BAEZA Wins PA Derby

BAEZA ran 3rd in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes this past spring. But late in the day on the last Saturday of summer he would finally become a Grade 1 winner. BAEZA came from off the pace, circled rivals in the far turn, took command in the stretch, and then drew off to a clear victory in the $1 million-dollar, Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby on … Continue reading BAEZA Wins PA Derby

Who Wins The PA. Derby?

An excellent field of 10 three-year-olds will race 1 1/8 miles at Parx Racing Saturday in the $1 million dollar Pennsylvania Derby (G1). Three of the entrants competed in one or more legs of the Triple Crown series. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. SO SANDY [ML 15-1] Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche. Trainer: Cherie DeVaux. Has improved by leaps and bounds in recent starts. … Continue reading Who Wins The PA. Derby?

Who Wins The PA. Derby ?

The Pennsylvania Derby is the last 3-year-old, G1, dirt Stakes of the year prior the Breeders’s Cup. Saturday’s 1 1/8 mile, million dollar contest at Parx Racing has attracted eleven entrants, including Preakness Stakes Winner SEIZE THE GREY. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. DOC SULLIVAN [ML 12-1] Jockey: Jose Ortiz. Trainer: Mike Miceli. Has been formidable in Stakes for New York-breds, but has yet to … Continue reading Who Wins The PA. Derby ?

The Pennsylvania Derby

The $1-million dollar Pennsylvania Derby is the premier racing event at Parx Racing just outside of Philadelphia. The race has turned into a top prep for 3-year-olds on their way to the Breeders’ Cup Classic. The Pennsylvania Derby was first held in 1979 and it achieved graded status in 1981.  On Saturday the track formerly known as Philadelphia Park will be the last opportunity for … Continue reading The Pennsylvania Derby

Kendrick Carmouch

Look up the word optimistic in the dictionary and alongside the written definition will be a picture of jockey Kendrick Carmouche. As an example; the other day, Carmouche was asked what was his best finish in the Pennsylvania Derby? The 37-year-old rider smiled – he’s always smiling – and replied, “Saturday. It will be on Saturday.” On record, Carmouche’s best finish in the signature race … Continue reading Kendrick Carmouch