
“Life-changing” Witty looks live in McKay Turf Sprint
Owner-breeder-trainer Lizzie Merryman had offers on Witty, but they weren’t life-changing. He is, she says, as he heads into the Jim McKay Turf Sprint at Pimlico.

Owner-breeder-trainer Lizzie Merryman had offers on Witty, but they weren’t life-changing. He is, she says, as he heads into the Jim McKay Turf Sprint at Pimlico.

We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Pimlico.

Trainer Michael Trombetta will saddle as many as 13 horses this weekend at Pimlico, none in a bigger spot than Call Another Play in the Black-Eyed Susan.

Trainer Butch Reid has runners in five Pimlico stakes this weekend, and the U-Maryland grad says it’s special to have his first Preakness starter.

The last four Preakness champs were new shooters – a trend worth watching, says Nick Hahn.

We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Pimlico.

The story of Pimlico is one of resilience in the face of innumerable challenges, and one that looks set to continue for years to come.

Saturday’s 149th Preakness sees Derby winner Mystik Dan square off against two Bafferts and more. Our ‘capper has Preakness picks and analysis.

Bob Baffert will gun for a ninth Preakness Stakes with morning line favorite Muth, given the nod over Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan.

Tuscan Gold is “in good shape” for Preakness 149, trainer Chad Brown said, and has a similar resume to Brown’s two other Preakness winners.

Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

Catching Freedom, a rallying fourth-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby, will contest the Preakness, trainer Brad Cox said.
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