Racing News

Preakness Remains an Option for G2 Winner Mystic Guide

09/19/2020
Returns to Work Tab with Half-Mile Breeze Saturday at Fair Hill
 
ELKTON, MD – Godolphin homebred Mystic Guide, last out winner of the Jim Dandy (G2) Sept. 5, remains under consideration for the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) Oct. 3 at Pimlico Race Course after returning to the work tab with a half-mile breeze Saturday morning.
 

Preakness Weekend Stakes Attract 464 Total Nominations

09/18/2020
16 Stakes, Nine Graded, Worth $3.35 Million in Purses Oct. 1-3
Black-Eyed Susan (G2), De Francis Dash Join Preakness Lineup
Historic Pimlico Special (G3) Tops Claiming Crown Preview Day
Sophomores in Spotlight in Chick Lang (G3) to Open Weekend
 

Formful Stronach 5 Returns $294

09/18/2020
LAUREL, MD – There were no surprises in Friday’s Stronach 5, but lots of winners. In fact, there were 300 winning tickets each worth $294.50.
 
The Stronach 5 featured races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields with a $100,000 guaranteed pool and industry-low 12-percent takeout.
 

Mr. Big News Breezes for Oct. 3 Preakness

09/18/2020
LOUISVILLE - Even though Kentucky Derby (G1) third-place finisher Mr. Big News earned a free roll in the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) by virtue of winning Oaklawn Park’s $200,000 Oaklawn Stakes, owner Chester Thomas and trainer Bret Calhoun said that has no bearing on their decision to run in Pimlico’s famed 1 3/16-mile classic.
 

Four on the Turf for Friday's Stronach 5

09/17/2020
$100,000 Guaranteed Pool, 12-Percent Takeout
 
BALTIMORE – Friday’s Stronach 5 will feature a $100,000 guaranteed pool, races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields, and four races on the turf.
 
The Stronach 5 will kick off at 3:40 p.m. with Laurel’s seventh race, a 5 ½ furlong event on the main track. The remaining four races will be contested over the turf. The Stronach 5 will also feature an industry-low 12-percent takeout.

McPeek Playing Preakness Waiting Game with Swiss Skydiver

09/16/2020
Accomplished Filly’s Status ‘Depends on Who Shows Up’
 
BALTIMORE – Trainer Kenny McPeek is playing the waiting game concerning a possible run for Swiss Skydiver in the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico.
 

$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend

09/16/2020
Nominations for Oct. 1-3 Stakes Due Thursday, Sept. 17
 
BALTIMORE – For the fourth consecutive year, the Maryland Jockey Club is offering the $100,000 Sentient Jet Trainer Bonus to horsemen that accumulate the most points during stakes races over Preakness weekend, Oct. 1-3 at Pimlico Race Course.
 

So Far, So Good for Art Collector Running in Preakness

09/14/2020
Mr. Big News, Third in Derby, “definitely pointing” to Preakness
Pneumatic following similar spacing he had before Pegasus
 
LOUISVILLE: Bruce Lunsford’s Art Collector remains on track for the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1) after missing the Kentucky Derby (G1) with a minor foot issue.
 

So Far, So Good for Art Collector Running in Preakness

09/14/2020
Mr. Big News, Third in Derby, “definitely pointing” to Preakness
Pneumatic following similar spacing he had before Pegasus
 
LOUISVILLE: Bruce Lunsford’s Art Collector remains on track for the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1) after missing the Kentucky Derby (G1) with a minor foot issue.
 

Derby Winner Authentic, Thousand Words On Track for Preakness

09/13/2020

Trainer Bob Baffert Says Both ‘Ready to Go’

BALTIMORE – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said Sunday that Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Authentic and Thousand Words are on course for the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) Saturday, Oct. 3 at Pimlico Race Course.