We tend to stay clear of any sort of political alignment here at TrackPack PA, but one thing is for sure: without endorsements from people like former governor Ed Rendell, our community would not be what it is today.
His “Ode to the Ponies” that appeared on Philly.com yesterday is a touching retrospective on horse racing, particularly relating to our glorious state of Pennsylvania.
What are some of your favorite Pennsylvania horse racing memories? Head over to Facebook and let us know!
Our first horse tattoo gallery was a big hit, so we're at it again! We really enjoyed all the tattoos we found, so there's no "Good" or "Bad" sections. As our burnout cousin would say: "It's all good, man." Got any tats of...
After sleeping in till a comfortable hour, get on I-95 until you see a billboard for something enticing, let’s say: Parx Racetrack. The trick is to not crash your car when you’re taking a picture of an awesome vanity plate...
Why doesn’t anyone sing about horses anymore? Seems like it was recurring motif that got phased out by songs about G6’s and shufflin’ (kids these days). We here at TrackPackPA revere horse-tracks of ole. It's not that we’re...
Halloween 2011 is right around the corner, and if you're like us, you're scrambling for costume ideas. Well, we've collected some of the most... interesting horse-related costumes we could find and compiled them into a fancy...
Fluff piece? Who you callin a fluff piece?! We’ve all heard expressions “elephants never forget,” and “dogs are a man’s best friend,” but what about horses? Turns out that they may be a combination of both! “Equid social...
If you've been following us on Facebook, you'll know we deal a lot with used horseshoes. Suffice it to say, this would be a very difficult medium to create art with. And yet, 26-year-old sculptor Tom Hill exhibits a mastery over...
In 2009, Animal Planet launched a reality series under their “Surprisingly Human” branding initiative called Jockeys. One could label it as a 'sports-drama,' but it has its fair share of lighthearted moments. The show lasted...
Last night HBO aired their first teaser trailer for the upcoming horse racing drama “Luck.” It looks… well, damn good. Check it out: The show focuses not only on high stakes racing, but the tension and distinct personalities...
We love horses. But some people love horses. So much so that they get them painted on their bodies- permanently (perhaps many of them forget that last part?). We've decided to scour the Internet for the Best, Worst, and In-Between...
I, for one, am appalled by this sort of conduct coming from a Police Officer. Thanks, Kendra!...
What's that? No way, I'm definitely not crying. I'm not a wuss. There was like a gust of wind or something. Plus my allergies. Plus my contacts. Plus I'm crying...
A couple of weeks ago, Audi sponsored the annual Magnolia Cup at Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex England. This highly publicized event features seven celebrity ladies taking a shot at being a jockey for single race. Contestants...
Our brave field correspondent Stephanie Weaver has returned to the racetrack- this time with some friends. Pictured above is Kristina; friend and co-founder of "Fancy Hat Day at the Races." The more friends that find out...
28-year-old Hayley Turner is making history in British horseracing. She recently became the first woman jockey to win a Group One flat race outright (Group One races are of international significance, also known as ‘classic’...
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Meet Kathleen Kelly, inspiring breast cancer survivor and this year's "Preakness Pink Warrior." http://t.co/J11dwQsk http://t.co/qcp7lXcm
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And finally, a reminder that it wouldn't be Preakness without a (revolting) look back at the annual Running Of... http://t.co/6Nr5Hgek
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