Racing News

Kentucky Derby Hero Mage Arrives at Pimlico Sunday Morning

05/14/2023

Delgado Jr.’s Previous Visits to Baltimore Have Been Memorable
Blazing Sevens Arrives at Pimlico Following ‘Pretty Easy Ship’
National Treasure Walks on First Morning at Pimlico
Red Route One Breezes; Disarm Gallops at Churchill
Perform Breezes Half Mile at Belmont Park

Sunrise at Old Hilltop Once Again Part of Preakness Week Festivities

05/14/2023

Walking Tours Run 6-9 A.M. Tuesday, May 16 through Friday, May 19

BALTIMORE – Following its successful return to the lineup of Preakness Stakes (G1) festivities last year, Sunrise at Old Hilltop will once again offer fans a unique behind the scenes walking tour of historic Pimlico Race Course.

One of the most popular events leading up to the Preakness, Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, Sunrise at Old Hilltop was suspended in 2020 and 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 148th Preakness will be contested Saturday, May 20.

MEDIA ADVISORY

05/14/2023

Preakness (G1) Post Position Draw Monday

BALTIMORE – Post positions and odds will be assigned for the 148 th running of the

Preakness Stakes (G1) Monday, May 15 at Guinness Open Gate Brewery at 5:30 p.m.

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery is located at 5001 Washington Blvd.

The post position draw can also be viewed on either Preakness.com or facebook.com/Preakness.

Video: National Treasure First to Arrive for Preakness 148

05/13/2023

BALTIMORE – National Treasure, third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) in November and fourth in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) April 8, arrived at Pimlico Race Course Saturday evening to prepare for the Preakness Stakes (G1), to be run Saturday May 20.

National Treasure, one of possibly nine Preakness starters, is owned by SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Robert E. Masterson, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Jay A. Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital LLC and Catherine Donovan.

Preakness 148 Video

05/13/2023

Trainer Brad Cox on Preakness (G1) contender First Mission

BALTIMORE – Godolphin LLC’s Preakness (G1) contender and Lexington (G3) winner First Mission worked at Churchill Downs Saturday morning, and after trainer Brad Cox talked about his 3-year-old colt and Preakness 148.

Video: Preakness.isctv.com

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First Mission ‘Thriving’ Going into May 20 Preakness

05/13/2023

Mage Gallops Saturday Before Heading to Pimlico
Blazing Sevens ‘Worked Super’ for Preakness 148
Confidence Game Out of Preakness
Coffeewithchris Joins Preakness Field

Law Professor Breezes for G2 Pimlico Special

05/13/2023

Stablemate Balpool Possible for G2 Black-Eyed Susan

BALTIMORE – Twin Creeks Racing Stable’s Law Professor breezed a half-mile Saturday at Belmont Park ahead of his next scheduled start in the historic $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3) May 19 at Pimlico Race Course.

With regular exercise rider Jesse Sauder up, the multiple stakes-winning homebred went four furlongs over a fast main track in an easy 50.88 seconds. It was his fifth work following a 4 ¼-length victory in the April 1 Excelsior over a muddy track at Aqueduct.

PREAKNESS MEDIA ADVISORY

05/13/2023

Preakness 148 Media Website Available
Video of Interviews, Horses Training, News Updates

BALTIMORE – The Preakness 148 newsfeed is now available at Preakness.isctv.com.

Interviews, training, features, horse arrivals and news will be updated continually on this site.

For any questions contact Joe Gordon at ISCTV at jgordon@isctv.com or david.joseph@marylandracing.com.

Maryland Commission Chairman Algeo to Receive Special Award of Merit

05/12/2023

To be Recognized at Alibi Breakfast May 18 at Pimlico

BALTIMORE – Michael Algeo, Chairman of the Maryland Racing Commission, will be recognized with the Special Award of Merit May 18 during the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course.

The Special Award of Merit is given to those who have made a positive impact on the racing industry. Past winners have included Jim McKay, D. Wayne Lukas, Chick Lang, King Leatherbury, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

Kentucky Derby Hero Mage Confirmed for May 20 Preaknes

05/12/2023

Part Owner Ramiro Restrepo: ‘Crab Cakes Here We Come’
National Treasure Set for Preakness Run after Sharp Breeze
McGaughey: Preakness Ideal Fit for Perform
First Mission scheduled for Saturday Breeze

BALTIMORE – Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage was officially confirmed Friday morning for a start in the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) at historic Pimlico Race Course.