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California Chrome Heads To Pimlico For 139th Preakness

RIDE ON CURLIN, GENERAL A ROD ACCOMPANY DERBY WINNER;
SOCIAL INCLUSION  BREEZES SHARP HALF-MILE AT PIMLICO;
BAYERN WORKS AT CHURCHILL FOR ROSIE NAPRAVNIK

CALIFORNIA CHROME –Kentucky Derby (G1) winner California Chrome boarded a van at Churchill Downs at 10:17 a.m. Monday for the first leg of his journey to Pimlico Race Course to headline Saturday’s 139th Preakness Stakes (G1).

Pletcher Has A Pair Of Live Runners In Friday's Pimlico Special

BALTIMORE, 05-11-14---Trainer Todd Pletcher has never had one of his horses win the storied $300,000 Pimlico Special (G3), but that could change come Friday.

Pletcher will send two strong contenders, Revolutionary and Golden Lad, to post in the Special that will see nine horses start the 12th race of the day.

Servis Eyeing 'Return' In Black-Eyed Susan

Joint Return brings 2004 Preakness-winning trainer back to Pimlico

BALTIMORE, 05-11-14---Already a three-time winner this year, Joint Return goes for her biggest payday yet in the 90th renewal of the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) on Friday at Pimlico Race Course.

California Chrome Training Like A 'Rock Star;' Derby Winner, Four Others Set To Arrive At Pimlico Monday; Dynamic Impact, Ria Antonia Breeze At Churchill

CALIFORNIA CHROME –Kentucky Derby (G1) winner California Chrome continued his preparation for a scheduled start in Saturday’s 139th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course by galloping 1 ¾ miles over a “good” racetrack early Sunday morning at Churchill Downs.

Napravnik Ready for Emotional Homecoming in 139th Preakness Stakes

Ring Weekend Breezes at Fair Hill; Pablo Del Monte Works at Keeneland; Derby Winner California Chrome Gallops at Churchill

BALTIMORE – 5-10-14– When Rosie Napravnik ventures to Pimlico Race Course to ride Bayern in next Saturday’s 139th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), the 26-year-old riding star can expect an emotional homecoming.

General A Rod Confirmed For 139th Preakness Stakes

Social Inclusion Jogs, Gallops at Pimlico; California Chrome ‘Strong’; Monday Flight Confirmed Bringing Derby Winner, Ride On Curlin & General a Rod To Pimlico

BALTIMORE, 05-09-14– The list of prospects for the 139th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course on May 17 grew to 10 Friday when Jack Wolf of Starlight Racing confirmed that General a Rod would compete in the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown.

Academy Award-Nominated Mariel Hemingway To Deliver Keynote Address At Morgan Stanley Network Event On Black-Eyed Susan Day

BALTIMORE, 05-09-14---The Ultimate Girls Day Out on Black-Eyed Susan Day 2014 kicks off Preakness Weekend with a heavy sprinkling of celebrity stardust as Academy Award-nominated actress and author Mariel Hemingway will deliver the Keynote Address at the inaugural Morgan Stanley Women in Business networking event & luncheon in the Preakness Village, Friday, May 16, co-hosted with the Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce.

Social Inclusion Makes Preakness Scene At Pimlico

Azpurua to Seek Historic Win May 17; California Chrome Gallops at Churchill; Sanchez To Ride Pablo Del Monte

BALTIMORE, 05-08-14---The 77-year-old Art Sherman, who became the oldest trainer to saddle a Kentucky Derby winner last Saturday with California Chrome, is just a kid to Manny Azpurua. The 85-year-old South Florida-based trainer was on hand at Pimlico Race Course Thursday morning for the arrival of his stable star, Social Inclusion, who is scheduled for a run in the 139th Preakness Stakes on May 17.

Maryland Jockey Club Announces New Partnerships For 139th Preakness Stakes

Uber, KIND Healthy Snacks and the Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company to Provide Transportation, Food and Drinks

BALTIMORE, 05-08-14---Pimlico Race Course is excited to announce its partnership with three visionary fast-growing companies in an effort to celebrate young entrepreneurs and highlight organizations that excel in promoting social wellness.

California Chrome On Track For Preakness Stakes

Social Inclusion Boards Pimlico-Bound Van; Pimentel Has Preakness Mount on Kid Cruz

BALTIMORE, 05-07-14---California Chrome, the early favorite for the 139th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, returned to the racetrack during training hours at Churchill Downs Wednesday morning.