Preakness 8-5 Morning-Line Favorite Journalism Arrives at Pimlico
BALTIMORE – Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Robert LaPenta, Elayne Stables 5 LLC, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith’s Journalism arrived at Pimlico Race Course Tuesday afternoon to begin preparation for a highly anticipated start in Saturday’s 150th Preakness Stakes (G1). Journalism withstood traffic and a wide trip to take […]
Merryman Hoping for a Memorable Preakness Day
Witty Carries Hope for Local Trainer in Jim McKay BALTIMORE – Preakness Day has always been a big deal to Elizabeth Merryman. “I am a Maryland-bred and it’s a day I have always enjoyed,” Merryman said. “My family has had multiple boxes at the wire, before I was born. Just great memories.” Merryman hopes to […]
Sandman ‘Relaxing’ in New Digs at Pimlico Race Course
River Thames Enjoying Good Week of Training Asmussen: Post 8 ‘Very Good Draw’ for Clever Again BALTIMORE – With the benefit of time – eight-plus days – after his second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby (G1), the connections of Journalism determined that he had answered all the questions about his readiness for Saturday’s 150th Preakness […]
Motion Aims to Return to Gallorette Winner’s Circle With Pair of Contenders
Motion sending out Sparkle Blue and Queen of the Mud in G3 turf contest for fillies and mares BALTIMORE – Trainer Graham Motion, who has saddled three previous winners of the $150,000 Gallorette Stakes (G3), will be bidding to add a fourth in Saturday’s 1 1/16-turf event for fillies and mares. But, as Motion noted […]
Afleet Alex and Jeremy Rose
An Immaculate Recovery in the Storied History of the Preakness BALTIMORE – Twenty years later, Afleet Alex’ victory remains one of the most memorable in the storied history of the Preakness Stakes (G1). But not for his margin of victory of 4 ¾ lengths. Or his time of 1:55.04, which is nowhere near Secretariat’s stakes […]