What is the Pennsylvania Derby?
The Pennsylvania Derby is a premier Grade I horse race held annually at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. It typically attracts some of the best three-year-old thoroughbreds from across the country.
When does the Pennsylvania Derby take place in 2025?
The 2025 edition of the Pennsylvania Derby will take place on Saturday, September 20th.
Pennsylvania Derby Winners
Over the years, the Pennsylvania Derby has seen some notable champions. In 1990, Summer Squall captured victory, following his impressive win in the Preakness Stakes earlier that year. Broad Brush in 1986 also left a lasting legacy, showcasing remarkable talent under jockey Ángel Cordero Jr.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Baeza | John Shirreffs | Hector Berrios | C R K Stable LLC and Grandview Equine | 1:48.03 |
| 2024 | Seize the Grey | Jaime A. Torres | D. Wayne Lukas | MyRacehorse | 1:51.89 |
| 2023 | Saudi Crown | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | FMQ Stables | 1:50.62 |
| 2022 | Taiba | Mike Smith | Bob Baffert | Zedan Racing Stakes | 1:48.67 |
| 2021 | Hot Rod Charlie | Flavien Prat | Doug O'Neill | Roadrunner Racing, William Strauss, Boat Racing & Gainesway Stable | 1:48.63 |
| 2020 | RACE NOT HELD | ||||
Several trainers and jockeys have found repeated success in the Pennsylvania Derby. Bob Baffert, one of the sport's most accomplished trainers, has won multiple editions of the race, including with horses like West Coast in 2017 and McKinzie in 2018. Jockey Mike Smith, often riding for Baffert, has also enjoyed success in this race, underscoring the importance of strong trainer-jockey partnerships in achieving victory.
