The winner of the 2023 Preakness-The Art of Racing contest was unveiled Tuesday at a ceremony at the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Journeyman jockey Jorge Ruiz, who raced at Gulfstream Park over the winter, will make his return to Maryland with three mounts Friday.
Sal Sinatra, former Maryland Jockey Club and Equibase chief, will consult with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority on technology integration.
Jockey Sheldon Russell, out during the winter to heal a nagging shoulder injury, begins his comeback in earnest with three mounts this racing weekend.
Bruno Mars, a 14-time Grammy Award winner, will headline the Preakness Live celebration 11 years after his first Preakness performance.
In the sixth and final Kentucky Derby future pool, Forte and two other Todd Pletcher trainees were the bettors’ top choices.
The Pennsylvania-bred Angel of Empire proved much the best in Saturday’s Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
Facing adversity and an inspired foe in Mage, Forte nevertheless found what he needed to win the Florida Derby and cement his divisional lead.
Forte, last year’s champion two-year-old, looks to take control of his generation in a definitive way with a win in today’s Florida Derby.
Reincarnate is the favorite for today’s Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, and he will need a strong effort to get enough points to land a spot in the Kentucky Derby.