Racing News

Pair of Berths at Stake This Weekend for Preakness 150

04/16/2025

Laurel’s Federico Tesio, Oaklawn’s Bathhouse Row Saturday

BALTIMORE – Nine Triple Crown-nominated horses will be vying this weekend for an automatic berth in the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

Ten 3-year-olds are entered in Saturday’s 44th running of the $150,000 Federico Tesio at Laurel Park, a 1 1/8-mile test that includes five Triple Crown nominees – Surfside Moon, Studlydoright, Sacred Thunder, Pay Billy and Just a Fair Shake.

Requests for Preakness 150 Credentials

04/13/2025

Entries for Woods, Frutkoff Preakness Awards

BALTIMORE – 1/ST is accepting media credentials for Preakness 150, to be held Saturday, May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

Credentials are provided to media members who represent professional news gathering organizations that produce and publish original content. Freelancers will not be granted credentials without a letter of support from an assignment editor.

Requests can be made here: Click to request

Gosger, Bracket Buster possible for Preakness after 1-2 Lexington Finish

04/13/2025

BALTIMORE — Gosger and Bracket Buster both are possible for the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico after finishing 1-2 in Saturday’s $400,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3) at Keeneland.

While not committing to the 1 3/16-mile Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, Gosger trainer Brendan Walsh and Bracket Buster trainer Vicki Oliver both said after the race that their colts earned consideration for the May 17 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course.

$2 Million Preakness (G1) 150 Tops Lucrative Stakes Weekend

02/06/2025

Total of 16 Stakes, Eight Graded, Worth $4.3 Million May 16 & 17

BALTIMORE – Headlined by the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, a total of 16 stakes, eight graded, worth $4.3 million in purses will be contested Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 at historic Pimlico Race Course.

First run in 1873, the Preakness is the second oldest of the Triple Crown races, predating the Kentucky Derby (G1) by two years. The inaugural Belmont Stakes (G1) was held in 1867.

Millionaires Post Time and Coastal Mission Among Jennings Nominations

01/06/2025

$100,000 Fire Plug Nominees include multiple Grade 3 winners Super Chow and Repo Rocks
2025 Maryland Racing Calendar Giveaway on Jan. 17 and Jan. 18.

BALTIMORE –- Millionaires Post Time and Coastal Mission are among 16 state-bred or -sired performers nominated to the $75,000 Jennings at Laurel Park.

One Man Team Leads All the Way in $100,000 Heft

12/28/2024

 

Caprice Gets Fifth Stakes Win in $100,000 Gin Talking

BALTIMORE – Robert LaPenta and Madaket Stables’ One Man Team, making just his second career start, took an early lead he never relinquished and powered home an impressive front-running winner of Saturday’s $100,000 Heft at Laurel Park.

Debut Winner One Man Team Taking Step Up in $100,000 Heft

12/27/2024

Caprice Chasing Fifth Stakes Victory in $100,000 Gin Talking
Rodriguez, Russell to Finish as Meet, Overall Leading Jockey, Trainer

BALTIMORE – Robert LaPenta and Madaket Stables’ promising juvenile colt One Man Team, an eye-catching winner of his Halloween unveiling, will take the jump up to stakes company for his second start in Saturday’s $100,000 Heft at Laurel Park.

Film Star Shines Bright in $100,000 Robert Manfuso

12/21/2024

Sea Dancer Springs 16-1 Upset in $100,000 Carousel
Celtic Contender Digs in to Win $75,000 Bender Memorial
Spencerian Becomes Stakes Winner in $75,000 Politely

BALTIMORE – Ronald Stewart’s Grade 2-placed New York shipper Film Star battled the length of the stretch with local stakes winner Speedyness before getting his head down on the wire for a thrilling victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Robert T. Manfuso at Laurel Park.

Copper Tax Looks to Stay Perfect at Laurel in Robert Manfuso

12/19/2024

7YO Mare Movie Moxie Chasing First Stakes Victory in Carousel
Maryland-Breds in Spotlight in H&S Bender Memorial, Politely

BALTIMORE – Rose Petal Stable’s 3-year-old Copper Tax, last out winner of the Richard W. Small in his first try against older horses, will face elders again as he looks to keep his perfect record intact at Laurel Park in Saturday’s $100,000 Robert T. Manfuso.

Tony Eclipse Impressive in $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Victory

12/07/2024

Caprice Gets Fourth Stakes Win in $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Filly

BALTIMORE – The Elkstone Group homebred Tony Eclipse put away pacesetter Executive Order rounding the far turn, straightened for home in front and powered through the stretch to a popular 3 ¾-length triumph in Saturday’s $100,000 Maryland Juvenile at Laurel Park.

The 43rd running of the Maryland Juvenile served as co-headliner with the $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Filly, both for Maryland-bred/sired 2-year-olds sprinting seven furlongs.