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Pennsylvania Derby
Parx Racing ~ 2999 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
$1,000,000
about this race
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.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:46:96
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 17 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2024 | Seize the Grey | D. Wayne Lukas | Jaime A. Torres | MyRacehorse |
| 09/22/2023 | Saudi Crown | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | FMQ Stables |
| 09/23/2022 | Taiba | Bob Baffert | Mike E. Smith | Zedan Racing Stables, Inc. |
| 09/24/2021 | Hot Rod Charlie | Doug F. O'Neill | Flavien Prat | Boat Racing, Gainesway Stable, Roadrunner Racing, Bill Strauss |
| 09/20/2019 | Math Wizard | 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 | Bob Baffert | Mike E. Smith | Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul |
| 09/22/2017 | West Coast | Bob Baffert | Mike E. Smith | Gary and Mary West |
| 09/23/2016 | Connect | Chad C. Brown | Javier Castellano | Paul P. Pompa, Jr. |
| 09/18/2015 | Frosted | Kiaran P. McLaughlin | Joel Rosario | Godolphin, LLC |
| 09/19/2014 | Bayern | Bob Baffert | Martin Garcia | Kaleem Shah, Inc. |
| 09/20/2013 | Will Take Charge | D. Wayne Lukas | Luis Saez | Willis D. Horton |
| 09/21/2012 | Handsome Mike | Leandro Mora | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Reddam Racing LLC |
| 09/23/2011 | To Honor and Serve | William I. Mott | Jose Lezcano | Live Oak Plantation |
| 09/24/2010 | Morning Line | Nicholas P. Zito | John R. Velazquez | Thoroughbred Legends Racing Stable |
| 09/06/2009 | Gone Astray | Claude R. McGaughey III | Eddie Castro | Phipps Stable |
| 08/31/2008 | Anak Nakal | Nicholas P. Zito | Joe Bravo | Four Roses Thoroughbreds |
| 09/02/2007 | Timber Reserve | John C. Kimmel | Javier Castellano | Circle E Racing, Kimmel, Caesar P. and Solondz, Philip J. |
| 09/04/2005 | Sun King | Nicholas P. Zito | Rafael Bejarano | Tracy Farmer |
| 09/05/2004 | Love of Money | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. | Robby Albarado | Jay Em Ess Stable |
| 08/31/2003 | Grand Hombre | Dennis J. Manning | Joe Bravo | Earle I. Mack LLC |
| 09/01/2002 | Harlan's Holiday | Todd A. Pletcher | Edgar S. Prado | Starlight Racing |
| 09/02/2001 | Macho Uno | Joseph F. Orseno | Gary L. Stevens | Stronach Stables |
| 09/03/2000 | Pine Dance | Dermot K. Weld | Michael J. McCarthy | George S. Hofmeister |
| 09/05/1999 | Smart Guy | Timothy F. Ritchey | Robert E. Colton | Goodfellas Stables |
| 09/06/1998 | Rock and Roll | William I. Mott | Heberto Castillo, Jr. | Paulson, Madeleine and Craig, Jenny |
| 08/31/1997 | Frisk Me Now | Robert J. Durso | Edwin L. King, Jr. | Carol R. Dender |
| 09/01/1996 | Devil's Honor | Walter C. Reese | Anthony S. Black | Noreen Carpenito |
| 09/03/1995 | Pineing Patty | Lynn S. Whiting | Larry Melancon | W. Cal Partee |
| 09/04/1994 | Meadow Flight | James T. Ryerson | Joe Bravo | Aliyuee Ben J. Stables |
| 09/05/1993 | Wallenda | Frank A. Alexander | Herb McCauley | Dogwood Stable |
| 09/06/1992 | Thelastcrusade | Pam Shavelson | Victor H. Molina | Petrified Stable |
| 09/01/1991 | Valley Crossing | Richard W. Small | Andrea Jean Seefeldt | Robert E. Meyerhoff |
| 09/02/1990 | Summer Squall | Neil J. Howard | Pat Day | Dogwood Stable |
| 10/13/1989 | Western Playboy | Harvey L. Vanier | Kerwin D. Clark | Script R Farm & Vanier Nancy A |
| 09/30/1988 | Cefis | Woodford C. Stephens | Larry Saumell | Ryehill Farm |
| 10/03/1987 | Afleet | Phillip England | Gary Stahlbaum | Kennedy & Taylor Made Farm |
| 09/26/1986 | Broad Brush | Richard W. Small | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Meyerhoff R E |
| 09/14/1985 | Skip Trial | Hubert Hine | Jean-Luc Samyn | Cohen Mrs B |
| 05/27/1984 | Morning Bob | Woodford C. Stephens | Gregg McCarron | Brushwood Stable |
| 05/29/1983 | Dixieland Band | Charles Peoples | William J. Passmore | Sharp Mrs B |
| 05/30/1982 | Spanish Drums | Anthony Arcodia | Jacinto Vasquez | Drakas A |
| 05/24/1981 | Summing | Luis Barrera | George Martens | Wilson C T Jr |
| 05/25/1980 | Lively King | Leon A. Parker, Jr. | Christopher John Baker | Bonsal F A Jr |
| 05/27/1979 | Smarten | Woodford C. Stephens | Sam Maple | Ryehill Farm |
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