Captain Optimistic Rallies to Win Harrah’s Philadelphia Feature in 1:49.2
Captain Optimistic came from off the pace to win Harrah’s Philadelphia’s $16,000 fast-class handicap pace, while Taranaki and Toby Or Not Toby also scored on the card.
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Musikfest 2026 Brings 11 Ticketed Wind Creek Steel Stage Shows to Bethlehem
Musikfest 2026 brings more than 400 performers to Bethlehem, across 16 total stages, with 15 free and one ticketed stage at Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza.
Parx Casino Leads Pennsylvania in June; Statewide Same-Store Casino Revenue Falls 7.5%
Parx Casino remained Pennsylvania’s top-performing casino in June with $44.5 million in revenue, but the broader market was softer, with same-store grosses down 7.5% statewide after excluding newly opened Happy Valley Casino.
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows to Offer $100K-Plus in Guaranteed Pools on Adios Day
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows will put up $100,000-plus in guaranteed wagering pools for its Saturday, July 25, Adios Day card, led by a $420,000 stakes race.
Rickey Smiley to Perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Aug. 20
A 2026 Radio Hall of Fame inductee is coming to Fishtown. Rickey Smiley plays Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Aug. 20 at 8 p.m.
Ruthless Hanover Wins Harrah’s Philadelphia Feature, Tops $1 Million in Career Earnings
The Somebeachsomewhere gelding Ruthless Hanover cleared $1 million in career earnings with his 1:49.4 victory at Harrah's Philadelphia for Team Cancelliere.
