Pennsylvania
Virginia Oaks: Icona Mama doing “really well”
Icona Mama had a sharp breeze March 7 and is doing “really well” ahead of a scheduled start in Saturday’s Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs.
Rider Angel Castillo gets 1,000th win
Jockey Angel Castillo reached the 1,000-win milestone Tuesday at Parx when he piloted Hi Heeled Warrior to victory in the opener.
Parx: Burner Account stuns in Main Line
Burner Account posted a 23-1 upset in the Main Line at Parx Racing, while Baby Dukes scored in the City of Brotherly Love.
Sophomores to square off in Parx stakes
Parx Racing will host its first two stakes of 2025 Tuesday, with the Main Line and City of Brotherly Love for 3-year-old fillies and 3-year-olds, respectively.
March Midlantic stakes schedule
Which stakes are taking place this month around the Mid-Atlantic? Answers within.
Documentary focuses on improbable Smarty Jones journey
With Smarty Jones now a finalist for the national racing Hall of Fame, a free documentary chronicles his improbable tale.
“Nothing I ever imagined”: Motion, Smarty Hall of Fame finalists
Reflections from Hall of Fame finalist Graham Motion and John Servis, who trained another Hall candidate in Smarty Jones.
HISA alleges conspiracy to evade injection rules
HISA has alleged that one veterinarian and 13 trainers at Penn National conspired to evade rules limiting intra-articular injections.
Parx Racing adds Feb. 27 to live schedule
Parx Racing will add Thursday, Feb. 27 to its racing schedule to make up for days lost to the winter weather.
Parx Racing cancels Jan. 21 card
In the face of bitter cold, Parx Racing has canceled its live racing card for Tuesday, January 21, the track announced.
Inglis Digital Feb. sale to include PA-bred session
Next month’s Inglis Digital USA online horse sale will feature a selection of Pennsylvania-breds presented by the PA Horse Breeders Association.
Christmas-themed stakes close Parx Racing year
Parx Racing hosted three Christmas-themed stakes on new year’s eve, and Nelson Avenue, Irish Maxima, and Offaly Cool starred.
Parx Racing concludes season with three stakes
Parx hosted four stakes for juveniles on Monday and concludes 2024 with three stakes for older horses on New Year’s Eve.
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.
