Pimlico: From Preakness pearls to everyday whirls
Passions and more have burned at Pimlico since its grand opening on Oct. 25, 1870. Racetrackers past and present remember.
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Preakness: 20 years on, Afleet Alex and Scrappy T forever connected
Twenty years ago, Afleet Alex and Scrappy T almost collided in a near-accident that no one who experienced it will forget. Their humans remember…
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The pianist, the racetracker, the dog: Pimlico’s ghosts
Pimlico, a one-mile dirt oval bounded by generations of our collective memory, serves as the final home for racetrackers, bettors, even a dog.
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CT: Banner weekend for breeder Jim Miller
During April’s first weekend of stakes action at Charles Town, longtime local breeder Jim Miller was prominent in multiple states and win photos.
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For jump jock Graham Watters, injuries “just cosmetic”
Jump jockey Graham Watters, medevaced after a bad spill two weeks ago, will be back in action Saturday on Virginia Gold Cup day at Great Meadow.
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Stubbornness and support paying off for Tais Lyapustina
After struggling, jockey Tais Lyapustina has begun to get some opportunities. She credits her supportive network – and her own stubbornness.
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Middleburg Spring Races kick off major Va. jump season
Champion Snap Decision looks for his fourth Temple Gwathmey win as the Middleburg Spring Races kick off Virginia’s jump season Saturday.
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Nik Juarez looks to pin down Derby dreams
Wrestler-turned-jockey Nik Juarez, a long way from his rebellious youth in Maryland, is expected to ride American Promise in the Kentucky Derby.
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For Jose Corrales, it’s all about the opportunity
As a young jockey, Jose Corrales found opportunity in short supply. These days, as a trainer, he focuses on providing apprentice riders a break.
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Country Cherry could be next Brown-trained star
Trainer Ronney Brown sent out Country Cherry to a 10-length debut win and hopes she’ll join horses like Lightnin Runner as a barn star.
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Coal Battle’s West Virginia connection
Kentucky Derby contender Coal Battle has a couple of big fans in West Virginia, whose connection is through the horse’s WV-bred dam.
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Racetrack reunion has them asking, when’s the next one?
The Midlantic Racetrack Reunion will take place for the fifth time April 13 at Laurel Park, and each year participants ask when the next one is.
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