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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Due to harsh winter weather affecting portions of the United States, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, Mahoning Valley Race Course, Parx Racing, and Penn National Race Course canceled racing Jan. 17.
Crazy Legs Hirsch and My Redemption, both owned by Bush Racing Stable and trained by Tim Kreiser, were impossible for Penn National placing judges to split, dead-heating for first in the second race there Jan. 11.