Jockey David Cora Reaches 2,000 Victories
Jockey David Cora, a leading rider on the Pennsylvania circuit, reached 2,000 victories in his North American career March 29 when he guided Raging Smoke to victory in the fifth race at Parx Racing.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| May 30 | Lyphard S R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T | |
| May 31 | Mountainview H | $200,000g | 3&up, | 9f | |
| May 31 | Penn Mile | $500,000g | 3yo, | 8f T | |
| May 31 | Pennsylvania Governor's Cup H | $150,000g | 3&up, | 5f T | |
| May 31 | Penn Dash | $50,000g | 3&up, | 5f | |
| May 31 | Penn Oaks | $100,000g | 3yo, f | 8f T |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| June 14 | Danzig S R | $50,000g | 3yo, c/g | 6f | |
| June 14 | New Start S | $50,000g | 3yo, f | 6f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| November 26 | Blue Mountain S R | $75,000g | 2yo, f | 6f | |
| November 26 | Fabulous Strike H | $200,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| November 26 | Swatara | $100,000g | 3&up, | 8.5f |
Stallion Monba Represented by First Winner
Grade I winner Monba was represented by his first winner as a stallion when Percy Jackson won the the third race at Penn National Race Course Dec. 20.
Penn National Plans to Race 200 Days in 2014
Penn National Race Course has released its 2014 stakes schedule and live racing calendar, following approval by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission at its Dec. 12 meeting.
Ben's Cat Strikes for 19th Stakes Victory
Marvelous veteran Ben's Cat did it again Nov. 27 when he wore down odds-on Ribo's Bobo in the final furlong to score a repeat victory in the $250,000 Fabulous Strike Handicap at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
W.Va. Court Rules Upholds Exclusion Appeals
A West Virginia court believes the West Virginia Racing Commission should have the ability to review cases when a track chooses to eject and exclude a license holder, typically a trainer, jockey, or owner, from participating.
Retired Mid-Atlantic Jockey Smith Dies
Donald D. Smith, a longtime Mid-Atlantic-based jockey and winner of more than 1,500 races, died Oct. 17 at the age of 69.
Jockey Otero Collects 2,000th Victory
Jockey William Otero captured career victory 2,000 when Burst Away won the second race Sept. 5 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
NYRA, Penn National Team on Multi-Race Wager
NYRA and Penn National Gaming Inc. will launch a special reduced takeout Thursday Pick 4 that will link the final two races at Belmont Park with the first two races at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
Rydilluc Shows Turf Prowess in Penn Mile
Rydilluc got back on the winning track with a strong victory in the inaugural $460,000 Penn Mile for 3-year-olds on the turf at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course June 1.
THS: The Penn Mile
Claire Novak and Pete Denk preview the Penn Mile featuring Noble Tune, Rydilluc, Jack Milton, and Charming Kitten. Watch Video
Noble Tune Leads Inaugural Penn Mile Lineup
Eight sophomore turf contenders entered the inaugural edition June 1 edition of the $500,000 Penn Mile Stakes at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, including Noble Tune, Rydilluc, Jack Milton, and Charming Kitten.
Penn National to Support Equine Aftercare
Penn National will donate a total of $10,000 to three equine aftercare organizations on Penn Mile Day, June 1, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
Penn Mile Day to Benefit Aftercare Groups
Off the track Thoroughbred Metro Meteor, known as the "Painting Racehorse," will partner with Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course June 1 to help raise awareness for equine aftercare efforts.
Court Dismisses Gill Lawsuit Against Jockeys
A U.S. district court has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit brought by Thoroughbred owner Michael Gill against jockeys at Penn National Race Course.
Penn National Assisting in Horse Adoption
The simulcast television feed for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course will run informational slates that feature retired racehorses available for adoption.
Charles Town Bans Horsemen Davis, Shanyfelt
Oft-sanctioned owner/trainer Scooter Davis and trainer Doug Shanyfelt have been banned from Charles Town Races and the West Virginia Racing Commission is reviewing evidence against both horsemen.
Storm Nemo Leads to Track Cancellations
Due to an impending winter storm, Aqueduct Racetrack in New York and Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Pennsylvania have canceled live racing cards.
Penn National Sets New Daily Handle Mark
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course set a monthly record in January for daily average all-sources handle, eclipsing the previous mark set in April 2009.
Apprentice Garcia Injured in Car Accident
Apprentice jockey Wilmer Garcia will be off his mounts for an undetermined amount of time to recover from injuries sustained in a Jan. 2 car accident, his agent Jose Henriques said.
Rispoli and Ness Top Penn National Standings
Up-and-coming rider Matthew Rispoli and trainer Jamie Ness topped the 2012 jockey and trainer standings, respectively, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
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