Congratulations,
Saudi Crown
Winner of the 2023 $1 Million Pennsylvania Derby

Saudi Crown Wins The
Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby

BENSALEM, PA. (Saturday, September 23, 2023) — The Bensalem skies were gray, and the cold winds blew late Saturday afternoon at Parx Racing. An all-day rain had given way to a misty air over the track, threatening to put a pall over the biggest day of racing on the Pennsylvania calendar. However, inside the paddock, it was all sunshine and rainbows when the young, gray colt named Saudi Crown came strutting in following the 43rd running of the Grade 1, $1 million betPARX Pennsylvania Derby. Read More →

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff
$1 Pick 3 3/4-2-3 33.80
$2 Daily Double 2-3 21.00
$2 Exacta 3-2 28.60
$0.10 Superfecta 3-2-10-4 139.13
$0.50 Trifecta 3-2-10 85.55

2023 Pennsylvania Derby Results

Horse: Saudi Crown
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Win: 4.20 Place: 3.00 Show: 2.60
3
Horse: Dreamlike
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Place: 7.00 Show: 4.80
2
Horse: Il Miracolo
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Show: 7.60
10

2023 Cotillion Results

Horse: Ceiling Crusher
Jockey: Edwin Maldonado
Win: 8.60 Place: 4.40 Show: 3.20
2
Horse: Pretty Mischievous
Jockey: Tyler Gaffilione
Place: 3.00 Show: 2.20
3
Horse: Occult
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Show: 3.00
5

2023 Gallant Bob Results

Horse: Damon's Mound
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Win: 5.60 Place: 3.20 Show: 2.80
4
Horse: Nautical Star
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Place: 4.40 Show: 3.20
5
Horse: Gordian Knot
Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Show: 3.20
10

    Race 11
    Gallant Bob Stakes
    $400,000 – Grade II

    3 year olds - 6 Furlongs


  • Jockey silks

    1 - Ninetyprcentmaddie

    Paco Lopez

    10

  • Jockey silks

    2 - Dreaming Of Kona

    Scott Spieth

    10

  • Jockey silks

    3 - Freedom Road

    Florent Geroux

    12

  • Jockey silks

    4 - Damon's Mound

    Junior Alvarado

    4

  • Jockey silks

    5 - Nautical Star

    Irad Ortiz, Jr.

    9-2

  • Jockey silks

    6 - Praetorian Guard

    Dexter Haddock

    10

  • Jockey silks

    7 - Sir Lancelot

    John Velazquez

    6

  • Jockey silks

    8 - Depoli

    Joseph Trejos

    20

  • Jockey silks

    9 - Ryvit

    Tyler Gaffalione

    5-2

  • Jockey silks

    10 - Gordian Knot

    Mychel Sanchez

    5

    Race 12
    The Cotillion
    $1,000,000 – Grade I

    3 year old fillies - 1 & 1/16 miles


  • Jockey silks

    1 - Foggy Night (F)

    Florent Geroux

    12

  • Jockey silks

    2 - Ceiling Crusher

    Edwin Maldonado

    5

  • Jockey silks

    3 - Pretty Mischievous

    Tyler Gaffilione

    2

  • Jockey silks

    4 - Hoosier Philly

    John Velazquez

    6

  • Jockey silks

    5 - Occult

    Irad Ortiz, Jr.

    6

  • Jockey silks

    6 - Just Katherine

    Junior Alvarado

    12

  • Jockey silks

    7 - Defining Purpose

    Brian Hernandez, Jr.

    4

  • Jockey silks

    8 - Imonra

    Tyler Conner

    10

  • Jockey silks

    9 - Majestic Creed

    Mychel Sanchez

    30

    Race 13
    Pennsylvania Derby
    $1,000,000 – Grade I

    3 year olds - 1 & 1/8 miles


  • Jockey silks

    1 - Modern Era

    Patrick Henry, Jr.

    50

  • Jockey silks

    2 - Dreamlike

    Irad Ortiz, Jr.

