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96-663: Originally called Keystone Racetrack , it opened in November 1974 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania , replacing the Liberty Bell Park Racetrack in Northeast Philadelphia as the area's Thoroughbred track. When the track was purchased in 1984 by ITB, the racetrack received a new name, Philadelphia Park , a new turf course, and an innovative new way to wager called Phonebet. In December 1990,

192-526: A 167-room hotel adjacent to the casino, which it plans to renovate and rebrand within the next year. Parx Casino and Racing currently has the following dining and entertainment venues: The Xcite Center is an event center at Parx that hosts concerts, entertainment performances, comedy acts, and boxing and MMA matches. All shows require audience members to be age 21 or older. The event center has an area of 30,000 square feet (2,800 m) and seats over 1,500 people. The Xcite Center opened on January 13, 2018, with

288-420: A Breeders’ Cup Race: Bill Shoemaker (56) Ferdinand (1987 Classic) Youngest Jockey to Win a Breeders’ Cup Race: Joseph O’Brien (18) St Nicholas Abbey (IRE) (2011 Turf) As of 2019, favorites have won 107 of 346 Breeders' Cup races, a 31 percent strike rate. Of the 346 favorites, 65 were odds-on choices with 28 of them winning. The biggest longshot to win a Breeders' Cup race was Arcangues at 133.60-1, in

384-513: A Classic winner, Mucho Macho Man . Jo Hughes became the first woman trainer from Britain to win a race at the Breeders' Cup with London Bridge in 2013. Most recently, Maria Borell saddled 2015 Sprint winner Runhappy . NBC broadcast the Breeders' Cup from its inception in 1984 through 2005. In 2006, ESPN took over the television contract for eight years through 2013. However, in January 2012

480-557: A fireworks display on July 4, 2009. The plan for the 430-acre (170 ha) site: Parx has over 3,200 slot machines . Electronic table games, such as roulette and blackjack , and video poker are also available. On December 18, 2009, the casino building opened, with 3,300 slot machines. On July 18, 2010, the casino began operating table games . Parx has 188 tables, offering games including blackjack, craps , roulette, and baccarat . Parx East, featuring card games, held its ribbon cutting ceremony on December 22, 2010. Parx East became

576-433: A leading Thoroughbred owner and breeder who wanted to clean up the sport's image. The Cup was initially faced with much skepticism in the racing community, but with the vocal support of legendary trainer John Nerud and others, the Breeders' Cup was carried out, and subsequently experienced tremendous popularity domestically and abroad. The prize money is largely supported by nomination fees paid by breeders for stallions and

672-408: A major accident occurred during the 9th race, in which hall of fame jockey Jose Flores was sent to a hospital following the incident. It was announced that he would be placed on life support a day later. The horse however had to undergo animal euthanasia . Flores was pronounced dead on March 22, 2018, at 12:42 pm. Parx Racing and Casino is the home of Pennsylvania's two premier Thoroughbred races,

768-537: A scene at Parx Casino and Racing. The Neshaminy Mall is located within Bensalem. It was one of the first malls to be constructed in the country in 1968. It has two main anchors ( Boscov's and AMC Theatres ) and over 40 smaller shops and eateries, with many vacant stores. The AMC Neshaminy 24 Theater is the largest and highest sales-producing theater in Pennsylvania. In addition, it has on many occasions been

864-427: A single piece of steak. In total, the altercation involved over 40 people. This incident destroyed the interior of the restaurant causing it to temporarily close down. Bensalem is home to Parx Casino and Racing , a 1-mile (1.6 km) thoroughbred horse racing track and casino. This facility opened in November 1974 as Keystone Racetrack. The name was changed to Philadelphia Park in 1984. The track became notable as

960-460: A soft launch for online gambling , with the full launch occurring on July 18, 2019, after a testing period. Online gambling offered by Parx consists of slot machines, table games, and online poker. On March 15, 2022, Parx launched the betPARX app for online gambling and online sports betting. The betPARX app is available in Pennsylvania , New Jersey , Maryland , Michigan , and Ohio . Parx

1056-565: A soft opening; the formal grand opening occurred on January 10, 2019. The permanent 7,400-square-foot (690 m) sportsbook opened on August 8, 2019, which consists of a 156-foot (48 m) HD media wall that can show 36 games at once, 200 seats, a bar, 3 VIP areas, 6 teller windows, and 18 automated kiosks. Sports betting is available on multiple sports including NFL , NBA , MLB , NHL , college football , college basketball , golf , soccer , and MMA . Parx launched an online sports betting app on June 24, 2019. On July 15, 2019, Parx conducted

