| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | |||||
| Tom Ridge S. (BT) | $100,000g | 3yos | 6f | Details | |
| June 2018 | |||||
| Karl Boyes Memorial S. (BT) | $100,000g | 3&up | 5.5f | Details | |
| July 2018 | |||||
| Leematt S | $100,000 | 3&up, | 8f | ||
| Northern Fling S | $100,000 | 3&up, f/m | 8f | ||
| August 2018 | |||||
| Malvern Rose S | $100,000 | 3yo, f | 8f | ||
| Satin and Lace S | $100,000 | 3&up, f/m | 6f | ||
| September 2018 | |||||
| Mark McDermott S | $100,000 | 2yo, | 6f | ||
| Presque Isle Mile S | $200,000 | 3&up, | 8f | ||
| Mrs. Henry D. Paxson Memorial S | $100,000 | 2yo, f | 6f | ||
| Presque Isle Downs Masters S | $400,000 | 3&up, f/m | 6.5f | ||
| October 2018 | |||||
| Fitz Dixon Jr. Memorial Juvenile S | $100,000 | 2yo, | 6.5f | ||
| H.B.P.A. Stakes | $100,000 | 3&up, f/m | 8.32f | ||
Sure, the season's second classic will highlight the weekend's racing, but the Preakness Stakes (G1), as the Mid-Atlantic region's biggest race of the year, also provides some attention to the relaunch of the MATCH Series.
Churchill Downs Incorporated has entered into two separate definitive purchase agreements to acquire Presque Isle Downs & Casino and Lady Luck Casino for total aggregate consideration of approximately $229.5 million, it was announced Feb. 28.
Presque Isle Downs and Casino's general manager Kevin O'Sullivan announced Jan. 20 that Allan Plever has been named the racing secretary at the Erie, Pa. racetrack.
After three clear victories at Woodbine, Ami's Mesa found success on the road as well Sept. 18 when she rallied to a one-length victory in the $400,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (G2) in Erie, Penn.
After three straight clear victories on the synthetic surface at Woodbine, Ami's Mesa will try to add to that winning stretch Sept. 18 in the $400,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (G2).
Graydar, a son of Unbridled's Song and a winner of five of six races, including three graded stakes races, had his first winner as a stallion July 27 when Into the Gray led at every point in a one-mile maiden special weight at Presque Isle Downs.
Florida-based freshman sire Corfu picked up his first winner June 13 when I'm Corfu delivered a front-running victory in a five-furlong race June 13 on the all-weather track at Presque Isle Downs.
Jockey Antonio Gallardo, the current national leader in victories with 287 wins in 2016, will move his tack to Southern California at the completion of the Presque Isle Downs race meeting on Oct. 6.
Living The Life, a four-time stakes winner and an earner of nearly $1 million, certainly has nothing to be ashamed of regarding her career, but it's hard not to wonder what could have been if she arrived in the U.S. a handful of years earlier.
Jockey Antonio Gallardo, currently ranked second in wins this season among North American-based jockeys, secured the 1,000th victory of his career July 19 when he guided The Fazz Man to victory in the seventh race at Presque Isle Downs.
While he has struggled since last year's front-running victory in the Presque Isle Mile, the connections of Decisive Moment hope a return to the Pennsylvania track helps the veteran runner in this year's edition.
Young Indiana stallion Silver Mountain gained his first winner Aug. 23 when Big Silver Hoss drew off in early stretch and convincingly won the third race at Presque Isle Downs.
Presque Isle Downs & Casino will resume live racing July 1 with an earlier post time to mitigate the chances of deer interfering with the races.
After cancelling five races because deer on the track on June 22, Presque Isle Downs continues to face safety issues from the area critters.
Impeded in deep stretch in her career debut, Office Drama was elevated to the victory in the fourth race at Presque Isle Downs June 14 and became the first winner for 2010 champion sprinter Big Drama.
Horsemen owed $2.2 million in purses and owner rewards and an unknown amount from claiming transactions from the Presque Isle Downs meeting completed Sept. 25 are awaiting checks and looking for answers.
All-weather sprint specialist Living The Life, a recent arrival from overseas, added a third straight win to her record Sept. 8 in taking the $400,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (gr. II) at Presque Isle Downs.
Patience paid off for the connections of Decisive Moment when the 6-year-old son of With Distinction halted an 18-race losing streak with a 10-1 upset in $200,000 Presque Isle Downs Mile in Erie, Pa.
Harry and Tom Meyerhoff's talented miler Viva Lad steps up to stakes company for the first time in the $200,000 Presque Isle Mile Stakes Sept. 7 at Presque Isle Downs.
Jockey Pablo Morales secured the 1,000th victory of his career when he guided favorite For Scipion to a front-end tally in the fifth race July 9 at Presque Isle Downs.
The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association announced June 16 that executive secretary John "Jeb" Hannum will leave his position with the PHBA in September.
Sire Afleet Express was represented by his first winner when Jiggin Witit cruised to a front-running 1 1/4-length victory in a maiden special weight race June 7 at Presque Isle Downs.
Europe, Presque Isle Downs, Arlington Park, Belmont Park, Wise Dan and Woodbine!
Favored Hogy captured the $250,000 Presque Isle Mile Sept. 8 with a late burst, winning for the third time in his past four starts.
While Groupie Doll returned from a layup with a passable third in the Gardenia Stakes (gr. III) at Ellis Park, she'll have little margin for error in the $400,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (gr. II) Sept. 9.
