Racing News

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.

Federico Tesio Winner Pay Billy ‘A Go’ for Preakness 150

05/02/2025

Earned Automatic Berth in Middle Jewel of Triple Crown May 17

BALTIMORE – RKTN Racing’s 3-year-old colt Pay Billy, riding a two-stakes win streak, is being pointed to make his graded debut in the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

HISTORIC PREAKNESS 150 CELEBRATIONS TO FEATURE LIVE TRACKSIDE SET BY GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING T-PAIN WITH SPECIAL LIVE BROADCAST PERFORMANCE BY GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING WYCLEF JEAN

05/01/2025

Preakness 150 Marks Milestone Running with $2 Million Purse, Infield Fan Zone Hosted by Ray Lewis and an Integrated Live Entertainment Format

Asmussen-Trained Hot Springs Winner Clever Again Works for Preakness Stakes

04/27/2025

Asmussen-Trained Hot Springs Winner Clever Again Works for Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE - While better-known stablemates Tiztastic and Publisher were working at Churchill Downs Sunday morning for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1), trainer Steve Asmussen also sent out Oaklawn Park’s Hot Springs Stakes winner Clever Again for an important work for the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) in Baltimore.

Pair of Berths at Stake This Weekend for Preakness 150

04/16/2025

Laurel’s Federico Tesio, Oaklawn’s Bathhouse Row Saturday

BALTIMORE – Nine Triple Crown-nominated horses will be vying this weekend for an automatic berth in the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

Ten 3-year-olds are entered in Saturday’s 44th running of the $150,000 Federico Tesio at Laurel Park, a 1 1/8-mile test that includes five Triple Crown nominees – Surfside Moon, Studlydoright, Sacred Thunder, Pay Billy and Just a Fair Shake.

Requests for Preakness 150 Credentials

04/13/2025

Entries for Woods, Frutkoff Preakness Awards

BALTIMORE – 1/ST is accepting media credentials for Preakness 150, to be held Saturday, May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

Credentials are provided to media members who represent professional news gathering organizations that produce and publish original content. Freelancers will not be granted credentials without a letter of support from an assignment editor.

Requests can be made here: Click to request

Gosger, Bracket Buster possible for Preakness after 1-2 Lexington Finish

04/13/2025

BALTIMORE — Gosger and Bracket Buster both are possible for the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico after finishing 1-2 in Saturday’s $400,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3) at Keeneland.

While not committing to the 1 3/16-mile Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, Gosger trainer Brendan Walsh and Bracket Buster trainer Vicki Oliver both said after the race that their colts earned consideration for the May 17 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course.

$2 Million Preakness (G1) 150 Tops Lucrative Stakes Weekend

02/06/2025

Total of 16 Stakes, Eight Graded, Worth $4.3 Million May 16 & 17

BALTIMORE – Headlined by the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, a total of 16 stakes, eight graded, worth $4.3 million in purses will be contested Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 at historic Pimlico Race Course.

First run in 1873, the Preakness is the second oldest of the Triple Crown races, predating the Kentucky Derby (G1) by two years. The inaugural Belmont Stakes (G1) was held in 1867.