Category: Features

Veteran jock Jose Ferrer home and happy at Monmouth

by Jim Hague | May 24, 2019 | Breaking, Features, New Jersey, NJ Racing | 0 |

The ever-resilient jockey Jose Ferrer, 54, hopes to defend his Monmouth riding title just two years after suffering a nearly career-ending injury.

Bug rider Avery Whisman hoping to follow path of mentors — and saddle

by Doug McCoy | May 23, 2019 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Features | 0 |

With top mentors and a Kentucky Derby-winning saddle, bug rider Avery Whisman is hoping to turn heads in the Mid-Atlantic.

The wit and wisdom of D. Wayne Lukas

by Nick Hahn | May 18, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

D. Wayne Lukas has seen almost everything there is to see in 40 Preaknesses.

Bourbon War looks to drink up Preakness score

by Teresa Genaro | May 17, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Spirits and Springsteen both have contributed to a horse who’s become a trendy upset pick for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.

Preakness Memories: California Chrome, the engine that could

by Chelsea Lowman | May 17, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail, Video | 0 |

Our Preakness Memories series reaches back to tell the stories of past Preakness winners. Here, 2014 winner California Chrome.

At Pimlico “idiosyncratic” murals add “flavor of racing”

by Frank Vespe | May 17, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Business, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

A little-known series of murals in the Pimlico grandstand add a dash of energy, life — and art — to the old facility.

Preakness Memories: The magical run of Rachel Alexandra

by Chelsea Lowman | May 16, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail, Video | 0 |

Our Preakness Memories series reaches back to tell the stories of past Preakness winners. Here, 2009 winner Rachel Alexandra.

Preakness Memories: Smarty Jones and the almost Triple

by Chelsea Lowman | May 15, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail, Video | 1 |

Our Preakness Memories series reaches back to tell the stories of past Preakness winners. Here, 2004 winner Smarty Jones.

Alwaysmining a “Maryland story”

by Gary Quill | May 14, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Greg and Caroline Bentley, the Pennsylvania-based owners of Alwaysmining, see their star as very much a “Maryland story.”

Preakness Memories: Here comes Charismatic

by Chelsea Lowman | May 14, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail, Video | 1 |

Our Preakness Memories series reaches back to tell the stories of past Preakness winners. Here, 1999 hero Charismatic

Preakness Memories: The redemption song of Tabasco Cat

by Chelsea Lowman | May 13, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Our Preakness Memories series reaches back to tell the stories of past Preakness winners. Here, 1994 victory Tabasco Cat.

Preakness Memories: Sunday Silence, the unwanted, unlucky champ

by Chelsea Lowman | May 12, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Our Preakness Memories series reaches back to tell the stories of past Preakness winners. Here, 1989 champ Sunday Silence.

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