Racing News

Cybertime Wins Fourth Straight

Meg’s Foxy Grey graduates in style
Rodman among Alibi Breakfast Honorees
Pimlico Memorabilia Auction Begins May 17

BALTIMORE — Cybertime’s winning streak moved to four on Thursday at Pimlico as the 5-year-old gelding blasted a solid field of starter-optional claiming foes at six furlongs.

Jockey Nik Juarez’s Mom: ‘It’s About Time We Win the Preakness’

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.”

McCarthy Upbeat about Journalism’s Preakness Chances

River Thames ‘Happy’ in First Visit to Track at Pimlico
Sandman Obliges Adoring Fans with Majestic Pose at Pimlico
Baffert: Break is Going to be Important for Goal Oriented
Preakness Newsfeed: Preakness@isctv.com

Keep It Easy Cutting Back for Return in $150,000 Chick Lang

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.

Lightly Raced Invictus Formidable in $100,000 Sir Barton

Among 10 Stakes, Five Graded, Worth $3.3M Preakness Day

BALTIMORE – Though he has the smallest resume, Invictus will carry the highest profile into the 27th running of the $100,000 Spendthrift Farms Sir Barton sponsored by Spendthrift Farm to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Saturday at Pimlico Race Course.

Journalism Looking ‘Fine’ Galloping Over Pimlico Track

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.

Gosger Hopes Namesake Hits Home Run in Preakness

Former Major League Player Jim Gosger rooting for Preakness Contender

BALTIMORE – This is the story of an obscure big-league baseball journeyman from a half-century ago and the Preakness Stakes (G1) horse that bears his name.

Jim Gosger is the former ballplayer, now an 82-year-old Michigan man who bounced around the Majors in the ‘60s and ‘70s with six different clubs, was the last batter to face pitching immortal Satchel Paige, and who was once declared dead by the New York Mets.

Journalism Brings ‘Special Talent’ into Saturday’s Preakness 150

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).

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).

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 Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.