    10

  • Jockey silks

    3 - Saudi Crown

    Florent Geroux

    7-2

  • Jockey silks

    4 - Magic Tap

    Tyler Gaffalione

    5

  • Jockey silks

    5 - Scotland

    Junior Alvarado

    6

  • Jockey silks

    6 - Daydreaming Boy

    Dexter Haddock

    12

  • Jockey silks

    7 - West Coast Cowboy

    Tyler Conner

    12

  • Jockey silks

    8 - Gilmore

    John Velazquez

    10

  • Jockey silks

    9 - Crupi

    Mychel Sanchez

    15

  • Jockey silks

    10 - Il Miracolo

    Paco Lopez

    8

  • Jockey silks

    11 - Reincarnate

    Juan Hernandez

    3

PA Derby Winners

DATEHORSEJOCKEYOWNERTRAINER
09/23/23Saudi CrownFlorent GerouxFMQ StablesBrad Cox
09/24/22TalibaMike SmithZedan Racing Stables Inc.Bob Baffert
09/25/21Hot Rod CharlieFlavien PratBoat Racing LLC, Doug F. O'Neill, Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck), Roadrunner RacingWilliam Strauss
09/21/19Math WizardIrad Oritz Jr.John Fanelli, Ioannis Zoumas, Khalid Bin Mishref, Cash is King LLC, LC Racing, Collarmele Vitelli Stables LLC, and Bassett StablesSaffie Joseph Jr.
09/22/18McKinzieMike SmithKarl Watson, Paul Weitman, and Michael E. PegramBob Baffert
09/23/17West CoastMike SmithGary & Mary WestBob Baffert
09/24/16ConnectJavier CastellanoPaul P. Pompa, Jr.Chad C. Brown
09/19/15FrostedJoel RosarioGodolphin RacingKiaran Mclaughlin
09/20/14BayernMartin GarciaKaleem ShahBob Baffert
09/21/13Will Take ChargeLuis SaezWillis D. HortonD. Wayne Lukas
09/22/12HAndsome MikeIrad Ortiz, Jr.Leandro MoraReddam Racing, LLC.
09/24/11To Honor and ServeJose LezcanoLive Oak PlantationWilliam I. Mott
09/25/10Morning LineJohn VelazquezThoroughbred Legends Racing StableNick Zito
09/7/09Gone AstrayEddie CastroPhipps StableShug McGaughey lll
09/1/08Anak NakalJoe BravoFour Roses StableNick Zito
09/3/07TImber ReserveJavier CastellanoCircle E Stable, Caesar Kimmel,
and Philip Solondz
Four Roses Stable
John Kimmel
09/5/05Sun KingRafael BejaranoTracy FarmerNick Zito
09/6/04Love of MoneyRobbie AlbaradoJay Em Ess StableRichard Dutrow, Jr.
09/1/03Grand HombreJoe BravoEarle I. MackDennis Manning
09/2/02Harlan's HolidayEdgar PradoStarlight Stables LLCTodd Pletcher
09/1/01Macho UnoGary StevensStronach Stables, Inc.Joe Orseno
09/4/00Pine DanceMike McCarthyGeorge HofmeisterDermot Weld
09/6/99Smart GuyRobert ColtonGoodfellas StableTimothy Ritchey
09/7/98Rock and RollHerberto CastilloMadeline Paulson & Jenny CraigWilliam I. Mott
09/1/97Frisk Me NowEddie King, Jr.Carol DenderRobert Durso
09/2/96Devil's HonorAnthony BlackNoreen CarpenitoWalter C. Reese
09/4/95Pineing PattyLarry MelanconW. Cal ParteeLynn Whiting
09/5/94Meadow FlightJoe BravoAliyuee Ben J StablesJames Ryerson
09/6/93WallendaHerb McCauleyDogwood StableFrank Alexander
09/7/92ThelastcrusadeVictor MolinaPetrified StablePam Shavelson
09/2/91Valley CrossingAndrea SeefeldtRobert MeyerhoffRichard W. Small
09/3/90Summer SquallPat DayDogwood StableNeil Howard
10/14/89Western PlayboyKerwin ClarkNancy Vanier & Script R FarmHarvey Vanier
10/1/88CefisLarry SaumellRyehill FarmWoody Stephens
10/4/87AfleetGary StahlbaumR. Kennedy & Taylor Made FarmPhil England
09/27/86Broad BrushAngel Cordero, Jr.Robert MeyerhoffRichard W. Small
09/15/85Skip TrialJean Luc SamynMrs. Ben CohenHubert "Sonny" Hine
05/28/84Morning BobGreg McCarronBrushwood StableWoody Stephens
05/30/83Dixieland BandWilliam PassmoreMrs. Bayard SharpCharles Peoples
05/31/82Spanish DrumsJacinto VasquezAnthony DrakasAnthony Arcodia
05/25/81SummingGeorge MartensC. T. Wilson L. BarreraLaz Barrera
05/26/80Lively KingChris BakerFrank A. Bonsal, JrL. Parker, Jr
05/28/79SmartenSam MapleRyehill FarmWoody Stephens

