Author: Nick Hahn

The man who put the Hi Ho in Pimlico

Nearly 50 years ago, an ad agency approached Steve Karmen to write a jingle for Pimlico. Legions of racing fans still say, “Hi ho, Pimlico!”

A slow early pace turned into a sprint for home, and Fort Washington proved fastest of all in the Grade 3 Dinner Party at Pimlico.

Preakness trainers shared laughs — and exchanged barbs — during a light-hearted renewal of Pimlico’s venerable Alibi Breakfast Thursday.

Making her first start in Brad Cox’s barn, Margie’s Intention jumped up from Louisiana-bred company to win the Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan at PImlico.

Jockey Nik Juarez is back home to see his old retired horse, eat some crabcakes, visit with family and friends — oh, and ride in the Preakness.

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