Headed by British gaming entrepreneurs Robert Green and William Hogwood, Greenwood Racing acquired the package of a racetrack facility, the Phonebet system, and the rights to the future development of up to six off-track betting sites in the Philadelphia area for a sum exceeding $67 million. Philadelphia Park changed hands again in December of 1990 with Greenwood Racing, Inc. The show, “Philadelphia Park Live” was shown over local cable stations in the area. changing the name and look of the Bensalem Oval.ĭuring the ITB reign, many major improvements took place, including the construction of a turf course, the development of the Phonebet system, and a live television show, developed to help bettors enjoy the daily racing card from Parx Racing. Parx Racing, formally Philadelphia Park, was known as Keystone Racetrack from its opening day on Novemuntil International Thoroughbred Breeders (ITB) purchased the Bensalem Oval on Decemfor approximately $40,000,000. Surface: sand, clay and loamĩ74 feet from last turn to finish.
1 Mile oval with 7 furlong and 1 & 1/4 mile chutes.