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1152-399: A sold-out concert by Chicago . The track has a 1 mile (1.6 km) dirt oval and a 7 furlong - .875 miles (1.408 km) - turf oval. The following stakes are run at Parx Racing and Casino in 2019: Grade I Grade II Grade III Other Stakes Discontinued stakes Parx Racing offers off-track betting at two locations, which offer betting on horse races from around

1248-577: A top 10 for theater engagements in the United States (including the opening of Signs where it was #1). [2] Benjamin Franklin would often travel to Bensalem to visit his friend, Joseph Galloway , at Growden Mansion . At the time, the Galloway family owned all of present-day Bensalem Township. A local legend maintains that Franklin performed his famous kite-flying experiment in Bensalem, at

1344-510: Is Republican Joseph DiGirolamo, who is in his eighth consecutive term. He was elected mayor in 1994. Public schools in Bensalem are operated by the Bensalem Township School District . The school district consists of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and Bensalem High School . The township has its own nine-member school board. Holy Ghost Preparatory School is a private Catholic high school located in

1440-505: Is 1.9 °F (−16.7 °C). Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was −8.8 °F (−22.7 °C) on January 22, 1984. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < −8 °F (−22 °C). The average annual snowfall (Nov-Apr) is between 24 inches (61 cm) and 30 inches (76 cm). Ice storms and large snowstorms depositing ≥ 12 inches (30 cm) occur once every few years, particularly during nor’easters from December through February. According to

1536-689: Is a 1.0625 miles (1.7099 km) (Eight and a half furlong) race. It is held (as of 2010) on the first Saturday in October as part of a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer charity with races featuring female jockeys called "Parx Racing Ladies Day at the Races" The main grandstand's lower floor was reconstructed back into a horse racing facility in September 2010. The track's announcer

1632-519: Is a fitting tribute to bring back the name Distaff to honor the rich history of the championships. For 2018, the sprint race for two-year-olds was revived, now on turf as the Juvenile Turf Sprint. According to officials, the turf races for two-year-old horses have more entries than can fit within the Breeders' Cup limit of 12 to 14 horses, so they needed to add the third turf race for two-year-old horses at 5.5 or six furlongs, depending on

1728-539: Is an annual series of Grade I Thoroughbred horse races , operated by Breeders' Cup Limited, a company formed in 1982. From its inception in 1984 through 2006, it was a single-day event; starting in 2007 , it expanded to two days. All sites have been in the United States, except in 1996, when the races were at the Woodbine Racetrack in Canada. The attendance at the Breeders' Cup varies, depending mainly on

1824-591: Is located within the Delaware Valley , also known as the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 62,707, which made it the most populous municipality in Bucks County and the ninth-most populated municipality in Pennsylvania . The township, which was founded in 1692, is almost as old as Pennsylvania itself, which was founded in 1682. The origin of

1920-517: Is planning to construct Parx Casino Hotel, a 13-story hotel with 300 rooms, two restaurants, a coffee shop, banquet hall, spa, and fitness center, adjacent to the casino. Plans for the hotel were approved by Bensalem Township Council on March 13, 2023. As of October 2023, construction on the Parx Casino Hotel is on hold. On June 24, 2024, Parx announced that it has purchased the Inn at Fox Chase,

2016-469: Is provided by PECO Energy Company , a subsidiary of Exelon . Water in the township is provided by Aqua Pennsylvania , a subsidiary of Aqua America , while sewer service is provided by the Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority; Bensalem sold off its water and sewer system in 1999. Trash and recycling collection is provided by private haulers. Cable, telephone, and internet service to

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2112-666: Is the southernmost township in Bucks County and is bordered by the Northeast Philadelphia section of the city of Philadelphia to the west and south, Croydon and the rest of Bristol Township to the east and northeast, the borough of Hulmeville and Middletown Township to the north, and Feasterville , Trevose , and Oakford in Lower Southampton Township to the northwest. Across the Delaware River in Burlington County , New Jersey to

2208-534: Is visible around the Neshaminy Mall area. The Neshaminy Creek forms the natural eastern boundary and Poquessing Creek forms the natural western boundary of the township. Natural features include Barnsleys Ford, Mill Creek, Neshaminy Creek, Neshaminy Falls, Partridge Point, Poquessing Creek, and White Sheet Bay. As of the 2010 census, the township was 72.1% Non-Hispanic White, 7.3% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 10.2% Asian, and 2.6% of

2304-541: The 2019 event to head the racing operations of the Stronach Group . Also in 2011, the Juvenile Sprint was added, only to be dropped after the 2012 running. Organizers had originally planned to ban raceday use of the anti-bleeding medication furosemide (Lasix) for more consistency with European standards, but reversed the decision due to concerns from horsemen and many handicappers. From 2008 to 2014,

