The 2026 Turf Monster Stakes will not be run at Parx Racing. The Grade III sprint had been associated with the September 19 Pennsylvania Derby Day program, but Parx turf racing will not return until spring 2027 following the reconstruction of the track's turf course. The Turf Monster also does not appear on Parx Racing's current September 19 stakes program.
| 2026 Status | Not Run |
| Track | Parx Racing |
| Race | Not run in 2026 |
| Distance | Not applicable - race not run |
| Surface | Not applicable - race not run |
| Grade | Grade III |
| Scheduled Purse | $250,000 |
| Age | 3-year-olds and up |
| Post Time | Not applicable - race not run |
2026 Race Update: The Turf Monster Stakes will not be run in 2026. Parx Racing's turf course remains unavailable while undergoing a full reconstruction, with turf racing now scheduled to return in spring 2027. The Turf Monster is not included on the current September 19 Pennsylvania Derby Day stakes program.
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Turf Monster Stakes - Race Not Run The Turf Monster Stakes will not be held in 2026. No entries or odds are available. | ||||
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There will be no 2026 Turf Monster Stakes to wager on because the race will not be run this year. Historically, the Turf Monster is one of Parx Racing's signature sprint events for horses aged 3 and older and is traditionally contested on turf.
The race's recent history has been directly affected by the condition of the Parx turf course. The 2024 edition was transferred to the main dirt track, the race was not held in 2025, and it will again not be run in 2026 while the turf course reconstruction continues.
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The Turf Monster Stakes was first run in 2002 and developed into one of the leading turf sprints at Parx Racing. Traditionally contested over 5 furlongs for horses aged 3 and older, the race has produced several accomplished sprint specialists.
Pure Sensation is one of the most successful horses in Turf Monster history, winning the race four times between 2015 and 2019. Ben's Cat won consecutive editions in 2011 and 2012, while other notable winners include Nobody Listens and That's Right.
The most recent running took place in 2024, when the Turf Monster was transferred from turf to the Parx main track because of concerns with the turf course. Smooth B won the 5-furlong race under jockey Mychel Sanchez for trainer Robert E. Reid Jr. in 58.31. The race was not held in 2025 and will not be run in 2026.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Smooth B | Mychel J. Sanchez | 58.31 |
| 2023 | Nobody Listens | Tyler Gaffalione | 1:01.40 |
| 2022 | That's Right | Andy Hernandez | 57.66 |
| 2021 | Beer Can Man | Flavien Prat | 59.51 |
| 2019 | Pure Sensation | Paco Lopez | 57.80 |
No. The 2026 Turf Monster Stakes will not be run at Parx Racing. The race does not appear on the current September 19 Pennsylvania Derby Day stakes program.
The Parx Racing turf course remains unavailable while undergoing a full reconstruction. Turf racing at Parx is scheduled to return in spring 2027, so the Turf Monster Stakes will not be run in 2026.
The Turf Monster Stakes has traditionally been contested at 5 furlongs. There is no official race distance for a 2026 running because the race will not be held.
The Turf Monster Stakes had been scheduled with a $250,000 purse for 2026, but the race will not be run.
The Turf Monster Stakes is traditionally open to Thoroughbreds aged 3 years and older.
No. There is no 2026 Turf Monster Stakes field because the race will not be run.
No. There are no 2026 Turf Monster Stakes odds because the race will not be run. The odds section above reflects the current race status.
The Turf Monster Stakes is a sprint race traditionally held at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania for horses aged 3 years and older. The event has historically been contested on turf and has carried Grade III status.
The Turf Monster Stakes is traditionally held at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
The 2024 Turf Monster Stakes was transferred from the turf course to the main dirt track because of concerns with the condition of the Parx turf course. Smooth B won the race under jockey Mychel Sanchez for trainer Robert E. Reid Jr.
No. The Turf Monster Stakes was not held in 2025 while turf racing remained suspended at Parx Racing.
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