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This week’s Midlantic stakes schedule
Which stakes are taking place this week around the Mid-Atlantic? Answers within.
Midlantic stakes thumped by graded stakes committee
Sixteen stakes contested in the Mid-Atlantic have been downgraded for 2025 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.
Paco Lopez hit with “indefinite” suspension
Paco Lopez will sit out an “indefinite” suspension following an incident at Parx Racing in which he struck his mount in the face with his whip.
Post Time heads strong Midlantic Cigar Mile day group
Post Time is among four Midlantic-breds in Saturday’s Grade 2 Cigar Mile at the Big A, while two others are in the Remsen.
What we learned in last weeks Parx, Penn National stakes
Parx Racing and Penn National hosted several Thanksgiving eve stakes, including a pair of 2yo PA-breds. Here’s what we learned.
Midlantic mares bred declines amid continuing national fall
The latest report of mares bred shows continuing declines in the region and nationally as the foal crop continues to drop.
Pennsylvania Derby day in pictures
Our photographer was on the scene for Pennsylvania Derby day (and Cotillion day) Saturday at Parx Racing. Here’s what she saw.
Five questions for Pennsylvania Derby day
Saturday is the biggest day of the year for Parx racing, featuring the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion, and we have questions (and some horses to watch).
Penn: Jean Valjean wins third straight
Jean Valjean won his third consecutive race Friday at Penn National in the Don’t Close Your Eyes Stakes, one of four stakes on the evening.
Parx Racing temporarily off the turf
Parx Racing will conduct all racing on the dirt track for the time being as outside experts analyze the turf course for holes and inconsistencies.
Future Is Now, Roses for Debra tussle at the Spa
Midlantic-breds have dominated Saratoga’s distaff turf sprint division in 2024, and Friday Future Is Now and Roses for Debra tangle once again.
Dontlookbackatall hopes to see way to G3 Caress win
Pennsylvania-bred Dontlookbackatall hopes to stretch her win streak to three in Thursday’s G3 Caress at the Spa in a race with a serious Midlantic flavor.
Penn Mile sets new track handle record
Friday’s Penn Mile night handle at Penn National shattered the track record, set on the event last year.
Frankie went to Hollywood (and won)
Frankie (Dettori) went to Hollywood (Casino at Penn National Race Course) and left with the money, winning both the G3 Penn Mile and Penn Oaks.
Milestone wins for jocks Angel Rodriguez, Anthony Radcliffe
Jockey Angel Rodriguez earned his 2,000th career victory, while apprentice Anthony Radcliffe picked up his first Wednesday in the Mid-Atlantic.
Evenly matched group to meet in wide-open Penn Mile
Friday’s Grade 3 Penn Mile features seven stakes winners, topped by Trikari, last out winner of the G2 American Turf.
Parx: Morning Matcha, Far Mo Power rally to stakes wins
In Pennsylvania-bred stakes at Parx Racing Monday, Morning Matcha and Far Mo Power both rallied from well off the pace to kick off their seasons in style.
April Midlantic stakes schedule told
Here’s April’s Midlantic stakes schedule for Laurel Park, Parx Racing, and Charles Town Races.
Lonesome Boy all alone in City of Brotherly Love win
Parx Racing kicked off its stakes schedule Tuesday, and Lonesome Boy dominated his foes to win the City of Brotherly Love.
Guanare, Capo square off to kick off Parx stakes schedule
Stakes winners Guanare and Capo head the City of Brotherly Love Stakes as it and the Main Line Stakes kick off Parx Racing’s 2024 stakes sked Tuesday.
