Racing News

Governmentshutdown Gets Up In Rollicking Stakes

BALTIMORE, 05-16-14 – Tim E. O’Donohue Racing LLC’s Governmentshutdown overcame early trouble to launch a strong stretch drive to victory in the $75,000 Rollicking Stakes over three other 2-year-olds.

Lady Legend Event Ends In A Thriller

Seefeldt, Zuerstgold rally to win Lady Legends for the Cure V

BALTIMORE, 05-16-14---Zuerstgold, ridden by Maryland’s own Andrea Seefeldt Knight, came flying on the outside to win the Lady Legends for the Cure V, presented by Wells Fargo, on Friday at Pimlico Race Course.

Lion D N A Scores In Skipat Stakes

BALTIMORE, 05-16-14– Joel Rosario picked up the mount on Lion D N A this morning. A few hours later, he drove her to victory in the $100,000 Skipat Stakes, a six-furlong test for fillies and mares.

Love Heart Gallops In Kattegat’s Pride Starter Handicap

BALTIMORE, 05-16-14–Rosie Napravnik kicked off Pimlico’s Black-Eyed Susan Day with an easy front-running victory atop Love Heart in the $40,000 Kattegat’s Pride Starter Handicap, the opening race on the 13-race card at Old Hilltop.

California Chrome 'Healthy' For Saturday's Preakness/Minor Throat Issue 'No Big Deal' For Run In Middle Jewel

 RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN PREAKNESS HOPES OF RIVAL CAMPS

CALIFORNIA CHROME– The connections of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner California Chrome said again Friday morning that their colt is healthy and ready to compete in Saturday’s $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.

Dixie Stakes Headlines Preakness Day Undercard

BALTIMORE, 05-15-14 – Hey LeRoy, miscast as a dirt horse in his youth, found himself after being claimed by owner Ron Sanchez and put in the care of veteran trainer Manny Azpurua.  The 4-year-old is now a grass horse and comes into Saturday’s historic 113th running of the $400,000 Dixie Stakes (G2) as the favorite.

California Chrome Checks Out Fine After Coughing

BAFFERT LOOKING FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS WITH NAPRAVNIK;
RING WEEKEND JOINS THE PREAKNESS PARTY AT PIMLICO; AZPURUA SEEKS PREAKNESS HISTORY WITH SOCIAL INCLUSION

CALIFORNIA CHROME– Kentucky Derby (G1) winner California Chrome is being treated for the recurrence of a minor throat irritation that his connections say will not affect his preparation for the 139th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course Saturday.

California Chrome Favored At 3-5 For Saturday's Preakness Stakes

Kentucky Derby Winner Draws No. 3 Post Position in a Field of 10

BALTIMORE, 05-14-14---Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome was installed as the 3-5 favorite for Saturday’s $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course following Wednesday’s Post Position Draw for the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown.

California Chrome, Sherman Take Aim At Middle Jewel

RIDE ON CURLIN BREEZES ‘EASY’ HALF-MILE IN 49 3/5 SECONDS;
TRAVEL DAY FOR BAYERN, DYNAMIC IMPACT, RIA ANTONIA, PABLO DEL MONTE

CALIFORNIA CHROME– Trainer Art Sherman was typically upbeat Wednesday morning after watching his Kentucky Derby (G1) winner California Chrome gallop 1 1/2 miles in preparation for Saturday’s 139th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.

Art Sherman Reunites With California Chrome At Pimlico

Trainer and Kentucky Derby Winner Team Up for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE, 05-13-14 – Trainer Art Sherman arrived at Pimlico Race Course Tuesday afternoon, reuniting with California Chrome, his Kentucky Derby winner and likely heavy favorite for Saturday’s 139th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1).