Fourth Generation Horseman Debuts in Home State’s Signature Race

BALTIMORE — There’s only one way that Maryland-born and raised Nik Juarez’s homecoming this week could be any better.

“It’s monumental to be at Pimlico,” the 31-year-old jockey and fourth generation horseman said. “One, to ride the Preakness. But let’s win it.”

Romans-Trained Colt Faces 10 Rivals in 6F Sprint for 3YOs Saturday

BALTIMORE – Trainer Dale Romans has some advice for people handicapping the 50th running of the listed $150,000 Chick Lang Saturday at Pimlico Race Course: don’t overlook Keep It Easy.

Since the colt owned by St. Elias Stable and West Point Thoroughbreds was eased and finished last in his most recent start, the 1 1/16-mile Fountain of Youth (G2) March 1 at Gulfstream Park, he could be a quick toss. Romans figures that would be a mistake.

Casse Hopes Sunny Skies Await Sandman Preakness Day
Baffert’s Key to Preakness Record is Saddling Best Horse

BALTIMORE – Eleven minutes into an interview session Wednesday morning outside the Stakes Barn at Pimlico, Michael McCarthy, trainer of Preakness Stakes (G1) morning line favorite Journalism, noticed that Bob Baffert had joined the scrum. McCarthy stepped back and pointed at the Hall of Fame trainer, who has saddled a record eight Preakness winners.

Five Hall of Fame Trainers Stand in Way of Derby Runner-Up

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 looms as a strong favorite for Saturday’s 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course, two weeks after coming up short as the favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1).