Racing News

Cox to Have Presence on Preakness Weekend

05/06/2021

Black-Eyed Susan Bound Adventuring Tops Cox’s Pimlico Contingent
G3-Placed Lady Traveler Being Pointed to Black-Eyed Susan (G2)
Spritz to Work Sunday for Possible Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Run

BALTIMORE – Though he won’t have a starter in next Saturday’s 146th Preakness Stakes (G1), reigning Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox plans to run a handful of horses in other stakes over Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course.

Midnight Bourbon Confirmed for Start in May 15 Preakness (G1)

05/06/2021

Everything Went as Planned for Medina Spirit in Derby
Crowded Trade Following Cloud Computing’s Example

BALTIMORE – Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen confirmed Thursday morning that Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Midnight Bourbon will run in the 146th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 15.

Asmussen, via text from Texas, also confirmed that Irad Ortiz Jr., the defending three-time Eclipse Award champion, will ride the son of Tiznow in the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown.

Stronach 5 Returns with Three on the Turf

05/06/2021

Industry-Low 12-Percent takeout
Races from Pimlico, Gulfstream, Santa Anita and Golden Gate

BALTIMORE – The popular Stronach 5 returns Friday with races from Pimlico Race Course, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields along with an industry-low 12-percent takeout and three races on the turf.

Post time for the Stronach 5 is 4:15 ET. Last week’s Stronach 5 was cancelled when Pimlico stopped its live program after three races due to high winds.

Nominations Total 244 Horses for Preakness Stakes (G1) Undercard

05/06/2021

Nine Stakes, Five Graded, Support Middle Jewel of Triple Crown
Trainer Maker has Five of 26 Nominees to 120th Dinner Party (G2)
Sophomores in Spotlight in Chick Lang (G3), Sir Barton, James Murphy

BALTIMORE – A total of 244 nominations were made to nine stakes, five graded, worth $1.25 million in purses that help support the 146th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, Saturday, May 15 at Pimlico Race Course.

France Go de Ina Well on His Way from Japan to Pimlico

05/06/2021

Joel Rosario Has Mount in May 15 Preakness Stakes (G1)

BALTIMORE – Yuji Inaida’s France Go de Ina is reported to have travelled well on a flight from Japan to Los Angeles, the first leg of an itinerary that will bring the 3-year-old son of Will Take Charge to Pimlico Race Course, where he is scheduled to run in the May 15th Preakness Stakes (G1).

Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Undercard Stakes Draw 175 Nominees

05/05/2021

Five Stakes, Three Graded, Complement Main Event Friday, May 14
Pimlico Special (G3) Noms Include Multiple G1 Winner Knicks Go

BALTIMORE – A total of 175 horses were nominated to five stakes, three graded, that help comprise the undercard of the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Day program Friday, May 14 at Pimlico Race Course.

Accomplished Group of 26 Nominated to $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2)

05/05/2021

Historic Race for Sophomore Fillies Run for 97th Time Friday, May 14
Tops 14-Race Program of Six Stakes, Four Graded, Worth $1 Million

BALTIMORE – Four graded-stakes winners, three undefeated horses and a local star that earned automatic entry with her latest victory are among an accomplished group of 26 horses nominated to the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Friday, May 14 at Pimlico Race Course.

Crowded Trade Must 'Step Up' in May 15 Preakness (G1)

05/05/2021

Medina Spirit ‘Moving Well’ in Morning Jog
Keepmeinmind Back to Track for Likely Preakness Run
Asmussen ‘Happy’ with Midnight Bourbon’s Return to Track

BALTIMORE – Four years after securing his first victory in a Triple Crown race in the Preakness Stakes (G1), trainer Chad Brown is aiming Crowded Trade for Pimlico Race Course’s signature event on May 15.

Cordmaker Making Return Trip to Historic Pimlico Special (G3)

05/04/2021

Shorter Races Ahead for Stakes Winner Maythehorsebwithu
Juror Number Four Possible for Miss Preakness (G3) May 1
Out of Sorts May Make Season, Turf Debut in $100,000 Hilltop

BALTIMORE – Hillwood Stable’s multiple stakes winner Cordmaker, third in each of the past two years, is headed for a third straight trip to the historic $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3) May 14 at Pimlico Race Course.

Concert Tour a 'Fresh Horse' for May 15 Preakness Stakes (G1)

05/04/2021

Preakness under Consideration for Keepmeinmind
Essential Quality to Skip 146th Preakness Stakes
King Fury Out of Middle Jewel of Triple Crown

BALTIMORE – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said Tuesday morning that the time was right for Gary and Mary West’s Concert Tour to jump onto the Triple Crown trail in the 146th Preakness Stakes (G1) May 15 at Pimlico Race Course.