The winners of the awards for best Preakness story and best Preakness photograph, as well as the Old Hilltop Award, have been announced by the Maryland Jockey Club.
Just Howard, 2017 Maryland-bred Horse of the Year, is being pointed at a return to racing in the G2 Dixie May 19 at Pimlico.
Racing back in Maryland, where his career launched, jockey Edgar Prado is nearing a remarkable milestone: 7,000 wins.
The Virginia Equine Alliance, the umbrella group representing the state’s horse industry, is applauding a new state law and the sale of Colonial Downs.
Frank Stronach will receive the Dinny Phipps Award, which honors an individual or individuals who have demonstrated dedication to equine health.
UAE Derby winner Mendelssohn made the biggest strides, up to fourth in the new NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Fresh off a narrow win in the Charles Town Classic, Something Awesome will be pointed to the Grade 3 Pimlico Special next month, trainer Jose Corrales said.
Caribou Club ($15.20) won the Henry S. Clark Stakes, while Hallie Belle ($31.20) was up in time in the Dahlia.
Trainer Greg Sacco, a New Jersey resident, was first on the grounds at Monmouth Park as the backside opened Friday for the 2018 meeting.
Grade 1 winner Ring Weekend and Grade 3 winner Ghost Hunter are among 14 set to contest the Henry S. Clark Stakes Saturday at Laurel.