2400-493: The A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Bensalem Township would have a dominant vegetation type of Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ). The plant hardiness zone is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 1.9 °F (−16.7 °C). The spring bloom typically begins by April 7 and fall color usually peaks by November 5. Breeders Cup The Breeders' Cup World Championships

2496-538: The Breeders' Cup World Championships . The Pennsylvania Derby is a 1.125 miles (1.811 km) (nine furlongs ) race for three-year-olds that has consistently attracted quality fields and large crowds. Over the past few years, it has evolved into a three-day festival that lasts all of Labor Day weekend at the racetrack, culminating with the running of the Derby. The festival has now become a month-long event that features

2592-652: The Eclipse Award in their respective division. For example, of the eleven flat racehorse categories, seven of the Eclipse winners in 2015 had also won a Breeders' Cup race, while three others were in the money . In the 2015 listing of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), three Breeders' Cup races are ranked among the top Grade 1 races in the world: the Classic (4th),

2688-689: The Frankford Transportation Center in Northeast Philadelphia that follows Roosevelt Boulevard through Northeast Philadelphia. The Delaware River passes along the southeastern border of Bensalem Township and provides access for shipping. The Northeast Philadelphia Airport , located a couple miles away, provides general aviation services. The Philadelphia International Airport is 25 miles (40 km) away, offering flights to domestic and international destinations. Electricity and natural gas in Bensalem Township

2784-769: The National Register of Historic Places . Andalusia is also designated a National Historic Landmark . The U.S. subsidiary of Hoshino , which manufactures Tama Drums and Ibanez guitars , is located here. Bensalem is home to Neshaminy State Park . Also, in the center of Bensalem is the Bensalem Township Community Park, which features a skatepark, playground, basketball courts, a roller-hockey rink, and baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields. As of 2018 there were 195.30 miles (314.30 km) of public roads in Bensalem Township, of which 4.80 miles (7.72 km) were maintained by

2880-737: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) , 45.89 miles (73.85 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 144.61 miles (232.73 km) were maintained by the township. Bensalem Township is readily accessible with Interstate 95 , Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 276), U.S. Route 1 , U.S. Route 13 (Bristol Pike), Pennsylvania Route 63 (Woodhaven Road), Pennsylvania Route 132 (Street Road), and Pennsylvania Route 513 (Hulmeville Road) all passing through. The Bensalem (formerly Philadelphia) Interchange of

2976-569: The Triple Crown . In November 2014, it was revealed that Parx was requiring jockeys to sign a waiver as a condition of riding there. It is believed that the waiver stemmed from a court judgement against Parx in favor of the family of Mario Calderon, an exercise rider who suffered fatal injuries in an incident on the Parx backstretch in 2010. The judgement required Parx to pay Calderon's family $ 7.8 million in damages. The Jockeys' Guild said that

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3072-607: The Xcite Center , which hosts concerts, entertainment performances, comedy acts, and boxing and MMA matches. Penn Community Bank Amphitheater is located in Bensalem, and is a popular venue for concerts. Bensalem is also home to the Mongkoltepmunee Buddhist Temple, or Wat Mongkoltepmunee, on Knights Road. This shrine is an exact replica of a temple in Bangkok and is the only one of its kind in

3168-466: The $ 1 million (as of 2019) Grade I Pennsylvania Derby and the $ 1 Million Grade I Cotillion Handicap. The Pennsylvania Derby (which first served as a Memorial Day replacement for the Jersey Derby after the original grandstand at Garden State Park was destroyed by a fire in 1977), was held on Labor Day until 2010 when the race was moved to the last Saturday in September. This brought it closer to

3264-648: The 1993 Classic. The 1988 Breeders' Cup marked the first time a woman jockey competed, as American Julie Krone rode in three races that day; the Juvenile Fillies , the Juvenile and the Classic finishing 2nd, 6th and 4th respectively. Krone also became the first woman to win when she guided Halfbridled to a historic victory in the 2003 edition of the Juvenile Fillies. Rosie Napravnik became

3360-508: The 2015 event was considered a success, with record Friday attendance and a sell-out on Saturday. 2015 marked the first time a Triple Crown had been won since the inception of the Breeders' Cup, and thus the first opportunity to win the so-called Grand Slam of Thoroughbred racing , consisting of the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup Classic. American Pharoah completed the feat in a decisive wire to wire victory. In 2016, Santa Anita had

