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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. The $300,000 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2), a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 BALTIMORE – OGMA Investments, Ramiro Restrepo, Sterling Racing and CMNWLTH’s Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage resumed training Tuesday morning, jogging […]
Mage Showing All the Right Signs for Run in Preakness 148
Video: Forte ‘Looked Very Good’ in Monday Morning Gallop Rivelli: Two Phil’s ‘Back at Home Chilling’ Baffert: National Treasure ‘Probable’ for Preakness Desormeaux Has ‘More Respect’ for Confidence Game Than Ever BALTIMORE – Gustavo Delgado Jr., son of and assistant to trainer Gustavo Delgado, said Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage has shown all the right […]
$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend Stakes
Total of 16 Stakes, Nine Graded, Worth $3.6 Million May 20 & 21 148th Preakness (G1) May 20, 99th Black-Eyed Susan (G2) May 19 Preakness Weekend Stakes Nominations Close Tuesday, May 9 BALTIMORE – For a seventh straight year, the Maryland Jockey Club is offering bonus money totaling $100,000 to trainers who run a minimum […]
Magee, Concepcion Capture Laurel Park Spring Meet Titles
15-Day Preakness Meet at Pimlico Race Course Opens May 11 BALTIMORE – Veteran trainer Kieron Magee didn’t need a victory, but five-pound apprentice Axel Concepcion rode two winners to claim their respective meet titles as Laurel Park closed its spring meet Sunday. Magee, 62, entered the eight-race, closing day program without a starter but an […]