PA Derby Records

Stakes Record 1:47:1 TO HONOR AND SERVE (2011)
field size Largest - 14 in 2005, Smallest - 5 in 2002
Margin of Victory Largest - 17 lengths in 1989, Smallest - Head in 1984
Track Condition Fast - 29; Good - 1; Sloppy - 3
Favorites Win - 12; Place - 5; Show - 3; Out of Money - 13
Winning Post Positions #1(3), #2(2), #3(2), #4(5), #5(6), #6(1), #7(5), #8(3), #9(1), #10(3), #11(1), #12(0), #13(0), #14(1)
Highest Attendance / Highest Handle 28,692 in 1983 / $4,646,799 in 1993
Fractional Records
1/4 mile :22:2 MIGHTY MAGEE in 1995 (5th)
1/2 mile :45:2 MIGHTY MAGEE in 1995 (5th)
3/4 mile 1:09:2 MIGHTY MAGEE (5th) & LANGFUHR (9th) in 1995
1 mile 1:34:4 WESTERN PLAYBOY in 1989 (won)
Finish 1:47:1 1:47:1 TO HONOR AND SERVE (2011)
Mutuel Records
Highest Win - Place - Show Pool $210,332 in 1997
Highest Exacta Pool $194,358 in 1995
Highest Win - $158.60 VALLEY CROSSING in 1991
Lowest Win $2.60 - SMARTEN in 1979
Highest Exacta - $817.80 VALLEY CROSSING/GALA SPINAWAY in 1991
Lowest Exacta - $9.60 AFLEET/LOST CODE
Longest Price Starter - 153-1 WILLISTON WATER in 1989 (finished 7th)
Shortest Price Winner - .30-1 SMARTEN 1979; SUMMER SQUALL in 1990

PA Derby Facts

MOST WINS (TRAINER) MOST WINS (JOCKEY)
Woodford C. Stephens (1913-1998)
SMARTEN (1979)
MORNING BOB (1984)
CEFIS (1988)

Nick Zito
SUN KING 2005
ANAK NAKAL 2008
MORNING LINE 2010
Joe Bravo
MEADOW FLIGHT (1994)
GRAND HOMBRE (2003)
ANAK NAKAL (2008)
MOST WINS (OWNER) COLORS OF PA DERBY WINNERS
Ryehill Farms
SMARTEN (1979)
CEFIS (1988)
BAY (25)
Robert Meyerhoff
BROAD BRUSH (1986)
VALLEY CROSSING (1991)
CHESTNUT (4)
Dogwood Stable
SUMMER SQUALL (1990)
WALLENDA (1993)
GRAY (3)
SEX OF PA DERBY WINNERS FATHER / SON WINNERS
The Pennsylvania Derby has been won by 29 colts and 3 geldings (Thelastcrusade, Devil's Honor, Grand Hombre) SMARTEN (1979) sired SMART GUY (1999)
WOMEN IN THE PA DERBY
In 1991 ANDREA SEEFELDT became the first woman in the U.S. to win a Derby aboard Valley Crossing
In 1992 PAM SHAVELSON became the first woman to saddle a PA Derby winner with Thelastcrusade
STATES / COUNTRY WHERE PA DERBY WINNERS BRED
CANADA
(AFLEET)
FLORIDA
SPANISH DRUMS
WALLENDA
MEADOW FLIGHT
PINEING PATTY
FRISK ME NOW
ILLINOIS
WESTERN PLAYBOY
KENTUCKY
SUMMING
MORNING BOB
SKIP TRIAL
SUMMER SQUALL
THELASTCRUSADE
ROCK AND ROLL
PINE DANCE
MACHO UNO
GRAND HOMBRE
SUN KING
TIMBER RESERVE
ANAK NAKAL
GONE ASTRAY
MORNING LINE
TO HONOR AND SERVE
MARYLAND
SMARTEN
LIVELY KING
DIXIELAND BAND
BROAD BRUSH
CEFIS
VALLEY CROSSING
SMART GUY
LOVE OF MONEY
OHIO
HARLAN'S HOLIDAY
PENNSYLVANIA
DEVIL'S HONOR

