This week’s Midlantic stakes schedule
The Biz
August 17, 2026
Parx Racing kicks off its runup to the Pennsylvania Derby, highlighting the Mid-Atlantic stakes action for the week.
Here’s what’s on tap and upcoming:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
| Track | Stakes Name | Purse | Grade/Restriction | Division | Distance |
| Parx Racing | Cathryn Sophia | $200,000 | 3yo fillies | 1 mile 70 yards | |
| Parx Racing | Mayor’s Mile | $75,000 | 4yo and up | 1 mile | |
| Parx Racing | PTHA President’s Sprint | $75,000 | 3yo | 6 1/2 furlongs | |
| Parx Racing | Smarty Jones | $200,000 | 3yo | 1 1/16 miles | |
| Parx Racing | State Representative’s Sprint | $75,000 | 4yo and up | 6 1/2 furlongs |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
| Colonial Downs | 8 Claiming Crown qualifiers | $50,000-$100,000 | |||
| Monmouth Park | Violet Stakes | $100,000 | F & M 3 and up | 1 1/16 miles (Turf) |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
| Monmouth Park | Charles Hesse III Handicap | $100,000 | NJ Breds | 3 and up | 1 1/16 miles |
| Monmouth Park | Eleven North Handicap | $75,000 | NJ Breds | F & M 3 and up | 6 furlongs |
| Monmouth Park | NJ Breeders Handicap | $75,000 | NJ Breds | 3 and up | 6 furlongs |
For the stakes schedule for the rest of the year, click on our Racing page.
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