High Winds Cancel Penn National's New Year's Day Card
Residents of Grantville, Pa. will not be ringing in the New Year by watching live horse racing as high winds have led Penn National Race Course to cancel its Jan. 1 card.
East Coast Girl 'Always Proving Himself'
First off: East Coast Girl, while from the East, is a boy. Never mind the name, Penn National-based trainer Carl O'Callaghan said Island View Farm's 4-year-old ridgling in Saturday's $100,000 Claiming Crown Ready's Rocket Express is all man.
Parx, Penn National Partner for Free Equine Shuttle
Parx Racing and the Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association announced a new joint venture to provide a free equine shuttle service between Penn National Racecourse and Parx Racing.
Dettori Sweeps Penn Mile and Penn Oaks Via Photo Finish
Frankie Dettori had never ridden at Penn National Race Course before May 31. He made an incredible first impression, sweeping the $400,000 Penn Mile (G3T) and the $150,000 Penn Oaks, winning both races with impeccably timed rides via photo finish.
HIWU Suspends Jacobson 30 Days for TCO2 Violation
Northeastern-based owner/trainer David Jacobson has been fined $2,500 and is to serve a 30-day suspension beginning May 30 for a total carbon dioxide violation from one of his horses at Penn National more than two months ago.
First World War, Trikari Drawn to PA for Penn Mile
Penn National Race Course has its night in the spotlight May 31 as 10 3-year-olds compete in the $400,000 Penn Mile Stakes (G3T). Among those journeying to Grantville, Pa. are graded stakes winners First World War and Trikari.