Racing News

Nyquist Returns to Track with Thursday Jog

06/02/2016
G1 Kentucky Derby Winner to Train Friday, Ship Sunday
 
BALTIMORE – Previously undefeated Kentucky Derby (G1) and Florida Derby (G1) winner Nyquist returned to the track Thursday morning for the first time since his third-place finish in the 141st Preakness Stakes (G1) May 21.
 
Accompanied on the pony by California-based trainer Doug O’Neill’s assistant, Jack Sisterson, Nyquist jogged one lap around the main track at historic Pimlico Race Course.

Do What I Say Takes Turf Streak into $100,000 Stormy Blues

06/01/2016
Filly Unbeaten in Two Starts Since Making Surface Switch
 
BALTIMORE – Unbeaten in two starts since being moved to the turf earlier this spring, R. Larry Johnson’s Do What I Say puts her streak on the line in Saturday’s $100,000 Stormy Blues Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at historic Pimlico Race Course.
 

Rainbow 6 Produces Life-Changing Payoff on $2,800 Wager

05/29/2016

Single Winner Cashes for $230,000 in Saturday Jackpot

BALTIMORE – Introduced last spring by the Maryland Jockey Club, the 20-cent Rainbow 6 produced another life-changing payout when one bettor took down a carryover jackpot of $230,597.20 Saturday at historic Pimlico Race Course.

The single, unique ticket was purchased through the Las Vegas hub at a cost of $2,800. The winning combination was 1-8/1, 5/1, 4, 7-9/1, 3-4, 6-9/2-5, 7/1, 3, 5-6, 9.

Rainbow 6 Solved Saturday for $230,597 Payoff; Sagamore’s Recruiting Ready Sizzles in Race Debut

05/28/2016
Super Hi-5 Carryover of $2,946 for Sunday’s Opener
Sagamore’s Recruiting Ready Sizzles in Race Debut 
 
 BALTIMORE – One lucky bettor solved the 20-cent Rainbow 6 at historic Pimlico Race Course Saturday when Black Swan Stable’s Ruston Vow captured the 10th-race finale for a $230,597.20 payoff.

Exaggerator Returns to Track with Saturday Gallop

05/28/2016
Early Sunday Morning Departure to NY for Preakness (G1) Winner
Kentucky Derby (G1) Winner Nyquist Looking at June 5 Return to California
 
BALTIMORE – After two days of walking, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Exaggerator returned to the track with an easy gallop Saturday morning at historic Pimlico Race Course.
 

Rainbow 6 Carryover Grows to $187,196 for Saturday; Super Hi-5 Carryover Approaches $1,000 in Saturday Opener

05/27/2016
Super Hi-5 Carryover Approaches $1,000 in Saturday Opener 
 
BALTIMORE – There was no unique winner of the 20-cent Rainbow 6 on Friday, creating a carryover jackpot of $187,196.56 for Saturday’s 10-race program at historic Pimlico Race Course.
 
First race post time is 1:10 p.m. for a Saturday card that kicks off with a $40,000 maiden special weight event for 2-year-olds going 4 ½ furlongs on the main track. The Rainbow 6 will span Races 5-10.

$100,000 Stormy Blues Draws 19 Nominations

05/27/2016
BALTIMORE – Stakes winners Hidden Treat and Swift Lady head a list of 19 horses nominated to the $100,000 Stormy Blues Stakes for 3-year-old fillies going five furlongs on the turf June 4 at historic Pimlico Race Course.
 

Rainbow 6 Carryover Reaches $171,177 for Friday; Friday Carryovers in Late Pick 5 and Super Hi-5

05/26/2016
Friday Carryovers in Late Pick 5 and Super Hi-5 
 
BALTIMORE – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 carryover jackpot for Friday swelled to $171,177.73 when the popular multi-race wager went unsolved during Thursday’s nine-race program at historic Pimlico Race Course.
 

Phlash Phelps Pointed to Title Defense in June 25 Find Stakes; Injured Jockey Centeno Returns Home, May Miss 6-8 Weeks

05/25/2016
Injured Jockey Centeno Returns Home, May Miss 6-8 Weeks
No Immediate Plans for Undefeated 3-Year-Old Bobcat
 
 BALTIMORE – Hillwood Stable’s Maryland-bred stakes winner Phlash Phelps is headed back to stakes company off his optional claiming allowance victory May 20 on the Black-Eyed Susan Day undercard at Pimlico Race Course.

Rainbow 6 Carryover of $163,244 Thursday at Pimlico

05/25/2016
Average Field Size Thursday 10.4
 
BALTIMORE – There will be a 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot carryover of $163,244 up for grabs when live racing resumes with a nine-race program Thursday at historic Pimlico Race Course.
 
First race post time is 1:10 p.m.