2022 Pennsylvania Derby

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The $1-million Pennsylvania Derby is the premier racing event at Parx Racing outside of Philadelphia, Pa and has turned into a top prep race for 3-year-olds on their way to the Breeders' Cup Classic. The track, formerly known as Philadelphia Park and Keystone Park, first held the race in 1979 and it achieved graded status in 1981.

Horses who have won the race include Smarten, Dixieland Band, Broad Brush, Afleet, Summer Squall, Macho Uno, Harlan's Holiday, Sun King, To Honor and Serve, Will Take Charge and Bayern.

The $1-million Pennsylvania Derby is the premier racing event at Parx Racing outside of Philadelphia, Pa and has turned into a top prep race for 3-year-olds on their way to the Breeders' Cup Classic. The track, formerly known as Philadelphia Park and Keystone Park, first held the race in 1979 and it achieved graded status in 1981.

Horses who have won the race include Smarten, Dixieland Band, Broad Brush, Afleet, Summer Squall, Macho Uno, Harlan's Holiday, Sun King, To Honor and Serve, Will Take Charge and Bayern.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:46:96
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 17 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
09/19/2025	Baeza Trainer / John A. Shirreffs Jockey / Hector Isaac Berrios Owner / C R K Stable LLC and Grandview Equine	John A. Shirreffs	Hector Isaac Berrios	C R K Stable LLC and Grandview Equine
09/20/2024	Seize the Grey Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jaime A. Torres Owner / MyRacehorse	D. Wayne Lukas	Jaime A. Torres	MyRacehorse
09/22/2023	Saudi Crown Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / FMQ Stables	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	FMQ Stables
09/23/2022	Taiba Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.
09/24/2021	Hot Rod Charlie Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Boat Racing, Gainesway Stable, Roadrunner Racing, Bill Strauss	Doug F. O'Neill	Flavien Prat	Boat Racing, Gainesway Stable, Roadrunner Racing, Bill Strauss
09/20/2019	Math Wizard Trainer / Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Fanelli, John, Collarmele Vitelli Stables LLC, Bassett Stables, Zoumas, Ioannis, Wynwood Thoroughbreds and Joseph, Jr., Saffie A.	Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Fanelli, John, Collarmele Vitelli Stables LLC, Bassett Stables, Zoumas, Ioannis, Wynwood Thoroughbreds and Joseph, Jr., Saffie A.
09/21/2018	McKinzie Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
09/22/2017	West Coast Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Gary and Mary West	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Gary and Mary West
09/23/2016	Connect Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Paul P. Pompa, Jr.	Chad C. Brown	Javier Castellano	Paul P. Pompa, Jr.
09/18/2015	Frosted Trainer / Kiaran P. McLaughlin Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Kiaran P. McLaughlin	Joel Rosario	Godolphin, LLC
09/19/2014	Bayern Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Kaleem Shah, Inc.	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Kaleem Shah, Inc.
09/20/2013	Will Take Charge Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Willis D. Horton	D. Wayne Lukas	Luis Saez	Willis D. Horton
09/21/2012	Handsome Mike Trainer / Leandro Mora Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Reddam Racing LLC	Leandro Mora	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Reddam Racing LLC
09/23/2011	To Honor and Serve Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Jose Lezcano Owner / Live Oak Plantation	William I. Mott	Jose Lezcano	Live Oak Plantation
09/24/2010	Morning Line Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Thoroughbred Legends Racing Stable	Nicholas P. Zito	John R. Velazquez	Thoroughbred Legends Racing Stable
09/06/2009	Gone Astray Trainer / Claude R. McGaughey III Jockey / Eddie Castro Owner / Phipps Stable	Claude R. McGaughey III	Eddie Castro	Phipps Stable
08/31/2008	Anak Nakal Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Four Roses Thoroughbreds	Nicholas P. Zito	Joe Bravo	Four Roses Thoroughbreds
09/02/2007	Timber Reserve Trainer / John C. Kimmel Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Circle E Racing, Kimmel, Caesar P. and Solondz, Philip J.	John C. Kimmel	Javier Castellano	Circle E Racing, Kimmel, Caesar P. and Solondz, Philip J.
