Philadelphia Park
Originally called Keystone Racetrack, it opened in November of 1974 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Purchased in 1984 by ITB, the racetrack received its new name, a new turf course, and a new way to wager called Phonebet. In December of 1990, the racetrack was purchased by Greenwood Racing, Inc., Full card simulcasting was added as well as six off-track locations called Turf Clubs.
Late in 1998, Greenwood joined with fellow Pennsylvania Corporation, Penn National Gaming, in expanding into New Jersey with the purchase of Freehold Raceway in Freehold, NJ and the operating lease of Garden State Park in Cherry Hill , NJ . Over the years, such notable horses as Smarty Jones, Shuvee, Gallant Bob, My Juliet, Spectacular Bid, Revidere, Summer Squall, and Broad Brush have found their way to the winner's circle at Philadelphia Park . Philadelphia Park is home of Pennsylvania 's premier thoroughbred race, the $750,000 grade II Pennsylvania Derby. Held on Labor Day, the Pennsylvania Derby is a one and an eighth mile race for three year olds and has consistently attracted quality fields, and large crowds.
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