Pennsylvania
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.
Trainer Butch Reid looking to build on “a heck of a year”
Trainer Butch Reid had a career year in 2023. With a horse on the Triple Crown trail and another nearing $1 million in earnings, 2023 could be better still.
Angel of Empire named Top Midlantic-bred of 2023
Pennsylvania-bred Angel of Empire was named the Top Midlantic-bred of 2023 after a campaign that saw him win the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
Nimitz Class tackles Pegasus for new connex
Pennsylvania-bred Nimitz Class, who dominated several regional stakes, is with new connections now and will tackle Saturday’s G1 Pegasus World Cup.
Penn National set to kick off 2024 season with changes
Penn National kicks off its 2024 season Jan. 10 and will race fewer days this year spread out among three meets, resulting in higher purses.
Wanamaker’s PA-bred catalog available
The catalog for Wanamaker’s sale of Pennsylvania-breds is now available, with the sale itself taking place starting January 7.