3456-408: The Breeders' Cup Championships races. Profits for 2010 were the highest in the organization's history, with wagering (both pari-mutuel and non-pari-mutuel) in 2010 nearing $ 200 million, or $ 21 million more than the previous year. Over $ 23 million of the non-pari-mutuel was wagered over Betfair. In 2011, the organization appointed Craig R. Fravel as CEO and President, a role he will be leaving after

3552-558: The Breeders' Cup Future Wager, similar to the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, and the first time the Equestrian event which was intermingled with Breeders' Cup and Churchill Downs activities. The 2019 event at Santa Anita Park ended in the death of a popular horse, Mongolian Groom, in the Breeders' Cup Classic . Mongolian Groom suffered a broken lower cannon bone as well as an upper portion of pastern during

3648-490: The Breeders' Cup announced a new contract with NBC Sports , superseding the final two years of the ESPN contract. Beginning in 2012, the Breeders' Cup would be broadcast in its entirety on NBCSN , except for the Classic which would be televised by NBC. In 2014, NBC announced a 10-year extension of their media rights to the Breeders' Cup. In 2015, NBC Sports announced a 3-year extension of their partnership to broadcast events from

3744-473: The Breeders' Cup announced it had signed simulcasting and licensing agreements with Betfair , a company which in turn had purchased the horse-racing network TVG in January of that year. The agreement brought in Betfair's customer base of over 2.5 million, many of whom had legal access to common-pool betting. Betfair handled common-pool wagering at the organization's November 2009 championships, also streaming

3840-496: The Breeders' Cup was held at either Churchill Downs or Santa Anita Park, both major tracks with a demonstrated record of success in hosting the event. In 2015 however, Keeneland was selected as the host track for the first time, in large part because of Lexington 's position as the center of the North American thoroughbred breeding industry. Although concerns were raised over Keeneland's limited amount of permanent seating,

3936-513: The Breeders' Cup, the ranking determines eligibility in oversubscribed races. After pre-entry, any vacancies in the fields are filled by horses in order of panel preference. Through 2006, there were eight races on the Breeders' Cup card, all classified as Grade I races. In 2007, three races – the Dirt Mile, Filly and Mare Sprint, and Juvenile Turf – were added, all of them run the Friday before

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4032-665: The Dirt Mile and Juvenile Turf moving to Day 1 and the Filly & Mare Sprint and Filly & Mare Turf moving to Day 2. Two other significant changes were made in 2013. First, the Juvenile Sprint (on dirt) was discontinued after only two runnings. That race had been widely perceived as a consolation prize for horses not good enough to run in the Juvenile. Second, the Ladies' Classic returned to its original name of Distaff. When

4128-611: The Holme Map of 1682, though not yet with a name. On January 2, 1685, the boundary was fixed between Bensalem and Philadelphia County along the Poquessing Creek . At the September 1692 session of Bucks County Court, a jury of thirteen men was formed to define boundaries of divisions that had been created up to that time. The report submitted in December states that "All the lands between Neshamineh and Poquessin, and so to

4224-641: The Las Vegas Marathon and in 2022 is being run as the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes. Even as a Breeders' Cup event, the race was never a Grade I race: it was a Grade II event when last run as part of the official Breeders' Cup program in 2013, and has remained a Grade II in its subsequent runnings as a non-Breeders' Cup race. A maximum of 14 starters are allowed in each of the Breeders' Cup Championships races (depending on track dimensions, some races such as

4320-690: The Liberty Bar and Grill. Parx Casino Shippensburg opened on January 26, 2023. A grand opening ceremony was held on February 3, 2023. Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania Bensalem Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania , United States. The township borders the northeastern section of Philadelphia and includes the communities of Andalusia , Bensalem, Bridgewater, Cornwells Heights , Eddington , Flushing, Oakford , Siles, Trappe, and Trevose . Bensalem Township has no other incorporated municipalities within its boundaries. It

4416-512: The Marathon, open to runners of both sexes, was moved from Day 2 to be the opening race on Day 1, but all other races stayed on the day they had been run in 2008. In 2011, the Marathon was moved from Day 1 to Day 2, with the Juvenile Sprint becoming the first race overall (and also the only one on Day 1 open to males). The Marathon returned to Day 1 in 2012. Since 2013, the first day was no longer primarily devoted to races for fillies and mares, with

4512-695: The Pennsylvania Turnpike (exit 351, at U.S. Route 1) is in the Trevose section of the township. In addition, the eastbound Street Road interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (exit 352), which is E-ZPass only, serves Bensalem. The eastern terminus of the ticket system along the turnpike is located at the Neshaminy Falls toll plaza, east of the Street Road interchange. The intersection of Knights and Street roads in Bensalem Township

