursday, February 21, 2008

Berube, Handel to Work For Equibase

Peter Berube, vice president and general manager of Tampa Bay Downs, and Hal Handel, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the New York Racing Association (NYRA), have been appointed by the Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America (TRA) to serve on the management committee of Equibase Company LLC Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Leak Cancels Racing at Philly Park

Leak Cancels Racing at Philly Park

Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack canceled ive racing Nov. 30 because of a damaged water main that was discovered one day earlier just outside of the casino. Friday, November 30, 2007

Apprentice Cedeno Tries Aqueduct

Apprentice Carol Cedeno has already made her presence known this year at Philadelphia Park and the Meadowlands. The 19-year-old is now tackling Aqueduct, and got off to a quick start opening day of the inner track meet by winning two races on Nov. 28. Thursday, November 29, 2007

Guild Waiting for Industry Response

With little response coming from industry groups involved in a Nov. 13 meeting with representatives of the Jockeys' Guild, riders across the country--and Guild representatives themselves--are raising concerns over the organization's ability to provide health insurance for its members. Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Black Defies Odds, Continues to Win

When Anthony Black broke a pair of ribs and three vertebrae in a spill at Philadelphia Park last November, it finally looked like the end for the 55-year-old jockey. But Black, who won a pair of stakes races on Maryland Million Day, isn't done defying the odds just yet. Sunday, October 14, 2007
Octave Favorite on Cotillion Dance Card

Octave Favorite on Cotillion Dance Card

Leading trainer Todd Pletcher will try for his fourth Fitz Dixon Cotillion Handicap (gr. II) title, as two-time Grade I winner Octave leads a field of eight 3-year-old fillies for the 1 1/16-mile event at Philadelphia Park. Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Timber Reserve Holds Off Xchanger in Pa. Derby

Timber Reserve Holds Off Xchanger in Pa. Derby

Prior to the $1-million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II), Timber Reserve had trouble getting into the gate. But once the 1 1/8-mile test began, there was no stopping Timber Reserve, who held off a stubborn Xchanger for most of the stretch to win by a neck at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack. Monday, September 03, 2007
$1-Million Pennsylvania Derby Draws Large Field

$1-Million Pennsylvania Derby Draws Large Field

Increase purses and they will come. That fact was proven Aug. 31, as 11 horses, many of them high-profile, were entered in the 28th running of the $1-million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II). Friday, August 31, 2007

Philadelphia Park Draws Criticism for Unfinished Casino Plans

Philadelphia Park Casino executives drew a rebuke from state regulators Aug. 7 over their unfinished plans to reshape the design of a permanent gambling hall they want to build next to the Thoroughbred racetrack. Thursday, August 09, 2007

Jockey Kendrick Carmouche Wins 1,000th Race

Jockey Kendrick Carmouche won his 1,000th race on July 28 when he guided Remain Silent to victory in the $100,000 Robert W. Camac Memorial Handicap for Pennsylvania breds at Philadelphia Park. Sunday, July 29, 2007

Stewards Fine and Suspend Molina for Kicking Incident

Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack stewards handed jockey Victor Molina a $1,000 fine and 30-day suspension June 25 for his actions prior to the third race at the Bensalem, Pa., facility June 18. Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Jockey Molina to Meet With Stewards Over Kicking Incident

Philadelphia Park jockey Victor Molina waived his right to a notice of a formal hearing Tuesday and will instead meet with track stewards on Friday to discuss his actions prior to the third race on Monday, which resulted in his indefinite ejection from the track. Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Jockey Molina Ejected from Philly Park After Kicking Incident

Veteran jockey Victor Molina was ejected from the grounds of Philadelphia Park on Monday after the track received numerous complaints concerning his actions prior to the start of the third race. Monday, June 18, 2007

Trainers Clouston, Seeger Claim Milestone Wins

Trainers Edward Clouston and Robert J. Seeger each collected their 1,000th career victory on March 27, according to statistics proviced by Equibase Company. Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Retired Jockey Allison Hershbell Dead

Allison Hershbell, one of the most popular jockeys at Delaware Park during her 11-year riding career, died Feb. 17 in Philadelphia after a long illness. Tuesday, February 20, 2007

ReRun Plans Fundraiser to Help Philadelphia's Backstretch Workers

ReRun has organized a fundraiser that will benefit horses and backstretch workers at Philadelphia Park. Donations collected during the month of March will be presented to Chaplain Jack Cordell to use for workers' transportation to health care facilities and doctors. Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Philly Slots Congestion Means Fewer Weekend Races

Citing concerns over crowded conditions in the grandstand because of an influx of slot-machine players, Philadelphia Park Racetrack & Casino announced Jan. 2 it would move first post time back 20 minutes and drop races from its weekend cards. Wednesday, January 03, 2007

10th Jockey Ruled Off By Tracks This Month

Alex Beitia became the 10th jockey known to be denied access to a U.S. racetrack this month when Philadelphia Park officials cited an ongoing investigation and barred him from working there for an indefinite period. Thursday, December 21, 2006

Permanent Slots Licenses Awarded in Pennsylvania

Six racetracks and five non-racing companies were awarded permanent slot-machine licenses Dec. 20 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Pennington Sets Philly Park Win Record

Frankie Pennington, 19, broke the single-season mark for wins by a jockey Dec. 19 at Philadelphia Park. Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Horsemen Welcome Advent of Slots at Philly Park

Despite some inconveniences in the facility, horsemen at Philadelphia Park welcome the anticipated benefits as slots became a reality Tuesday. Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Hard Spun Draws Crowd, Raves in Nursery Win

Hard Spun ran his career record to a three-for-three with an easy victory Dec. 18 in the Pennsylvania Nursery Stakes at Philadelphia Park and had onlookers comparing him with Smarty Jones, who won the same race in 2003. Tuesday, December 19, 2006
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