Racing News

Mage Owner Norma Barnes-Euresti: ‘My Heart Was So Full’

05/18/2023

Childhood Dream Fulfilled by Mage’s Kentucky Derby Victory
Chenery ‘Gave a Little Girl a Dream’

BALTIMORE – Fifty years and a day after the start of a lifetime of intense love of horses and racing Norma Barnes-Euresti found herself at the center of a memorable few minutes on the track at Churchill Downs May 6.

2023 Preakness Stakes - Still Photographers Meeting

05/18/2023

Rules and Marking Meeting
9:30 a.m.
Friday, May 19, 2023
Pimlico Race Course - Trackside Winner's Circle

BALTIMORE - There will be a meeting at 9:30 am on Friday, May 19 for still photographers covering the 2023 Preakness Stakes on May 20 and/or Black-Eyed Susan Stakes on May 19. The meeting will occur in the Trackside Winner's Circle at Pimlico Race Course

Mage Caught ‘Showing Off’ Following Morning Gallop

05/17/2023

Cox: First Mission ‘Had a Great Morning’
Baffert Trying Different Formula for Success in Preakness
Blazing Sevens Putting Smiles on Connections’ Faces
Winchell Taking ‘Route’ to Triple Crown Success

Remembering Master Derby: ‘I Was On the Horse That Captured the Day’

05/17/2023

Hall of Fame Jockey McHargue Rode Colt to Biggest Upset in Preakness History

BALTIMORE – Unlike its Triple Crown counterparts, which each boast record win prices well into triple digits, the Preakness Stakes (G1) has historically been a race run true to form. In its first 147 years, including being split into two divisions in 1918, the Preakness has been won 73 times by favorites.

Circling the Drain Trying Turf in $100,000 James Murphy

05/17/2023

That’s Right Ready to Roll in $100,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint

BALTIMORE – Stakes-placed Circling the Drain, worse than third just once in six dirt tries, will shorten up and switch surfaces as he makes his turf debut in Saturday’s $100,000 James W. Murphy at historic Pimlico Race Course.

Cricket Goodall Named Honorary Postmaster for Preakness 148

05/16/2023

To Be Recognized Thursday, May 18 During Alibi Breakfast

BALTIMORE – Cricket Goodall, executive director of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA), has been named Honorary Postmaster for Preakness 148.

Mage Responding to trainer Gustavo Delgado’s Program

05/16/2023

Cox Expects First Mission to ‘Take a Step Forward’
Blazing Sevens in Good Hands Preakness Week
National Treasure’s Post 1 Brings Back Pleasant Memories

Fillies and Mares Seek to Make the Grade in G3 Gallorette

05/16/2023

Trainer Motion to Saddle Three Starters

BALTIMORE – It’s not for lack of trying that none of the seven fillies and mares expected to contest Saturday’s $100,000 Gallorette Stakes (G3) at historic Pimlico Race Course has ever won a graded stakes race on U.S. sod.

They’ve all experienced their share of success, just not in graded company.

For one, that drought will end in the 1 1/16-mile turf stakes, which will be run for the 72nd time.

The Pimlico Special: A Pantheon of Thoroughbred Immortals

05/16/2023

Vanderbilt Charts Course for Championship Events

BALTIMORE - At the ripe old age of 23, a horse crazy Alfred Vanderbilt Jr. got it in his head that he could create the definitive championship of thoroughbred horse racing in America. Wealth tends to beget confidence, or hubris, and Vandberbilt certainly had the wealth.

His plan was deceptively simple: Invite the best horses in training to Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore, in November for a weight-for-age handicap at the Preakness Stakes distance of 1 3/16th miles.

Mage’s big sister Gunning heads $100,000 Skipat on Preakness card

05/16/2023

Robert Clay’s Grandview Equine bred Gunning and Kentucky Derby winner

BALTIMORE - On the afternoon that Mage will attempt to stay on course for the Triple Crown in 148th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, trainer Kenny McPeek will send out the Kentucky Derby winner’s 4-year-old half-sister Gunning in the $100,000 Skipat Stakes on Saturday’s undercard at historic Pimlico Race Course.