4608-615: The TV program, "Let's Go Racing," a 30-minute show featuring highlights of local racing and major, national stakes. He is a member of the track's Hall of Fame, inducted with the inaugural class in September 2011. Jones retired on December 30, 2020. The Pennsylvania State Fair was held at the racetrack annually from 1987 to 2006. In 2002, the track hosted the Claiming Crown of horse racing. The movie Safe , starring Jason Statham , filmed at Parx Racing and Casino. On September 27, 2006,

4704-615: The Turf (10th) and the Mile (12th). The Distaff is ranked second among the top Grade 1 races for fillies and mares. The event was created as a year-end championship for North American Thoroughbred racing, and also attracts top horses from other parts of the world, especially Europe. The idea for the Breeders' Cup was proposed at the 1982 awards luncheon for the Kentucky Derby Festival by pet food heir John R. Gaines (1928–2005),

4800-543: The Turf Sprint or Dirt Mile may be limited to 12 starters). Breeders' Cup Limited has adopted a field selection system to select runners in the event that fields are oversubscribed. Winners of the "Win and You're In" Breeders' Cup Challenge races automatically qualify. Other pre-entries are ranked by (1) a point system for graded stakes performance during the year, and (2) the judgment of a panel of racing experts. After pre-entries are taken approximately two weeks before

4896-556: The United States. It serves as a place of high ceremonies and meditation for a community of Buddhist monks who came to Bensalem from Thailand in the 1980s. For the 2002 M. Night Shyamalan movie Signs , starring Mel Gibson , a stage set was built inside a warehouse on State Road for many of the interior shots. The NBC pilot episode for Outlaw , starring Jimmy Smits filmed scenes in Andalusia March 22–23, 2010. [1] The movie Safe , starring Jason Statham filmed

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4992-570: The Xcite Center opened on January 13, 2018. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a sports betting license for Parx on October 3, 2018. On November 2, 2018, Parx announced plans for a $ 10 million project that constructed a sportsbook called Parx Sportsbook, with a planned opening date of 2019. In the meantime, the casino operated a temporary sportsbook in the space of the Club 360 bar. Sports betting at Parx began on January 8, 2019, with

5088-423: The age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.14. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.1% under

5184-456: The age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 96.9 men. The median income for a household in the township was $ 49,737, and the median income for a family was $ 58,771. Men had a median income of $ 39,914 versus $ 30,926 for women. The per capita income for

5280-464: The annual "Owners and Pennsylvania Day at the Races" the Saturday after Labor Day, and a new US$ 300,000 preliminary event on Labor Day named the "Smarty Jones." (This race was not run in 2006 because of the rebuilding of the main grandstand as a "racino".) The Cotillion, which has been run since Thoroughbred racing began in Pennsylvania in 1969 at the old Liberty Bell Park in Northeast Philadelphia ,

5376-448: The area is provided by Xfinity and Verizon . Bensalem Township is served by area codes 215, 267, and 445 . In 1987, the people of Bensalem voted to become a second-class township with a mayor-council form of government consisting of a five-member council and a mayor. The mayor is allowed to serve unlimited terms. The first mayor of Bensalem was Ed Burns, who was elected on 1989 and served in office from 1990 to 1994. The current mayor

5472-411: The breeders of the resultant foals must also pay a one-time nomination fee (currently $ 400) by October 15 of the year of birth. The races are operated by Breeders' Cup Limited, a company formed in 1982. The first event was in 1984. From its inception in 1984 through 2006, it was a single-day event; starting in 2007 , it expanded to two days. All sites have been in the United States, except in 1996, when

5568-670: The capacity of the host track. Santa Anita Park set the highest two-day attendance figure of 118,484 in 2016. The lowest two-day attendance was 69,584 in 2007 at Monmouth Park . The attendance typically only trails the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Kentucky Oaks (and in some years, the Belmont Stakes). With the addition of three races for 2008, a total of $ 25.5 million was awarded over

5664-470: The event was expanded from one to two days and in 2008, the first day was devoted to female horses and the overall purse increased to over $ 25 million, making it what the New York Post called "the richest turf festival in the world." Before the Breeders' Cup expanded to two days, it was generally considered to be the richest day in sports. Beginning in 2008, the second day of the Breeders' Cup became

5760-545: The events live to both national and international wagerers for the first time. At that point, the World Championship event was being telecast in over 140 countries, through various networks. The Breeders' Cup also introduced the Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" qualifying system, a policy wherein winners of major races throughout the year, from North America, England, Ireland, France, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, Australia would gain automatic access to

