PA Derby Day Off To Races At Parx Racing

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — Horse racing fans in the Philadelphia region have two events where millions in prize money are up for grabs at Parx Racing.

Parx Racing is holding PA Day at the Races on Friday to spotlight Pennsylvania’s robust breeding industry with a day of thoroughbred stakes races featuring only Pennsylvania-bred horses.

Pennsylvania Derby Day on Saturday marks the state’s biggest day of thoroughbred racing with $3.2 million in purse money across 15 races, including two Grade 1 stakes races: the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion.

Both events will take place at Parx Racing at Parx Casino, located at 3001 Street Road.

These are the event details:

PA DAY AT THE RACES

• Friday, Sept. 19
• First Post: 12:15 p.m.
• A race card full of only Pennsylvania-bred racehorses.
• This unique event highlights the economic impact of Pennsylvania-bred horses, including the $26 million in awards, owner bonuses, and restricted race bonuses distributed annually by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association for the last decade.

PENNSYLVANIA DERBY DAY

• Saturday, Sept. 20
• Gates Open: 10 a.m.
• First Post: 11:05 a.m.
• Features two of the biggest races of the year: the Grade 1 $1,000,000 Pennsylvania Derby and Grade 1 $1,000,000 Cotillion, among others.
• Family fun will include pony rides, face painting, and moon bounces
• Live music from Fish Out of Water and the Uptown String Band.
• Free hats will be provided to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
• NBC Sports Philadelphia will broadcast Pennsylvania Derby Day from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association will have a booth stocked with giveaways and exclusive merchandise at both events.

About the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association

The PHRA was created in 2018 to promote horse racing in Pennsylvania and attract new fans. Horse racing and breeding in Pennsylvania contribute $1.6 billion to the state's economy, employ more than 23,000 people, and are responsible for the preservation of tens of thousands of acres of open space.

For more information, visit www.PennHorseRacing.com.