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PREAKNESS 147 ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF PREAKNESS LIVE CULINARY, ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE BEST OF BALTIMORE ON BLACK-EYED SUSAN DAY AS PART OF PREAKNESS WEEKEND MAY 20 & MAY 21

04/13/2022

MS. LAURYN HILL, MEGAN THEE STALLION, BRITTNEY SPENCER, D-NICE AND DARIN ATWATER & THE SOULFUL SYMPHONY TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE CELEBRITY CHEFS TOM COLICCHIO, MARCUS SAMUELSSON AND GAIL SIMMONS AND BALTIMORE STAR CHEFS SAON BRICE AND MARIO MOISE

CREATED BY 1/ST EXPERIENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BALTIMORE NATIVE AND ENTERTAINMENT VISIONARY KEVIN LILES, PREAKNESS LIVE IS PART OF NEW BALTIMORE 1/ST CAMPAIGN

Shake Em Loose Chasing Third Straight Victory in $125,000 Federico Tesio

04/13/2022

‘Win & In’ for Triple Crown-Nominated Horses to 147th Preakness (G1) May 21

BALTIMORE – Rudy Sanchez-Salomon will continue chasing the dream when the owner-trainer sends out his claimer-turned-multiple stakes winner Shake Em Loose in search of a third straight victory and Triple Crown race berth in Saturday’s $125,000 Federico Tesio at Laurel Park.

Delgado Holds Fond Tesio Memories with Oliver’s Twist

04/12/2022

Video: Winner Went on to Run Second in 1995 Preakness (G1)

BALTIMORE – Nearly three decades have passed, but the memory of Oliver’s Twist winning the 1995 Federico Tesio – and nearly duplicating that success on the national stage four weeks later – are sharp as ever for Alberto Delgado.

“The Tesio is one of the major races in Maryland because it is a step up for the Preakness,” Delgado, 57, said.

Jemison Beats the Boys in Career Debut Sunday at Laurel

04/10/2022

4-Year-Old Filly is Half-Sister to G1 Winner Shedaresthedevil
Thursday’s Return of Live Racing Features Start of Turf Season

BALTIMORE – Jemison, a 4-year-old half-sister to three-time Grade 1-winning multi-millionaire Shedaresthedevil, made it look easy beating the boys in her career debut Sunday at Laurel Park.

Multiple Graded Winner Field Pass Tops Henry Clark Nominees

04/10/2022

Two-Time G3 Winning-Filly Alms Among 32 Dahlia Nominations
Among Five $100,000 Stakes, Three on World-Class Turf, April 23

BALTIMORE – Three Diamonds Farm’s Field Pass, a multiple graded-stakes winner approaching $1 million in career earnings, tops a list of 38 horses nominated to the $100,000 Henry S. Clark Saturday, April 23 at Laurel Park.

One Winning Ticket in Stronach 5 Worth $89,498

04/08/2022

BALTIMORE – There were three longshots in Friday’s Stronach 5 each returning more than $24, but one ticket holder solved the puzzle and was rewarded with $89,498.40.

The Stronach 5 featured a low 12 percent takeout and races from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.

Apprentice Rider Enriquez Jr. Brings Talent to Maryland

04/07/2022

22-Year-Old Completes First Full Winter at Laurel Park
Stakes-Placed Excellorator Makes Successful Comeback Thursday

BALTIMORE – In a colony known for its production of talented young riders, Maclovio Enriquez Jr. is looking to add his name to the list.

Maryland-based riders have captured 12 Eclipse Awards as champion apprentice, the most recent being Alexander Crispin in 2020. Teenage sensation Charlie Marquez was a finalist in 2021, despite spending half the year as a journeyman.

Stakes Winner Alwaysinahurry Back to Work for Return to Races

04/06/2022

Elusive Knight, Excellerator End Layoffs in Thursday Feature
Nominations Close Saturday for Five $100,000 Stakes April 23

BALTIMORE – His name may suggest otherwise, but the connections of Mopo Racing’s Alwaysinahurry are taking their time bringing the now 4-year-old stakes winner back to the races.

Only Two Chances Left to Play Stronach 5

04/06/2022

Races Friday from Gulfstream, Santa Anita, Laurel and Golden Gate

BALTIMORE – The Stronach 5 will be paused after April 15, so there’s only two more chances to play the popular Friday wager which has resulted in strong returns on investment.

Friday’s Stronach 5 will be highlighted once again with a low 12 percent takeout and competitive races from Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.

Last week’s Stronach 5 returned $2,729.90 with three winning favorites.

$125,000 Federico Tesio Attracts 21 Nominations

04/03/2022

‘Win & In’ for Triple Crown Nominees to 147th Preakness (G1)
Tops Four Stakes Worth $450,000 in Purses Saturday, April 16
Weber City Miss Qualifier for $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2)

BALTIMORE – Stakes winners Cooke Creek, Joe, Local Motive and Shake Em Loose, and Belgrade, who suffered his first career loss in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) last month, top a list of 21 nominees to the $125,000 Federico Tesio for 3-year-olds Saturday, April 16 at Laurel Park.