Maryland
Laurel Park picks: May 26, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
“What she wants”: Roja rolls in first turf try
Roja ran pretty well on the dirt. But her pedigree — and jockey Irad Ortiz — said turf was what she really wanted. They were right.
Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon hit with 60-day suspension
Trainer Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon has been hit by HIWU, HISA’s drug-testing partner, with a 60-day suspension for three violations in two years.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 25, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
Allard considering next move for Quint’s Brew
Trainer Ned Allard is considering three options for Maryland-bred Quint’s Brew, winner of the General George and twice second in graded company.
Trainer Bethany Baumgardner a world traveler on horseback
Horses have taken Maryland native Bethany Baumgardner around the world — and back to Pimlico — as she builds her career horse by horse.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 24, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
Last chance to own a piece of Pimlico
An auction currently underway is selling off a wide variety of items from the soon-to-be-demolished Pimlico Race Course. Act fast!
David Ingordo will judge MHBA Yearling Show
Bloodstock agent David Ingordo will serve as judge for this year’s 91st annual MHBA Yearling Show June 29.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 23, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
VIDEO: Playing Laurel Park’s Saturday late Pick 5
In this video, our handicappers dig into Saturday’s late Pick 5 from Laurel Park, which starts in the seventh race.
Laurel-Pimlico: Latest jockey and trainer stats
Which Laurel Park and Pimlico jockeys and trainers are doing well? Who’s doing better than you’d think? Or heating up now? Answers within.
Preakness television ratings decline
With no Kentucky Derby winner involved, television ratings for Saturday’s 150th Preakness Stakes declined 16% versus last year.
Pimlico: 10 great moments
The current version of Pimlico had its swan song — and one more great moment — Saturday. Here’s one reporter’s take on its greatest.
Feeding time as Fort Washington wins Dinner Party
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.
Journalism writes a comeback story in Preakness
Journalism, seemingly hopelessly beaten in mid-stretch, regrouped, rallied and ran down Gosger late to win one final Preakness thriller at Pimlico.
Preakness Profile: Gosger
In our Preakness Profiles, we dig into the background of each runner in the 150th Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Profile: Clever Again
In our Preakness Profiles, we dig into the background of each runner in the 150th Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Profile: Sandman
In our Preakness Profiles, we dig into the background of each runner in the 150th Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Profile: River Thames
In our Preakness Profiles, we dig into the background of each runner in the 150th Preakness Stakes.
