Racing News

Kid Cruz Cruises In Tesio Stakes, Punches Preakness Ticket

BALTIMORE, 04-19-14---Julian Pimentel rated him off the pace into the far turn, then signaled go and Kid Cruz charged by his rivals and posted an easy victory in $100,000 Federico Tesio Stakes to cap off four stakes this afternoon at Pimlico Race Course.

Hamp Up In The Final Jumps In A Thrilling Henry S. Clark Stakes

BALTIMORE, 04-19-14---Sagamore Farm’s Hamp rallied from the back of the pack to capture the $100,000 Henry S. Clark Stakes over the grass at Pimlico Race Course, the third of four stakes races this afternoon.

Winning Image Continues Her Winning Ways In Primonetta Stakes

BALTIMORE, 04-19-14---Out quick under Tony Black, Martin Scafidi’s Winning Image maintained the lead from the gate to finish line and won the $100,000 Primonetta Stakes, the second of four stakes races at Pimlico Race Course this afternoon.

Knit One Purr Too Rallies To Win Stormy Blues Stakes

BALTIMORE, 04-19-14---After five furlongs of battle, PTK LLC’s Knit One Purr Too edged clear of Hot Squeeze and won the $100,000 Stormy Blues Stakes for 3-year-old fillies, the first of four stakes on Saturday’s 11-race card at Pimlico Race Course.

Potential Preakness Hopefuls Meet In Saturday's Tesio Stakes

BALTIMORE, 04-18-14--- Six Triple Crown nominees are among the nine runners in Saturday’s $100,000 Federico Tesio Stakes, the last of four stakes races on the 11-race program at Pimlico Race Course.

Baltimore Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker Spends The Afternoon At Pimlico To Promote Next Month's Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE, 04-17-14---With the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) just 30 days away, Baltimore Ravens All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker returned to Pimlico Race Course this afternoon to shoot additional commercials promoting the middle jewel of racing’s Triple Crown.

A Message From Frank Stronach

AURORA, ONTARIO, April 16, 2014 - The Stronach Group has always been committed to ensuring that our horse racing businesses operate with integrity and concern for the health and safety of the horses and the people who work with them. Now, more than ever, we as track operators, horsemen and regulators must come together to do everything we can to prevent any abuse of our thoroughbred athletes. We must also work diligently to ban any individuals engaged in fraudulent or harmful activities from participating in our sport. The goal of these efforts is to achieve the highest standards with respect to the integrity of our sport and the safety of our athletes, both equine and human.

Magee Barn Continues Winning Ways With Two-Win Afternoon

BALTIMORE, 04-13-14---Entering 2012, trainer Kieron Magee had 72 career victories. In the last 27 ½ months, he has visited the winners’ circle 75 times at the major Maryland tracks. During that span, his runners are winning at a 25% clip.

Kennesaw Mountain Wins Third Straight In Photo Finish

BALTIMORE, 04-12-14—Kennesaw Mountain earned his third consecutive victory, winning Saturday’s $45,000 feature at Pimlico Race Course in a photo finish.

Dominguez Headlines 2014 Alibi Breakfast Award Winners

BALTIMORE, 04-11-14—Pimlico Race Course today announced the winners of this year’s Preakness media awards. Honorees will be recognized and awards presented at the May 15 Alibi Breakfast in the Terrace Dining Room. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m., two days prior to the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the $1.5 million Preakness® Stakes (G1).