The 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes takes place Saturday, September 19 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The Grade II race is contested at 6 furlongs on dirt for 3-year-olds and carries a $400,000 purse.
| Date | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Track | Parx Racing |
| Race | Race 12 |
| Distance | 6 furlongs |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Grade | Grade II |
| Purse | $400,000 |
| Age | 3-year-olds |
| Post Time | 4:03 PM ET |
Entry Update: The 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes field is confirmed with 12 starters. Post positions, jockeys, trainers and official morning-line odds are listed in the odds table below.
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramajay (KY) | F. Prat | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | 12/1 |
| 2 | My Boy Star (FL) | C. Gil | A. O. Mendieta | 12/1 |
| 3 | Ryan's Run (WV) | A. Bocachica | J. C. Runco | 8/1 |
| 4 | Bravaro (NY) | P. Lopez | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | 8/1 |
| 5 | Langvad (FL) | M. J. Husbands | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | 5/1 |
| 6 | Dr. Kapur (KY) | T. Gaffalione | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | 8/1 |
| 7 | N. Y. Finest (NY) | F. Martinez | Uriah St. Lewis | 20/1 |
| 8 | Stradale (KY) | Jose L. Ortiz | Steven M. Asmussen | 4/1 |
| 9 | Tallmar (KY) | J. Castellano | J. C. Avila | 10/1 |
| 10 | Captivator (KY) | E. Jaramillo | J. W. Sadler | 9/2 |
| 11 | Amberjack (KY) | D. Centeno | J. Delgado | 8/1 |
| 12 | Mailata (PA) | A. Adorno | R. E. Reid Jr. | 15/1 |
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The Gallant Bob Stakes is one of the major late-season sprint tests restricted to 3-year-olds. The Grade II event is run at 6 furlongs and brings together fast sophomore sprinters competing for a $400,000 purse on Pennsylvania Derby Day at Parx Racing.
The 2026 field is headed by Stradale, who enters as the morning-line favorite, with Captivator and Langvad also prominent in the early market. A 12-horse field and compact six-furlong distance create a competitive sprint where post position, early speed and pace pressure can play a major role.
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The Gallant Bob Stakes was first run in 1979 and has become an important sprint race for 3-year-olds at Parx Racing. The event is named after Gallant Bob, the champion sprinter whose performances made him one of the leading American speed horses of the 1970s.
The race has attracted several notable sprinters in recent years, including Jackie's Warrior, Firenze Fire and Bentornato.
Mad House won the 2025 Gallant Bob Stakes under jockey Paco Lopez for trainer David Vanwinkle, completing the six furlongs in 1:08.77.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mad House | Paco Lopez | 1:08.77 |
| 2024 | Bentornato | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 1:09.92 |
| 2023 | Damon's Mound | Junior Alvarado | 1:10.24 |
| 2022 | Scaramouche | John R. Velazquez | 1:10.38 |
| 2021 | Jackie's Warrior | Joel Rosario | 1:08.64 |
The 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, September 19 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. It is Race 12 with a post time of 4:03 PM ET.
The Gallant Bob Stakes is contested at 6 furlongs on dirt.
The 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes carries a $400,000 purse.
The Gallant Bob Stakes is restricted to 3-year-old Thoroughbreds.
Yes. The confirmed 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes field has 12 starters: Ramajay, My Boy Star, Ryan's Run, Bravaro, Langvad, Dr. Kapur, N. Y. Finest, Stradale, Tallmar, Captivator, Amberjack and Mailata.
Stradale enters the 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes as the morning-line favorite in a deep 12-horse sprint field. Captivator and Langvad are also among the leading contenders on the morning line, giving the six-furlong Grade II race several well-supported betting options.
The latest 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes odds are listed in the odds table above and will be updated as race-day prices change.
The Gallant Bob Stakes is a Grade II dirt sprint for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds held at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The race is contested at 6 furlongs and carries a $400,000 purse in 2026.
The Gallant Bob Stakes is held at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
No. The 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes is not designated as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series "Win and You're In" race.
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Mad House won the 2025 Gallant Bob Stakes under jockey Paco Lopez for trainer David Vanwinkle, completing the six furlongs in 1:08.77.
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