Racing News

First Mission ‘Thriving’ Going into May 20 Preakness

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

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

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

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

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.

Mage’s Preakness Status Likely to be Decided Friday

National Treasure Slated to Breeze Friday at Santa Anita
Chase the Chaos’ Owner Enjoying Pinch-Me Moment
First Mission Schools, Gallops at Churchill

BALTIMORE – A final decision on Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage’s status for the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) at historic Pimlico Race Course is expected to be made Friday, according to Gustavo Delgado Jr, son of and assistant to trainer Gustavo Delgado Sr.

Undefeated Santa Anita Oaks (G2) Winner Faiza Among 31 Black-Eyed Susan Noms - Carter (G1) Winner Doppelganger Nominated to Pimlico Special (G3)

G1 Preakness Supported by 15 Stakes May 19-20
Participating Trainers Eligible for $100,000 in Bonus Money

BALTIMORE – The 148th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) will be supported by 15 stakes, eight graded, worth $2.1 million in purses May 19-20 at Pimlico Race Course.

Disarm, Red Route One ‘Gunning’ for May 20 Preakness

Cox Seeking Personal Triple Crown with First Mission
Mage’s Four-Race Experience Could be a Plus for Preakness
Confidence Game Resumes Training for Preakness

BALTIMORE – Gun Runner, the 2017 Horse of the Year who retired with earnings of just under $16 million, sired a Preakness Stakes (G1) winner from his first crop of 3-year-olds last year in Early Voting.

Maryland Racing Returns to Legendary Pimlico Race Course

Preakness Meet at Pimlico Opens Thursday for 15-Day Stand
148th Preakness Stakes (G1) Set for Saturday, May 20
99th Black-Eyed Susan (G2), Pimlico Special (G3) Friday, May 19
$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend Stakes

BALTIMORE – Live racing returns to Pimlico Race Course Thursday for the opening of its 15-day Preakness Meet, highlighted by the 148th running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, Saturday, May 20.

Preakness 148 Notes

Back to Track for Derby Hero Mage Tuesday Morning
Pletcher ‘Seeking Some More Clarity’ on Forte’s Preakness Status
Brown: Blazing Sevens ‘As Good As I’ve Ever Seen Him’
McGaughey Planning Return to Preakness with Perform