5856-501: The first time most of the races were run on an artificial surface, instead of the traditional dirt. On August 11, 2009, the Breeders' Cup announced that it would use the standard colored saddle towel system starting with the 2009 event. The new color-coded system (which has been used at many North American racetracks since the mid-1990s) replaces the standard purple saddle towels which had been used since 1985. The first Breeders' Cup in 1984 used yellow saddle towels. On October 22, 2009,

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5952-400: The following countries have produced Breeders' Cup winners: Oldest Horse to Win a Breeders’ Cup Race: Calidoscopio (Arg) 9 Years Old (2012 Marathon) Oldest Trainer to Win a Breeders’ Cup Race: D. Wayne Lukas (79) Take Charge Brandi (2014 Juvenile Fillies) Youngest Trainer to Win a Breeders’ Cup Race: Joseph O’Brien (26) Iridessa (2019 Filly & Mare Turf) Oldest Jockey to Win

6048-426: The high crime rate is due to Parx Casino which brings in a plethora of non-residents, in addition to its shared border with Philadelphia . Neighborhoods of concern include Calico Corner (Nottingham), and "Top of The Ridge Trailer Park", which has seen its fair share of crimes and homicides. In 2022 Bensalem once again made national headlines; after a violent brawl broke out in a local Golden Corral restaurant over

6144-442: The highest air temperature was 103.0 °F (39.4 °C) on July 22, 2011, and the highest daily average mean dew point was 76.2 °F (24.6 °C) on August 13, 1999. The average wettest month is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 6.70 inches (170 mm) on August 27, 2011. During the winter months, the average annual extreme minimum air temperature

6240-534: The latter announcement was made, Breeders' Cup president Craig Fravel said, We restored the Ladies' Classic to its original name due to feedback from our loyal fans who have a strong affinity for the Distaff. In recognition of our 30th year, the Distaff has provided us with some of racing's most remarkable moments, personified by such outstanding thoroughbreds as Lady's Secret , Personal Ensign , Azeri , Zenyatta , and our two-time defending champion, Royal Delta . It

6336-563: The mansion, to prove that lightning was the same as static electricity. (The broader consensus is that Benjamin Franklin flew his kite closer to his home in Philadelphia.) Bensalem is home to the Philadelphia Gun Club, which hosts one of the few trap pigeon shoots in the United States. Live birds are released from boxes called traps and then shot by club members. Many birds are not killed outright and are collected to be killed by hand. Andalusia and Belmont are listed on

6432-546: The name Bensalem likely comes from references made by settler Joseph Growden, who named his estate Manor of Bensalem in honor of William Penn and the Semitic term for peace, Salem . It was originally named Salem ; the first syllable Ben was added in 1701. Another theory notes the shared name with the utopian island in Francis Bacon 's New Atlantis , also named Bensalem. The area of Bensalem Township appeared on

6528-460: The new name of the grandstand with gambling returning to that building. Gaming was now divided between two buildings on the Parx complex. In January 2018, the Xcite Center and adjacent brand new poker room featuring over 48 tables opened in the main casino building as part of a $ 50 million expansion; poker was previously in the Parx East building. The poker room opened on January 11, 2018, while

6624-533: The original home of 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes champion Smarty Jones , who placed second in the Belmont Stakes , narrowly missing the Triple Crown . In 2006, a slots parlor casino opened at Philadelphia Park and the facility was renamed to Philadelphia Park Racetrack and Casino. A permanent standalone casino structure opened in December 2009 and was renamed Parx Casino. The facility boasts 260,000 square feet (24,000 m ) including gaming, dining, entertainment, and banquet space. Parx Casino contains

6720-464: The population were of two or more races. 8.4% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of the census of 2000, there were 58,434 people, 22,627 households, and 15,114 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,926.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,130.0/km ). There were 23,535 housing units at an average density of 1,178.8 per square mile (455.1/km ). There were 22,627 households, of which 30.6% had children under

6816-590: The purchase of Freehold Raceway in Freehold Borough and the operating lease of Garden State Park in Cherry Hill . The new partnership, called Pennwood, was expected to pursue off-track and account wagering in New Jersey. Garden State Park closed in 2002, and was razed shortly thereafter. Simulcasting on cable broadcasting systems (notably those owned by Comcast ) was discontinued in March 2010, and shortly replaced by Comcast with TVG Network , who later joined with Harrah's Chester to bring their own simulcasting betting accounts in October 2010. On August 30, 2010,

6912-409: The race and was euthanized. The accident came after 37 other deaths at Santa Anita Park in less than a year. The races currently run are: The following races have been discontinued by the Breeders' Cup: **The Breeders' Cup Marathon, while no longer run as such, has actually continued to be raced every year as part of the first day of the Breeders' Cup undercard. It was run for several years as