2023 PA Derby Results

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
3 Saudi Crown 4.20 3.00 2.60 $1.00 Pick 3 3/4-2-3 33.80
2 Dreamlike   7.00 4.80 $2.00 Daily Double 2-3 21.00
10 Ill Miracolo     7.60 $2.00 Exacta 3-2 28.60
          $0.10 Superfecta 3-2-10-4 139.13
          $0.50 Trifecta 3-2-10 85.55


2022 PA Derby Results

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
8 Taliba 4.80 3.00 2.60 $1.00 Pick 3 14-9-8 (3 correct) 299.80
1 Zandon   3.80 2.60 $2.00 Daily Double 9-8 51.40
5 Cyberknife     3.00 $2.00 Exacta 8-1 19.80
          $0.10 Superfecta 8-1-5-9 21.51
          $0.50 Trifecta 8-1-5 13.15


2021 PA Derby Results

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
7 Hot Rod Charlie 3.80 2.60 2.10 $1.00 Pick 3 2/5/7-6/7-2/7/9 (3 correct) 5.60
8 Midnight Bourbon   3.60 2.40 $2.00 Daily Double 6-7 13.00
10 Americanrevolution     3.00 $2.00 Exacta 7-8 10.80
          $0.10 Superfecta 7-8-10-1 8.65
          $0.50 Trifecta 7-8-10 11.80


2019 PA Derby Results

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
1 Math Wizard 64.20 12.00 4.80 $1.00 Pick 3 5/7/8-3-1 (3 correct) 406.50
6 Mr. Money   3.60 2.60 $0.50 Pick 4 3/4/6-5/7/8-3-1 (4 correct) 889.40
4 War of Will     4.00 $2.00 Daily Double 3-1 578.60
          $2.00 Exacta 1-6 196.00
          $0.10 Superfecta 1-6-4-2 45.44
          $0.50 Trifecta 1-6-4 136.95


2018 PA Derby Results

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
8 McKinzie 6.00 4.20 3.80 $1.00 Pick 3 1/10-7-1/8 (3 correct) 49.60
6 Axelrod   8.20 6.20 $0.50 Pick 4 6-1/8/10-7-1/8 (4 correct) 192.05
9 Trigger Warning     23.60 $0.50 Pick 4 CROSS COUNTRY 2/7-7-6-8 (4 correct) 208.75
          $2.00 Daily Double 7-8 34.20
          $2.00 Exacta 8-6 50.60
          $0.10 Superfecta 8-6-9-2 203.95
          $0.50 Trifecta 8-6-9 250.65


2017 PA Derby Results

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
4 West Coast 3.80 2.40 2.20 $1.00 Pick 3 1-5-4 (3 correct) 28.20
5 Irap   3.40 2.80 $0.50 Pick 4 8-1-5-4 (4 correct) 125.75
10 Giuseppe the Great     6.40 $2.00 Daily Double 5-4 32.00
          $2.00 Exacta 4-5 12.60
          $0.10 Superfecta 4-5-10-7 39.18
          $0.50 Trifecta 4-5-10 33.60


