Which riders are having the best season at Laurel Park? We look beyond the standard metrics.
Our Ghosts of Preakness Past series celebrates past editions of the Middle Jewel. Today: 2013, when Oxbow spoiled another Triple Crown dream but brought Gary Stevens and D. Wayne Lukas back to the heights of victory.
Our Ghosts of Preakness Past series celebrates past editions of the Middle Jewel. Today: 2008, when Big Brown “disappeared” from his Preakness rivals, much as his connections have disappeared from racing.
Our Ghosts of Preakness Past series celebrates past editions of the Middle Jewel. Today: 2003, when Funny Cide and his blue-collar owners captured the heart of a nation.
Our Ghosts of Preakness Past series celebrates past editions of the Middle Jewel. Today: 1998, when even the trainer of Real Quiet didn’t take him seriously…
Our Ghosts of Preakness Past series celebrates past editions of the Middle Jewel. Today: 1993, when Prairie Bayou proved to be “the most honest of them all.”
Our Ghosts of Preakness Past series celebrates past editions of the Middle Jewel. Today: 1988 a win for the overlooked Risen Star.
Our Ghosts of Preakness Past series celebrates past editions of the Middle Jewel. Today: 1983 and Deputed Testamony’s win for the home team.
Our Ghosts of Preakness Past series celebrates past editions of the Middle Jewel. Today: 1978 and the epic rivalry between Affirmed and Alydar.
Which trainers are having the best season at Laurel Park? We look beyond the standard metrics.