7008-525: The races were at the Woodbine Racetrack in Canada. In 2006 Greg Avioli began serving as interim President and CEO of the Breeders' Cup, and he became the official CEO in April 2007. "This is an exciting time for the Breeders' Cup", said Avioli. "We will continue to focus on growing the international market for our championships, creating a successful two-day event and promoting the Breeders' Cup brand with both our television and sponsorship partners." In 2007,

7104-468: The racetrack again changed hands when Greenwood Racing, Inc., a corporation founded in 1989 by British bookmaking veterans Bob Green and Bill Hogwood, purchased the oval from ITB. Full card simulcasting was added, as well as six off-track locations called Turf Clubs, allowing race fans to watch and wager seven days a week. Late in 1998, Greenwood joined with fellow Pennsylvania corporation, Penn National Gaming, Inc. , in expanding into New Jersey with

7200-493: The racetrack was awarded a conditional slots license by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board , allowing construction to begin on the casino. Final approval of a permanent license came on December 20, 2006, and the following day the casino opened. Bally 's was chosen as the casino management system. The name of the casino - "Parx" - a modified spelling of the racetrack name - was unveiled following

7296-433: The record upon hosting the Breeders' Cup for a record ninth time. The 2017 event was held at Del Mar for the first time. The 2018 event was held at Churchill Downs. For the 2018 event, the Friday card was known as "Future Stars Friday" and featured five races for two-year-olds, including the new Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint . The Distaff moved back to the Saturday card. Additional Breeders' Cup changes arrived with

7392-465: The remaining eight races. Three more new races – a Turf Sprint, Juvenile Filly Turf and Marathon – were added for 2008. A Juvenile Sprint was added for 2011. The order of the races on the card has changed many times throughout the event's history, but the Turf and Classic are traditionally the last two races. The 2008 event was the first in which Day 1 of the event was dedicated to races for fillies and mares, with Day 2 featuring all other races. For 2009,

7488-415: The resultant foals. In North America, participating stud farms pay an annual nomination fee for a given stallions that is equal to the stallion's advertised stud fee, plus an additional amount if the stallion has more than 50 foals in a given year. The cost to nominate a European stallion is 50% of their stud fee, while the nomination fee for a South American stallion is 25% of their stud fee. In North America,

7584-519: The second woman jockey to win a Breeders' Cup race, winning the Juvenile in 2012 on Shanghai Bobby and the Distaff in 2014 on Untapable . Six women trainers have won Breeders' Cup races, the first in 1996 when Jenine Sahadi won the Breeders' Cup Sprint with Lit de Justice . In 2009, Carla Gaines also won the Sprint with Dancing in Silks and in 2013 Kathy Ritvo became the first woman to train

7680-417: The second-richest. In 2008, a total of $ 17 million was awarded on that day, down from $ 20 million in 2007 (two races were moved from Day 2 to Day 1). The richest single day in sports is now another Thoroughbred racing event, Dubai World Cup Night . It features six races with a combined purse of $ 21 million in 2008. In 2008, the Breeders' Cup Marathon was added but was dropped in April 2014. 2008 also marked

7776-564: The southeast, there are the city of Beverly , Delanco Township , and Edgewater Park Township . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 21.0 square miles (54 km ), of which 20.0 square miles (52 km ) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km ) (4.77%) is water. The Fall Line , which separates the Atlantic Coastal Plain region from the Piedmont region, passes through Bensalem, and

7872-497: The southern part of the township. The Cornwells Heights station is also served by Amtrak 's Keystone Service and Northeast Regional services along the Northeast Corridor and has a park-and-ride with access from Interstate 95 and Pennsylvania Route 63. CSX Transportation 's Trenton Subdivision freight railroad line runs through the northern portion of the township. Multiple SEPTA bus routes pass through

7968-417: The township was $ 22,517. 7.4% of the population and 6.0% of families were below the poverty line . Of the total population, 6.8% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Bensalem has a significant Jewish community, with the following institutions. In the last decade, numerous homicides have made national headlines. Long-time residents claim that

8064-488: The township, serving points of interest within the township and providing connections to Philadelphia and other suburbs. Bus routes serving Bensalem Township include SEPTA City Bus Routes 1 , 14 , 20 , 50 , 58 , and 78 and SEPTA Suburban Bus Routes 128 , 129 , 130 , 133 , and 150 . SEPTA also operates the Boulevard Direct , a limited-stop bus route between the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem Township and