2016 PA Derby Results

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
4 Connect 23.20 9.80 7.20 $2.00 Exacta 4-7 122.40
7 Gun Runner   5.40 4.00 $1.00 Trifecta 4-7-6 1300.70
6 Wild About Deb     21.20 $0.10 Superfecta 4-7-6-8 1269.33
          $1.00 Pick 3 5-5-4 91.10
          $0.50 Pick 4 1-5-5-4 197.80


2015 PA DERBY RESULTS

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
3 Frosted 4.00 2.80 2.60 $2.00 Exacta 3-4 39.20
4 Iron Fist   6.80 5.20 $0.50 Trifecta 3-4-7 68.30
7 Tommy Macho     7.00 $1.00 Pick 3 4-8-3/6 (3 Correct) 129.50
          $0.50 Pick 4 7-4-2/8-3/6 (4 Correct) 374.00
          $0.10 Superfecta 3-4-7-10 83.89


2014 PA DERBY RESULTS

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
4 Bayern 9.00 3.60 4.00 $1.00 Pick 3 1-8/9-4 (3 Correct) 45.90
7 Tapiture   5.80 4.00 $0.50 Pick 4 6-1-8/9-4 (4 Correct) 104.40
2 Candy Boy     4.20 $2.00 Daily Double 8-4 15.60
          $2 Exacta 4-7 48.20
          $0.10 Superfecta 4-7-2-5 37.41
            4-7-2-8 37.96
          $2.00 Trifecta 4-7-2 163.80


2013 PA DERBY RESULTS

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
7 Will Take Charge 6.60 3.80 2.80 $1.00 Pick 3 7-9-7 (3 Correct) 488.70
3 Moreno   3.80 2.80 $0.50 Pick 4 2/8-7-1/9-7 (4 Correct) 551.75
4 Battier     6.80 $2.00 Daily Double 9-7 23.60
          $2 Exacta 7-3 21.00
          $0.10 Superfecta 7-3-4-1 26.89
          $2.00 Trifecta 7-3-4 179.20


2012 PA DERBY RESULTS

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
3 handsome mike 40.40 14.00 9.80 $2 D/Double 3/3 125.40
8 macho macho   5.00 4.20 $2 Exacta 3-8 171.00
6 golden ticket     4.00 $2 Trifecta 3-8-6 705.40
1 stephanoatsee       $2 Superfecta 3-8-6-1 4,367.20
          Refunds   5
          $2 Pick 3 6/3/3 3 of 3 3,132.00
          $2 Pick 4 2,4,5,7,12/6/3/3 4 of 4 5,200.80
          $2 Pick 6 1,4/7,12/2,4,5,7,12/6/3/3 6 of 6 16,668.40


2011 PA DERBY RESULTS

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
7 to honor and serve 5.20 3.60 2.40 $2 D/Double 5/7 118.40
1 ruler on ice   5.40 3.00 $2 Exacta 7-1 32.40
9 rattlesnake bridge     2.60 $2 Trifecta 7-1-9 56.40
          $2 Superfecta 7-1-9-2 425.60
          Refunds   none
          $2 Pick 3 7/5/7 3 of 3 297.00


2010 PA DERBY RESULTS

PGM HORSE WIN PLACE SHOW WAGER TYPE WINNING NUMBERS PAYOFF
5 morning line 9.60 5.40 3.60 $2.00 pick 3 3-1/5-5 (3 correct) 44.60
6 first dude   3.20 2.20 $2.00 daily double 1-5 15.40
4 a little warm     2.40 $2.00 exacta 5-6 37.20
          $2.00 trifectA 5-6-4 90.00

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

2023 betPARX PA Derby Media Application

Dear members of the media, thank you for your interest in covering the 2023 betPARX Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Stakes at Parx Racing in Bensalem, PA., on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Please download and complete the media application for working press and photographers who plan on attending as soon as possible for approval and return to Rich Romano. We look forward to hosting you on Pennsylvania Derby Day at Parx Racing.

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