Racing News

Ex-Jockey Andrea Seefeldt Knight Gets Fired Up in New Career

05/08/2025

2nd Woman to Ride in Preakness, 3rd to Ride in Kentucky Derby in 90s
Transitioned from Jockey to Competitive Clay Shooter and Instructor

BALTIMORE – The competitive fires still burned for Andrea Seefeldt Knight when her career as a professional jockey came to an end in the fall of 1994 after 14 years in the irons, many spent doing things no – or at least very few – female rider ever had.

Defending Champ Balnikhov Among G2 Dinner Party Nominees

05/08/2025

Among 8 Stakes, 4 Graded, Worth $1.3M on Preakness Undercard

BALTIMORE – Defending champion Balnikhov, fellow millionaires Tawny Port and Trikari, and multiple graded-stakes winner Neat, on the cusp of reaching the milestone himself, are among 40 horses nominated to the $250,000 Dinner Party (G3) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.

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