8160-507: The township. Founded in 1969, Roman Catholic Saint Ephrem School serving Grades Pre-K to 8 has students from Bensalem and the surrounding area. Established 1920, and located in the Cornwells Heights section of Bensalem, St. Charles Borromeo School is a Catholic, MSA Accredited, modernized Elementary School serving Grades Pre-K to 8. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced in 2011 that Our Lady of Fatima School

8256-491: The track was rechristened as Parx Racing and Casino. Over the years, such notable horses as Shuvee , My Juliet , Spectacular Bid , Revidere , Summer Squall , and Broad Brush found their way to the winner's circle at Parx Racing and Casino. The track became famous as the original home of 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes champion Smarty Jones , who placed second in the Belmont Stakes , narrowly missing

8352-502: The track. Breeders' Cup Wins – Jockey: Breeders' Cup Wins – Trainer: Breeders' Cup Earnings – Owner: Breeders' Cup Earnings – Breeder: Breeders' Cup Earnings – Horse: Breeders' Cup Earnings – Sire: Breeders' Cup Earnings – Dam: The following horses have won the same Breeders' Cup race at least twice: The following horses have won two different Breeders' Cup races: The following horses have won three Breeders' Cup races: Largest margins of victory: As of 2022 ,

8448-461: The two days, up from $ 23 million in 2007. With the subsequent removal of two races, the purses for the remaining thirteen races totaled $ 24.5 million in 2014, plus awards for foal and stallion nominators. Prior to the 2016 running, the total purses were raised from $ 26 million to $ 28 million. The purse of the Classic was raised from $ 5 million to $ 6 million, and the purse of the Longines Turf

8544-518: The upper side of Joseph Growden's land in one and to be called 'Salem.'" The first name of the township was Salem. The minutes of the Board of Property of the Province on November 19, 1701, at Philadelphia noted the name of the area as Bensalem. The population of the area was first a few Dutch and Swedes , then later a larger influx of English, and then additional Dutch settled the area. Bensalem

8640-597: The waiver contained language "inconsistent with the laws of Pennsylvania" and it would instruct its members against signing it. In 2017, Parx hosted the fourth annual Jockeys and Jeans fundraiser for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. The fundraiser has raised more than $ 650,000 with the goal of raising $ 200,000 in 2017. The event was previously held in Tampa Bay Downs , Indiana Grand , and Gulfstream Park . On March 19, 2018,

8736-709: The world along with sports betting . The South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook is located in South Philadelphia near the South Philadelphia Sports Complex . Parx Casino Shippensburg is a mini-casino located in Shippensburg in Cumberland County . The mini-casino is located at the site of a former Lowe's store. The 73,000-square-foot (6,800 m) casino has 500 slot machines , 48 electric table games , and

8832-656: Was Keith Jones. Mr. Jones began his announcing career at Garden State Park as an assistant in the summer of 1985. He took over the full-time duties at Philadelphia Park in 1987. He also spent 13 years as the public address announcer for the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League and has had the chance to call a handful of games for the parent club, the Philadelphia Flyers . In addition, Mr. Jones serves as host of

8928-537: Was closing as the number of students had declined. Rita's Franchise Company, LLC has its headquarters in the Trevose section of the township, as well as its first location in the Andalusia section. [3] Philly Pretzel Factory has its headquarters in Bensalem. [4] Fortune 1000 company Healthcare Services Group has its headquarters in Bensalem and is ranked #985 on the 2019 list. [5] Former Fortune 1000 company Charming Shoppes had its headquarters in Bensalem, and

9024-442: Was increased from $ 3 million to $ 4 million. In 2018, total prizes and awards were increased to over $ 30 million after another race, the Juvenile Turf Sprint, was added and the purse for the Sprint was increased to $ 2 million. Each Breeders' Cup race presents four Breeders' Cup trophies to the connections of the winner and a garland of flowers draped over the withers of the winning horse. Many Breeders' Cup winners will go on to win

9120-947: Was ranked #927 on the 2012 list. The US Headquarters for Ibanez Guitars and Tama Drums is located in Bensalem Township. Suez Water Technologies & Solutions is a water treatment company based in the Trevose section of Bensalem Township. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Bensalem Township has a Humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid in Bensalem Township, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with heat index values > 108 °F (42 °C). Since 1981,

9216-535: Was ranked by Time magazine as the most dangerous intersection in the United States from 2003 until 2012. Two SEPTA Regional Rail lines serve Bensalem Township, providing service to Center City Philadelphia . The West Trenton Line stops at the Trevose and Neshaminy Falls stations in the northern part of the township. The Trenton Line stops at the Cornwells Heights and Eddington stations in

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