September 21, 2021 | Issue #19 |
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Congratulations to the Winners on PA Derby Day! |
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$1,000,000 G1. Pennsylvania Derby
Hot Rod Charlie
(Oxbow - Indian Miss, by Indian Charlie)
Owner: Boat Racing, LLC, Gainesway Stable, Roadrunner Racing and William Strauss
Trainer: Doug O'Neill
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Breeder: Edward Cox Jr.
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$1,000,000 G. 1 Cotillion Stakes
Clairiere
(Curlin - Williams Bay, by Kitten's Joy)
Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC
Trainer: Steven Asmussen
Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr
Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings
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Pennsylvania Derby Day Recap... |
A PA Derby Day to Remember! - Pennsylvania Thoroughbred...
A PA Derby Day to Remember! Gorgeous weather, record track handle, and beautiful horses! simply would not be denied the opportunity to notch his first Grade 1 victory in our $1 million Pennsylvania Derby. The resounding win propelled his career...
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Racetrack Fatalities Workshop
Prepared by:
Michael P. Ballezzi, Esq.,
Executive Director (PTHA)
Presented by:
Steve Appel, DDS, 1st Vice President (PTHA)
Kate DeMasi, Trainer/Director (PTHA)
August 18th, 2021
Parx Racetrack
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Effective Monday, October 4, 2021, the number of days given to a scratched horse will be 10 days or 14 days for a same-owner entry.
New Fall Training Schedule
7am - 10:30
Break 9-9:30
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Watch the PTHA Sponsored Let's Go Racing Show every Saturday on PHL 17 at 10 am with Dani Gibson and Dick Jerardi |
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Let's Go Racing. with Dick Jerardi
Dick Jerardi is an award-winning sportswriter, as well as a radio/television host and commentator and, is arguably best known for covering the sport of Horse Racing.
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PERFECT PENNSYLVANIA DERBY DAY |
By Dick Jerardi
Perfect rarely happens in life or at the race track. Perfect happened last Saturday at Parx on Pennsylvania Derby Day.
It was a gloriously brilliant day with 13 races that stretched over 6 1/2 hours. The total handle ($13,799,491) broke the old track record set in 2014 by 30 percent. The results were formful and wild, with 1-20 shots and 108-1 shots in the winner’s circle...
(Photo - Clairiere - Rudy PTHA)
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Real-time uploads and video highlights with Dani Gibson for the PTHA at Parx Racing can be found on our Social Media or on the front page of the PTHA website
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Hot Rod Charlie & jockey Flavien Prat win the Grade 1 $1 Million PA Derby at Parx Racing for trainer Doug O'Neill, owners Boat Racing, Bill Strauss, Gainesway Stable & Roadrunner Racing. We talk with proud owner Antony Beck of Gainesway Stable on the victory on 9/25/21.
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Clairiere gets her Grade 1 win in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes at Parx Racing with jockey Ricardo Santana, Jr. for trainer Steve Asmussen & owner Stonestreet Stables on 9/25/21 PA Derby Day.
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Erik Asmussen says Jackie’s Warrior is "one cool dude" after winning with jockey Joel Rosario in the Gr 2 $300,000 Gallant Bob Stakes for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, owners J Kirk & Robison at Parx Racing going 6 furlongs on PA Derby Day, 9/25/21.
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Parx Horsemen Around the Nation
September 26th - Monmouth Park
Trainer Robert Reid, Jr. sent out a colt in the $100,000 Smoke Glacken Stakes for two-year-olds going 6 furlongs on the dirt. Practical Coach (Practical Joke - Abundanceofcaution by Kitten's Joy) was 3rd after chasing three wide around the final turn with jockey Frankie Pennington for owners LC Racing & Cash Is King LLC.
September 26th - Belmont Park
Juan Vazquez sent a colt in the $150,000 Bertram F. Bongard Stakes for two-year-olds foaled in New York State and approved by the New York State-bred registry going 7 furlongs on the dirt. Surprise Boss (War Dancer - Chimichurri by Elusive Quality) was 3rd after chasing two to three wide from the tail of the field, cutting in and tiring in upper stretch of the final turn with jockey Jose Lezcano for owner Richie's World Stables LLC.
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Hot Rod Charlie wins PA Derby, Parx has Record Handle -...
Perfection rarely happens in life or on the race track. Perfect happened last Saturday in Parx on Pennsylvania Derby Day. It was a gloriously bright day with 13 races lasting 6 1/2 hours. Total handle ($ 13,799,491) broke the old record set in...
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TFH Success Story Spotlight |
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Howboutdempats is anything but a plain bay gelding. The 6 year old gelding retired from Parx Racing in late November 2020 with trainer Trevor Gallimore with 41 starts - 4 wins - 1 second - 3 thirds with $71,562.
He is now piloted by Maddy a 14 year old working student from Full Gallop Farm in Aiken, South Carolina. This video shows his first attempt at the 3' Hunter Jumper Show and this dynamic duo just competed at the New Vocations show. They have a bright future together!
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The RRP TB Mega-Makeover is coming!!! |
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Congratulations Josue Arce on his first win as a trainer on PA Derby Day with Dreaming Diamonds!
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Congratulations to Juan Vazquez on winning our eBay auction saddle! Thank you!
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Condolences to the family and friends of Paul Conaway, who passed away on Sunday, September 19th at the age of 63. |
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Jim Plunkett won the 50/50 brought in $ 2200 for tfh horses.
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Silent auction table to benefit Turning For Home on PA Derby Day |
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Do you have any news for Backstretch Views?
We're always looking for some behind-the-scenes photos or anything interesting or fun that has been happening around the track for the last few weeks! Contact Jacqueleen Rusk x3444 in the Turning For Home office, or e-mail jrusk@patha.org.
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Congratulations to the connections in the Keeneland sale! |
Congratulations to all of the connections of hip 1608, a colt by Munnings out of Perfectly Candid. The hammer dropped at $225,000 at the Keeneland September Sale for this beautiful colt bred by Arrowwood Farm. Best of luck to his future, we're looking forward to following him!
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PHBA Announces Inaugural Online Auction Hosted by...
Wanamaker's will host the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association's first-ever online auction. The sale will be a mixed sale open to Pennsylvania-bred weanlings, yearlings, and racehorses, in addition to broodmares and broodmare prospects owned...
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PA-Breds in Fasig-Tipton Mid Atlantic Sale! |
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HIP#23
Colt by WARRIOR'S REWARD
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HIP #236
Filly by JUMP START
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HIP #438
Colt by WEIGELIA
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Feel free to anonymously drop a tip, request, or suggestion to our box located in the PTHA office.
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Contact Jacqueleen Rusk in the PTHA office to Learn More
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(Closed Sundays)
Tack Shop: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm on Race Days
8:00 am - 4:00 PM Dark Days
Feed/Shavings Trailers: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ice House: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (Race Days)
Contact:
Vicky Mangini, HPA Manager
HPA Phone: 267-223-3494
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Chaplain's Corner - Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's ...
Chaplain's Corner 16 .... "O my lord, by reason of the vision pains have come upon me, and Iretain no strength.17 How can my lord's servant talk with my lord?
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For up-to-date news and stories, visit our website . PTHA Office : 267-223-3322 |
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