Gallant Bob Stakes overview
The Gallant Bob Stakes is a major dirt sprint for three year olds at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The race gives developing sprinters an important late season Grade 2 target on one of the strongest cards of the Parx calendar.
The 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes is scheduled for September 19 as part of Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Stakes day. Parx Racing lists the race at six furlongs with a $400,000 purse.
2026 race details
Date: September 19, 2026
Track: Parx Racing
Surface: Dirt
Distance: Six furlongs
Eligibility: Three year olds
Purse: $400,000
Grade: Grade 2
Why the Gallant Bob matters
The Gallant Bob sits at a useful point in the season for three year old sprinters. Horses that established themselves during the summer can use the race to strengthen their standing against their own age group before connections consider later autumn opportunities against older horses.
The race also adds sprint depth to a Parx card led by the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Stakes. Those races test leading three year olds over longer distances, while the Gallant Bob provides a championship level stage for speed oriented runners.
2026 field
OTB Bet will add the official field, post positions and verified race details when they are available from an authoritative entry source. Until then, this guide does not present prospective runners as confirmed starters.
How it fits the racing calendar
The Gallant Bob is part of a broader late summer and early autumn transition toward the championship portion of the season. Sprint form developed here can become relevant when assessing later major dirt sprint races and the wider Breeders’ Cup picture.
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Sources
Race date, purse, distance, grade and eligibility are based on the official Parx Racing 2026 stakes schedule and Pennsylvania Derby day information.