Veteran Rider Chiappe Rides 1,000th Winner
Veteran rider Ricardo Chiappe reached a career milestone Aug. 20 when he rode his 1,000th Thoroughbred winner, Air Force Sue, in the second race at Penn National Race Course.
Alpyland Runs Away With Penn Mile
In the $400,000 Penn Mile Stakes (G3T) May 29 at Penn National Race Course, Alpyland runs away from his competition to score by 4 lengths.
Two-Time Stakes Winner Alpyland Targets Penn Mile
The connections of Alpyland will look for a second straight Penn Mile Stakes (G3T) victory when the two-time stakes winner starts in the $400,000 test for 3-year-olds May 29 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
Klein Named Track Announcer at Penn National
Klein will be taking over the announcer duties at Penn National Race Course starting June 3.
Penn National Drops to Two Race Days Per Week in April
Penn National has announced effective April 16 it will conduct live racing two nights a week, Thursdays and Fridays, through April 29 due to a lack of horses. To help bolster field size, an owner's bonus will be offered for…
Former Penn National Employee Arrested on Fraud Charges
Following an investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a former employee of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and charged her in connection to the fraudulent transfer of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Penn National to Raise Purses When Meet Begins Feb. 19
Penn National will raise purses by 5% for the 2026 racing season that begins Feb. 19 and lower takeout rates for the Trifecta and Superfecta.
Longtime Penn National Announcer Bogar Retires
John Bogar, long time track announcer at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, has announced his retirement effective Feb. 5. Bogar has been a mainstay at the Grantville oval since joining the team 45 years ago.