The Betsy Ross Mares Invitational Pace is a harness race for Standardbred mare pacers run annually since 2008 at Harrah's Philadelphia Racetrack.Harrah's Philadelphia Racetrack Retrieved October 7, 2016 It is a part of the annual "Super Sunday" card held on the last Sunday in May.
Historical race events In 2009, Southwind Tempo won her second straight Betsy Ross Pace. Her time of 1:48 3/5 set a World Record for female pacers over a 5/8 mile track."World Record For Southwind Tempo" Retrieved August 17, 2016 That record stood until Twin B Joe Fresh won the race in 1:48 2/5 in 2024.
There was no race in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Records Most wins by a horse 2 – Southwind Tempo (2008, 2009), Anndrovette (2011, 2014), Shartin N (2018, 2019)
Most wins by a driver 6 – Tim Tetrick (2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019)
Most wins by a trainer 2 – Ross Croghan (2008, 2009), Jim King, Jr. (2018, 2019)
Most wins by an Owner 3 – Bamond Racing LLC (211, 2014, 2016)
Stakes record 1:48 2/5 – Twin B Joe Fresh (2024)
Winners of the Betsy Ross Mares Invitational Pace Year Winner Age Driver Trainer Owner Time Purse2024Twin B Joe Fresh4Dexter DunnChris RyderChris Ryder, Dexter Dunn, Peter Trebotica, Barry Spak1:48 2/5$100,0002023Max Contract4Andy MillerJulie MillerAndy Miller Stable Inc., Jean Goehlen1:49 0/0$100,0002022Majorca N7Corey CallahanDylan DavisMichael Casalino, Jr., Dylan Davis1:49 3/5$100,0002021Keep Rockin A5Brian SearsRichard "Nifty" NormanRichard Poillucci1:50 1/5$100,0002020No Race -No RaceNo RaceNo Race0:00 0/0$000,0002019Shartin N6Tim TetrickJim King, Jr.Richard Poillucci, Joann Looney-King, Tim Tetrick LLC1:49 2/5$100,0002018Shartin N5Tim TetrickJim King, Jr.Richard Poillucci, Joann Looney-King1:49 3/5$150,0002017Lady Shadow6Yannick GingrasRon AdamsDavid Kryway, Carl Atley, Edwin Gold, BFJ Stable1:49 0/0$150,0002016Venus Delight6Tim TetrickJeffrey Bamond, Jr.Bamond Racing LLC1:50 4/5$200,0002015Radar Contact7John Campbell Noel DaleyCharles Stillings & Dean Ehrgott1:51 1/5$150,0002014Anndrovette7Tim TetrickPaul J. FraleyBamond Racing LLC & Joseph Davino1:50 2/5$250,0002013Economy Terror4Matt KakaleyChristopher OakesChuck Pompey, Howard Taylor, Edwin Gold 1:51 1/5$250,0002012Royal Cee Cee N6Ronald PierceMark HarderMark Harder1:49 3/5$100,0002011Anndrovette4Tim TetrickMark KesmodelBamond Racing LLC & Joseph Davino1:49 4/5$150,0002010Cuz She Can5Ronald PierceRon Burke Bulletproof Enterprises1:49 4/5$100,0002009Southwind Tempo5Tim TetrickRoss CroghanJerry Silva & Let It Ride Stable, Inc.1:48 3/5$250,0002008Southwind Tempo4John CampbellRoss CroghanJerry Silva & Let It Ride Stable, Inc.1:50 2/5$250,000
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