Racing News

Derby Hero Justify’s Foot Condition ‘Not an Issue’

05/09/2018
Asmussen Reports Tenfold ‘Probable’ for Preakness
Brisset Training Quip for a Run in Middle Jewel
 
BALTIMORE – Trainer Bob Baffert said Monday he was not concerned about a condition that has surfaced in the left hind foot of Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Justify – the leading candidate for the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
 

Brown Still Considering May 19 Preakness Start for Good Magic

05/08/2018
Quip Confirmed for Run in Middle Jewel of Triple Crown
Another Routine Day for Kentucky Derby Hero Justify  
Lukas Doubling Up in Quest for 7th Preakness Win
 
BALTIMORE –  Trainer Chad Brown said Tuesday morning that he is still considering a start in the 143rd Preakness Stakes (G1) for Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Good Magic – setting up a possible rematch with Derby winner Justify – at Pimlico Race Course May 19. 

Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Possible for Grade 3 Winner Cosmic Burst

05/08/2018
94th Running of $250,000 Stakes Headlines Friday, May 18 Program
 
BALTIMORE – Norma Lee Stockseth and Todd Dunn’s 3-year-old filly Cosmic Burst, winner of the Honeybee (G3) March 10, is being considered for the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Friday, May 18 at legendary Pimlico Race Course.
 

Maryland Racing Returns to Legendary Pimlico Race Course

05/08/2018
Preakness Meet at Pimlico Opens Thursday for 12-Day Stand
143rd Preakness Stakes (G1) Set for Saturday, May 19
94th Black-Eyed Susan (G2), Pimlico Special (G3) Friday, May 18
Hall of Famer Prado Three Wins Away from 7,000
$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend Stakes
Renewed MATCH Series Opens with Races May 18 and 19
 

Jeannine Edwards to Receive Preakness Special Award of Merit

05/07/2018
Respected Broadcaster to be Recognized May 17 at Alibi Breakfast
 
BALTIMORE – Jeannine Edwards, who served as senior horse racing reporter for ESPN and ABC for 16 years and provided extensive coverage of the Triple Crown and Preakness Stakes, will receive the Special Award of Merit Thursday, May 17 at the Alibi 
Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course. 
 

Kentucky Derby Hero Justify Looms Strong Preakness Favorite

05/06/2018
Trainer Bob Baffert to Seek Record-Tying 7th Preakness Win
Trainer Chad Brown to Consider Preakness for Good Magic
 
BALTIMORE – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said Sunday morning that Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Justified was all but shouting to him that he was ready to go on to the 143rd Preakness Stakes (G1) – the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown – at Pimlico on May 19.
 

Undefeated Kentucky Derby Winner Justify Headed to Preakness

05/06/2018
Seeking Fifth Straight Win in Middle Jewel of Triple Crown
Horse Scheduled to Arrive on Old Hilltop During Preakness Week
 
BALTIMORE – WinStar Farm, China Horse Club International, Head of Plains Partners and Starlight Racing’s Justify, an historic winner of the Kentucky Derby (G1), is bound for legendary Pimlico Race Course for the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, the 143rd Preakness Stakes (G1) Saturday, May 19.
 

Goodonehoney Breezes Friday at Laurel for G2 Black-Eyed Susan

05/04/2018
May 18 Event for 3-Year-Old Fillies Marks Graded Debut for Stakes Winner
 
BALTIMORE – Having already earned an automatic berth into the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) May 18 at legendary Pimlico Race Course, undefeated 3-year-old filly Goodonehoney put in a five-furlong work Friday morning at Laurel Park.
 

G2 Winner Quip Breezes Thursday at Keeneland for G1 Preakness

05/03/2018
Bypassed Kentucky Derby to Point for Middle Jewel of Triple Crown
 
BALTIMORE – WinStar Farm, China Horse Club International and SF Racing’s Grade 2 winner Quip returned to the work tab with a half-mile breeze Thursday morning at Keeneland ahead of his anticipated start in the 143rd Preakness Stakes (G1).
 

Old Hilltop Award to WBAL-TV’s Dachille

04/30/2018
 To be Recognized May 17 at Alibi Breakfast            
 
BALTIMORE – Chris Dachille, executive sports producer at WBAL-TV, will be presented with the Old Hilltop Award Thursday, May 17 at the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course.
            
The Old Hilltop Award is given annually to an individual who covers Thoroughbred racing with excellence and distinction.