Parx Dash Stakes
The Parx Dash Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three years old or older, over a distance of five furlongs on the turf held annually in July at Parx Casino and Racing racetrack in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.
| Grade III race | |
| Location | Parx Casino and Racing Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2011 (as Parx Dash Handicap) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 5 furlongs |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three years old and older |
| Weight | Allowance conditions |
| Purse | $210,000 (2019) |
| Bonuses | Winner received automatic entry to Grade III Turf Monster Stakes |
History
The race was inaugurated in 2011[1] with an attractive purse offered of $200,000[1] as the Parx Dash Handicap.
In 2013 the event was upgraded to a Grade III.[2]
The event has attracted fast sprinters from the East Coast of the USA including Ben's Cat[3] and Pure Sensation who both won this event three times.[4]
Records
Speed record:
- 5 furlongs – 54.96 - Ben's Cat (2012)
Margins:
- 5 3⁄4 lengths – Pure Sensation (2017)
- Most wins by a jockey
- 3 – Julian Pimentel (2012, 2013, 2014)
- Most wins by a trainer
- 3 – Christophe Clement (2016, 2017, 2019)
- 3 – King T. Leatherbury (2012, 2013, 2014)
- Winners of Parx Dash Stakes – Turf Monster Stakes double
- Ben's Cat (2012), Pure Sensation (2017, 2019)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parx Dash Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2019 | Pure Sensation | 8 | Paco Lopez | Christophe Clement | Patricia A. Generazio | abt. 5 furlongs | 1:00.42 | $210,000 | 3 | [5] |
| 2018 | Vision Perfect | 6 | Frankie Pennington | Jason Servis | Mr. Amore Stable | 5 furlongs | 57.18 | $200,000 | 3 | [6] |
| 2017 | Pure Sensation | 6 | Kendrick Carmouche | Christophe Clement | Patricia A. Generazio | 5 furlongs | 57.24 | $200,000 | 3 | [7] |
| 2016 | Pure Sensation | 5 | Kendrick Carmouche | Christophe Clement | Patricia A. Generazio | 5 furlongs | 57.35 | $200,000 | 3 | [8] |
| Parx Dash Handicap | ||||||||||
| 2015 | Tightend Touchdown | 6 | Frankie Pennington | Jason Servis | Mr. Amore Stable | 5 furlongs | 57.19 | $200,000 | 3 | [9] |
| 2014 | Ben's Cat | 8 | Julian Pimentel | King T. Leatherbury | The Jim Stable | 5 furlongs | 56.62 | $200,000 | 3 | [10] |
| 2013 | Ben's Cat | 7 | Julian Pimentel | King T. Leatherbury | The Jim Stable | 5 furlongs | 59.43 | $200,000 | 3 | [11] |
| 2012 | Ben's Cat | 6 | Julian Pimentel | King T. Leatherbury | The Jim Stable | 5 furlongs | 54.96 | $150,000 | Listed | [12] |
| 2011 | El Churruca | 6 | Angel S. Arroyo | Ramon Preciado | Victory Thoroughbred | 5 furlongs | 57.30 | $200,000 | Listed | [13] |
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References
- "Parx Dash Stakes (Gr. 3)". Equibase. 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "PARX DASH STAKES - PARX RACING, PA". Thoroughbred Pedigree Online. 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- Angst, Frank (7 July 2015). "Ben's Cat Aims for Fourth Parx Dash Victory". Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- Oser, Christine (7 July 2019). "Speedy Pure Sensation Not Slowing Down at Age 8". Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
Patricia Generazio's homebred won his third Parx Dash (G3T) July 6.
- "2019 Parx Dash Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 6 July 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "2018 Parx Dash Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 7 July 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "2017 Parx Dash Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9)". Equibase. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "2016 Parx Dash Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "2015 Parx Dash Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "2014 Parx Dash Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8)". Equibase. 12 July 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "2013 Parx Dash Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7)". Equibase. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "2012 Parx Dash Handicap Listed - (race 8)". Equibase. 17 June 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "2011 Parx Dash Handicap Listed - (race 9)". Equibase. 18 June 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
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