Dr. James Penny Memorial Stakes

The Dr. James Penny Memorial Stakes is a Listed American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are three years old or older, over a distance of $1 1/16$ miles on the turf held annually in July at Parx Casino and Racing racetrack in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The event currently carries a purse of $200,000.

History
The race was inaugurated in 2000 with an attractive purse offered of $100,000 as the Dr. James Penny Memorial Handicap. The event was named in honor of Dr. James Penny V.M.D. (1921–1999), the track veterinarian for over 25 years at Liberty Bell and stayed on when thoroughbred racing moved to Keystone Race Track.

In 2012 the event was upgraded to a Grade III.

The 2018 running was moved off the turf track due to the conditions and run on a sloppy track.

In 2023 the event was downgraded to Listed was not scheduled by Parx Racing.

Records
Speed record: Margins: Most Wins:
 * $1 1/16$ miles – 1:40.74 – Assateague   (2014)
 * $1 1/16$ lengths – Divine Miss Grey (2018)


 * 2 – Princess Grace (2021, 2022)

Most wins by a jockey:


 * 2 – Heberto Castillo Jr. (2001, 2003)
 * 2 – Harry Vega (2004, 2007)
 * 2 – Joel Rosario (2013, 2014)
 * 2 – Joe Bravo (2017, 2021)

Most wins by a trainer: Most wins by an owner:
 * 4 – William I. Mott (2001, 2003, 2006, 2008)


 * 2 – WinStar Farm (2000, 2008)
 * 2 – John and Susan Moore (2021, 2022)