Jessica Paquette, track announcer and director of public relations for Parx, has been named president of the Turf Publicists of America (TPA) for 2026 and 2027. The announcement was made by outgoing president Najja Thompson, executive director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, who will remain on the board as vice president. At the same […]
The Biz September 19, 2025 For Jessica Paquette, Pennsylvania Derby Day on Parx Racing is not just Saturday – it’s a marathon. “Well, they are 15 races after 11 the day before,” she said. “Everyone knows that I have marathons, and I am really grateful in a week like this that I love a marathon […]