Racing News

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.

Tom Law to Receive Old Hilltop Award at Alibi Breakfast

05/07/2025

Presented May 15 During Preakness 150 Week at Pimlico Race Course

BALTIMORE – Two-time Eclipse Award winner Tom Law, managing editor of ST Publishing which produces The Saratoga Special and Thisishorseracing.com, has been named recipient of the Old Hilltop Award for covering Thoroughbred racing with excellence and distinction.

UAE Derby Runner-Up Heart of Honor on Course for Preakness Run

05/06/2025

Clever Again Breezes 5F at Churchill in Preparation for Preakness 15

BALTIMORE – British trainer Jamie Osborne reported from his Lambourn stable Tuesday that UAE Derby (G2) runner-up Heart of Honor is scheduled to ship to the U. S. Thursday to begin preparations for a start in the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend Stakes

05/06/2025

Total of 16 Stakes, Eight Graded, Worth $4.35 Million May 16 & 17
150th Preakness (G1) May 17, 101st Black-Eyed Susan (G2) May 16
Preakness Weekend Stakes Nominations Close Tuesday, May 6

BALTIMORE – For a ninth straight year, a total of $100,000 in bonus money is on the table for trainers that run a minimum of five horses in the 15 Thoroughbred stakes races during Preakness weekend, May 16 and 17, at Pimlico Race Course.

Sovereignty Showing Positive Signs; Preakness Status Pending

05/05/2025

Derby Runner-Up Journalism Likely to Resume Training Wednesday
Preakness-Bound Rodriguez Gallops over Sloppy Churchill Track
Lukas Opting to Bring American Promise to Pimlico for Preakness 150

Sudduth, Flatter to be Recognized at Alibi Breakfast

05/05/2025

Sudduth Earns Frutkoff Award, Flatter to Receive Woods Award

BALTIMORE – Tim Sudduth of Eclipse Sportswire and Ron Flatter of Horse Racing Nation will be recognized for their coverage of the 2024 Preakness (G1) during the Alibi Breakfast Thursday, May 15 at Pimlico Race Course.

Sudduth will receive the Jerry Frutkoff Photography Award, given each year for best Preakness picture, while Flatter will receive the David F. Woods Memorial Award for best Preakness story.

G1 Preakness Status Pending for Kentucky Derby Hero Sovereignty

05/04/2025

Derby Runner-Up Journalism Possible for Middle Jewel of Triple Crown
River Thames, Gosger Pointed to May 17 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course

BALTIMORE – While the Preakness Stakes (G1) is a possibility, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott said a decision has yet to be made about the next start for Godolphin’s Sovereignty, who scored a 1 ½-length victory over favored Journalism in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.