Racing News

Forte Finishes as Top Choice in Preakness Future Wager

Mage Closes at 22-1
Middle Jewel of Triple Crown May 20 at Pimlico Race Course

BALTIMORE – Despite being scratched on the morning of an expected start in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s Forte finished the inaugural Preakness Future Wager Saturday as a 4-1 favorite to win the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown.

Forte Leads in Homestretch of Preakness Future Wager

Low Mileage Debuts a Winner in First Juvenile Race Friday
Saturday Marks Return of Two-Time Maryland Champion Joe
Special Noon Post at Laurel for Kentucky Derby Day Saturday

BALTIMORE – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s four-time Grade 1-winning champion Forte continues to lead the way as the inaugural Preakness Future Wager enters its homestretch.

Gonzalez, Robb Enter Pair in First Juvenile Race of Season Friday

4 ½-Furlong Maiden Special Weight Sprint Attracted Field of Seven
Forte Remains Top Choice in Inaugural Preakness Future Wager
Mandatory Rainbow 6, Late Pick 5, Jackpot Super Hi-5 Payouts Sunday

BALTIMORE – Seven fillies, including two each from trainers Claudio Gonzalez and Jerry Robb, are entered to line up in Maryland’s first 2-year-old race of the season Friday at Laurel Park.

Maryland Sprint (G3) Could Be Next for Clark Winner Classier

Spring Meet Jockey, Trainer Titles Going Down to the Wire
Watch and Wager on Kentucky Derby, Oaks at Laurel Park

BALTIMORE – Super C Racing Inc.’s Classier, whose victory in an off-the-turf Henry S. Clark April 29 pushed his win streak to three races, could find himself back in against graded-stake company for his next start.

Pedulla To Receive Old Hilltop Award

To be Honored May 18 at Alibi Breakfast

BALTIMORE – Tom Pedulla, who has reported on Thoroughbred racing for more than three decades for numerous publications, will receive the Old Hilltop Award at the Alibi Breakfast Thursday, May 18 at Pimlico Race Course.

Pedulla will be recognized for covering Thoroughbred racing with excellence and distinction for more than 30 years.

Forte Remains Favored in Inaugural Preakness Future Wager

Advance Betting on Middle Jewel of Triple Crown Closes Saturday

BALTIMORE – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s champion Forte remains a strong favorite in the inaugural Preakness Future Wager following the close of Sunday’s live racing in Maryland.

Undefeated 3-Year-Old Filly Goodgirl Badhabits Turning Heads

G1-Winning Stablemate Doppelganger Headed for Met Mile (G1)
Jockey Boyce Sweeps Early Sunday Double; Live Racing Returns Thursday

BALTIMORE – Already with a slew of good horses and her first Grade 1 winner in the barn, trainer Brittany Russell has another exciting prospect on her hands in Jim Bakke and Gerald Isbister’s undefeated 3-year-old filly Goodgirl Badhabits.

Nimitz Class Extends Streak to Four in $100,000 Native Dancer

Historic Pimlico Special (G3) May 19 Possible Next Stop for 4YO

G3 Winner Classier Earns Third Straight Victory in Henry S. Clark
Misty Mauve Springs 18-1 Upset in $100,000 Dahlia
Princess Kokachin Wins $100,000 Primonetta
Stage Left in the Spotlight in $100,000 King T. Leatherbury

Nimitz Class Looks to Extend Stakes Streak in Native Dancer

Moody Woman Chasing First Stakes Victory in Primonetta
Grateful Bred Launching Season in King T. Leatherbury
G3 Winner English Bee Seeks Fourth Stakes in Henry S. Clark

BALTIMORE - Thomas Coulter’s 4-year-old homebred Nimitz Class, named for the U.S. Navy’s fast and powerful nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, returns to Laurel Park looking for a fourth consecutive stakes victory in the $100,000 Native Dancer.

Columnist Privman, Photographer Carr to be Honored at Alibi Breakfast

Privman to Receive David F. Woods Award, Carr to Receive Jerry Frutkoff

BALTIMORE – Columnist Jay Privman and photographer Rob Carr will be among the honorees at the Alibi Breakfast May 18 at Pimlico Race Course for their outstanding coverage of the 2022 Preakness Stakes (G1).