09/04/2005	Sun King Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Tracy Farmer	Nicholas P. Zito	Rafael Bejarano	Tracy Farmer
09/05/2004	Love of Money Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Jay Em Ess Stable	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	Robby Albarado	Jay Em Ess Stable
08/31/2003	Grand Hombre Trainer / Dennis J. Manning Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Earle I. Mack LLC	Dennis J. Manning	Joe Bravo	Earle I. Mack LLC
09/01/2002	Harlan's Holiday Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Starlight Racing	Todd A. Pletcher	Edgar S. Prado	Starlight Racing
09/02/2001	Macho Uno Trainer / Joseph F. Orseno Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Stronach Stables	Joseph F. Orseno	Gary L. Stevens	Stronach Stables
09/03/2000	Pine Dance Trainer / Dermot K. Weld Jockey / Michael J. McCarthy Owner / George S. Hofmeister	Dermot K. Weld	Michael J. McCarthy	George S. Hofmeister
09/05/1999	Smart Guy Trainer / Timothy F. Ritchey Jockey / Robert E. Colton Owner / Goodfellas Stables	Timothy F. Ritchey	Robert E. Colton	Goodfellas Stables
09/06/1998	Rock and Roll Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Heberto Castillo, Jr. Owner / Paulson, Madeleine and Craig, Jenny	William I. Mott	Heberto Castillo, Jr.	Paulson, Madeleine and Craig, Jenny
08/31/1997	Frisk Me Now Trainer / Robert J. Durso Jockey / Edwin L. King, Jr. Owner / Carol R. Dender	Robert J. Durso	Edwin L. King, Jr.	Carol R. Dender
09/01/1996	Devil's Honor Trainer / Walter C. Reese Jockey / Anthony S. Black Owner / Noreen Carpenito	Walter C. Reese	Anthony S. Black	Noreen Carpenito
09/03/1995	Pineing Patty Trainer / Lynn S. Whiting Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / W. Cal Partee	Lynn S. Whiting	Larry Melancon	W. Cal Partee
09/04/1994	Meadow Flight Trainer / James T. Ryerson Jockey / Joe Bravo Owner / Aliyuee Ben J. Stables	James T. Ryerson	Joe Bravo	Aliyuee Ben J. Stables
09/05/1993	Wallenda Trainer / Frank A. Alexander Jockey / Herb McCauley Owner / Dogwood Stable	Frank A. Alexander	Herb McCauley	Dogwood Stable
09/06/1992	Thelastcrusade Trainer / Pam Shavelson Jockey / Victor H. Molina Owner / Petrified Stable	Pam Shavelson	Victor H. Molina	Petrified Stable
09/01/1991	Valley Crossing Trainer / Richard W. Small Jockey / Andrea Jean Seefeldt Owner / Robert E. Meyerhoff	Richard W. Small	Andrea Jean Seefeldt	Robert E. Meyerhoff
09/02/1990	Summer Squall Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Dogwood Stable	Neil J. Howard	Pat Day	Dogwood Stable
10/13/1989	Western Playboy Trainer / Harvey L. Vanier Jockey / Kerwin D. Clark Owner / Script R Farm & Vanier Nancy A	Harvey L. Vanier	Kerwin D. Clark	Script R Farm & Vanier Nancy A
09/30/1988	Cefis Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Larry Saumell Owner / Ryehill Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Larry Saumell	Ryehill Farm
10/03/1987	Afleet Trainer / Phillip England Jockey / Gary Stahlbaum Owner / Kennedy & Taylor Made Farm	Phillip England	Gary Stahlbaum	Kennedy & Taylor Made Farm
09/26/1986	Broad Brush Trainer / Richard W. Small Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Meyerhoff R E	Richard W. Small	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Meyerhoff R E
09/14/1985	Skip Trial Trainer / Hubert Hine Jockey / Jean-Luc Samyn Owner / Cohen Mrs B	Hubert Hine	Jean-Luc Samyn	Cohen Mrs B
05/27/1984	Morning Bob Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Gregg McCarron Owner / Brushwood Stable	Woodford C. Stephens	Gregg McCarron	Brushwood Stable
05/29/1983	Dixieland Band Trainer / Charles Peoples Jockey / William J. Passmore Owner / Sharp Mrs B	Charles Peoples	William J. Passmore	Sharp Mrs B
05/30/1982	Spanish Drums Trainer / Anthony Arcodia Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Drakas A	Anthony Arcodia	Jacinto Vasquez	Drakas A
05/24/1981	Summing Trainer / Luis Barrera Jockey / George Martens Owner / Wilson C T Jr	Luis Barrera	George Martens	Wilson C T Jr
05/25/1980	Lively King Trainer / Leon A. Parker, Jr. Jockey / Christopher John Baker Owner / Bonsal F A Jr	Leon A. Parker, Jr.	Christopher John Baker	Bonsal F A Jr
05/27/1979	Smarten Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Sam Maple Owner / Ryehill Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Sam Maple	Ryehill Farm