Racing News

Emotional Kitten Seeks Another Graded Win in Gallorette

05/14/2015

Field of 13 Entered for $150,000 Grade 3 Turf Stakes
           

BALTIMORE, MD., 05/14/15– Trainer Wesley Ward is hoping for a nice firm turn course Saturday when the gate opens for the $150,000 Stella Artois Gallorette Handicap (G3) on the 140th Preakness Day program at Pimlico Race Course.

Quick Turnaround for Include Betty in Black-Eyed Susan

05/14/2015

Sophomore Filly Returns Two Weeks After Kentucky Oaks

 

BALTIMORE, MD., 05/14/15 – For former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones and Timothy Thornton's Include Betty, Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan (G2) at Pimlico Race Course will present an opportunity to rebound from a troubled trip May 1 in the Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Happy My Way Seeks to Recapture Maryland Sprint Handicap Championship Form

05/14/2015

BALTIMORE, MD., 05-14-15– At this time last year, Happy My Way was beginning to look like one of the premier older male sprinters in the country, but the son of Wilko’s convincing victory in the $150,000 Grade 3 Maryland Sprint Handicap (G3) surprisingly turned out to be his last trip to the winner’s circle for nearly a year.

Toast of the Track: Official Black-Eyed Susan Recipe

05/14/2015

BALTIMORE, MD., 05/14/15: The Kentucky Derby may have the Mint Julep, but in Baltimore, the Preakness Stakes is all about the Black-Eyed Susan cocktail. Available for purchase at the race track, and enjoyed by fans in their homes, the Black-Eyed Susan weaves in fresh, juice flavors and elderflower balanced out by Finlandia Vodka, the Official Vodka of the 140th Preakness Stakes. This recipe, created by Finlandia’s Global mixologist, Pekka Pellinen is a simpler, fresher version of the traditional cocktail.

PREAKNESS WEEKEND NEWS & NOTES

05/14/2015

Cat Burglar Looking to Steal Pimlico Special
Vyjack Making Maryland Debut in Pimlico Special
Ahh Chocolate Brings Trainer Back To Scene Of His Top Victories
Perique Rounding Into Form For Allaire DuPont
Miss Ella Looks To Stay Unbeaten In Miss Preakness
 

BALTIMORE, MD., 05/14/15  – Narrowly beaten in his only two previous graded-stakes attempts, Michael Lund Petersen’s Cat Burglar will get another chance in Friday’s $300,000 Sagamore Racing Pimlico Special (G3).

PREAKNESS NEWS & NOTES

05/14/2015

Derby Winner American Pharoah, Dortmund Gallop with High Energy
Stevens High on Derby Runner-Up Firing Line
Danzig Moon Gets Acquainted with Pimlico Track

           

American Pharoah to Headline Saturday’s 140th Preakness Stakes

05/14/2015

Kentucky Derby winner Leads 1-2-3 Derby Finishers in Field of Eight


BALTIMORE, MD., 05/14/15 – Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah is set to take the second step along the Triple Crown trail in Saturday’s 140th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Zayat Stable’s homebred headlines the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown’s eight-horse field that includes the top three Derby finishers.

McCarthy To Celebrate 21st Birthday With Preakness Mount

05/14/2015

BALTIMORE, MD., 05/14/15 – When someone turns 21, the birthday is supposed to be special. The celebration might include a person's first legal drink. The day signals entry into adulthood.

American Pharoah 4-5 Morning-Line Favorite for Saturday’s Preakness

05/13/2015

Kentucky Derby Hero Headlines 8-Horse Field for Middle Jewel of Triple Crown

BALTIMORE, MD., 05/13/15 – Kentucky Derby (G1) winner American Pharoah was installed as the 4-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s 140th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.

BLACK-EYED SUSAN NEWS & NOTES

05/13/2015

Trainer Graham Chooses Black-Eyed Susan for Gypsy Judy
Lady Sabelia Favored in Skipat, Xmas Sky Takes on Ben’s Cat in Jim McKay
Keen Pauline Making Stakes Debut in Black-Eyed Susan
Regina Christina, Brenda’s Way Set for Friday Stakes
‘Racing the Times’ to Premiere Friday on Maryland Public TV