Author: Frank Vespe

Fanless Preakness? One should be plenty of that

Old Hilltop has seen a lot of things, but it’s never seen the likes of what it will confront this year: a Preakness without fans.

Jockey Sheldon Russell has picked up his first Preakness mount in nine years and will aboard Excession for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law will bypass the October 3 Preakness, his owner said, and point to the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

The latest Top Midlantic Jockey and Trainer rankings are out for racing through Septmeber 20. Who are the leaders? The answers are within.

A roundup of the latest news and info: who’s in, out, and on the fence for the October 3 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course.

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