Saturday, October 14, 2017

Parx Racing - Pa. Derby Day Sept. 23,2017

 September 23rd, I went to Parx Racing for the first time. The day was highlighted by back to back million dollar stakes races, the Cotillion, and the Pennsylvania Derby.
 Tasit post race bath
Race 7 included Tasit, a 4 year old son of Tapit. I saw Tasit break his maiden at Laurel Park in November of 2015.
 Irish War Cry entering the Paddock
The horse I really went to see was Irish War Cry. I have posted numerous times about this horse.
Irish War Cry Drawing
 IWC with Feargal Lynch up
Irish War Cry had Feargal Lynch in the irons for the Pa. Derby. Having seen most of my live racing at Laurel Park, I have seen Feargal ride many times.
Irish War Cry saddled up in the paddock
 West Coast saddled up in the paddock
West Coast who won the Travers earlier in the summer was one of the favorites for the Pa. Derby
 Mike Smith and Bob Baffert in the Paddock
West Coast with Mike Smith up on Winners Circle
Lately in big stakes races, its hard not to pick a horse ridden by Mike Smith. Especially if that horse is trained by Bob Baffert!
 Caton Bredar
It was a pleasure to meet the lovely and very friendly Caton Bredar. Caton is a TV horse racing analyst, writer, and handicapper.
The Parx Racing mascot who throws t-shirts into the crowd between races.

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