Racing News

Late Nite Call Takes Pimlico Opening Day Feature

05/09/2025

BALTIMORE - After Late Nite Call wired five others in a maiden special weight at Laurel Park, trainer Niall Saville remarked “there was no off switch.”

On Friday at Pimlico, Late Nite Call turned it on once again, gamely re-rallying along the rail to beat favored Mischief in Motion by a half-length in the featured eighth race, a $49,000 first-level allowance for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles.

Michael Behrens, MyRacehorse Named Preakness Honorary Postmaster

05/09/2025

Presented May 15 During Preakness 150 Week at Pimlico Race Course

BALTIMORE – Michael Behrens and MyRacehorse, owners of 2024 Preakness (G1) winner Seize the Grey, have been named to the role of Honorary Postmaster for Preakness 150 Saturday, May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

Behrens and MyRacehorse will be recognized Thursday, May 15 at the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico.

Wood Memorial Winner Rodriguez out of 150th Preakness Stakes

05/09/2025

Goal Oriented So Far, So Good for Middle Jewel of Triple Crown
Derby Runner-Up Journalism ‘Showed Good Energy’ Friday

BALTIMORE – SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC’s, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Diane Bashor, Determined Stables, Robert E. Masterson, Tom J. Ryan, Waves Edge Capital LLC, and Catherine Donovan’s Rodriguez will not run in the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

The Maryland Jockey Club Names Board of Directors

05/09/2025

BALTIMORE — The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA) proudly announces the inaugural board of directors for The Maryland Jockey Club, Inc., a newly formed nonprofit entity charged with overseeing live Thoroughbred racing at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course—home of the world-renowned Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of racing’s Triple Crown—and a new, state-of-the-art training facility built in Carroll County Maryland.

Ex-Jockey Andrea Seefeldt Knight Gets Fired Up in New Career

05/08/2025

2nd Woman to Ride in Preakness, 3rd to Ride in Kentucky Derby in 90s
Transitioned from Jockey to Competitive Clay Shooter and Instructor

BALTIMORE – The competitive fires still burned for Andrea Seefeldt Knight when her career as a professional jockey came to an end in the fall of 1994 after 14 years in the irons, many spent doing things no – or at least very few – female rider ever had.

Defending Champ Balnikhov Among G2 Dinner Party Nominees

05/08/2025

Among 8 Stakes, 4 Graded, Worth $1.3M on Preakness Undercard

BALTIMORE – Defending champion Balnikhov, fellow millionaires Tawny Port and Trikari, and multiple graded-stakes winner Neat, on the cusp of reaching the milestone himself, are among 40 horses nominated to the $250,000 Dinner Party (G3) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

Wellman: ‘We’re Going to Keep Preakness in Play’ for Journalism

05/08/2025

Baffert Plans to Run Undefeated Goal Oriented in Preakness 150

BALTIMORE – With the deadline for a decision a comfortable few days away, Journalism, a game second in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, remains a candidate for the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

Dave Rodman To Receive Special Award of Merit at Alibi Breakfast

05/08/2025

Presented May 15 During Preakness 150 Week at Pimlico Race Course

BALTIMORE – Dave Rodman, the popular voice of Maryland Racing and the Preakness Stakes (G1) since 1991, has been named recipient of the Special Award of Merit for his contributions and positive impact on the racing industry.

$300,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Draws 28 Nominees for 101st Running

05/07/2025

Headlines Six Stakes, Three Graded, Worth $1.05 Million in Purses May 16

BALTIMORE – Multiple graded-stakes winners Tenma and Quietside, both exiting the Kentucky Oaks (G1), and Complexity Jane, sporting a 3-0 record, are among 28 3-year-old fillies nominated to the $300,000 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan (G2) May 16 at Pimlico Race Course.

Juarez Looking Forward to Happy Homecoming in Preakness 150

05/07/2025

Derby Runner-Up Journalism Returns to the Track Wednesday
River Thames ‘Fresh Horse’ for Middle Jewel of Triple Crown

BALTIMORE – When Nik Juarez rides American Promise in the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 17, it will be the 31-year-old Marylander's first mount in his home state’s biggest race.