Parx Dash Stakes


The Parx Dash Stakes is a Listed American Thoroughbred horse race for three years old or older, over a distance of five furlongs on the turf held annually in July at Parx Casino and Racing racetrack in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The event currently carries a purse of $100,000.

History

The race was inaugurated in 2011 with an attractive purse offered of $200,000 as the Parx Dash Handicap.
In 2013 the event was upgraded to a Grade III.
The event has attracted fast sprinters from the East Coast of the US, including Ben's Cat and Pure Sensation who both won this event three times.
In 2022 the event was downgraded to Listed. However the event was moved off the turf and status was lowered to a Black Type event.

Records

Speed record:
Margins:
  • lengths - Pure Sensation
Most wins by a jockey
Most wins by a trainer
Most wins by an owner
  • 3 – The Jim Stable
  • 3 – Patricia A. Generazio
Winners of Parx Dash Stakes - Turf Monster Stakes double

Winners

Legend: