Racing News

Mr. Big News Breezes for Oct. 3 Preakness

LOUISVILLE - Even though Kentucky Derby (G1) third-place finisher Mr. Big News earned a free roll in the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) by virtue of winning Oaklawn Park’s $200,000 Oaklawn Stakes, owner Chester Thomas and trainer Bret Calhoun said that has no bearing on their decision to run in Pimlico’s famed 1 3/16-mile classic.
 

Four on the Turf for Friday's Stronach 5

$100,000 Guaranteed Pool, 12-Percent Takeout
 
BALTIMORE – Friday’s Stronach 5 will feature a $100,000 guaranteed pool, races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields, and four races on the turf.
 
The Stronach 5 will kick off at 3:40 p.m. with Laurel’s seventh race, a 5 ½ furlong event on the main track. The remaining four races will be contested over the turf. The Stronach 5 will also feature an industry-low 12-percent takeout.

McPeek Playing Preakness Waiting Game with Swiss Skydiver

Accomplished Filly’s Status ‘Depends on Who Shows Up’
 
BALTIMORE – Trainer Kenny McPeek is playing the waiting game concerning a possible run for Swiss Skydiver in the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico.
 

$100,000 Trainer Bonus Returns for Preakness Weekend

Nominations for Oct. 1-3 Stakes Due Thursday, Sept. 17
 
BALTIMORE – For the fourth consecutive year, the Maryland Jockey Club is offering the $100,000 Sentient Jet Trainer Bonus to horsemen that accumulate the most points during stakes races over Preakness weekend, Oct. 1-3 at Pimlico Race Course.
 

So Far, So Good for Art Collector Running in Preakness

Mr. Big News, Third in Derby, “definitely pointing” to Preakness
Pneumatic following similar spacing he had before Pegasus
 
LOUISVILLE: Bruce Lunsford’s Art Collector remains on track for the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1) after missing the Kentucky Derby (G1) with a minor foot issue.
 

So Far, So Good for Art Collector Running in Preakness

Mr. Big News, Third in Derby, “definitely pointing” to Preakness
Pneumatic following similar spacing he had before Pegasus
 
LOUISVILLE: Bruce Lunsford’s Art Collector remains on track for the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1) after missing the Kentucky Derby (G1) with a minor foot issue.
 

Derby Winner Authentic, Thousand Words On Track for Preakness

Trainer Bob Baffert Says Both ‘Ready to Go’

BALTIMORE – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said Sunday that Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Authentic and Thousand Words are on course for the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) Saturday, Oct. 3 at Pimlico Race Course.

Stronach 5 Cancelled for Friday, Sept. 11

BALTIMORE – The Stronach 5 for this afternoon has been cancelled.
 
The final leg of today’s Stronach 5 was to be the third race at Golden Gate Fields, but due to prevailing conditions in the Bay Area the track has cancelled today’s live program.
 
The popular Stronach 5 will return Friday, Sept. 18 with an industry-low 12-percent takeout and $100,000 guaranteed pool.        
 

Friday's Stronach 5 Features Full Fields, Three Tracks, $100,000 Guaranteed Pool

BALTIMORE – The Stronach 5, with an industry-low 12-percent takeout and $100,000 guaranteed pool, will feature races Friday from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields.
 
The first race in the sequence will be Laurel’s seventh race, a six furlong event for a dozen 2-year-old fillies. Post time is 3:58 p.m.
 

Preakness Could Set Up as Rematch for Authentic, Tiz the Law

Derby Winner, Runner-Up Could be Headed for Showdown Oct. 3
 
BALTIMORE – Spendthrift Farm, MyRaceHorse Stable, Madaket Stables and Starlight Racing’s Authentic, upset winner of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1), and beaten favorite Tiz the Law could be headed for a rematch in the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) Saturday, Oct. 3 at Pimlico Race Course.