Maryland Racing
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.
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.
Preakness Profile: Pay Billy
In our Preakness Profiles, we dig into the background of each runner in the 150th Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Profile: Heart of Honor
In our Preakness Profiles, we dig into the background of each runner in the 150th Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Profile: American Promise
In our Preakness Profiles, we dig into the background of each runner in the 150th Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Profile: Journalism
In our Preakness Profiles, we dig into the background of each runner in the 150th Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Profile: Goal Oriented
In our Preakness Profiles, we dig into the background of each runner in the 150th Preakness Stakes.
Experts’ Preakness day undercard stakes picks
We asked our experts to handicap the key stakes on the Preakness Stakes 150 undercard. Here’s what they came up with.
One last time, it’s always something at Pimlico
Maybe it was inevitable. Maybe there had to be, you know, something unusual to happen this weekend at Pimlico. Given the history and all.
Preakness: Pay Billy could pay off in a big way
Nearly three dozen Minnesotans will head to Pimlico Saturday to cheer on Minnesota-owned Pay Billy, his owners’ first horse.
Experts’ Black-Eyed Susan day picks
We asked our experts for their take on who will win the key stakes Friday on Black-Eyed Susan day at Pimlico. Their answers.
VIDEO: Playing the Preakness day late Pick 5
Our handicappers dig into Saturday’s late Pick 5 from Pimlico, featuring the Preakness and the Dinner Party in an all-stakes sequence.
Pimlico picks and ponderings: May 16, 2025
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Pimlico.
McCarthy hoping for “clean break” for Journalism
Journalism, beaten favorite in the Kentucky Derby, is giving trainer Michael McCarthy positive signs he’ll run big — if he avoids trouble.
Preakness: Nik Juarez back home, spying new heights
Jockey Nik Juarez is back home to see his old retired horse, eat some crabcakes, visit with family and friends — oh, and ride in the Preakness.
VIDEO: Playing the Black-Eyed Susan day late Pick 5
Our handicappers dig into Friday’s late Pick 5, featuring the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and the Pimlico Special in an all-stakes sequence.
How the Preakness will develop
Our analyst digs into Saturday’s Preakness Stakes: how the race will develop, who benefits (or not), and how that will affect the outcome.
