Racing News

Preakness Features Derby Winner vs. Stablemate More and More

05/13/2021

BALTIMORE– Once uncommon, Kentucky Derby (G1) winners have run against stablemates more often in the Preakness Stakes (G1) in recent years. It is likely to happen again Saturday when Bob Baffert trainees Medina Spirit and Concert Tour are scheduled to face each other at Pimlico Race Course.

Midnight Bourbon Winchell's Hope for First Success in Preakness Stakes

05/13/2021

Barnes Pleased with Preakness Preparation of Medina Spirit, Concert Tour
Rombauer Brings ‘Wonderful Mechanics’ into Saturday’s Preakness
Cohen Makes Preakness Debut with High Hopes for Keepmeinmind

BALTIMORE – Ron Winchell, who campaigns Louisiana Derby (G2) runner-up Midnight Bourbon in the name of his family’s Winchell Thoroughbreds, said he’s trying to keep his enthusiasm in check about their chances in Saturday’s 146th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico.

Clancy, Smith Named Media Preakness Award Winners

05/13/2021

Smith to Receive Frutkoff for Photo, Clancy Awarded David F. Woods for Editorial

BALTIMORE – Patrick Smith of Getty Images and Joe Clancy of ST Publishing Inc., will be recognized this weekend for outstanding journalism coverage of the 2020 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.

Avila Recalls Thrilling Ride aboard Canonero II in 1971 Preakness

05/13/2021

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BALTIMORE - Although 50 years have passed, Gustavo Avila can readily recall his ride of a lifetime aboard Canonero II in the 1971 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course, just two weeks after the Venezuelan visitors shocked the world by pulling off an unimaginable upset victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Completed Pass Back Again in $100,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint

05/13/2021

T D Dance Seeks First Stakes Win in $100,000 James W. Murphy

BALTIMORE – Robert D. Bone’s Completed Pass is a neck away from being a two-time champion of the $100,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint.

Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, the 7-year-old gelding will attempt to get back to the winner’s circle in the five-furlong race when he starts in it for the third time. The Jim McKay, named for the late Hall of Fame sportscaster Jim McKay, is for 3-year-olds and up.

Stronach 5 to Feature Black-Eyed Susan (G2) and Pimlico Special (G3)

05/12/2021

Five Graded-Stakes Winners in Pimlico Special in 11-Horse Field
Adventuring, Beautiful Gift Lead Black-Eyed Susan
Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout, Races from Four Tracks

BALTIMORE – Friday’s popular Stronach 5 will feature the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) and $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3) from Pimlico Race Course along with races from Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields.

Eventful Morning for Preakness Contender French Go de Ina

05/12/2021

Medina Spirit, Concert Tour ‘Fresh’ for Saturday’s Middle Jewel
Midnight Bourbon Gallops ‘Beautifully’ over Pimlico Surface

BALTIMORE – There were some anxious moments for Yuji Inaida’s France Go de Ina at Pimlico Race Course Wednesday morning. The colt from Japan had just completed his four-furlong breeze when exercise rider Masaki Takano suddenly fell off the son of Will Take Charge just after he passed the finish line.

Feel Glorious Chasing Graded Victory $150,000 Gallorette (G3)

05/12/2021

Among 10 Stakes, Six Graded, Worth $2.25 Million on Preakness Card

BALTIMORE – Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Tango Uniform Racing’s Feel Glorious, a four-time stakes winner of nearly $500,000 in 21 career races, continues the chase for an elusive graded victory in Saturday’s $150,000 Gallorette (G3) at Pimlico Race Course.

Laki Tests Pimlico Streak in $150,000 Maryland Sprint (G3)

05/12/2021

Dontletsweetfoolya Back in Action for $100,000 Runhappy Skipat

BALTIMORE – Already having stretched his streak of having captured at least one stakes in each of the past five years, Hillside Equestrian Meadows’ Grade 3 winner Laki goes after his third straight victory at Pimlico Race Course in Saturday’s $150,000 Maryland Sprint (G3).

Jaxon Traveler Returns Home for $200,000 Chick Lang (G3)

05/12/2021

G2-Placed Hozier Gets Class Relief in $100,000 Sir Barton

BALTIMORE – West Point Thoroughbreds and Marvin Delfiner’s speedy sophomore Jaxon Traveler, a head shy of being undefeated through five starts that include a pair of stakes victories, returns to Maryland seeking his first graded score in Saturday’s $200,000 Chick Lang (G3) at Pimlico Race Course.