Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

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Mares bred figs continue steady decline

Mares bred figs continue steady decline

The Jockey Club’s report of mares bred indicates that for the eighth straight year, fewer mares were bred than in the previous year.

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Catching up with… Jessica Paquette

Catching up with… Jessica Paquette

We caught up with Parx Racing track announcer Jessica Paquette on the eve of her becoming the first woman to call a US Grade 1 race.

Handicapping the Pennsylvania Derby day card

Handicapping the Pennsylvania Derby day card

Saturday’s Parx Racing card features the Grade 1 Cotillion and Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby, making it the biggest day of the year at the Bensalem track.

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On Jonathan Sheppard

On Jonathan Sheppard

Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard passed away over the weekend. This piece is republished from 2021, when he had announced his retirement.

Handicapping Parx’s PA Day at the Races

Handicapping Parx’s PA Day at the Races

Parx Racing hosts Pennsylvania Day at the Races Monday – a 13-race card dedicated to PA-breds – and our Mike Valiante has picks and analysis.

Six winners for Paco Lopez

Six winners for Paco Lopez

Jockey Paco Lopez enjoyed a banner Wednesday at Parx Racing, winning six times and finishing in the money with all eight of his mounts.

Major Dude looks for more in G2 Penn Mile

Major Dude looks for more in G2 Penn Mile

Friday’s Penn Mile gives Major Dude a chance to bounce back from a third-place finish in the American Turf and several others a chance to try turf.

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